Scripted means, all the players from different nations sat down and rehearsed some scripts to be performed on world stage as in WWE. Each nation chose for themselves who would loose and who would win. Even all the French players decided to loose at the final. Even Portugal decided to loose. All the players that participated planned to loose for Argentina to make it.
This people don't understand what they mean by scripted because a scripted outcome means both the antagonist and protagonist are playing towards a common outcome.
But let's look at the other side of the coin. Is France actually the reason for leadership failure in Africa? This thing is everywhere in Africa, it's in our blood. No matter who is there as the leader, corruption lives in him. Our leaders keep embezzling our wealth and be shouting no money no money in the country, but they'll award billions to themselves and store them abroad for their future generations. But are there any White president stealing their country's money and storing them in Africa?
This Western countries must have business relations with their ally countries. Even US and China are still allies in doing business with one another despite the theatre display they do on the surface. But in the economic relations we have with these countries, are our leaders using our own portion for us or for themselves? Now, African militaries out of self-greed are hiding under the excuse of "they're stealing from us" to take over power to impoverish the people the more.
Our leaders are not investing in key sectors that will drive the economy especially EDUCATION, SECURITY, HEALTH and WELFARE (salaries). Is it this Western people that will do it for us?
Chai! I pity Africa. These White people could be one part of our problems but they're not our major problems at all because in the end our presidents or head of states are origins of Africa.
iSense247: LWe all know that corruption is the number problem of Nigeria. Less than one percent of the population massively stealing what belong to more than ninety nine percent of us and they are still not satisfied. Nigeria is the most corrupt nation on earth and this is the root cause of poverty and insecurity.
However, some people are of the opinion that though military government can be corrupt but it can't be as much as politicians currently ruling us. In military government, there will be less number of thieves at the helm the affairs unlike in democracy. Nairalanders, what's your own opinion? Do you also think politicians are more corrupt than soldiers?
Soldiers are the most corrupt.
You can protest against a civilian rule but you can't do same under the military and still live. Your voice can be heard under the civilian rule but the military will crush your voice.
Check all around Africa, all the democratic countries are doing better than the military ruled states.
rintileri: Before you critique blindly, let me remind you that the biggest stumbling block to good governance in Nigeria today is politicians that play on ethnic divide to win election, like Tinubu and Shettima.
To solve development problems where groups are refusing to work together or to live peacefully with one another in some cases, the best option is to be governed by the military. The military is not based on ethnicity but loyalty, command, respect and order. Look around Nigeria today, how much order do you see?
If the military governs, all they need do is lay down a solid transition period that the civil societies and different groups will agree to. But for the period when we will have the military, rapid development is guaranteed in short term.
I know military too can be corrupt but I don't think any military government can be more corrupt than bola tinubu o Bola Tinubu that was ready to finance presidential election for General IBB in 2007 after serving only 8 years as governor? The short man might have stolen nearly half of Lagos total earnings in his first 8 years in office (if not more)
Lol! The Americas can die for their flag. No Nigerian whether military or civilian would even try. Secondly, the military you're talking about are not gods, they're same human as you and I. And, we've seen in the past where the military stole all our money and store in other countries. Stop glorifying the military. Black people are black people. Nothing can change a black man no matter how you tweak him.
Whether you like it or not, the whites are not ruling Africa, Africa is ruled by Africans but yet we're struggling with leadership till date. Unless a military general that was trained and grew up oversea that can actually want to help his people back home. But our home grown people who passed through same environment as you and I wouldn't do much difference. We always dance towards sentiments no matter who or what we are. White people are by nature judgemental just like AI.
Check around you, how well are the countries ruled by the military in Africa doing? We're better than them. Most democratic states are superior and better than them.
So, don't think that military government will do us any better.
As usual... this is just the beginning! When the sanctions come, na the people go feel am while the junta go dey flirt. In all na only French colonies dey do coup d'etat everywhere. UK, Portugal and other colonial nationals are like we're better after all.
FSU: The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has just been overthrown in a military coup. The military says he rigged the recent election and that they won't take it. The president has been in power since 2009. His father was president for 42 years. If you rig elections like Nigeria like Gabon, and disenfranchise the voters, you expect the people to revolt (whatever that revolt is) against you.
Thank God Gabon is not in ECOWAS. That saves the load on our military.
Wait! Na indirect bribe be this abi na wetin? Na after una don pass judgement on the tribunal case wey una fit think about this one na. Which kind rubbish be this?
Who sold that land to him? People sha! Na only Nigeria wey people dey carry open eye steal property.
AkuYAY: Wike Demolishes Multi-Million Naira Duplex in Abuja
The first demolition of an unapproved structure in Abuja under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike happened Monday at Wuse Zone 6.
The building, located on Plot 226 Cad Zone A02 Wuse 1, Wuse, Zone 6 District, is said to belong to Oba Oyebade Lipede, the Alake of Egba land, but was allegedly taken over by one Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Kamba and Alhaji Ademu Teku, who illegally constructed the duplex against all warnings.
Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, said his team carried out an extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims by the parties.
He said the FCTA would not consider the status of any defaulting developer once development rules and regulations were violated.
He said, “We demolished the duplex because somebody built without valid title and building plan approval on someone else’s land. ‘Investigation revealed that the developer is not the owner of plot, that is why we had to remove the building.
“We allowed the building to this stage before demolishing it, because we had to follow all the processes. He was served all the notices to stop work, but being a recalcitrant developer, he continued without heeding to the notices we served.
“After our investigation we ascertained the original allottee, so we have to remove it. We are going to consult the legal department to know the next action against the developer.”
Racoon: PDP must be stupid to make Nyesom Wike part of it bayelsa gubernatorial campaign Council since the unfolding events of the 2023 elections begin to manifest.
Lol! Who no know no go know. Politics now no be by party again o. Tinubu didn't ask Wike to defect to APC before giving him an appointment. So, things are changing.
Even Obj and Tinubu as old as they are would stand to address crowd in an open door meeting na. Delta people lazy! Chaeh!
comrodioodio001: Delta Govt to settle Akwukwu-Igbo intra-community land dispute
Delta State Government, Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to resolve the brewing intra-community land dispute involving Oligbo family of Ogbe-Iyase quarters in Akwukwu-Igbo community, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State.
The State Director of Protocols, Chief Sunday Onoriode gave the assurance while addressing indigenes of the community during a counter peaceful protest to Government House to debunk allegations of land grabbing against Chief Fred Ajudua.
Onoriode who commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct urged them to remain calm and law-abiding, adding that the State Government would do everything possible to bring a lasting solution to the dispute.
"Let me appreciate you on behalf of our Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for the peaceful conduct you have displayed today.
"Yesterday we received a group from your community in this same place saying that some strangers are entering their land unlawfully.
"We pleaded with them just like we are pleading with you now that our Governor is a man of peace and he loves peace so much.
"He has asked me to tell you all to continue living peacefully and harmoniously without problems. After yesterday's protest the issue was referred to the appropriate department that handles conflicts and now that you are here we now know the two groups involved in this matter.
"The committee will invite stakeholders from both groups when they want to address your matter but above all you must remain peaceful and law-abiding," Onoriode added.
The Oligbo family protesters led by Uyo Iyase Chief Paul Nwaebili, Uko Oligbo, Hyacinth Iwelu and Onwuenwuzor Anthony on the directives of Diokpa Iyase Emmanuel Sonwu said they embarked on the peaceful counter protest to correct the erroneous impression created by the dissident members of the family. While urging the state government to disregard the earlier protesters, they said Chief Fred Ajudua was called to weigh in on the situation adding that no power of attorney had been given to him.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as; "Fred Ajudua is a liberator of the voiceless, he came to liberate the poor and voiceless", "Disregard the rantings and blackmail of the rebels, they are motivated by greed", "Okotomi Farm settlement will forever remain a communal land, even the court has ruled on it", "Oligbo Family has mandated Chief Fred Ajudua with a power of attorney to go into Okotomi" among others, the group urged the State Government to call the earlier protesters to order and join hands with them for the growth and development of the community.
Odebayo4010: Why do men reduce their love for ladies after s*x, and ladies increase their love for men after s*x.
You're confusing lust with love. If you fall in love with somebody, I mean love itself and not some kind of lust that only makes your body to stand, if you fall in such true love, forget it, even 1 million times with that person, no atom of love will reduce. Lust have stages and most people confuse it with love. You can die for the one you truly love but you can't do same for the one you're lusting after. That feeling you have for your children or your parents that you'd give your life to save them should the chance arise is the love we're talking about and no matter how angry you are or highly offended, this love never reduces. It's a lasting love.
You seat in comfort of your home to type rubbish, calling someone that knows better than you mumu.
I think you should take a pill and do some research on why they took over the government and repelling against the French, don't just write for writing sake.
Africa ought to have stood up to the west, they have ripped us of our resources for too long.
take your IPOBist mentality to your village. Who doesn't know the history? I was commenting on a current development and you're displaying your level misunderstanding to my comment, please don't ever mention my profile for whatever reason.
Meritupdates: The Untold Story of why Russia didn't scramble for Africa like the European counterpart, even in the wake of it rising influences in the region.
lydafo: Why does Japan ignore the international community's doubts about the legality, legitimacy and safety of the sea discharge plan, insist on promoting the nuclear contaminated water discharge plan, and turn a blind eye to the risks to the global marine environment and human health? And, why did Japan choose to announce this plan at this particular point in time? In addition, why did the United States, South Korea and a group of Western countries stand on Japan's side and endorse it?Japan's Tepco has always emphasized that nuclear wastewater will be treated to remove most of the radioactive elements. For the "tritium" elements that can never be removed, they will be diluted to 1/40 of the Japanese national standard and will not pollute the ocean. But can you still trust this company that sordidly concealed the truth and lied about the Fukushima accident in 2011? The American "Science" magazine has already conducted experiments to prove that although the content of tritium in Fukushima nuclear wastewater is the highest, it is not easy for marine animals and seabed sediments to absorb it. In contrast, three radioactive isotopes, carbon-14, cobalt-60 and strontium-90, take longer to degrade and easily enter the marine food chain.
2 things are involved.
1. na to pinch China small. Lol!
2. Another thing is, you can't continue to store a large nuclear wastewater forever without disposing it because it will accumulate more than you can handle and if they're disposing it in the ocean, there must be a counter measure taken to neutralise Its effects. It's just same as having a water polluted with crude oil and then cleaning it up.
JetApartment: Just wondering how Tinubu will survive all the court cases, he has to defend the authenticity of the Certificate issued in US and also defend his election victory here in Nigeria.
who will make the arrest? This current Nigeria is totally different from balablu, blu blu, bula ba. Tinubu dey complete him tenure. Just relax
Chai, this junta sef... na because of this French guy them bin dey see the 8 hours electricity them bin dey see from Nigeria na! Now even 1 hour sef go scarce. See mumu o. This junta don dey dig him grave small small.
I don't understand why some people are against the government on this. Abuja is a planned drafted place that belongs to no one except the government. So, why would people just go a build house on it for free with their short littering houses?
" it is a Democracy when it protects our crony capitalist interests"
I don't know why some people are so dump. So if your father and forefathers were gay, does that mean everyone in that generation is gay?
Were you the one that stopped slavery? Even though there are bad ones, there are bad people everywhere even among the blacks, stop generalising something on all people it means you argue blindly. Killing of twins in Nigeria was it for thier benefits too? Na wa o... 🧐 abeg commot make I see road!
guobe: I feel Prigozhin of the Wagner group is still alive. I may be wrong. Why is it that there have been no cctv footage of Prigozhin entering the plane. Just thinking if this guy is still alive and hiding somewhere.
😆😆😆😆😆😆 Kikikikikikikiki... Lmao!
owolabi5: Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday's plane crash, Russian officials say.
The Investigative Committee (SK) said the identities of all 10 victims had been established and corresponded to those on the flight's passenger list.
Prigozhin's private jet came down north-west of Moscow on 25 August, killing all those on board.
The Kremlin has denied speculation it was to blame for the crash.
The SK said it was continuing a criminal investigation.
"Molecular-genetic testing has been completed," it said in a statement.
"According to its results, the identities of all 10 deceased have been established, and they correspond to the list published in the flight manifest."
The victims include several senior figures in Wagner, a Russian mercenary group set up by Prigozhin and involved in military operations in Ukraine, Syria and parts of Africa.
Among them was Dmitry Utkin, who managed Wagner's military operations.
The others on the Embraer Legacy plane - flying from Moscow to St Petersburg - included Wagner members Valery Chekalov, Sergei Propustin, Yevgeny Makaryan, Alexander Totmin and Nikolay Matuseyev.
The plane was flown by pilot Alexei Levshin and co-pilot Rustam Karimov, and there was one flight attendant, Kristina Raspopova.
The crash came two months after Prigozhin led a Wagner mutiny against the Russian armed forces, seizing the southern city of Rostov and threatening to march on Moscow.
The standoff was defused after a deal was reached which led to Prigozhin and Wagner fighters relocating to Belarus.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin described the mutiny as a "stab in the back" and there has been speculation that Russian security forces were somehow involved in the crash.
US officials quoted by CBS have said that the most likely cause of the crash was an explosion on board the plane, and the Pentagon said Prigozhin was probably killed.
On Friday Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said rumours of foul play were an "absolute lie".
Mr Putin has sent his condolences to the families of the victims.
He described Prigozhin as a "talented person" who "made serious mistakes in life".
owolabi5: Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday's plane crash, Russian officials say.
The Investigative Committee (SK) said the identities of all 10 victims had been established and corresponded to those on the flight's passenger list.
Prigozhin's private jet came down north-west of Moscow on 25 August, killing all those on board.
The Kremlin has denied speculation it was to blame for the crash.
The SK said it was continuing a criminal investigation.
"Molecular-genetic testing has been completed," it said in a statement.
"According to its results, the identities of all 10 deceased have been established, and they correspond to the list published in the flight manifest."
The victims include several senior figures in Wagner, a Russian mercenary group set up by Prigozhin and involved in military operations in Ukraine, Syria and parts of Africa.
Among them was Dmitry Utkin, who managed Wagner's military operations.
The others on the Embraer Legacy plane - flying from Moscow to St Petersburg - included Wagner members Valery Chekalov, Sergei Propustin, Yevgeny Makaryan, Alexander Totmin and Nikolay Matuseyev.
The plane was flown by pilot Alexei Levshin and co-pilot Rustam Karimov, and there was one flight attendant, Kristina Raspopova.
The crash came two months after Prigozhin led a Wagner mutiny against the Russian armed forces, seizing the southern city of Rostov and threatening to march on Moscow.
The standoff was defused after a deal was reached which led to Prigozhin and Wagner fighters relocating to Belarus.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin described the mutiny as a "stab in the back" and there has been speculation that Russian security forces were somehow involved in the crash.
US officials quoted by CBS have said that the most likely cause of the crash was an explosion on board the plane, and the Pentagon said Prigozhin was probably killed.
On Friday Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said rumours of foul play were an "absolute lie".
Mr Putin has sent his condolences to the families of the victims.
He described Prigozhin as a "talented person" who "made serious mistakes in life".
Kikikikikikikiki... FTC guys dey like over do things o. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😅 e remain to paste him face for Aso Rock. There's no week Wike will not trend on social media.
The attention of the Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency, Chief (Barrister) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, has been drawn to lamp post billboards, full scale billboards and other such adverts congratulating him on his appointment as Minister. While the Minister deeply appreciates the warm wishes and support of the citizens, he kindly, but strongly requests that such billboards and advertisements be discontinued forthwith. The Hon. Minister acknowledges the overwhelming outpouring of goodwill from the residents of the Federal Capital Territory and beyond and understands the sentiment behind these congratulatory displays and is genuinely touched by the show of support. However, in the spirit of public service and commitment to his responsibilities, the Minister wishes to focus his full attention on assisting the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, in realizing his vision and Renewed Hope agenda for Nigeria. As the FCT Minister, his foremost duty lies in contributing to the development and growth of the FCT and the well-being of its residents and the nation as a whole. The Minister holds in high regard, the aspirations and expectations of the FCT residents, and he remains dedicated to fulfilling his role with utmost sincerity and dedication. He believes that this can be best achieved by concentrating all efforts on the task at hand and joining hands with fellow public servants to serve the country to the best of their abilities. Chief E.N Wike sincerely hopes that the public will understand his perspective and continue to extend their support and cooperation. He looks forward to working hand in hand with all stakeholders to build a stronger, more prosperous, and united FCT and Nigeria.
ANTHONY OGUNLEYE DIRECTOR OF PRESS (OFFICE OF THE FCT MINISTER) 27/08/2023
Where is the cctv footage showing him entering the plane. Once I see the footage of him entering the plane then I will confirm him dead but for now I reserve my thoughts.
Do you know what security means? Being able to travel or move from one place to the other without being detected makes you a highly secured person. While exposing all details about your whereabouts and movements make you a vulnerable person. And, a security outfit like Wagner Group should know about military rules on security movement. In fact, the movements of great military operations and personnel are highly confidential that they themselves would confiscate any CCTV system just to avoid been detected in order to conceal their whereabouts. He has indirectly slapped Putin and as well at war with the West in Africa and you expect such a person to expose his security detail especially about his movements?
Secondly, it could be possible that he was double crossed by his own men or was murdered by Russian military officials and his death is a concealed mission accomplished mission. Now, do you expect such profile to be exposed to the public? Do you even know the public pandemonium it could cause if found murdered? In fact, the last country to expect them to release CCTV footage of any event to the public is Russia and China. The West and other countries would quickly release their footage via their media in order to put food on the table of their youths doing media thing, because the West Monitise everything including war.
Also, For Putin to say condolences, it's very likely he's absolutely dead. If you want to be secured, surprise your enemies with your secret moves otherwise you'll be putting yourself in harms way. So, keep waiting for CCTV footage. You'll wait till forever.
guobe: I feel Prigozhin of the Wagner group is still alive. I may be wrong. Why is it that there have been no cctv footage of Prigozhin entering the plane. Just thinking if this guy is still alive and hiding somewhere.
he is dead for good... at least Let that Sink into your head! There's no gain in faking his death or changing his name. This is not a Hollywood movie where things like that happens. His second chief and 9 others were also killed in the crash. Faking his death right now at this crucial time in world history would even weaken him the more if he emerges again. It would be like "it's too late" scenario.
The Largest Tribes In The 6 South South States. These are the main tribes in each State of the Oil Rich South South.
1. Edo State.
This State have the Bini, Esan, Afenmai and Ijaw among others.
Ijaw have over 200 villages and settlements here. The Ijaws of Edo state border Delta State Ijaws and spread into different LGAs till across the whole Edo state and went as far as sharing borders with Arogbo Ijaws of Ondo State.
2. Delta State.
This State have Urhobo, Anioma(Delta Igbo) and Ijaw as the majority. This is why Ijaw have ruled the Delta South Senatorial District for straight 20 years because the two other main groups in the Senatorial district Isoko and Itsekiri couldn't match their number so they've turned that Senatorial position to family something.
3. Bayelsa State.
Bayelsa is bigger than 10 Nigerian States.
It has over 952 villages and settlements. 946 are under all Ijaw sociocultural organization The rest six Isoko camps are in the Bayelsa border with Isoko of Delta.
4. Rivers State.
Rivers state have 23 LGAs. Ijaw have 12 and the rests groups share the rests. Ikwerre have 3 and half. Ogoni have 4 LGA. These are the 3 largest in Rivers State. Ijaw, Ikwerre Ogoni. Ijaws have being the only Deputy Governors of Rivers since 23 years of Democracy. From one Ijaw to another. Presently Ijaw is Governor.
5. Akwa-Ibom State.
Largest Ethnic groups are Ibibio, Annang, Oro and Obolo.
Obolo are Ijaws. They are the ones that have the immediate past IYC President and the present Ijaw National Affairs Commissioner.
6 Cross River State.
Efik is the largest tribe here.
This State have over 17 tribes in it.
The Ijaws were unjustly balkanized into six states of which are Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States when all Ijaw areas are fully together and share perfect boundaries with each other. The area Ijaws occupy in the Niger Delta is as big as the 5 South East States (of which none of the South East State are homogeneous State) Only Egbema Clan have over 350 villages and settlements under it and Ijaw have 86 Clans. You see Ijaw everyday but they don't carry it on their head.
They don't cross creeks to count all Ijaws and know Ijaw more they only do it by proxy. . If not for the balkanization of Ijaw many South South States would have been landlocked like South East States.
Bayelsa with 10,773 km² is 873km² bigger than IMO,5,100km² and Anambra 4,800km² put together. The two is 9,900 km² when put together, Bayelsa is 10,773km²
Bayelsa have 8 LGAs these two have 48 LGAs IMO 27 Anambra 21.
Population figures are being rigged in LGA headquarters. For political purposes.
If Bayelsa rig population figure in 8 LGA headquarters these two will rig it in 48 LGA headquarters.
Bayelsa is bigger than Akwa-Ibom 31 LGA, Osun 30 LGA and 8 other States.
Just Two of Southern Ijaw LGA can neither enter Anambra nor Imo because they are too small.
Ijaw is a very very large tribe of which they are contented with little things and always love home. They love staying in groups.
Sports / Re: It Was All Scripted: Louis Van Gaal Claims Messi's World Cup Title Was Rigged by adebayo987: 10:01am On Sep 05, 2023 
Bola Tinubu that was ready to finance presidential election for General IBB in 2007 after serving only 8 years as governor? The short man might have stolen nearly half of Lagos total earnings in his first 8 years in office (if not more)