₦airaland Forum

DeOTR:
So NDC was going to shortchange 20 other aspirants if she hadn't rejected the offer?

Aisha Yesufu did not admit whether she would have accepted the same arrangement for her Senatorial ambition. She just indirectly exposed Saint Peter Obi and supreme leader Seriake Dickson’s involvement in a scam masquerading as an open offer, a predetermined process disguised as an invitation to treat, a bait-and -collect scheme, and a fraudulent pretense done in bad faith, ab-initio.

adenigga:
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that unless unemployment is tackled, state police may not be the solution of insecurity in Nigeria.
Falana made this statement on Thursday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.[b]“

But part of the requirements for the location of industry, among others, is the provision of a secured and safe environment. Nobody wants to invest in a volatile place. That is part of the reasons why a gold refinery is located in Lagos and not in Zamfara, where there is a huge gold mine. I think the state police should first be implemented while it is fine tuned continuously.

BATified2023:
who stop u or your party from presenting a Christian/christian ticket?

During the military era, Yakubu Gowon/ Akinwale Wey (Christian/ Christian), ruled for 9 years (1966-1975).
In 1979, Obafemi Awolowo/Philip Umeadi ( Christian/ Christian) and Nnamdi Azikwe/ Ishaya Audu (Christian/ Christian) tickets did not win.
Also In 2019, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim/Arthur Nwankwo (Christian/ Christian) ticket, did not win.

lamentor78:
All these are rubbish, allegations without concrete evidence, why not counter what they are doing, coming online to rant is baseless....if my opponent is rigging instead of crying foul I will perfect my own rigging too. Nigeria is a lawless country afterall

Over the years, I’ve observed these early signals on Election Day, at least by 12.00pm :
1. Any party that raises rigging alarm, has realized that it is losing.
2. But any party that praises the INEC, the electorates and the security forces, while the election is still ongoing, is gaining upper hand.

1.I will ban importation of petroleum products, set up a price negotiating (not price control) committee with local refineries and quicken the process of ongoing deals of rehabilitation of public refineries with the Chinese technical investors.
2. I’ll implement free and compulsory education in public schools.
3. I’ll set up a permanent nationwide task force for out-of-school children enrollment, including Almajiri.
4. I’ll award contracts for massive construction of schools nationwide,
5.I’ll introduce free and compulsory hostel accommodation, free health services and 3 free and standard meals for such categories of indigent children, to take them off the streets.

Mattswaggz:
I hope the "Sharia" in that report isn't what we are thinking oooo?.

Shariah is also in the Bible-Matthew 5:29-32 NKJV (New King James Version) And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members (part of your body) perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Walai:
Just shut up and stop exposing your ignorance on a public forum. This is not a conventional war, it is an internal war against terrorism and no where in the world are terrorists granted pardon. They are simply tried for their terrorism and sentenced to death.

I’m not a terrorism apologist just like no sane person should be, considering the havoc, mayhem and destruction they unleash on innocent lives but it’s not about emotion. It’s about the provisions of the Geneva Convention and the International Humanitarian Law.
Did the FG not declare IPOB as a terrorists organization? Is Nnamdi Kanu not being tried for terrorism? Does he not have access to decent food, accommodation, medical care,etc?If he had repented and renounced terrorism, as condition precedent, would he not have been set free? The same window of opportunity for repentance was extended to the other terrorists and they utilized it. The FG cannot do anyhow with Nnamdi Kanu, as well as other terrorists.

CyynthiaKiss:
Another slap on the faces of the families of the victims..
Tinubu is an Islamic terrorist, take it or leave it..

Enemies caught alive or those that surrendered voluntarily, are regarded as POWs and international rules of engagement say they must be treated humanely in all circumstances. They must be protected against any act of violence, as well as against intimidation, insults and public curiosity. The minimum acceptable conditions of rehabilitation and reintegration must cover such issues as accommodation, food, clothing, hygiene and medical care.

Misterone:
You'll make Obi's work very easy if you can convince him to tell us how he'll make the country better. What he'll do different from Tinubu. Please, we don't want to hear "I'll stop criminality". That's an absurd statement!

Peter Obi has said that he cannot know the problems of Nigeria, until he becomes the President. For someone who was on the ballot in 2019, 2023 and a 2027 prospect, It’s like an old-time applicant who does not have basic knowledge of the Job Description of the position he has repeatedly sought.

WizardOfNG:
Stop talking nonsense. You people can't even hide your prejudice. Has Koko Zaria killed in the name of Islam? Call him a thug or whatever but the bolded in your post is the talk of an unreasonable person.
Anything wrong you believe Koko Zaria did, was such done in the name of Islam?

Be calm and stop being abusive. I didn’t use NAME, I used IMAGE. The phrase- “Remember the child of whom you are”, means don’t spoil the good image of your family. When you hear names like Oyenusi, Anini, Iyamu, etc, what comes to your mind is armed robbery. To do something in the name of another person, means you acted on the instructions of your principal and may be jointly or separately liable.
On the other hand, ethnicity, country, religion, and even family names are groups you belong to, but none of them would be responsible for your offence.

HacheNoire:
You can leave and does not mean your opps will back off!
Leaving does not guarantee you anything but only makes you succumb.
Steppers don’t care of you become a pope, they still eager to put you in a box.

Koko Zaria is one of the scallywags that have tarnished the image of Islam with their wayward lifestyles. He and his ilks use guns with which they have killed a lot of people, under the influence of illicit drugs. He can only run, he cannot escape God’s wrath.

wildernessVoice:
When do Governors become C-in-C

As well as being the Chief Security Officer of the state, Makinde is also the C-in-C of several thousands of Amotekun in Oyo state, about one thousand forest guards would soon be at his disposal. He is a Presidential candidate in the next general elections. The state police is also available. State monthly allocations have increased substantially. He receives security votes, every month. He is a second term governor, like Zulum that sometimes follows the military, during operations. He should stop all these theatrics and roll up his sleeves

blamingthedevil:
BREAKING: Panic as Stage Collapses at Accord Party Rally in Ijebu-Jesa
A stage hosting an Accord Party rally in Ijebu-Jesa collapsed on Wednesday while party leaders and supporters were gathered at the venue. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, was reportedly on the stage at the time of the incident.

BREAKING: Panic as Stage Collapses at Accord Party Rally in Ijebu-Jesa

A stage hosting an Accord Party rally in Ijebu-Jesa collapsed on Wednesday while party leaders and supporters were gathered at the venue. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, was reportedly on the… pic.twitter.com/kjmQgGwVbL

— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) June 10, 2026

It’s Ominous, which is indicative that something bad, unpleasant, or disastrous is going to happen in the future. It is an adjective that evokes a strong sense of foreboding, dreadful, or impending danger.
It is a futuristic pointer to the negative outcome of an endeavour.

SecurityNgr:
Let's Discuss About This.
‎Cc;  Nlfpmod, Mynd44, Seun, HumbledbYGrace, osystein

I think Makinde should take a cue from Governor Zulum, who has often displayed courage and boldness, in the battle against insecurity. He does not need to be timid and crying publicly, while blaming the FG for what he perceived as the slow process of the creation of the state police. It’s a lazy worker that always complains about the tools.

FSBoperator:
The combo no make sense.
Sharia governor teaming up with the second largest Alcohol brewer.
Make it make sense !
Both of them are totally ideologically divergent.
Kwankwaso is a religious conservative socialist while Giringori , a Zionist ultra capitalist..

The mere fact that Peter Obi established a state-owned brewery company, which is among the core prohibitions under Shariah, during his tenure as the Governor of Anambra state, is enough ground for his rejection in the Muslim north, Kwankwaso would definitely find it more difficult to sell the ticket, if you consider the high rates alcohol is destroyed by the Hisbah.

zoedew:
There goes one so misguided that she can’t see her way through the political relationships she chose. Emotive Senator!

Aisha Yesufu is like a drug that has expired and lost its potency, before it was ever administered.
It was part of the conspiracy theory of the Obidients to get rid of her, having realized that she is not more than a feather weight social media activist. Little wonder Peter Obi did not attempt to influence any consensus for her primary election. She was abandoned in the lurch.

rightminds:
It takes two to tango. We all understand the game, Jonathan has been batified: he's working for Tinubu in order to split the votes. The earlier you know this, the better for all of us. Forget about the gra gra Wike is doing, it's all a game.

It’s a mind game meant to draw public sympathy for Goodluck Jonathan. His participation would definitely erode Peter Obi’s support base. GEJ and Peter Obi share the same ethno-religious electoral pathway, the South-South,South East and the larger Christian votes.
It’s in Tinubu’s interest that a formidable (non-Yoruba) southern Christian rivals Peter Obi, to fragment his votes. That’s why one of the conditions given to Nnamdi Kanu was that he must participate actively in politics.
In 1983, It was the same reason Ojukwu was pardoned, by Shehu Shagari, to tackle Nnamdi Azikwe.

Lifestone:
So they should bring Subsidy back?

Removal of fuel subsidies and harmonization of exchange rates are good policies but we should stop importation of fuel. I think it is counterproductive, because of our local refining capacity.

Ofunaofu:
It's the only legacy of the master strategist

Before Tinubu became our President
:
1. 2 Nigerian former military generals and Heads of State, later ruled as civilian Presidents for a total of 16 years, without solving insecurity.
2. During GEJ’s Administration, Nigerian troops fled the battlefield in droves, due to lack of sophisticated weapons to fight.
3. During that period, insurgents had conquered and hoisted their flags in 17 local governments in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. They had even extended the battle to Abuja.
But now, American troops have been around for about 3 months. Tinubu has fortified the military, made Christians to head the Ministry of Defence and the military, to ensure transparency, because it was thought that the Muslims were treating them with kid gloves. When insecurity initially started, Atiku was too busy with privatization to mind it’s consequences.

These bold railway expansion projects reflect strong leadership and a clear commitment to national development. Commendations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising modern transport infrastructure that can boost connectivity, trade, jobs, and economic growth across Nigeria.

Sifte:
Kassim Shetimma
Yakubu Dogara?

What is the electoral value of Yakubu Dogara? Tinubu got about 64% of his total votes from the north, mostly from the Muslim majority north. Choosing a northern Christian, who is a minority, would put Tinubu at a disadvantage and clear the coast for Atiku.
Remember that Kwankwaso once claimed that Atiku approached him for a joint ticket, which he declined. It’s a strategy to monopolize the votes of the Muslim north. Religious imbalance could be corrected through appointments, after winning the election. Christian voters would prefer Obi or any formidable Christian to Tinubu, even if he runs with the Pope.It’s too early and risky to experiment. Such combinations could be experimented when FG programs and reforms begin to enjoy overwhelming approval from Nigerians. It’s presently inauspicious now.

Gotocourt:
Muslims say so according to their holy books.

Deuteronomy 10:14 - Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it.

MasterTeeUSA:
Too late to defect anywhere to contest...where did we get these people from that cannot read the Electoral Act of 2026?

Don’t mind them.The electoral act has created a major hurdle for politicians who may want to defect after failing to win a ticket in their original party. Once a party has submitted its membership register to INEC, any new entrant whose name is not on that list cannot lawfully participate in that party’s primary as a contestant. In practical terms, this shuts the door on the common practice of losing a primary in one party and then seeking refuge in another party’s nomination process at the last minute.

saddler:
Let him go and sell himself, his family and kinsmen to South East
The true Delta North people have spoken, they dont want to be part of South East.

Ned Nwoko’s insistent to have the proposed Anioma state as the 6th state of the South East, does not sit well with majority of the people of the Delta North Senatorial District, who prefer to remain in the South South.

Allahismylord:
Una leave other firm but close the presidential nomination form.
Being clever by half.

I think it was claimed that the NDC portal crashed because of the multitude of people rushing to join the party. How come they now find it difficult to get sufficient members to purchase their nomination forms. Early signs have indicated that it may be extremely difficult for Kwankwaso to market their “arrangee” ticket, because Peter Obi is a hard-sell up north.

I don’t think it is legally possible, for Governor Bala Muhammed of APM, to run as a vice presidential candidate on a PDP ticket, when his name is not in the digital membership register of the party.
Falae/ Shinkafi ticket may no longer be possible because the window for defection is now closed until after the general elections. All membership registers have been submitted to INEC, before the deadline.

PresidentMUGABE:
Nigeria leader can only insecurity presently...
The only solution is to outsource it to a private security firm to handle like Switzerland......
Jonathan experiment it and it works but Buhari abolished it....

During GEJ Administration, Nigerian troops were fleeing in droves. GEJ’s NSA, Sambo Dasuki carted away and shared money meant to purchase military equipment in 11 big Ghana-must-go bags.
As of February 2026, the United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria to help combat insecurity, following a request from the Nigerian government, particularly to address security threats in the north.
To ensure transparency, Tinubu removed Abubakar Badaru, as the Minister of Defence and appointed Lt. General Christopher Musa (Rtd), and General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff. He has also funded the military sufficiently.

DesireV:
Time to waste some billions of dollars of our commonwealth again

I think this deal is a bit different. The Chinese are to provide the funds and their technical expertise to rehabilitate, operate and possibly expand the capacities of the two refineries in the future. It is based on Technical Equity Partnership (TEP), which does not cost Nigeria a dime.

marlow1962:
Retirement home for the politicians to continue.

And if special seats are approved for women in the legislature, their wives, former First Ladies would monopolize the slots, effectively shutting out other women.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for $516 million for the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway reflects a strategic vision: a transnational corridor linking the far north to the Atlantic, enabling the movement of people and goods while unlocking long-term economic integration. Though questioned by the opposition,especially in the wake of fuel subsidy removal, such infrastructure is not cosmetic; it is generational.
Projects like the Lagos–Calabar superhighway have drawn similar scrutiny, yet they represent enduring national assets. Importantly, removing fuel subsidies does not create instant wealth or surplus; it simply halts a costly, unsustainable expenditure and frees limited fiscal space. Nigeria still faces debt burdens, low revenue, and ongoing obligations, meaning financial relief will be incremental, not immediate.

bazoodo:
the person in question is a US citizen

Don’t hide behind dual citizenship, let’s emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, the infraction allegedly committed by Gbajabiamila can be sufficiently handled by the Nigerian Justice Administration. What type of a country are we bequeathing to our future generations. Is it a Nigeria that when America sneezes, the rest of us will catch cold? The USA is not the UN. For about 3 months, Iran has not only challenged and squared up to the combination of both USA and Israel, it has shut down the Strait of Hormuz. Nigeria is a sovereign state, for crying out loud.

yarimo:
I have been saying it here, politically kwankwaso is bigger than obi . But Obidients only think everything is all about social media noise

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is bigger than Peter Obi politically and couldn’t have accepted to be his running mate. He is a contemporary of both Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, having served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the third republic, two-term Governor of Kano State (1999–2003, 2011–2015), Minister of Defence, and Senator. He also placed second behind Muhammadu Buhari in the 2014 APC presidential primaries, ahead of Atiku Abubakar. He is the next big thing in the north.
Peter Obi is a rookie, only serving as Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), later becoming the PDP vice-presidential candidate in 2019 and a major national contender in 2023, gaining strong youth and urban support.