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Politics / Re: Pandora Expose: Is Oyetola A Front Used To Hide Tinubu's Billions In Tax Havens? by BlackBaron: 12:28pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
We may well not know without an investigation but one thing is clear, his sudden wealth is without doubt linked to theft of Lagos state's money amongst other heists and corrupt practices around SW. A most Disgusting politician. 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 8:42pm On Oct 04, 2021 |
RiceProducers:First paragraph is conjecture, unless you break it down. Just like Covid forced people and organisations to restructure is the same way, others would have to adapt. The logic that a significant portion of a region be engaged in a specific sector is dangerous. There's a need for diversification of their skills else they'll all lose their economic base should a calamity hit such industry in this case the struggle for land for grazing and farming. Security is important for us to grow to a developed country, half patches would see this thread on 5000 pages and still discussing lost personnel, loses and victories instead of regaling in peace and tranquility. Don't patronise me about nomadic cattle been best, I have eaten Argentine beef, Angus and our meat doesn't even come close nor do we have a great pedigree in dairy production. Our Nigerian pygmy goats are a darling around the world (check YouTube), yet it is little explored. There are multiple case studies on the failures of ranches in Nigeria (Tsetse fy, in breeding, etc) why can't we study it rather than asking states submit land for ranches if they don't want to. Not every herder currently with cattle should continue. They can transit to other roles/jobs with government support/training and those who persevere should be given subsidies and improve livestock farming to a better state than the current form we have. 2 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 8:35pm On Oct 04, 2021 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 5:47pm On Oct 04, 2021 |
RiceProducers: In one sentence, ranching and grazing is 'more modern', in other paragraph, it suddenly isn't. Stick to a side... Due to space constraints and other issues, many developed and developing Nations adopted best practices for livestock. Ranching isn't perfect but it is continually evolving to overcome challenges. Your diatribes and your skirting over the issues (of average farmers like my Uncle) is probably a pointer to the kind of apathy of those in power. Food security is highly important! That failures have been recorded in the past doesn't mean we should scrap all efforts to solve or adapt better solutions suited to our problems. Many articles on failures and advancements on ranches in Nigeria. Prior to 'Tomato Jos', tomato yields in the North were dire but now it is reaching record yields with a factory on the way? Imposing a system that does not sit well with other demographics is only going to lead to resentment. Pity some here are interested in shiny new weapons, fancy gears et al without wholesome pictures of fighting battles that could be better avoided. Whyem15:Pointers to this would be good and valuable. Cheers 6 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 4:48pm On Oct 04, 2021 |
RiceProducers:Herders on transit does not mean they would not trespass someone's farm or allotment when out of sight. My Uncle's farm in Kabba lies fallow because of nomadic grazing or is he a second class citizen where cows and man gazumps his land but he cannot respond or chaos ensues. That I used to allow an entity access to my well doesn't mean they become entitled to demand water or break my wall when I decide to fence it off for my own reasons. That grazing routes were allowed in the past doesn't mean it could continue forever. Our population is outstripping available spaces with land prices creeping up year on year. High time the Northerners get with the time and embrace or start transiting to more modern forms of livestock rearing. That we have to spoon feed them via that process isn't a must. Same country gave us all equal opportunities to learn, become knowledgeable amongst others but their failure to embrace modern life should not be a burden for us all to endure. 15 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 2:35pm On Oct 04, 2021 |
Whyem15: My issue is the Nigerian state's intransigence to take over or curtail instances like these before it escalates. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8421366 On the other article going viral by David H (Cornflakes for Jihad), apparently it is somewhat open knowledge among Northern hierarchy. However, there is a 'Not a rejoinder' to issues raised in the article here if anybody is interested. https://ak61.medium.com/on-david-hundeyins-cornflakes-for-jihad-9d0918b44b9f 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 10:11pm On Oct 03, 2021 |
Whyem15:No denying there aren't underlying issues in other parts of Nigeria with ideological issues binding them. E.g I believe cultism is a simmering issue that could threaten the fabric of society and state if not curtailed and actors, sponsors, jailed before their cancer spreads. That the North is mentioned often is just down to current dynamics and the level of funding deployed to shut down threats to almost no avail. The NASCO revelation for example, should have been exposed and adequate actions taken. 3 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 7:24pm On Oct 03, 2021 |
From the clusterfuck we're in, can it be postulated that core northern states and some parts of their population willingly or unwillingly have been engaged in acts in parallel with the Nigerian state and constitution under guise of religion. Where do we go from here or stop this in its tracks? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: IPOB Begs Yoruba, Middle Belt Agitators To Join In October 1 Lockdown by BlackBaron: 11:39am On Sep 29, 2021 |
IPOB is a terrorist group and I think any entity wanting to work with them should be mindful of the heinous acts they perpetrate. Maiming, murdering citizens and security officials is the hallmark of evil and I shudder to think what occurs if they mistakenly rule even a small portion of Nigeria. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 6:12pm On Sep 28, 2021 |
Y'all want a fence so that Gen. Buhari can get more worried about his cousins in Niger? On a serious note, we need some sort of border control. Trawl through Twitter every week and you'll form a mental picture of supposedly vast unmonitored border crossings between Nigeria and countries bordering us. Its actually worse than the media reports and solutions are needed ASAP. 8 Likes |
Politics / Re: Amaechi: Buhari Seeking Alternative Money For Rail Project by BlackBaron: 11:29am On Sep 25, 2021 |
Apart from the stupid proposed rail line to Niger Republic, is it also possible for citizens to crowdfund infrastructure projects? |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 10:51am On Sep 14, 2021 |
Drefaithful:We've seen the odd bits of engineers building pontoon bridges, roads and all but they're seemingly underutilised in key areas. By now, there should be a template for bases/FOBs to enable soldiers 'live, fight and move' in hostile environments. As much as those MRAPS and offensive pieces often bought, we see very little instances of engineering hardware bought or ever considered. 7 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 6:53pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
ugo4u:They seem to have not adapted in supporting an insurgency where troops are required to move into a new location and a secure base built to deter incursions and so. They need to shift priorities from just in house projects to actively support the troops on ground. 6 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 3:23pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
All these talks of FOB and Bases all the time... Do the Army Engineers exist or they're just confined to desk roles only? 3 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 4:55pm On Sep 11, 2021 |
Whyem15:Insights like this are needed on this thread before we have fantasies of military expeditions abroad. Seems we have a massive demographic problem than we all knew. What are the odds of these groups also responsible for the genocide/insecurity in NC or their willingness to cause further issues for all in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Why No Country Operates VAT Through Sub-national Units, Experts Explain by BlackBaron: 12:16pm On Sep 11, 2021 |
I think the issue is some states are more proactive than others in collecting VAT but get equal opportunities when sharing. However, we need to also eliminate issues of multiple taxation, apart from VAT which includes stupid levies, agberos, etc. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: WOW! Anti Buhari Ptotest In Lagos | Activist Burns Casket by BlackBaron: 10:33am On Sep 11, 2021 |
DSS (GESTAPO) would soon go visit or kidnap him. Tyrannical Government. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 9:02am On Sep 11, 2021 |
bidexiii:The guy behind these photographs is https://twitter.com/jh_barnett Seems he's on ground and with lots of reports on NW banditry issue. 2 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 8:06am On Sep 10, 2021 |
Covert1:Don't get the fascination to put out a smoulder in Guinea when we still have full blown fires raging all over our home turf. I hope some of us here don't just read just this thread and gaze at military photos but rather read wide too; economy, finance, debt repayment, restructuring and other issues of Nigeria. Hypothetically, we take out the junta with already inadequate hardware, overstretched battle weary personnel and funds we have little of. Might seem farfetched, but let ECOWAS spell out to leaders that any attempt to lift term controls should be highly discouraged, threats of expulsion from the body and possible sanctions. ECOWAS stabilised Ivory Coast but Outtara played the field, when tomorrow doo doo hits the ceiling, Nigeria and the others would have to step in to their childish squabbles again right? We can agree to disagree. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 7:49pm On Sep 09, 2021 |
Covert1:Lifting a quote from twitter... 'Where was ECOWAS chair when Alpha Conde was amending their constitution to favour him for a third term? What did African leaders do or say?' An 83 year old man too? Lol! Unless Guineans descend into a full blown crisis, its an absolute waste of time! 8 Likes |
Politics / Re: Muhammad Magaji Begs Southern States On VAT, Says Let’s Be Our Brothers' Keeper by BlackBaron: 4:05pm On Sep 08, 2021 |
I'd go as far to say, let every state find their own means of revenue. Let the Niger Delta and her people keep their oil.... I'm SW and I also consider some states there to be near parasitic. This country's so badly structured that it has now become almost mandatory for other states to do little but expect largesse no matter their close to zero contribution to national coffers. 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 3:59pm On Sep 08, 2021 |
Xbee007:Truth be told, I'm a battlefield novice. I'd imagine whilst very mobile around difficult terrains, a quad bike might just be better with stability and all. Let the bikes be for recce unless the end justifies the means. That NA contraption is a most horrible one and should be hidden. 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 8:58am On Sep 08, 2021 |
With the motorbike, won't the rider also have the discomfort of scalding hot spent ammo falling onto his head, body plus the deafening sound. Would this contraption be better? Admittedly it's from one of those ragtag terror groups. 1 Like
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Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 10:44am On Sep 07, 2021 |
kabe1:It is only but a coup and unless it morphs into a full blown conflict, I do not think we should be involved at all bar sanctioning or soft/medium diplomacy. Apart from her location in West Africa, Guinea offers nothing to Nigeria but for her instability causing issues for our neighbours. I just believe our current state of insecurity means we requires all hands on deck; the personnel and hardware should be solely dedicated to resolving or containing the situation especially in the North. Anything more than this is grandstanding. & @Covert1 8 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 2:11pm On Sep 06, 2021 |
lionel4power:Nigeria should stay away from any hard power diplomacy unless its likely to become a threat to us or impact on our closest neighbours. We have far too much insecurity on our home turf to go get stuck in a quagmire in Guinea. 9 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by BlackBaron: 7:47pm On Sep 02, 2021 |
4++ JF-17?! Ok o. 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: 3 Repentant Bandits Arrested In Katsina During Robbery by BlackBaron: 8:40am On Sep 02, 2021 |
All farm animals be tagged and permission taken before moving from Point A to B. Would nip rustling in the bud. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 7:27pm On Aug 27, 2021 |
Covert1: These new jets might well mean JF - 17 may not be procured further? In other news I think we should quit calling them 'bandits', it's a terrorist organisation albeit based largely on loose ideologies operating in the NC, NW. 6 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 8:06pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
kabe1:I think you'll find same levels of vitriol towards Jonathan, so any insinuations my views are political are dead in the water. Borrowing a leaf from the media, I choose to address him as such cos of his increasing strangling of our freedoms. (Old habits die hard you see) He has indeed provided more materials than most others, however we're still experiencing heightened levels of insecurity. Haven't seen a defence review before as that, cool. So what's the update on how it is to be implemented or...? You can read wide I believe, rather than issue conjectures that my opinions are based on emotional outbursts. IDP camps in Plateau (Reported in the media) Farmers abandoning farms in parts of North (highlighted by UN, Think Tanks, Media Reports) Reports of families selling land to fund ransoms (Reuters report, Senators et al) So, I'm here due to the same reasons you are. We can agree to disagree but this is my opinion on the situation. bidexiii:Fela kuku has a song for you. Lol (I dey play o) 8 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 5:30pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
kabe1:I do not understand why Buhari should NOT be blamed? In times of win/achievements, it is not Shehu Shagari that would claim the spoils. The Nigerian Armed Forces has a culture of apathy and dysfunction. Over time, this behaviour has been learnt, adopted, increasingly internalised, and passed down generations to the present state of affairs. Essentially, the current crop of defence Chiefs are a product of that system. Rt Gen Buhari rode to power on the wave of solving increasing levels of insecurity and was one of the major critics of the previous administration with a promise to ‘lead from the front’. Just like a FTSE 500 company would elect/select a leader to turn around their fortunes or steady a rocking ship by identifying areas of weakness. In that time, lack of elements of leadership have been GLARING with Buhari. All previous failings should have been enough to provoke a defence review and innovative adjustments applied. Human components, updated leadership training for officers, adopt best practices, revamp army culture, recommendations to plug operational gaps, intelligence gatherings, and so on. Instead, we are still playing from the same old military era rulebook, buy new equipment and think we can build a successful army when we haven’t addressed the human factor. Let’s not get too hung up on this thread too, but read through the indices, study the dynamics of what NA failures is doing to communities. IDP camps springing up in Northern states, food famine due to deserted farms, migration from the North, already impoverished families selling up lands to richer folks to be able to pay ransoms. Who should take the blame for this otherwise? 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 12:35am On Aug 25, 2021 |
kabe1:E reach to moan, groan and scream at the top of my lungs. There's a need for ubiquitous leadership and not scarcity which our President seems to have not got the memo. Either they filter reports to him by his advisers or he chooses his own narrative to believe. It is not enough to buy shiny weapons amongst others whilst the enemies continues to explore repeated operational deficiencies. I'm not going to pretend to know what goes on within the army hierarchy but as an outsider, issues are glaringly obvious. Go and read books like Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security and understand how issues like this can set us back. 8 Likes |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by BlackBaron: 4:01pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Under this tyrant, complaining about things like this or taking matters in your hands would see DSS (GESTAPO) stealing you and your family away in the middle of the night. At least, we could complain and protest under Jonathan. And let's continue comparing ourselves to Afghanistan because we're a failed state too? Might as well scrap this thread cos some things are beginning to beggar belief. 18 Likes |
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