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Would herdsmen, bandits and terrorists have dared such with Obasanjo as the President of Nigeria? None would be alive to say the story of what happened to him, from whichever area he came from.

The simple truth is that politicians toyed with terrorists, spoonfed them, nurtured them, equipped them, ensured that they were trained and then set them to destroy, conquer and bring in money. The northern leaders have succeeded in damaging peace in the entire north and spread the wickedness to the south.

It is mind boggling that non state actors are better equipped to fight soldiers. While terrorists use drones and other advanced equipments on the various fronts, our soldiers are underfunded, under equipped and sent out the die at the fronts. They shoot down military helicopters and yet there’s no seriousness with the FG to bring this wickedness to an end. Terrorists control swaths of areas, controlling natural resources, looting them freely The reality before us is that the north has become a complete war theater. There is no difference between what’s happening there and the Russian/Ukraine war. How these wicked leaders loot our common patrimony and punish young military personnel with poor funding is sad.

Is it not time to get military help from the USA, Europe and Asia to put this wickedness to an end? How can the entire nation continue to suffer such misery, while politicians are busy calculating how to hold positions and continue to loot our common patrimony?

Mrexcell:



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Cry which blood what's even the contributions of ur area to the development of delta state and nigeria? People that has the resources to fight for are not even making any noise it's inconsequential people like u people that wants igbos to cry for? Absolutely nothing will happen if anioma state is created u guys are just too irrelevant in nigeria's politics so go rest ur arse somewhere abeg.

Sorry to burst your bubble friend. No shoooook mouth for wetin you no know.

1. Okpai power plant generates 480 megawatts, distributed to your Nigeria.

2. Ongoing upgrade of the same power plant to 930 megawatts to add to the national consumption.

3. Delta north is part of the oil producing areas of Delta state. Oil and natural gas resources abound.

4. Over 50 communities in Delta north have oil and gas in abundance. Examples are: Umunede, Ute-okpu, Akumazi, Ute-erume, Ute-Ogbeje, Ekuku-Agbor, Nsukwa, Olodu, Ewuru, Agbor, Idumuesah and Ejeme, Ewuru, Olodu, etc. Oil exploitation has been carried out in Oko Ogbele in Oshimili South.

5. Delta North plays a significant role in is a major exporter of petroleum, Palm oil, palm kernels, rubber rubber and timber.

6. The land is rich. The population is more than enough. Afterall Bayelsa state has just 8 or so local governments.

So now tell us who are the people who have the resources please.

frog12:
but EFCC no mention that issue anymore. i think he was supposed to refund the loot from dasuki

Reputable persons like Reuben Abati in politics know what is means to loot public treasury. Just like Mrs. Okonjo Iweala did, all the monies were signed off by the then President Goodluck Jonathan. The N50m talked about was signed off by GEJ. If there was an issue, he would have been charged to court. If there was a refund, the public would have been informed. An example is Chief Obanikoro. Another example is Ayo Fayose. The same Dasuki’s look was handed over to him. Do not forget that the case is in court.

Creamypie:
y'all from east are ignorant folks.Ned nwoko or whatever are powerless on this.governor, all reps, senators, councilors and chairmen, kings, of which are working with oba of Benin, h. o.a , then people will vote in referendum, and with 75% majority, of which ika ndokwa/ukwuani are 5 local government, isele uku, wey be Aniocha, their king no want, same as Ika. In fact saying Ika, ndokwa and ukwuani are Igbo means trouble, b4 senators at senate will vote 2/3rd

Armchair analyst. Na so una dey talk until matter clear for eye.

Creamypie:
Ned nwoko wan deceive easterners. Na last last,na we, the people go vote whether or not to ipob east. That na after governor, all house of assembly, senators, councilors and kings don agree. Last I checked, Dein of Agbor don shun Igbo, east affiliation, same as isele uku king in live videos. Ndokwa ukwuani don reply Ned nwoko. Na easterners carry ipob matter for head wan carry anioma matter for head.

Well you are free to remain where you are. You can live there comfortably, cast your vote and enjoy yasef. Last we heard, the entire Delta North is in of an Anioma state. That has been the agitation since 19kilidim and before IBB’s government forcefully and wrongly partitioned the old Bendel State.

Ballo1292:
Dear Dr. Abati, but your irredentist -Rufai Oseni said you called-in-sick that morning.

How come your reason for not been in the show is now against what your OAP, Oseni purportedly gave?

I think the issue with your show is occasioned by poor management from Arise Tv directors.

I don't blame them, they need the hullabaloo to stay afloat in this economic tough time.

You as a PhD Holder, you need to be more careful before we begin to call your degree into questions, cos your public conduct is belittling a person of your academic knowledge.

And you think that Reuben Abati did not view the programme before making his response? You believe that Reuben Abati did not hear the words or understood “called in sick”, repeatedly by Rufai? You think that he issued his response without due consideration of the exchange that went on between the agbero Lere Olayinka and the Arise Tv crew? You think it was responsible journalism for such a fellow as Lere Olayinka to attack the TV crew, singling out Rufai, for defending his colleague, just like his stock in trade to abuse public personalities in such manner? In the end, did the invitation to him serve any purpose? Was he invited to address the Tv crew, or the words of Mr. Abati against Barrister Wike? Was it not an absolute waste of time and show of shame against Lere Olayinka?

By the way, have you never heard that workers feign sickness, or take excuses from work in all manners when they have other plans?

Now we are waiting for Barrister Wike to show evidence that he ever gave Mr. Abati money to sort out his EFCC case. By the way, if Reuben Abati was dubious, why then as he not prosecuted for one day?

By the way, have you ever questioned the source of Mr. Wike’s stupendous wealth? Have you ever heard of any known factory/organization, owned by him? Have you ever heard of any successful law chamber owned by him? Have you ever heard of any container(s) of goods imported or exported by him for sale?

rowland545:
That man was just throwing accusations everywhere to sound smart or so they can increase his salary...he made no sense ...not surprised though ...apc ers dont need it

Absolutely.

Listening to Lere Olayinka throw a simple conversation into an argument between motor park touts was embarrassing. He never makes any meaningful contribution to important state or national issues. There is no difference between him and touts in garages, who talk irresponsibly after guzzling some ogogoro.

He had nothing to say all through and anyway, in the first place, had nothing to offer. He has the same mentality and agbero behavior, as his past and present principals.

This nation is in trouble, when such leaders like Wike and Fayose hire such fellows, for the purpose of polluting media spaces with their lack of proper manners and reckless pomposity.

TimeManager:
Lol.. Lere Olayinka is a kryptonite of those political presenters at Arisetv. Soon when they hear his name as a guest on the show, they will run away.
To be honest, Wike had been of tremendous help to so many people just like Tinubu. We never knew that he had helped people like Gov Bala Muhammed, Ikenga Ugochinyere, Reuben Abati & the likes who are now turning against him. But of course, we knew about Fubara, Amaechi, Odili and the likes in Rivers State whom he had also helped in the past. However, the difference is that Tinubu , despite all the betrayal, never fought dirty in public. We can then agree that people are wired differently to react in different ways.


-Kiss the truth!

Where is Wike’s factory? Where is his successful law firm? Where are his successful known businesses? How did Wike amass the wealth? Can you please tell us.

We live in a country where youths rather question their leaders on their irresponsible levels of embezzling their comment wealth, them and continuing wallowing in misery. Some of you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Akpakomiza2:


In Guber or presidential!? Will that make obi win Aso?

So the Governorship and Presidential elections have different years in Delta state? What’s the business of Obi or Tinubu with Governorship elections? And by the way, is there any constitutional provision that reserves Aso Rock for a particular person? Is anyone’s name or family specially attached to Aso rock?

I am talking about Delta politics please. Do not waste my time.

Bestwt001:
It's really understandable why MURIC is upset about the train rides. When you see free rides for Christmas but not for Eid, it absolutely feels like a double standard. Professor Akintola makes a strong point about fairness, and it's especially jarring when the government is led by Muslims.
This isn't just about train tickets; it's about feeling equally valued in your own country. The government really needs to explain this disparity or, better yet, fix it to show all Nigerians that they're treated with the same respect and consideration.

I never want to talk about religion on this platform. However it is very sad and disgusting to note such comments as this.

Double standard? Government is led by a Muslim President and a Muslim Vice President. The number 4 citizen is a Muslim. The entire NW, NE and parts of the NC have Muslim governors. Some states in the South have Muslim Governors. What about MDAs? Mostly Muslim leadership. When Christians complained about Muslim/Muslim ticket, you all said majority should have their way and minority should have their say. How is the political landscape skewed in favour of Christians?

What about the economy? While oil and gas is used from the Christian South to run the nation, we hear daily how other rare earth minerals in the Muslim North are stolen, taken away from the country and never ed for. Those swaths of land in the North taken over by bandits, terrorists and herdsmen have unquantifiable rare earth minerals daily looted and we have been made to shut our mouths. Where do such things happen, if not for a country already damaged by horrible people who are completely religiously intolerant and tribalistic?

Sometimes I wonder how some of you appear so greedy and insatiable. If not for shamelessness, how would such a man make such a comment over what should amount to nothing. Even if free train rides are given during Christmas, is it not for the benefit of the entire country, irrespective of religion and tribe. This is celebration day. Why are you not bothered that a huge percentage of celebrants cannot purchase rams. A huge percentage cannot even afford to celebrate in anyway and yet we have a Muslim leadership.

I have always held the opinion that the country is on a brink. It is better to let everyone go their separate way and have some peace, rather than having such comments that incite citizens endlessly.

bestman09:
“I am not aware of any arrest, but I am aware of a rescue. I am aware that two students protested and some other students wanted to rough-handle them,” Olanrewaju disclosed.

“I am aware that the security operatives quickly intervened, took the two students outside the hall. I don’t know what else transpired because I was the one who anchored the programme. Some of their colleagues had already moved to them, wanting to beat them up. We did not want anything nasty to happen, so the security operatives escorted the two students out.

It is well with our leaders.

In a single statement, the man contradicted himself.

They all will be caught.
Anambra state has become very dangerous for criminals of all sorts, irrespective of the name of the group. It should be expected that the evil men will not sit and watch themselves completely annihilated. They will always fight back and the government will always get them.

Absolute peace must return to Anambra state, whether criminals like it or not.

Akpakomiza2:

LP will win with a lesser margin

Two years to go. That’s a long way and we are talking about politics and money.

LP had a very good chance of overrunning Delta state in 2023.

Artiiclebeast:
An airport that is yet to host a single commercial flight oh.

Nigecomedy

Built by the man who is constructing the Lagos-Calabar superhighway and the Lagos-Sokoto superhighway. Very shoddy job, just like others that he has been accused of. Imagine using concrete to build the runway. So as an Engineer, he did not make proper research on how runways are built. We all know that at the pace it is going, the superhighway to Calabar will take 24 years, with just 30km of 720km constructed in two years. In another six years, they should complete just 180km.

RollinTNDA:
Spineless Delta state should take note

Sorry, but the next elections in Delta state will witness a crushing defeat of APC by Labour Party. The last Presidential election showed Delta as a Labour Party state.

Trump = BAT
Musk = Wike
DOGE = FCT

Na here we dey. We dey look jeje. Only a matter of time. Expect first jab from Wike to BAT.

In all, he came out to tell us that what he discussed with BAT was private.
He seemed to have set aside his anger. He seemed to have forgotten his words against BAT right from the pulpit. He ed their days together when they fought GEJ to a standstill over subsidy and eventually ensured that he returned to his village.

I simply believe that the man should wear his political garment daily and drop the religious cloak. He remains a politician.

What difference would a relocation have made? His predecessors would first get “matching orders” from the President. Next they would tell us about the “theater of war”. Next they would relocate back to their headquarters, while terrorists continued with their evil acts nationwide.

Why would this not issue keep lingering for so long like this? When will communities begin to enjoy some peace and farmers return to their farms? When do we expect some peace and sanity in Zamfara, Benue, Taraba, Plateau, Borno and other states where non state actors have overrun the military and communities?

DeLaRue:
And people wanted the ruinous subsidy retained.

Now, with the benefit of hindsight, their leaders go on Arise to say subsidy should not have been removed until palliatives were in place.

Another of their favourite phoney line is, the President should have removed subsidy in stages.

In reality, we know neither of those options would have resulted in the total removal of subsidy as we thankfully have today.

Any President that announces removal in stages would only succeed in removing the first stage because ASUU, NLC and the rest of them would have made the next phase of removal impossible, and anticipation of subsequent phases would have sent goods and food prices as high as full removal did, except we would not have had full removal and prices of everything would still have gone up.

As for having palliative in place before removing subsidy? That's laughable. In this Nigeria? How much palliative can a govt put in place before people would say oya, you can now remove subsidy. And where was the money to even continue to pay the subsidy.

What the fraudulent subsidy cabal needed was a shock therapy that gave them no time to start sponsoring protests. That shock, that gave them no time to react, was exactly what the President delivered.

Nigeria's most decisive, boldest, and most reformist head of state/President since independence, 65 years ago. Full stop.

Hypocrisy at its highest level.

So you want to pretend that you were not in this country eleven years ago, in 2014, when the same President organized rallies against fuel subsidy removal by the then sitting President? What changed? You damaged a policy that could have moved the nation forward eleven years ago and you turn around to say “ah subsidy removal is the way to go”, after ensuring that you impoverished the citizens from the very first day in office of your political party.

You were not there when this same President led the immediate past one, current and past of the cabinet, the same ASUU and NLC to completely reject fuel subsidy removal in 2014, gaining them leverage to win the election in 2015.

In these years since 2015, with all the blame on the then ruling party, how have Nigerians fared better looking into their kitchens?

You did not listen to the President at one of his campaign rallies say that he could have been a beneficiary, just like his friends? Did he have an initial plan to remove fuel subsidy, with his “na statistics we got chop”, if not for what he was hearing from other contestants. Why did he not advise his predecessor to end it the moment they got into power in 2015? Why did it have to linger until 2023, eight clear years after they secured power?

With all his promises to provide palliatives and CNG buses to cushion the effect of subsidy removal, which one have you seen?

The next statement from this same man will be “welcome to one family”. By his words, the man has shown that Adeleke family are on their way to APC.

Mitsurugi:



That's why the suicide rate here is low compared to there. We breed the strong. I ran errands for my mom outside the house from 5. Learned to cross the road unsupervised. Helped me a lot later in the jungle called Lagos.

Get to the USA, have children at that age, let them run such errands and know how far.

That’s why the country remains the way it is, when people do not have respect for human lives. Maybe it would have been better for you to run errands in certain parts of the north to prove that you were growing strong.

SmartPolician:
If a child of 7 cannot run errands for the house, when exactly will he learn how to run errands? Perhaps when he's 18? Almajiris who are much younger even sleep by the roadside, begging across Nigeria. Anyways, rest in peace to the boy!

So simple to say. So easy to say such things. Your words show that you are a bachelor, with no experience at all on how children are treated.

Sorry, the talk is not about Almajiris. And even if it was Almajiris, where is the pleasure in seeing the Almajiri children living miserable lives? Where is the pleasure of losing one’s child at 7? Did you not read that it was the first time of going out alone? Does that statement alone not show you that the lady and her husband understood the law about child protection? Did you not wonder why government chose to charge the grieving parents, as against the old lady who the boy ran into her car? Or you think it is your anyhow country where the old woman would have been charged for an offence, which was clearly arose from the carelessness of the child’s mother?

If you read carefully, you would have found the word “supervised”. That’s what you find in societies where human lives are valued and children treated with utmost respect. That’s the society where children’s rights are protected. Such societies do not permit children to go around unsupervised at that age. If you lose focus on taking care of your child, government takes the child away permanently and hand the child over to foster parents who know how to value them.

Children at that age are very tender and easy to get into danger. Even in Nigeria, you will not find the children of decent people running errands on the streets at 7 years. That’s why parents run such errands themselves or have househelps who run such errands.

Nigeria has started growing beyond the level where children are left to do errands, as no one wants to suffer losses of children or risk having their children kidnapped. I sincerely believe that you will not allow your child run an errand on a busy road at 7 or even 10 years.

I wonder why this issue of boko haram and all forms of terrorist acts in this country cannot be dealt with speedily and decisively. Why is it taking the army and authorities so many years to sort out this matter once and for all?

By now, most of our political leaders, especially those from the north should be completely ashamed of themselves. Those who stand accused of sponsoring or ing them should be rightly charged and if possible capital punishment prescribed.

I wonder how we have been at this issue for so many years, with trillions wasted fictitiously on equipments and shared by the corrupt, who even cannot return to their villages anymore. Governors, of the NASS, ministers, and leaders of of Northern extraction should bow their faces in shame. If your citizens are daily murdered for nothing in cold blood, yet you are in position of power, you must vacate.

Would such rascality and wickedness be tolerated in European and Asian countries, while leaders swindle the state and look the other way? While the irresponsible leaders ferry their family abroad for safety, they seem to use corruptly acquired funds to keep them there, while making the military suffer.

Again, military personnel found to be sabotaging efforts to fix this wickedness, must be made to face the law and capital punishment. If there’s strong desire to end these acts of terrorism, it can be achieved in less than one year. How can non state actors be better equipped and in most cases appear more powerful than the nation’s armed forces? How can non state actors overrun military barracks with ease and precision, leaving many soldiers dead?

BAT must tackle this matter once and for all. Politics must be set aside. Those marauding herdsmen who chase citizens away from their lands and farms must be dealt a final blow. Hunger is now at its peak and with no farms to go to, how can we succeed with the fight to get food to tables? How many lives must be lost before we an have some sanity in the nation?

This nonsense must be put to an end quickly please.

So no more negativity from Omokri? So Obidients overwhelmed him.

You cannot be looking for an ancestor, yet you walked with your two legs into the ancestor and his wife’s Abuja mansion, coolly collected 500K from him and walked away. If you get respect, why collect 500K and told us that ancestor and his wife blocked you the same day. The little girl then brought it to the public that you received 500k from ancestor. You use bone face to defend yourself for public. Mama like you dey collect 500k from small girl and ancestor?

You claimed that the same ancestor wanted you to feature his wife in your movie. The same ancestor that can finance the entire movie makers for life? Between you and ancestor’s wife, who should be begging to feature, knowing fully well that ancestor is a money bag.

You no get ancestor. You no get small boy. Where is your own husband? No husband. Small girl has a husband with two children, whether ancestor or no ancestor. You married and divorced and became “a former married woman”. Now you dance in the sand with a so called small girl. Now other small girls are ing forces to take you Mama Angela apart. Get small shame. Regina Daniels is not Mercy Johnson. She is not the regular small girl. If you joke with her, do not forget that ancestor will personally come after you as he did to the other lady. that people begged and begged him before he let go. MJ too no be your mate. Her husband na rich man and a member of the house of reps. MJ too na SA to the governor of Kogi state and a rich lady. No be by beauty dem dey do am. If na beauty, the girl is beautiful. You no fine. Na pancake for face we dey see. No be by too much English Na God get power. Mama Angela, na jealousy dey full your mind there.

Now men are doing “touch and go” with you.

Very sad indeed.

We should not be talking of only the SE. The entire SS is in a mess. Delta state has been completely overrun by these evil fellows. Edo state is in shambles. Let’s not talk about Bayelsa and Rivers state. It is indeed a shame.

Infact the entire Southern Nigeria has become like a war zone. The rate at which herdsmen invade the South and forests is very alarming.

Justnation:




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Orji uzoh kalu is a wise man, I love his answers.
He truly shows that he is a matured Igbo politician not the stupid soludo who opens his mouth wide and be talking nonsense about his brother to attract favor from tinubu.

Well done OUK, I respect your wisdom and maturity

The best comment here. You clearly interpreted the issue. It was wisdom and maturity.

Well done.