GEJ need to explain to Nigerians how he managed to controls our borders and yet a bag of rice was sold for 8k.

GEJ need to explain to Nigerians how he managed to build 17 federal universities in 17 states in Nigeria.

GEJ need to explain to Nigerians how he managed to build almajiri schools in all the Norther Local governments.

GEJ need to explain to Nigerians how he managed to hold $1=#165 for 4yrs

GEJ need to Explain to Nigerians how he managed to push Nigeria's economy to be number 1 in African. 

GEJ, we need answers.

- Proffessor Wole Soyinkat

Men attend women for two reasons, Sex and love, but in most cases men do not marry for sex or for love, they marry for stability.

A man can love you and not marry you.

A man can have Sex with you for years without marrying you.

Men are visionaries when they think about marriage, they do not think about wedding dresses, bridesmaids, anything the woman thinks is fanciful.

They think that this woman can build me a home.

Women are tender, they have the capacity to receive and reproduce.

You give her groceries, she prepares a meal, you give her money, she gives you peace, you give her sperm and she gives you children.

You give it discomfort, it becomes your worst nightmare and most men know it. 🦸‍♀️

This is why a man can stay with a woman for years and meet another in a month, then get married.

It's the stability they want.

Sex is a pleasure, love is an affection....RESPECT is stability.

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more.

I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now. I am not a mouthpiece for the Niger Delta but I believe I’ve been in the Niger Delta long enough to know our problems and our stand. I’ve also interacted with many Niger Deltans to know their stand in the Biafran struggle.

When I use the term Niger Delta, I am referring to the region covering Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. However, I understand that the region also covers Ondo, Imo, and Abia states. I’m not concerned with the latter because they are either Igbos or Yorubas and have their own struggles. The ethnic groups within my coverage include Urhobo-Isoko, Bini, Esan, Itsekiri, Ijaw-Epie-Ogbia, Ogoni, Afemai, Efik-Annang-Eket-Oron-Ibibio, Ogoja, Ejagham, and other groups in Cross River North. Ikwerre, Ukwuani, Ika, Aniocha, Ogba, and other Igboid groups, are not included. Historically, Biafra covered all the Niger Delta states EXCEPT Delta and Ondo states. This fact must be emphasised.

Pro-Biafrans are welcome to debate and address my issues in a civil manner. I understand that most pro-Biafrans resort to insults when salient issues are addressed.

Please let’s set a good precedence from hereon.

1. Biafra may not be better for Niger Deltans because Niger Deltans may end up living one form of subjugation for another. The argument Igbos have made for their freedom is the desire to be free from Hausa-Yoruba domination. That argument also applies to the average Niger Deltan. Igbo, no doubt, will be the major ethnic group if Biafra is actualised. Ijaws may have a stake due to their numbers. What about the Ogonis, Urhobo-Isokos, Itsekiris, Efiks, etc? Where will they fit in at the national level? The sad reality is that another Nigeria will just be made manifest and resentments will build up. What will really be the fate of minorities? Will they fare better in Biafra or alone? In Nigeria, big groups such as Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo checkmate each other’s excesses very well. Who will checkmate that of Igbos in the new nation?

2. Where will the capital be located? If we are to follow the notion of central location, the capital of Biafra won’t be Enugu but around Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene axis. Will Igbos allow their capital to be sited in a non-Igbo location? This is a very salient issue because you don’t expect the riverine Niger Deltan in Twon-Brass, for instance, to journey all the way to Enugu to see their President. It has to be a location where ALL BIAFRANS can access easily. Enugu won’t go.

3. The issue of annexation comes to play. For so long, e-Biafrans have annexed Niger Delta as part of the proposed nation. The map below shows us what Biafrans have drawn to constitute the new nation:

If we judge from this map, it means all groups in the Niger Delta have been annexed. My question is whether the leaders of these groups have been consulted before the annexation was done. I, for one, know that Urhobo-Isoko and Efik-Ibibio leaders have not approved of Biafra neither have anybody in these regions declared Biafra. So how and why were they included in the proposed map? Little things like this bring distrust and I understand that many of these non-Igbo regions have disowned the map and pledged allegiance to Nigeria. The declaration by the Delta State government is a case in point. I see this as forceful annexation. The so-called e-Biafrans have also not done much in calming the nerves of the people of the annexed regions. I’ve seen comments such as “if you don’t like it, go and stay in Sokoto”, “all land in the South is Biafraland”, etc. Is it not ironic that a group of people who want freedom want to annexe others?

4. What languages will be made the official languages of the new nation? I have seen several posts by e-Biafrans where Igbo was proposed as the official language of the new republic. What then will happen to other languages such as Urhobo, Isoko, Okpe, Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Ogoni, Eleme, Okrika, Kalabari, Bini, Esan, etc? Will they die off because of Igbo? Certainly NOT! If English is made the official language, the Igbo majority factor will kick in. If your name isn’t Chukwuemeka or Oliseh, Amarachi or Nneka, etc, you won’t get any appointment nor shall you be recognised. These are things we can’t deny. We are very ethnocentric in Africa.

5. What and what have Igbo nation done for Niger Deltans to gain their trust? Every day I see Igbo youths making enemies where there were none. They constantly use the agency of the internet to sprout controversy, hurl insults at dissenters and make unfounded claims. There is this general air of mistrust for Igbos by some Niger Deltans, particularly by Urhobo-Isoko and Bini people. What have Igbos done to checkmate this? Has any Igbo leader or group extended the hand of friendship to the Niger Deltans. Mistrust cannot be wished away. Most Niger Deltans would rather follow Hausas as slaves than follow Igbos as kings. This is the real reality and truthfully, Igbos caused this.

6. Who will lead the new nation? Obviously, Nnamdi Kanu, their hero, has fought tooth and nails for Biafra and he is currently cooling off in jail. If Biafra comes today, who will be the interim leader and what modalities are in place for subsequent leaders to be elected? Igbos have been the only ones fighting for Biafra since time immemorial with a handful of other groups here and there. Will Igbos allow other groups to rule over them? Will they allow an Urhobo man to be President, for instance? This is not a case of mere wishing. We have to understand that Niger Delta groups MAY NEVER BE ALLOWED TO RULE BIAFRA IF IT IS ACTUALISED.

7. Still on the issue of leaders, are the new leaders going to fall from the skies or they are simply going to change addresses from Abuja to Enugu. If so, what will change in the new nation? It is not arguable that Igbo national leaders are the most corrupt persons in Nigeria. If these same people are the ones to rule the new nation then there is no hope because corruption will be so rife that the economy of the new nation will shut down like a knocked engine. If we argue that new and younger leaders will arise, we still have the issue of who fought for Biafra to contend with. Most pro-Biafrans will not allow someone who sat at the periphery of the struggle to just come and waltz power away from the “heroes” of Biafra. If this is true then we will not have a proper democracy in Biafra.

8. Will Biafra be a utopia? The impression that e-Biafrans give is that Biafra will be perfect and we all know for a fact that this is not true. Apart from the issue of corruption and sentimentalism that have been addressed, we still have the issue of development. Where will money be generated from to develop the nation? In the whole of the proposed Biafra, only Port Harcourt and Onitsha are economically viable cities. Where will the investors come from? Why should they invest in a volatile country? Only in Warri, we have Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo at loggerheads, imagine what would happen to the whole nation. Secondly, I am sure that no Niger Deltan will allow his “oil” to be used to develop Enugu like what happened with Abuja, and is still happening today. Niger Deltans are getting wiser and by the time the new nation is formed, matters that border on oil, wealth distribution and infrastructural development will be raised.

9. The current structure of the proposed nation, as shown in the map earlier embedded, favour Igbos with more states. Urhobo has one, Efik-Ibibio has two, Itsekiri has none, etc. How will this be addressed? Certainly, every ethnic nationality will want adequate representation and so the structure on that map will never work.

10. Last, but not the least, is the issue of referendum. Some Biafrans are already calling for a referendum which will involve all parts of the proposed nation. I am pretty sure how this referendum will turn out. However, for the sake of being hypothetical, let us imagine that some ethnic groups/states vote against Biafra by the majority, what will be their fate at the end of the day? Secondly, will the result of such a referendum be true and honest? I understand that electoral malpractice forms a part of our identity. How are we going to get a true reflection of people’s thoughts? Thirdly, if states and ethnic groups do decide to vote for Biafra, what mechanisms are in place to contain Igbophobia, Igbomania, Igbocentrism, Igbo hegemony, Landgrabbing, and all issues that minorities have raised?

Above are the reasons why I feel that Niger Deltans will NOT subscribe to the Biafran movement. I have been very practical, philosophical and hypothetical in my approach. I do not speak for any group or persons but I present these issues for the pro-Biafrans to address. Niger Deltans can raise more issues that I have not raised. Finally, it should be noted that I expect insults directed at my person by e-warriors and keyboard mercenaries, as usual, but I won’t pleasure such persons with answers or altercations. If you raise good points, we can discuss like intellectuals.

‘You’re not on Channels TV, don’t stand before me and talk nonsense,’ judge lashes out at lawyer

The judge, Ekaete Obot, who is the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, lashed out at the counsel, Inibehe Effiong, who said the court had breached the Nigerian Constitution in its judgment against his client.

A judge in a State High Court, Uyo, Thursday, scolded a defence counsel in a suit in which the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, was awarded N1.5 billion as damages for libel.

Ekaete Obot, the state’s Chief Judge, lashed out at the counsel, Inibehe Effiong, who said the court had breached the Nigerian Constitution in its December 15, 2020 judgment against his client, Leo Ekpenyong.

A drama ensued as the claimant counsel, Samuel Ikpo, also shouted “sit down” at Mr Effiong, who insisted the court should hear him.

“You don’t stand before me and talk nonsense,” Justice Obot lashed out at the human rights lawyer.

“I’ve been on this side of the law for over 30 years and you don’t come and teach me the law from there.”

Mr Effiong, who urged the court to give priority to his application for extension of time, cited the Supreme Court position on the matter, “Notwithstanding that preliminary objection is on jurisdiction, provided there is an application before the court for extension of time that application must be taken first”.

Refusing Mr Effiong’s application, the judge said, “Preliminary objections are taken first in every proceeding, especially when it touches on jurisdiction. If you have replied to that objection, why are you afraid?”

“Is anything the matter with you?” she continued. “This is the court of law and things are done according to rules here. Sentiments do not overrule that.

“You are not on Channels Television, neither are you on Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Television,” she said.

The suits

Governor Emmanuel sued Mr Ekpenyong for defamation of character over the publication in which he accused the governor of “buying judgment” from the 2019 National Assembly Election Tribunal.

The court, in its judgment on December 15, 2020, ordered the defendant to pay N1.5 billion to the governor as general damages for libel.

In another defamation case between a former senator, Effiong Bob, and Mr Ekpenyong, the court had ordered Mr Ekpenyong to pay N150 million as damages to Mr Bob.

Both judgments were given on December 15, 2020, by Justice Obot.

Defendant’s application

Displeased with the judgment, the defendant, through his counsel, Mr Effiong, urged the court to set it aside and grant an extension of time for his client to defend his case.

Counsel to Governor Emmanuel, Mr Ikpo, in a notice of preliminary objection, said the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the prayers of the defendant.

In his application, Mr Effiong urged the court to set aside the two judgments on grounds that it violates his client’s right to a fair hearing.

The lawyer who said he was relying on the certified true copy of judgment told the court that no hearing notice was issued on his client about the adjournment, which was done off-record by the court registrar, and not the judge.

“We are saying no hearing notice was issued on my client. He was not informed about the adjournment which was done off record, not by the judge but the registrar,” Mr Effiong said, describing the earlier judgment of the court as “miscarriage of justice”.

Mr Ikpo, in his preliminary objection, argued that the defendant’s application was incompetent, having been brought outside the three months period stipulated by the law, adding that the court lacks jurisdiction to extend such time.

The case was adjourned to January 12, 2022, for the ruling

“I learnt a particular Nigeria pastor warned that if Davido does not pay tithe from the money given to him, HE WON'T MAKE HEAVEN.

Do you now see how we ministers, simply because people call us Men of God, we now know who will make heaven or not? In other words, we have made ourselves God of men.

Do you now see the centrality of tithe over giving water to the thirsty, clothing the naked and caring for the orphans and less privileged that are well emphasized in the Bible?

I just wish all christians will overcome the fears some of these people that are parading themselves as pastors have put in them over paying tithes. I wish they all will decide never to pay tithe out of fear of hell or promise of blessings. Because actually, you do no wrong if you don't pay tithe and you don't make it to heaven because you paid tithe. 

The biggest lies propagated by today's Ministers is how payment of tithe is what releases God's blessings and takes you to heaven. And these ministers preach this with threat of death. If you get to that point where the threat to pay tithe is nothing but gibberish, then you have emancipated yourself.” - Fr Kelvin Ugwu

Many people tell us that Christmas doesn’t start until they’ve heard a Salvation Army band carolling. 

Today is the start of Advent - the countdown until we celebrate the birth of Jesus has officially started! If you need some help getting into the festive spirit or want to explore what the Christmas story might mean for you, we’d love to connect with you. 

Our annual carol concert in the Salvation Army Yenagoa Corps takes place on Sunday 12th December at 8am. It’s not too late to get connected to the birth of Jesus Christ  

Reach out to our Salvation Army church GRA Kpansia Opp. Otiotio, Isaac Boro Express Way, to see what local carol services and Christmas events they have planned this year

A Boeing Business Jet, currently the one used by president Buhari cost $80M, while the other jets favoured by other private individuals like Dangote and Adenuga are the Gulfsream (400-500 series) which cost $45M. 

Other planes used by our elites are Hawker Siddley,Bombadier Challenger 600 series,Global Express,Embraer Legacy and Falcons all depending on the deep pockets of the buyer. 

The least price of this category is $35million.

Forbes magazine claimed that Nigerians spent $6.5Billion on planes in the past five years. 

You will probably need a scientific calculator to get the Naira equivalent of that amount. 

Between 2007 and 2012 demands for private jets by Nigerian class of the rich rose by 650 percent.

In year 2000 Nigeria had 20 private jets shared among the presidency,NNPC,Shell and few individuals.

That time Obasanjo and EFCC would sniff the accounts of any politician and business man that ventured to buy a plane.

This number has increased exponentially in many folds as corruption and easy money gained ground during Yar'adua administration and the Jonathan government that showed no interest in fighting corruption. 

The result was an avalanche of expensive jets parked in the sun as status symbols of Nigeria's greedy and boisterous elite. 

Early 2015 the Guardian reported a total number of private jets at 200 and still counting with new orders placed in US and Canada.

The figure is ten times the combined number of commercial air planes in the country.

There are presently only 20 operational commercial air crafts servicing the entire 200 million Nigerian public!

According to reports released by Bombardier Corporation of Canada, Nigeria is only behind US,China and Uk in placement of orders for private jets.

We can excuse US and China at least they are World's biggest economies and China has 300 billionaires and over 15000 millionaires,the highest concentration in the world. All of them made their money through real time investments and hard work. 

Corruption in China attracts the death penalty while US punishes corruption with long jail terms. Both countries' laws respect no status.

Nigeria since Obasanjo has stopped punishing people with corrupt cases. And buhari has taken it to absurd levels.

Poverty and unemployment are at epidemic and unacceptable levels now in Nigeria.

While Federal Bureau of statistics put graduate unemployment figure level at 50%, the Federal Ministry of Labour put it at 45%. 

We don't know who to believe,Nigeria is notorious for inaccurate statistics.

The World Bank however put national unemployment figure at 56%, meaning that a population of 167million Nigerians will translate to 60 million jobless on count, the equivalent of the combined population of the entire countries in the sub-continent,lumping Benin,Togo,Ghana and Ivory coast together. 

I think World Bank is being modest, actual unemployment could well be 80 percent.

Nonetheless they are grim statistics and a real threat to growth and national security.

Because our rich elites have no regards for cost saving, they care less about the monumental waste of maintaining a plane.

A private jet is a huge liability, costing money even when parked on idle ground. 

It cost 20 times 1st class commercial jet ticket to travel to London compared to a single trip on private jet.

Private planes are not like cars that you can just enter and drive off to your destination.

To fly a plane you need all sorts of permits, ironically you cannot even taxi out of the hanger without permits which usually cost money.

Servicing a plane is something that needs an entire life savings to carry, usually done out of this country which takes weeks to complete and is highly regulated.

To service a plane you need checking,removal and replacement of components,usually plugs,oils and hydraulics,replacement of tires,plates,cylinders,compressors that must all conform to stringent regulation and a certificate must be issued to back it up.

Also there are the routine A check, B check, C check and D check depending on the aircraft cycle. 

In case of D check which happens every 5 years, the entire plane is taken apart and is comprehensively subjected to rigorous overhaul that involved checking entire fulselage metal skin and possible replacement of engines. 

This takes 40,000 man hours calculated at huge cost.

No cost of aircraft maintenance is calculated in Naira here!

So why all the trouble?

Answer is pure ego trip and the Nigerian mentality of personal competition and the usual inferiority complex.

The trajectory here is both wicked and ungodly to own a private jet in a land where frustration is written( in CAPITAL LETTERS) on virtually everyone's face.

Warren Buffet who owns the largest plane manufacturing company in US flies economy class in commercial airlines and has been known to drive a 2014 Cardilac XTS.

Bill gates does not own a plane and drives 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche 930 and a 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe. 

When he came to Nigeria with his wife Belinda he flew commercial economy ticket.

So what is wrong with the Nigerian rich?

I don't expect this kind of modesty and humility from the crop of leaders we have and the elite in Nigeria.They are undoubtedly easy money bags and hyenas that call themselves rich. 

Most of them were unemployed and in rags 15 years ago.

The gunmen reportedly shot dead two workers of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company and a personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). 

The driver of their boat, who is an indigene of Okoroma community is still declared missing by the locals.

In the ambush that occurred at Ogbokiri-Akassa in Brass Local Government area, six  workers who were busy with maintenance job close to their platform were abducted and taken away.

The Agip oil workers and their security personnel were attacked at about 6a.m on Sunday while working close to a Manifold in Bayelsa.

The spokesman of the NSCDC, Bayelsa command, Ogbere Solomon, who confirmed the incident, said only one personnel of the command died in the ambush, while two others who were missing have been found and are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, the State capital.

The Youth President of the Okoroma Clan, Comrade Tarinyu Joseph, also confirmed the incident to newsmen on phone and said the indigenes of the community have mobilized and recovered the corpses of those killed and have taken those injured to the Hospital. 

He also confirmed that the boat driver, who he identified as his brother, is still missing.

Yenagoa—The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has pledged not to use state funds to enrich himself. 

Diri stated this on Monday during a 3-day solemn assembly to herald the Annual State Thanksgiving at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa.

According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Diri averred that he has rejected offers of using state funds for himself, because of his belief that state funds were meant for development and not for personal enrichment. 

“I have no reason to own property in London or the U.S. They have come severally and I have always said No. 

”I can buy a property there if I am doing private business and with my private funds. It is not wrong to own property outside the country but I will never do it with the public money of Bayelsa.

“We are using our state funds to build roads and schools, to pay salaries, gratuities and pensions to our people. If we do otherwise, then you have every reason to criticise us,” the Governor said. 

Diri enjoined Bayelsans to shun hatred, embrace love and join hands with his administration irrespective of their political affiliations so that the state can make good progress.

He opined that as the only homogeneous Ijaw state in the country, it is important for Bayelsans to unite as a people and forge a common front.

The Governor also assured that the state was in safe hands with him and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, steering the ship.

Osinbajo, Ada-George, Dickson Eulogise Governor

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to Bayelsans for the tremendous support for his administration.

Governor Diri spoke on Tuesday during the state's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day, which was the second under his administration. 

The governor, who was full of joy for the prevailing peace, stability and unity being enjoyed by the people, said he had not much to say other than to thank leaders and founding fathers of the state for rallying round his administration.

He promised to continue to churn out projects that would uplift the living standards of the people.

His words: "I thank Bayelsans for their love and support to the Prosperity Administration.  I also express my profound gratitude to all the leaders of the state, particularly the founding fathers and leaders of thought across the Ijaw nation for rallying round my administration. I'm overwhelmed with joy for the peaceful disposition of Bayelsans towards my administration.

"I would like to also express my appreciation to the legislature, the judiciary and members of my cabinet for the warm and cordial working relationship among us. I must say that this is really heartwarming and I assure you that the Prosperity Government will continue to embark on projects that would endear the people more to our government.

"My appreciation also goes to the youths and women of the state."

He applauded the immediate past governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, for initiating the Thanksgiving Day celebration and for putting up the magnificent Ecumenical Centre, which has become the rallying ground every November 2 for people to appreciate God for His  manifold blessings.

The programme attracted Bayelsans and other prominent Nigerians, who  turned out in their large  numbers. 

Speaking at the event, Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, represented by Chaplain of the Aso Rock Chapel, Pastor Seyi Malomo, commended Governor Diri, stating that the developmental strides  witnessed in the state attested to the presence of God as a result of the recognition accorded Him.

He prayed God to continue to bless the state for recognising His supremacy.

In his remarks, Senator Seriake Dickson, who came with his wife, Dr. Rachael, also appreciated Diri for continuing with programmes and projects his administration initiated.

He urged Bayelsans to  pray for the governor and his team to stay focused and courageous in their quest to develop Bayelsa.

Describing leadership as a relay race, he said one governor alone cannot solve the problems of the state, and urged the people not to allow rumour mongering and propaganda to derail the present administration.

Also speaking, former governor of old Rivers State, Chief Rufus Ada-George, said Bayelsans have reasons to thank God as it has produced prominent leaders in the country, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, and blessed with human and natural resources.

He said God has used Diri to foster unity and understanding among the people and the Ijaw nation, and advised the state to depend only on God for its progress.

Guest preacher at the event, Rev. Uma Ukpai, made prophetic declarations and proclaimed healing and blessings on the people of the state and land of Bayelsa.

Making reference to the scriptures, he urged Bayelsans to draw closer to God to experience supernatural increase.

Among dignitaries at the service were the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Speaker of the state assembly, Abraham Ingobere, Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kate Abiri and judges of the state high court.

Others were wife of former governor of the state, Mrs Margaret Alamieyeseigha, members of the National Assembly representing the state, immediate past deputy governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah (rtd), first military governor of old Rivers State and chairman of the Bayelsa Council of Traditional Rulers, King Alfred Diete-Spiff as well as other royal fathers.

Also in attendance were national and state Peoples Democratic Party stalwarts, clergymen, President of the Ijaw National Congress, Prof Benjamin Okaba as well as President, Ijaw Youth Council, Comrade Peter Igbifa.

Daniel Alabrah

Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor 

November 2, 2021

Photo Credits: Moses Sule