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Amigoss:
Bros,e be like war dey hungry you...

If ECOWAS talk to Niger dem no hear,they can suspend them like they did to Burkina Faso

Abi e get wetin you,APC folks and ECOWAS keep for Niger wey Una dey find or protect

Like e say go join army go fight. Talking on Seun's forum is very sweet and easy.

GloriousGbola:
You think it will end there?

I guarantee next thing you will see putin giving weapons to the 'Biafran freedom fighters'

It is Russians (Ibime can correct me) who were selling arms to mend if I recall

Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia and China have formed a power bloc. China's goal is resources. Russias goal is power/influence. We have seen Sudan fully collapse because of Wagner arming the janjawid.

This does not look good for Africa at all. The next theater in resource wars of the future.

And we have lithium. Boko haram/ banditry in zamfara is also about gold. And Chinese are also involved.

The worst part of this is the typical shortsighted African thinking where those in power / influence will sell us all out for trinkets.

Niger has never been a stable country. Forget about Russia and Putin. This was their first democratic transition. Which was almost toppled the previous year. You don't need to read deeper meaning into all of this than what it is but once you invade then all bets are off

If Putin is clearly behind them as you're claiming then it's already too late. Russia will not chook mouth in everything if they don't have to. At least not in the open.

The option of transitioning back to Democracy should be allowed to Niger like it has been allowed to other countries. Invasion or anything military should not even be considered, the snowball effect nobody is or will be ready for. Go and ask Yemen.

A coup in dead Niger is only the start it can get a lot worse if Tinubu and his hubris gets involved.

OasisX:
.....that's why we must pass them strong message by dealing with Niger Coupists.

ECOWAS is not NATO alaye. No be military alliance. You people will not hear word.

You have not finished passing message to terrorists terrorizing your country. You want to enter another man country to chook mouth to wetin no consign you

Anyway what do I know? The only sad thing is when your man goes there and gets disgraced it's Nigerian soldiers and families that will grieve not you people

OasisX:
Mali will return to Democracy in 2024, Guinea will return to Democracy in 2025. Both Burkina Faso and Niger must return too.

If them no return the question is what will Nigeria even do? Unless the uproar starts in these countries themselves I guarantee you nothing will happen

liveLongNprospa:
Nawa

This has been my fear now. How many countries dey ECOWAS? 4 are under military rule. So how strong is the ECOWAS. When you have Guinea, Burkina, Mali and now Niger outside looking in. You're telling me the other 3 will not have some Espirit de corps.

Tinubu ati Nigeria e ronu oh. Niger matter is not our primary problem rn

BlueRayDick:
It’s just foolhardy suggesting military action on our part because we are just not in a position to flex such muscles now.

We have our own citizens going through hard times due to economic hardship in the country. We are definitely not in a good financial position to push that agenda .

We have our multifaceted war against non state actors within this nation .

We also have the US - RUSSIA side to the crisis which may not be in our Favour to play host to a proxy war right at our backyard.

If ECOWAS and Nigeria didn’t go berserk on the Guinea and Mali coups in the past , why are they making an exception to this ?


I just hope we don’t end up being puppets in the hands of these super powers

Nigerian and Nigerien lives do not cost anything to the West. I hope these people sha understand this.

Niger will cry to Iran, Russia these are people you don't want anywhere around your region doing anything.

For some weird reason I have been consuming a lot of war literature lately and the common pattern I have observed is countries invaded are rarely ever left to fight by themselves. They will always get help either from the 'good guys' or the 'bad guys'

raumdeuter:
They all have their strenght, No one fit drag pictures with Mark courtesy of IG/Facebook even message from Whatsapp

So why he wan chook head for Twitter now? All those who threw tantrums when Elon came on board are all back quietly

Twitter has the advantage of cornering the market early, Even if Mark deploys the infra needed that brand name still dey. Those mocking Elo for spending 44bn on it will see the reason cos its not easy to reproduce the name brand

Exactly. They all have their strengths. Normally these billionaires love experimenting but Twitter is just too unique. The ability to follow so many things live at once is truly hard for any other platform to duplicate.

Na really all those woke leftists dey make noise cos them no like Elon personality. Eventually they came back. Hell even Trump nobody really get him time for that him platform. The right wingers still came back to Twitter

Tucker Carlson that was fired on FOX is now doing some of his stuff on Twitter.

Twitter has rendered your regular cable news stations almost irrelevant, why is ESPN firing people up and down? Because everyone can now access news via the app so you either create a platform there or die.

Theflint1:
Tinubu’s ministerial gyrations fail to inspire

https://punchng.com/tinubus-ministerial-gyrations-fail-to-inspire/

Lol. He no dey hit ground running again

raumdeuter:
Over half the people who signed up for Threads have stopped using it already, prompting Mark Zuckerberg to push for 'hooks' to entice users, report says
https://www.businessinsider.com/threads-lost-more-than-half-its-users-mark-zuckerberg-says-2023-7

How many times have the death of Elon Musk Twitter been celebrated now

Anything short of dashing people money Mark should stop wasting his time.

There's an organic, real time energy and chaos of Twitter that is almost impossible to replicate elsewhere. How do you replicate Football Twitter, NBA Twitter, Gender war Twitter, Black people quarrel Twitter and LGBT, Feminazi wars on these other platforms.

There's this chaos and drama that I don't know how they can replicate any place else. The way people wash their dirty linen on that app is unmatched and not for nothing that alone will always drag people there

I want to see their Twitter's AWS bill as well it must be crazy. The number of times Threads crashed when a small percentage of Twitter traffic came there tells me they still have some ways to go.

BlueRayDick:
This!

Make we just dey play

I just hope people can think and think very carefully. This is a country rich in uranium. Imagine a scenario Russia, Iran and maybe China stand behind Niger in exchange for unfettered access to their uranium. We will now send soldiers to die and die for nothing over internal Niger matter. Not forgetting the financial costs as well.

Me I always look at all scenarios especially the worst case.

Anything military aggression I'm 1000% against. Because the cons far outweigh the pros

Another Verstappen win despite starting 6th. I know everybody is tired at the ominous

When Ham been dey win e dey sweet. Now everybody don quiet

BlueRayDick:
I read this morning that this ousted president coming to power in 2021 was the first peaceful transition of a new government since Niger gained independence. That means prior to 2021 democracy, (the way America wants it practiced ) hasn't been practiced in that country.

2021-2023 and the country is back to it's default settings.

I think a "big brother country" like France and USA interested in having democracy entrenched is such country with history of political conflict should first try to investigate the causes of these constant political instability and try to help them solve some of it. It should not just be America shouting "DEMOCARY OR NOTHING" when shiiit hits the fan.

I like how we we are pretending Niger has been this beacon of democracy all this time. This has been an unstable country for a very long time so this idea that this coup will suddenly start one war that will lead to this upsurge of refugees Nigeria has never seen before is quite wild to me.

Invasion is very easy to start when it will end is what you cannot predict as even Putin is finding out.

Best case scenario is to try what they're trying in places like Guinea and Mali. Military coupists rarely enter and stay in perpetuity unless in few instances, I mean even Abacha and IBB tried transitioning to Agbada.

This is a pelepele matter, ko gba agidi. If you say Niger is landlocked, Sudan, Algeria will not act in interest of ECOWAS so don't be naive. Nothing consign them with us

monerozi5590:
This is a solid point. USA today was built on great ideas. America got it right before they started practising near true democracy.

They was a time in America that not everyone can even vote. Exams like literacy test was conducted and if you fail, you will not be able to vote.

I will always say this, if democracy is good for America, CCP is good for China also.

My thing is at the end of the day. Even if we say democracy is the best then you should practice what you preach and allow each country choose the style that works for them.

Your response to every country that topples a democracy can't be kicking the door and waving the FoFo

Enter Libya scatter everywhere, scatter Iraq now the entire Sahel and Middle East region is in riot.

izzou:
[color=royalblue]I am sorry, but, you don't want to list a solution you are proferring?

I don't want to believe that you don't know any of the sanctions you have been typing since[/color]

Keep asking me okrimo questions there you hear.

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Let someone be bold enough to list the sanctions that would make a coupist relinquish back power to a democratically elected government.

And also, would not make millions of Nigeriens flood our country[/color]

All the shoemakers and maiguard back home you see everywhere. Where do you think they're from?

Don't clart my lungs please. There's never been a time millions of Nigeriens have not flooded Nigeria

izzou:
[color=royalblue]List the sanctions that should be imposed on Niger Republic.

Let us not be typing Sanctions ordinarily.

List the sanctions, sir[/color]

Why should I list them? Don't you know what sanctions mean? What has US and EU being doing with Russia.

You rather we invade a sovereign country abi wetin be your alternative

Of which nobody has said Tinubu should do absolutely nothing. We are saying military invasion should not even be an option. How hard is this to understand

Sanction and do whatever you want but don't use scarce resources to fight war wey no concern us. Na coup happen no be say them invade another country. I'm pretty sure if a coup happened in Nigeria you wouldn't appreciate other countries suggesting they invade your country

monerozi5590:
They don't. I watched a video of a white guy explaining to group of people on how it will be more beneficial to the West if Africa is kept underdeveloped. So many propaganda and all. Is really hard to understand the world system.

People just dey chat to chat. These countries have underlying issues that are responsible for their instability and have not built strong enough institutions that can even uphold any type of democracy. If you like paper the cracks, one crazeman will wake up again in 10 years and scatter everything.

Some are still under the clutches of Imperial rule from the West that has stagnated their growth but we think placebo democracy is what counts. Look at Cameroon. How are they different from country under military rule

Nigeria is not avoiding anything. Unless the coupists cowardly put down their weapons. If they are serious about fighting trust me you will not be ready for the fallout of a drawn out war of attrition that other countries might back

Roland17:
It would essentially turn into a US v Russia war. Remember the US through the Secretary of State has made contact with Asiwaju about Niger.

Exactly what will happen. I keep hearing about ECOWAS. How many of the ECOWAS countries presently aren't under military rule

monerozi5590:
As much as I like USA. USA is a very hypocritical country. They talk from both sides of their mouth.

Everybody with their agenda both US, France or Russia. We need to stop thinking these countries give a damn about Africa

Unlimited22:
Exactly the point I've been making.

Where was ecowas when all these ones were happening? Chad nkọ?

Chad even understandable from Papa die shebi na pikin takeover. Each of these countries have their issues unique to them. Why we dey carry Niger matter for our head like gala is what I don't understand. Their matter is in house matter that we can only escalate if we don't mind our business

izzou:
[color=royalblue]This angle no make sense, bros.

All ECOWAS is saying is that the coupists should follow their own constitutional laws. The moment you give room for a law to be powerless, everyone and anyone would take advantage of it.

So what happens when another coupist tries to overthrow this coupist? Should Nigeria come in then, or take it as another WIN?

Their election is in 2025. Let the coupists form a party and let the majority that loves them prove it then.

Giving room for one coup is just to give room for more.[/color]

ECOWAS dey sleep when coup dey happen for Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea. That ship has sailed already. Wake up bro!!

You think if you or 'ECOWAS' invade Niger you will be fighting just Niger. Lol clearly una never sabi as things dey go

That's how America thought they would do in Afghanistan and Vietnam. E go be like film trick.

BlueRayDick:
I detest the fact that America will look away when people are groaning under a democratically elected ; then the moment non state actors and coupists listen to the people’s groan; America starts saying “It’s democracy or nothing “

They are very hypocritical about these things and it's annoying

BlueRayDick:
The funny thing is Niger is 1.4% bigger than Nigeria in land mass according to Google. If we have been battling insecurity issues in just Northern Nigeria for over 15 years with little results to show for it, How do we want to police a bigger Niger backed by Putin's wagner group?

Niger is definitely bigger than Nigeria. And that whole coup thing has sailed. There is a full coup belt in Western Africa so what is the entire fuss about Niger?

Nigeria share over a 1000km land border with this Niger country that's already porous.

Anything dialogue can't fix let them leave them to their devices abeg. Or they send their son Buhari to talk with them. Do they know how many Nigeriens dey Nigeria I'm sure even for our army Niger people go dey. These guys should not turn the region to proxy war theater of America and Russia

izzou:
[color=royalblue]We are not invading it as Nigeria. We are invading it as ECOWAS

The last time i checked, Niger Republic was part of ECOWAS, and one of the commitments of the Community to its member countries is to uphold their constitutional laws and promote and instill peace

If we stop Mr Coupist from pulling this stunt, we would guide them into their next election in 2025, and then Mr Coupist can contest and win easily (shebi his people love him well well? )

But if this guy gets his wish, be ready for another coup before 2024 ends

And oh, they can kiss electing their leaders and democracies goodbye[/color]

Most of them are ECOWAS states. Who do you think will bring the majority of resources?

You think Niger sef no get their backers? Our Army does not have the logistics and resources to waste on these people abeg. When Putin sends Wagner to come and play you people will know that to start chaos is easy stopping it is the problem

As far as we know Nigeriens are happy with the guys on ground. Let them release the deposed guy and everyone go their jolly way. Invading a sovereign country has consequences that frankly I'm not sure Nigeria is ready for

afrodoc2:
I am in sifia pains.

I didn't expect Bud's jab to have Spence flying like that tbh. I know his last 11 now 12 fights have been finished but I'm telling you the way that thing was popping.

Now I want to see if that power can translate to another weight class. I'm hearing Spence talk about rematch but I guess post fight concussion still dey worry am. Make e pity him wife and kids abeg. That was not a close fight at all

afrodoc2:
Crawford beating up Spence like he stole his phone.

I told you man. Bud is a technician.

PtolemySoter:
Styles make fights and the fighters they have both faced all faced Crawford AFTER they had faced Spence. That has to be considered as well.

I understand why Crawford would be the favourite though as he has the more flashy skill and has single knockout power but I am a ride or die Spence fan so I am praying for Man Down season.

My concerns are 1) Spence’s long lay off 2) His car crash 3) My fear that he is having to increasingly drain himself to make weight. I don’t think he can make 147 much longer.

By the way have you seen the video of his car accident?

Yeah I did see it. Did you catch the beatdown Crawford put on Spence? I had Crawford winning but I didn't expect complete annihilation

Max just won the Sprint race. Surprisingly Piastri and Gasly of all people are second and third

afrodoc2:
Spence wasn't knocked out down o. Ugas punched him flush on the chin and still couldn't knock him down. What happened was that for the fight he had temporary dental implants (because of his accident), so when his mouthpiece fell out he thought it was his implant and panicked in the moment. The fact that Ugas hit him flush while he wasn't looking and still couldn't get him down is even further certification of his chin in my book. Luckily he has permanent implants now.

If Spence is able to stay in the fight he won't go chasing a KO cos it is not his style. Most of his knockouts are due to accumulated damage. The only reason he will go chasing a knockout is if he is being completely outclassed by Crawford. I am really worried about Crawford's counterpunching ability though. I understand why the bookies have Crawford as the favourite but if Gamboa could make Crawford do the stanky leg so can Spence.

I missed this. This is really such a tough fight to call. But if we are using Boxing math I look at their high quality common opponent. Shawn Porter. Crawford dispatched him much easier while Spence got a SD. Might not matter but just saying

WhoDeyHause:
Well luckily for him he wasn't in a position where he had to sort anybody. I think the last NBA African big name to emigrate through the studying process was embiid. Things were also a little manageable in Hakeem's days compared to the last 3 decades.

There's more Nigerians making it to the league now or via the Euroleague route. There was one Benue boy that was picked by the Pistons.

Your best bet though is still to have parents that had enough foresight and resources to japa and birth you there so your odds are better