Some of Jonathans programs I like some i don't like. But this pardon is pure madness. Anybody that supports it from any angle or viewpoint must be smoking whatever their smoking in aso villa. I have drawn one conclusion though that our opinion doesn't matter.

tomakint: Some people are just fond of crying more than the bereaved, is it not the same Jonathan that more than 80% of Nairalanders have never shown any respect for that I will be wasting my time educating the young ones here to understand why the Presidential pardon is no big deal? I am sure if Fashola has done similar thing, none of those 'clowns' here will raised an eyebrow, where were they all when the likes of Tinubu, Bode George, etc were left off the hook

I don't think you understand the ramifications of a presidential pardon. It is a clean slate, he can contest and participate in elections. Besides it was very insensitive, a slap in the face of the war against corruption. By the comments of okupe it shows they can't be less disturbed by the opinions of the people

A truly inspiring song.Sang by some of Nigeria's brightest stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49dhf936gs8

this should be moved to the front page i don't think people have really seen this

Truly inspiring and really makes a statement. it was released as part of the centenary activities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49dhf936gs8

Just in time for centenary celebrations. But what of the thousands of people that have died at their hands. They need to be completely uprooted

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1cFK0VFKuM
Estar has released the video for her new song udo. The video is moving and inspiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1cFK0VFKuM
Estar has released the video for her new song udo. The video is moving and inspiring.

I already got the note 2. seriously it doesnt get better than this.
it even has hand writing Recognition The screen is actually better than that of the s3. it has an RGB Screen while the 53 has Something else. it's not only pixel density that matters

all those who went out early and got themselves the new iPad (iPad 3) must feel insulted by apple for releasing the iPad 4 so soon after rendering their dear devices obsolete. They should have launched the iPad mini only and launched Ipad 4 next year. Is this just a profiteering scheme to meet the Christmas holiday season. Without any thought for their consumers.
Though apple is offering to replace iPad 3s bought withing the past 30 days they have left out those who bought theirs at an earlier date.

Binders full of woman

Nigerian aviation officials say a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Lagos will need to make an emergency landing because it has problems with its landing gear.

Harold Demuren, director-general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, told The Associated Press that the flight Saturday declared an emergency prior to its arrival to Lagos. Demuren said firefighting equipment and personnel were standing by for the arrival of Flight No. QR592 at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

Officals with Qatar Airways could not be immediately reached for comment. The company's website showed the Airbus A330-300 aircraft had an estimated arrival time of 1 p.m. local time (1200 GMT).
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigeria-lagos-airport-set-emergency-landing-17354858#.UGbouLTd57F

My late 2011 MacBook pro has gone mad, the mouse pad is erratic, moving on its own, and generally unresponsive

NAN-H-3
FESTAC
Abuja, Sept. 8, 2012 (NAN) Chief Edem Duke, Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, says the Festival of African Culture (FESTAC) can be revived in two years.

Duke said this on Friday in Abuja at a presentation of an all-female dance troupe from Cuba.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured the presentation of dances from the Cuban troupe, Obini Bata and the Jukun dancers from Taraba, Nigeria.

The Minister said replicating FESTAC ‘77 was a challenge the country faced and urged stakeholders and the different Heads of Missions in Nigeria to work towards realising the vision.

``Nigeria has been handed with a challenge and that challenge is to replicate FESTAC ‘77.

``I see it as a possibility, and the only limitation to this is the will and desire of the stakeholders who will make this happen.

``We are talking about this two years ahead. We will engage with the various governments, stakeholders in the private sector and the culture community to ensure that this can happen.

``I want to plead with the Heads of Missions. Let us put in our plans the possibility of replicating FESTAC ‘77.

``If not to honour the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914, but to help in the African renaissance agenda,’’ he said.

Edem said replicating FESTAC ‘77 would encourage cultural fusion among Africans in the Diaspora.

``It will be such a wonderful opportunity to gather and celebrate humanity and our love for one another,’’ he said.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Hugo Milanes, said the event was a reminder of the bilateral and cultural bonds shared by both countries.

He also appreciated the efforts of the ministry in promoting Nigerian culture.

``It is a trip to our roots. This is Cuban music, but music that is linked to Nigerian cultural tradition. That is part of our culture.

``It is just a way of saying `thank you to Nigeria’, and `thanks’ to Africa for this contribution to our cultural heritage.

NAN recalls that FESTAC ‘77 was the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture and was held in Lagos in 1977.

It came as a result of the experiences which Africa had gone through.

It was for Africans, Africans in Diaspora and Peoples of African origin to come together and rediscover their roots and establish ties with Motherland Africa.

Its aim was to ensure the revival, resurgence, promotion of the Black and African cultural values and civilisation.(NAN)

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^^^ exactly

umechuma: I hate Nigeria with passion.Nigeria is among the most useless countries in the World.

U need serious help, better go to the UN and declare yourself nation less. How could a Nigerian make such a statement. If I rain all the insults I plan they would probably delete my post.

Think we should bid too

Pozzy:

Do you have any link online where i can watch that opening ceremony?

this is just a small small clip of coja opening ceremony
http://www.eca2.com/287/special-event-anglais/8th-all-africa-games-ceremonies-nigeria-2003

alexola20:
No mind the ROSSIKE of a guy.
even ordinary pencils,9ja no fit produce.I remember all those HB,2B pencils we used to use in schools then,they were all written "shanghai/guangzhou china.common eraser sef we no fit produce.
The only thing we can produce is corruption and ignorants at the highest level like ros.skie.

The opening ceremony of the 8th all Africa games Abuja, was one of the best a contingent from the Beijing olympics came to take notes. International Olympic commitee president said it was one of the best he had ever seen. With artistic direction from wole Soyinka

For all of u who say it won't happen. Let me categorically state that we would host the olympics between 2028 and 2032
It maybe just a dream but dreams do become reality.
If you dont like it go and find a new country. Nigeria does not deserve citizens like you

He's a miracle working GOD

funky medina: Useless at freethrows, uselessat 3 point shots. Nonsence!

divine2043: One serious question? What is our game strength? We do not seem to have a consistent, efficient plan - many individual plays though - Diogu and the Aminus.

All these badbelle people, why can't u just be happy and proud your country is winning, you are the basketball "experts" go and coach ur own team

$tunna:
...sometimes, when Nigerians speak, one is not sure if it's out of ignorance or self deceit..! i was at the Lagos International Airport a few weeks ago and we where welcomed by an escalator that was out-of-service; Meanwhile, the smallest local airport in Austria is bigger and better equipped! get over yourselves people...whenever you come here to tell us how good your personal lives are when we are talking about Nigeria as a Nation holding the Olympics, y'all just inadvertently show the reason Nigeria is the way it is...common good is a non existent notion! When was the last time you passed Heathrow Airport in London, will Nigeria have a similar Airport in 50years or 100 years?
Brazil reportedly have moved 70 million Brazilians from poverty-stricken life to the middle class in the past 3 to 5 years alone and those people are now making $3000 a month and here y'all are comparing Nigeria with them? Is it not also a fact that the life expectancy of Somalia is higher than that of Nigeria??

The greed in Nigeria is so that men will ride or drive on the worst road on earth all the way from work or church to the front of the gate to their Mansion before they can then drive on a good road inside for 2 seconds to their front door and same thing they will do the next day and the next year...even when they have enough stolen money to build the last 2 kilometres of road leading to their mansion but will not do so to prevent another Nigerian from using it!!

I don't think there is anybody willing to give up more for nigerias problem to go away, for Godsakes I'm in nsukka, the under development is so glaring, but there are strides in certain areas if you enter UNN it looks like a construction field, all the old buildings are being pulled down and new ones erected some being remodeled.
You cannot claim to not know there is intense remodeling work at the nations airports, Lagos is already planning a lekki airport , can't it be part of the olympic bid, I mean the Olympics forces you to develop modern infrastructure. Lagos needs it.
A light rail is already under construction it can be expanded for the games.
THE GAMES IS NOT ABOUT THE MOST ADVANCED COUNTRY, its about culture tradition propagation of the olympic movement, its about influence. The iOc has been encouraging africa to try.

You are so ur patriotic it boggles the mind how can you ask if there will be Nigeria in 2028, even if deep in your heart you know it's a possibility, you don't pronounce it with pride.
Pls I have no other country to be proud of, go and cross the SAHARA

Here is a novel idea people; now, forget for once how good you have it due to you or your father's stolen wealth...tell us how and why Nigeria will get the winning bid for the 2028 Olympics? Will there be a Nigeria in 2028? If yes, how and why do you have faith there will be one considering all that we see and know now??

While it may be very tempting to attack me at this point, just resist the temptation and simply respond to my questions...

...and have you ever asked yourselves if the reason most have it so bad in Nigeria is because you have it too too good? could there be a connection at all between how a few have it too too good and most having it so bad?? just a thought...

I don't think there is anybody willing to give up more for nigerias problem to go away, for Godsakes I'm in nsukka, the under development is so glaring, but there are strides in certain areas if you enter UNN it looks like a construction field, all the old buildings are being pulled down and new ones erected some being remodeled.
You cannot claim to not know there is intense remodeling work at the nations airports, Lagos is already planning a lekki airport , can't it be part of the olympic bid, I mean the Olympics forces you to develop modern infrastructure. Lagos needs it.
A light rail is already under construction it can be expanded for the games.
THE GAMES IS NOT ABOUT THE MOST ADVANCED COUNTRY, its about culture tradition propagation of the olympic movement, its about influence. The iOc has been encouraging africa to try.

You are so ur patriotic it boggles the mind how can you ask if there will be Nigeria in 2028, even if deep in your heart you know it's a possibility, you don't pronounce it with pride.
Pls I have no other country to be proud of, go and cross the SAHARA

I don't think there is anybody willing to give up more for nigerias problem to go away, for Godsakes I'm in nsukka, the under development is so glaring, but there are strides in certain areas if you enter UNN it looks like a construction field, all the old buildings are being pulled down and new ones erected some being remodeled.
You cannot claim to not know there is intense remodeling work at the nations airports, Lagos is already planning a leaking airport , can't it be part of the olympic bid, I mean the Olympics forces you to develop modern infrastructure. Lagos needs it.
A light rail is already under construction it can be expanded for the games.
THE GAMES IS NOT ABOUT THE MOST ADVANCED COUNTRY, its about culture tradition propagation of the olympic movement, its about influence. The iOc has been encouraging africa to try.

You are so ur patriotic it boggles the mind how can you ask if there will be Nigeria in 2028, even if deep in your heart you know it's a possibility, you don't pronounce it with pride.
Pls I have no other country to be proud of, go and cross the SAHARA

O.D.B.:

[size=20pt]Preach it[/size]
These niggaz are ignorant as phuck

danielng:
If by today

majority of Nigeria roads are in deplorable conditions;
An average Nigerian can not afford to go watch sports in stadia/sports centers
We are yet to have a modernized/organized means of transportation
Our politicians have not dealt with corruption
Tribalism and ethnicity still our bane of integration
Some regions are clamoring for their independence from Nigeria
The spate of insecurity still on the up rise to the extent of recognizing boko haram as a terrorist group

Eko Atlantic will never play host to Olympics in 2028 which is 15 years from now.

Looking at the picture of Eko atlantic; we think those high rise buildings will be completed in 15 years from now. Lagos state have been unable to build the fourth mainland bridge from Ikorodu to Ajah since from Tinubu regime, FG have been unable to build the second Niger bridge since from OBJ regime. Even the 4 years contract to construct the Lagos - Abeokuta - Ibadan - lorin - Minna - Abuja - Kaduna fast train since from OBJ regime is still is the dark.

We have so many deployed submarine cable to make internet fast we we are still experiencing slow internet links. We have no infrastructure on ground.

If we are depending on the GDP of $1.5 trillion by 2028; remember that we are not expecting it to be from the real sector but from oil; whereas people from that zone are tired of becoming part of this country, where do we expect to get the money to finance the Olympics?

There is nothing wrong with the poster admiring that Eko Atlantic should host 2028 Olympics, but let face the reality. ITS ABOUT 15 YEARS FROM NOW.

Thats the thing it's private sector driven. Besides the pearl tower in it as begun to reach for the sky

Let's not forget our mantra NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT. Even though things are bad we have to look to the future with hope.it is our attitude that will make us not to get the Olympics. If we have any drop of patriotism, we would not attack our country at the drop of a hat. The question is what are You doing to make it better. When I'm am angry I vent my anger towards GEJ and his cronies bu never towards Nigeria never

ogbonoeba:

What about boko haram?
What about electricity power outages?
How many cities will be involved?

Lagos just needs to get it right

We seem to not understand that Nigerians influence on the continent is unchallengeable. An only pics in south Africa will never be seen to be truly African .
I'm just saying lets try first, it's a thing of national pride which is much needed in this country. I don't see why we have to be so furious at the thought of the idea.

So Kenya that is planning to bid should they go and die,
The winning city's not about who has the most developed city, but about propagating the Olympic movement while meeting the minimum standards.
It is the state governor who is in charge of the Olympics, with the support of the federal government,
Do you honestly believe that if BRF starts now to plan for the Olympics it won't be successful?

ROSSIKE:

What do I expect from an inferiorized pigface like you? Is Brazil not hosting the next Olympic games? Is Brazil not a developing country like yours? You think there's no corruption in Brazil? Is there not poverty there? There are slums and bad roads all over Brazil. Do you know that as we speak, Brazil is battling with power cuts?? The problem with you people is your inferiority complex. It is the biggest curse on you people. You have this stup.id idea that because Nigeria is not like Germany or America, she cannot do anything. But other countries don't think like that. Even China today, many of her people are fleeing the country due to hardship. She still has millions of poor folk. Millions of Chinese reside in the US till tomorrow. Indians same thing. But none of these people have this idea that their countries are 'hopelesss' or worthless etc. Only Nigerians have that mentality, and it's a terrible disease that you need to cure youselves of. And don't tell me about corruption blah blah blah. Even in Transparency International's latest index, 48 countries are rated more corrupt than Nigeria, and those countries include Russia, Venezuela, Ivory Coast etc etc. But you'll never see those people rubbish their country with impunity at every turn.

The way people are talking here you would never believe this is the same Nigeria that has sucessfully hosted TWO FIFA world championships. I mean, what the hell is wrong with you people?? Even if you think the country has problems, why can't you say ''well it will be an uphill task, but we can do it if we get our act together'' etc etc? Why do you have to be so godammn negative as in '' we can't do it in a million years'' etc etc? You don't know you sound ST.UPID when you say that, because all you're doing is telling the world that you're an inferior race, and that means YOU personally are inferior too, not just your country. Get that into your apparently thick skulls and start to act like sensible human beings.

You said it all

There's no harm in trying, if we put forward a content bid with clear developmental strategies we could get it.
The widow for the first African Olympics is between 2024 and 2032. Would we wait for south Africa to come and take if again