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Politics / Re: Ondo Election Result by joahonsi: 10:41am On Mar 30, 2015 |
just waiting for final results |
Politics / Re: Jonathan Unveils Vision For Next Four Years by joahonsi: 9:03am On Mar 25, 2015 |
WHERE IS THE PLAN 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Even "Usually Boning "Muazu Had To Laugh At This Jay-jay Okocha's Joke by joahonsi: 8:09am On Mar 23, 2015 |
i thought i was the only one who heard 40years...igbotic okocha 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Emeka Ihedioha, Imo PDP Governorship Aspirant Buying Vegetable In The Market by joahonsi: 5:36pm On Mar 20, 2015 |
Imo is ROCHAS forget the gimmick |
Politics / Re: Ambode And Agbaje Fighting For Igbo Votes. by joahonsi: 4:41pm On Mar 20, 2015 |
how is it tribalism? if it comes to a contest between you and my brother i ll obviously pick my brother before you, but if it comes to you and a ghanian i ll pick u above the ghanian because i think our interest would be the same. it not tribalism, its all about interest soldierdollar: |
Politics / Re: Ambode And Agbaje Fighting For Igbo Votes. by joahonsi: 3:59pm On Mar 20, 2015 |
If truly they have such strong presence and population, then why not vote for the APGA candidate Okechukwu Okoroji who is an Igbo man since the votes of the yorubas would be split between Ambo n JK. maybe they can cause an upset n produce the next governor of Lagos. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Buhari, Osinbajo’ve Sinned Against God, Nigerians -sen Adeyemi by joahonsi: 10:52am On Mar 20, 2015 |
The very worst type of politician is the Nigerian Senator. they are utterly useless and a gross waste of tax payers money with their outrageous salary and allowances. they are part of the problem we have in this country |
Celebrities / Re: IK Ogbonna On His Engagement And Pregnant Bride– ‘why I’m Marrying Sonia Morales by joahonsi: 3:24pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
Dat babe backside sha! 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Questions: Why 50% Reduction in Electricity Tariff by joahonsi: 4:40pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
Ngwakwe:Are you saying the issues that necessitated the initial increase in January are no longer there? If they are still there, then what has considerably change to warrant this kind of abrupt reversal? Does it mean that increase was not necessary (exploitative) in the first since they now intend to work with the agreed tariff |
Politics / Re: Questions: Why 50% Reduction in Electricity Tariff by joahonsi: 3:16pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
framie05:it won't be a problem if Nigerians are getting value for what they are paying for |
Politics / Re: Questions: Why 50% Reduction in Electricity Tariff by joahonsi: 3:14pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
What is there to see in a man that is misguided and is unsure of his policies toyonnet: |
Politics / Questions: Why 50% Reduction in Electricity Tariff by joahonsi: 1:09pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
And the Desperation continues I have just heard with that the Federal Government has reduced electricity tariff by 50%. Great! Much as this reduction is a welcome development, it has however left me wondering about some things. First, I remember that two months ago, specifically in January this year, the same government increased the same tariff. The increase was greeted with a nationwide outcry which prompted the government to give a six months moratorium to residential consumers. It however refused to do same for commercial consumers. Commercial consumers were thus forced to pay the new tariff with effect from 1st January 2015 despite the wide outcry about epileptic power supply. Now my question is what has changed between January and now to warrant a review, reversal and reduction of the new tariff regime? Has technical cost of the discos reduced? Has the Discos accessed more funds through the credit line guaranteed them by the FGN? As I type this, the story I read is that the banks through which the loans would be accessed are still conferring with government and loans not yet disbursed to the Discos. So my question is if government did its home work thoroughly before announcing the increase in January against resistance from Nigerians, why is it now reversing itself? Is it now admitting that the increase was unwarranted in the first place, or is it because of the coming election? The second thing that left me wondering is that we had been told that PHCN had been unbundled and privatized, thus resulting in the various power Discos and Gencos. The little I know about privatization is that government cedes ownership and control of public enterprises. The privatized enterprises thus become profit oriented organisations free to determine their prizes through market forces. On account of national interest however, deregulation of critical sectors like the power sector is done in such a way that there is a "guiding hand" who puts in place a tariff band - a sort of minimum-maximum tariff chargeable to guarantee profitability and sustainability as well as affordability by the people. Within this tariff band, the discos are free to fix their prices. If that is the case, I am now wondering what informed this fiat reduction by government. Were the discos consulted? Did the government carry them along? It is not that I do not like paying lower tariffs or that I like to continue paying high on electricity, which I do not get anyway, but am just worried that this fiat reduction might worsen the power situation in the country. I hope the Discos won't begin to complain of lack of profitability, thus forcing them to engage in favouritism and sharp practices. Recently, I learnt that it is possible for one man to bribe his way to corner electricity supply meant for a whole community. I hope this tariff reduction won't exacerbate that corrupt practice? As for the reason for this dubious gift, any discerning fellow who has witnessed the ongoing desperation and paranoia of the government, will not fail to concluded that this tariff reduction is one more desperate measure in a bid to secure a re-election by President Jonathan come March 28, 2015. His government will go down in history as the one government that has done everything in and out of the books, known and unknown, moral and immoral in order to secure a re-election. It ought not to be so if Mr. President had performed in his first term in office. This Article was written by Frank Ofili 1 Like |
Travel / Re: How To Spot A Nigerian Abroad by joahonsi: 10:51am On Mar 11, 2015 |
naaaa.. i don't agree. not all of us are loud or move about with our passports and also we don't always dress in our native attires 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Rochas Okorocha Campaign For Akinwumi Ambode In Lagos State by joahonsi: 4:56pm On Mar 09, 2015 |
Winning team...winning party! #mypeoplemypeople #mygovernormygovernor #apcalltheway #ihavedecided 13 Likes |
Politics / Re: Buhari Refusal To Participate In Debate Shocks Supporters by joahonsi: 1:55pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
eaglechild: Jonathan don step up o, na NTA and AIT wan organize debate for am. Abeg where D'banj? Better still let's call Christiana Amanpour You better leave the Clueless One and join the Common Sense Revolution so that Nigeria can be liberated from bad government, mediocrity and corruption |
Politics / Re: The Broom Or The Vacuum Cleaner? by joahonsi: 4:02pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
omenka: abeg help me ask am how many Nigerians dey use vaccum cleaner? where the electricity even dey to take use am. he should have tried to make such analogy for PDP's umbrella. CLUELESS like his boss |
Politics / Re: Great Quotes By President Goodluck Jonathan. by joahonsi: 5:27pm On Jan 28, 2015 |
Whynotthetruth: It is often said that 'the taste of the pudding is in the eating'. I cannot tell you how to reason, you are entitled to your opinions but it is within the purview of my rights to disagree with you if i want to. Some of the the things he did then, he did as a military ruler no doubt. The government of the day was a dictatorship (i want to believe you know what that means) where they rule with decrees and everything is regimented with little or no room for disobedience and the rights of citizens is limited because the constitution is usually suspended. My point is, it is wrong for you to judge him based on that. i cannot begin to give you instances of former military rulers who later became democrats and performed exceedingly well in that capacity. The essence of the link i sent, was for you to see that the man understands what democracy is about and has actually been practicing it. Ever since he left active service he has been abiding by the tenets of our constitution and has never been found to have contravened any law. As you rightly said, he has contested elections previously and lost (some may say rigged out each time) and as a law abiding citizen he went to court to seek redress as it is expected in a democracy and ever-since he has abide by the fiats and rulings of the courts. How else does a 'democrat' function? From this particular lecture (the link), you would agree with me that he is a man of ideas who just needs an opportunity to express them and majority of Nigerians have decided to give him the chance this time. Don't settle for less. you can never know how far you can go until you are tested. Hypocrisy is not standing up for what you believe in |
Politics / Re: 1985 Newspaper Story Created After Buhari Was Toppled by joahonsi: 5:25pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
My take, my opinion...that article was written in 1985 in accordance with the times no doubt these things happened but here is a recent article written by the same author in accordance with our time http://saharareporters.com/2015/01/13/questions-goodluck-and-muhammadu-okey-ndibe Lets leave the past in the past and look towards the future |
Jokes Etc / Re: How To Know The Real Name Of A 9ja Girl Forming Posh. by joahonsi: 3:51pm On Jan 21, 2015 |
so why is this in front page 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Nigerian Army Releases Academic Records Of Buhari by joahonsi: 12:51pm On Jan 21, 2015 |
Have you ask yourself why they are only showing us documents at the time of his application. where are the other documents that comes before/after admission was granted (both from the applicant and the institution). we all know it is acceptable to apply to institutions with 'awaiting result status' but you will be required to show proof before or at the time of admission. I think the army is not been entirely truthful and we all know why gboss4sure: |
Politics / Re: Great Quotes By President Goodluck Jonathan. by joahonsi: 3:09pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Whynotthetruth: Please educate yourself. Read this lecture delivered by Gen. bBuhari...http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/essays/politics/Buhari.html |
Politics / Re: Quotes From And On Buhari by joahonsi: 2:56pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
why is this not on front page |
Politics / Re: Great Quotes By President Goodluck Jonathan. by joahonsi: 2:50pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
“This generation of Nigerians and indeed the future generation have no country other than Nigeria, we shall stay and salvage it together!” ― Gen. Muhammadu Buhari https://www.nairaland.com/643874/quotes-buhari#29965305 |
Sports / Re: Aruna Quadri Wins ITTF Star Player Of The Year Award by joahonsi: 10:25am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Yea, Toyin Ibitoye and the entire sports tonight team did well in canvassing for votes for him orobs93: 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Buhari Visits APC Members Who Were Shot On Their Way To His Campaign Rally In PH by joahonsi: 1:06pm On Jan 07, 2015 |
sensible man 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: Taraba Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan Wins APC Governorship Flag (picture) by joahonsi: 7:41am On Dec 05, 2014 |
Ymodulus:I am very pleased with the conduct of the APC governorship primaries all across the country. Nigerians can still dream of a better country |
Politics / Re: Rivers PDP Rivals Exchange Blows In Abuja by joahonsi: 8:18am On Oct 10, 2014 |
capricun:I won't be surprised if nyes wike wins the PDP primary in the state and contest for the Governorship election after all they have presented the likes of fayose, omisore, and even alao akala for elections. Certified thugs n thieves 1 Like |
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