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givedemwotowoto:
Defeating an incumbent, especially one who stole the mandate in the first place, needs multiple political parties to collaborate. If it means sharing power like they did in the 60s, let’s go back to that

Since Atiku just wants to answer president, he can take that while PO becomes prime minister

Kiddo

casualobserver:
We told them they argued so most of this we knew. What is new to me anyway is that the Supreme Court has said only a speaker can declare a seat vacant.

Is that not the constitution?

Empiree:
Russia is the most powerful military country in the whole of Europe.

I don't know how Britain, Germany, Italy and France became world power ahead of Russia. Definitely they played politics.

They leveraged on US support and economic prosperity.

osuofia2:
If Trump didn't stop the funding, Putin was already gasping for breathe

Same propaganda we have been hearing since the begining of the war. For your information, even now at war time, Russia is still producing more weapons than the entire European Union combined.

ceejay80s:
If I was england and the ship belongs to me I will unleash hell on Russia,
Why sink uk ship,
War is between u and Ukraine

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And what do you think will happen in return?

owobokiri:
Who is the master?
He should have kept quiet and signed out all his countrys minerals?
He could as well travel to Russia and end the war there and loose little..

Something he should have done before and avoid war. Now millions of lives are lost. Families torn apart. A significant part of the country is lost. They would be indebted to the US and other Euro countries for decades.

Botragelad:
Come on, stop spouting nonsense! Focus on reality here. A Russian base in Mexico or Canada is hardly comparable to the severity of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is a sovereign nation that's been invaded by Russia twice, in 2014 and 2022, under false pretenses.

ARussian base in North America wouldn't hold a candle to the actual war Russia's waging. And let's not forget, NATO is a defensive alliance, not some aggressive entity forcing its will on others. European nations, many of whom have experienced Soviet imperialism firsthand, are choosing to join NATO's collective security framework of their own accord.

Can't you see the difference between NATO's expansion, driven by European nations' desire for security, and Russia's unilateral militarization of its borders? Or Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022? These dirty act from Putin directly violate the Budapest Memorandum, where Russia guaranteed Ukraine's sovereignty in exchange for denuclearization. 🤷🏼

So you are not aware US was at the verge of invading Cuba because of the weapons USSR placed there that resulted in the cold war??

The US would have invaded the country, had USSR not followed the path of reasoning and removed them.

BIZNess123:
US gave Ukraine old stocks of weapons and got precious minerals...while the Europeans got nothing...

All of them just used Ukraine to offset their old stocks of weapons that would have cost them arm and leg to decommission. Even Russia did same.

Globad:
21 men!

plus the husband = 22

plus the ones the hubby doesn't know. let's assume this to be 10

22+10 = 32

almost three dozens!!!

she deserves a three-dozen-body-count veteran award!!!

na joke o

Plus 32 before the husband came to the scene

fxexperts:
Look at this clown, bloody wicked idiots with black hearts just like their black skin. Ode. Ukraine will still win this war regardless of the US support. and this will be the end of the USA's world dominance.

F0ck off, you wild animal.

PigTormentor:
Idiotic rubbish talk.
And this fool calls himself a lawyer? He might as well call himself a partisan politician.

This is so shallow IQ that you wonder how such a slowpoke can be called the president of a Bar Association.
The Supreme Court in any country is the supreme interpreter of local, state, and federal laws in any country.
So if a local court sentenced someone to prison, is this fool saying that such a person cannot approach the higher federal court for appeals?

The Supreme court is yet to rule on the matter. Why not wait till then before your vituperations. The Supreme court will determine if indeed the Federal High Court has jurisdiction to hear the matter ab initio.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/29/i-am-not-made-for-war-the-men-fleeing-ukraine-to-evade-conscription

The autumn cannot arrive soon enough for Dmytro, when his handlers have promised to get him out of Ukraine.

For the past month, the 31-year-old photographer from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been holed up in his flat, rarely stepping outside, to avoid being conscripted into the army. “I want to leave the country. My mind can’t take being trapped here any more,” Dmytro said....

Since the start of the war, thousands of Ukrainian men have illegally crossed the Ukrainian border to dodge conscription, despite a nationwide ban prohibiting men between the ages of 18 and 60 from leaving.

Attempts to flee the country are expected to increase after Ukraine’s recent adoption of new sweeping mobilisation measures, which allow the military to call up more soldiers and impose stricter penalties for draft evasion.

“I never thought about leaving until the mobilisation laws were introduced. But I can’t stay in my flat forever,” Dmytro said.

Through friends who had already fled, Dmytro obtained contacts and approached individuals online promising to facilitate his escape for a hefty fee, starting from €8,000 (£6,800).

“I am not made for war. I can’t kill people, even if they are Russians. I won’t last long on the front … I want to build a family and see the world. I am not ready to die,” he said.

Dmytro was unsure if he could trust the handlers, who had recently raised their prices to meet the growing demand, but said he saw no other options.

More than two years into Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s armed forces are desperately short of soldiers.

Many of those initial soldiers are dead, wounded or simply exhausted, leaving the military to recruit among a more reluctant pool of men.

To fill the ranks, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, last April signed a controversial law that lowered the mobilisation age from 27 to 25. Under the new guidelines, draft evaders can lose their driving licence, have their bank accounts frozen and property seized.

Even before the latest mobilisation drive, more than 20,000 men are believed to have fled the country to avoid service, some of them swimming and drowning in attempting to cross Ukraine’s border into Romania.

In April, Andriy Demchenko, the head of the Ukrainian state border guard service, reported that at least 30 Ukrainian men had died attempting to cross, though the real number is probably much higher, as some bodies are very unlikely ever to be recovered.

As mobilisation officers roam the cities to draft men of military age, many such as Dmytro have hatched plans to leave, fearing they will not survive long on the frontlines.

🇺🇸🇺🇦🚨‼️ JD Vance confronted Zelensky on the forceful mobilization, that is what he means!

People are mercilessly grabbed and forced I to the military.

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— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 1, 2025

These videos makes me sad.


Please leaders should endeavour to do whatever they can to avoid war.

fxexperts:
He doesn't have the skill you say but he has held the bully Russia for 3 years now, so you want him to resign so that PUTIn will handpick his man who will sell the country to Putin for free right. you must be sick.

Both you and the idiot you are doffing your hat for are clowns, jokers of the century.

You sound pained and a bigger clown. Go to US treasury and take cash from there to your fellow clownish president that has lost millions of lives including almost 25% of his territory.

lexy2014:
what is wrong with telling the US that they are lucky to have the ocean that separates them and that things may go wrong for them in the future?

what was said to him that prompted him to say so?

how does "incorrectly declaring to them that they have been alone from the beginning" make a spectacle in front of the media?

how does Zelensky folding his hands across his chest suggest that he was disrespectful to his hosts?

how did Zelensky roll his eyes and what is the opinion of uncle sam that he shrugged off?

did the same uncle sam accept or shrg off zelenskys opinions?

what is the correlation between rolling eyes and shrugging at Uncle Sam's opinions and not wanting peace?

how is does one equate to the other?

Go and rewatch the video. For a moment, Trump was quietly observing until Zelensky made that statement and he changed it for him straightaway. It was at that point things became heated. There is a lot wrong in speaking to your benefactor like that. That is emotional blackmail and a veiled evil wish. Trump returned his negative utterance pronto declaring "they will feel good and very strong". How can someone that needs help come and be saying "ha, you don't know tomorrow oh, hmmmm, things can go awry for you tomorrow oh". That is a terrible person. Virtually everybody will cut the person shut right there.

Now I am not saying you have to maintain a servitude, beg beg posture when you need help, but you have to be diplomatic and very picky in your utterances. Anything contrary, the end result is that you'll be ridiculed and you'll get nothing. And that is what has happened.

Please think am now. You have someone you are sponsoring, say in school, and during a rendezvous with your entire family members the person kept declaring "I have been alone from the beginning". It is disrespectful if you want to be sincere. Nobody will tolerate that.

I wont even tolerate such utterance from the child that came from loins. I've committed an amount multiple times some other families annual budget to you and you have the audacity to be telling me to my face, in front of my entire family that "I have been alone from the beginning". Invariably saying my support has been non-existent. No! That is incorrect. They have not been alone. They were kept afloat by US weapons, financial and intelligence support. He's trying to be clever by half! He's being arrogant and cunny. Trump was right to interrupt and correct him that they have not been alone. Though Trump as a person can be brash and imposing, but Zelensky himself is a diplomatic disaster.

JimD:
Russia's military has been severely weakened. 300k soldiers lost since the start of the war.

If I were Trump, this is the time to actually be more aggressive with Russia and get Putin to back down. He would have secured respect for the U.S. and easily gotten access to Ukraine's minerals.

Ukraine has lost more soldiers though. But as small as that country is, they weakened Russian defence.

And even if there was to be a ceasefire (which I doubt), Putin will never forget the role the U.S. played. U.S and Russia may be friends now, but it's just for a short moment. History doesn't lie!

Russia's military bore some heavy casualties but not severely weakened. The military is still very potent. Russia only committed a fraction of its forces to the war and maintains like 60% as a deterrent in case of another front opening up during the war especially with NATO.

Russia's military doctrine is more of a slow grind. And despite the slow grind, they will keep advancing. Support Ukraine with another 300 billion dollars and you'll see that in the next 3 years, they will still lose more territory.

And war has its cost. As Russia is bearing the cost, so also is the US and its Europe allies even though their cost is only financial, but cost is cost. That is why the thing dey pepper Trump and a number of Americans. Russia has adjusted his economy to war time economy and can go on with this war for ages.

MERCHANDISER:
I just watch all Zelensky's video with Trump now. his actions at the Oval Office show that he doesn't have the experience or skills needed to handle politics and international diplomacy. His behavior was either a sign of inexperience or of someone high on drugs, and it raises questions about his ability to lead Ukraine during such an important time. Whether you like it or not, Ukraine is a key country in Europe right now, and it needs a strong, capable leader. I think it's time for Zelensky to step down and let someone more experienced take over.

What he did during his meeting with the U.S. President was embarrassing. Even someone like Putin, who is one of the most powerful leaders in the world, wouldn’t act that way. The idiot reiterate the same propaganda narratives in front of the American leadership, who are well-informed through their extensive intelligence networks, was both tactless and counterproductive. Claiming that Ukraine still has sufficient manpower to continue the war, accusations that Putin violated the Minsk agreements, and assertions that Russia disregards prisoner exchange deals—all delivered in such a setting—only serve to undermine Zelensky's credibility. saying these things in front of the U.S., a country with global intelligence and the one providing Ukraine with support, makes no sense. It’s clear he us not being honest, and it hurt his credibility.

The fact is Zelensky doesn’t really want peace because if the war ends, he might lose his position as president. Peace would also mean he’d have to answer for his actions and decisions during the war. Ukraine deserves a leader who can handle these challenges wisely and work toward real peace and stability.

You are very much informed. I doff my hat

lexy2014:
how was zelensky arrogant?

how did zelensky make a spectacle in front of the media?

how did he not show respect to his host?

how is he not ready for peace?

By telling the US to their face that they are lucky to have ocean that separates them and that things may go wrong for them in the future.

By incorrectly declaring to them that they have been alone from the beginning, whereas, they were actually able to stay afloat due to US support.

But folding hands across chest like a petulant child.

By rolling eyes and shrugging at Uncle Sam's opinions.

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:
Oga, I hate it when people like you speak like Ukraine should be rolling on the floor thanking USA for God alone knows what. America and the rest of Europe led Ukraine into that war and Trump is NOT trying to end any war, he is cashing out like USA always does in any war it incites!

You do not have to roll on the floor and you do not have to talk carelessly.

That is where diplomacy and tact comes in. You need these skills as a leader, otherwise you'll just be playing with the lives of millions of people.

In the US, no free lunch. Zelensky wants free lunch and he's still arrogant about it.

You can hold your head high and still communicate your demands in way you won't anger your partners. You cannot have it your own way, concessions have to be made by all parties, but not by talking anyhow to people who hold the aces.

Mathewrichard99:
Exactly, how can Trump and Vance cornered him into a position of a weakling just to gain the right to commence milking Ukraine by mining of their rare minerals by the US. He only ask for the guarantee of Security even after signing the deal, this is the question that Trump and his lap dog Vance can't guarantee. Ukrainean President even told them that even when there's an assumed peace, the guarantee of security in Ukraine by the US is still needed and the security is inclusive of keeping or rather returning all Ukraine States been occupied by the Russians presently and also repatriation of over 30 children stolen by Russia from Ukraine during Invasion. These children's name has been changed to Russian names and already made to learn and be fluent in Russian language but the good thing is that, you can't erase the memories of their fatherland.

And Russia will simply agree to this?? Because the US is their big Boss??

What you are saying in essence is that the US should go into war to defeat Russia on behalf of Ukraine. In essence, 3rd world war.

LegacyB:
Can JD Vance speak to Putin the way he spoke to Zelenskyy? Only those with low IQ would not know that trump has no respect for Ukraine 🇺🇦. But he can’t mess with Russia. You are 100 percent correct Trump is just a bully…

Is Ukraine on same level as Russia?? What are you saying?

Even in the olden days, there are kings and there are kings.

There is a reason why there are only 5 permanent countries in the UN security council and each with veto power. If the world is fair, why can't all countries be there each with veto power??

It look unfair, but we must come to the realization that the world is not a fair place. Nature is not a fair place. The strongest and most advantaged will always have their way. Even in the wild, it is like that.

God1000:
Donald trump should go to hell, he's a big embarrassment and a disgrace to his office, you don't talk to another president that way

I have never seen a President act so disrespectful to a President of another country in my life. zelensky should have walked out on him.

Trump is a vile bully, his behaviour was appalling, Zelenskyy has shown strength and dignity that trump could only dream of

Both of them were disrespectful. Zelensky as well. How can you be telling your benefactor that something may happen to them in the future??

How can you sit with your benefactor who rendered help that kept you afloat and tell him to his face that you have been alone from the beginning? Is that not the highest level of arrogance?

Rollingdollar:
Had it been am zelensken i would go bavk to my country form alliances with all US enemies codedly just to punish trump regime. This level of disrespect is to much for an elected president of a sovereign country. I hope African countries are watching and learning. American is only after their interest other country should develop their self technologically, economically and militarily. Can he bullie Netanyahu like this without consequences in the mideast and even American soil within days?

How?? you are funny. Which US enemies? Same Russia that is pounding them?

justmondris:
Las lass it will be more beneficial for Ukraine to sign a peace deal directly with Putin than sign a deal with the USA. I believe he has lost that opportunity long time ago. Las las them no join NATO , Russia done collect some of their land and US one flex 50% of their rare earth minerals.

He should run to China and see if XI can help him to beg Putin

He needs to smell the coffee and know that his options are limited. You must fight with sense. Not with anger and arrogance.

JimD:
What most of these shallow thinkers like the op don't know is that:

1. Trump is only after Ukraine's minerals. Ukraine's minerals will help the US develop AI chips and military equipment. That's what Trump is after.

2. Any cease fire deal agreed upon will likely be broken by Putin. Trump thinks he can control Putin as master negotiator . But Putin is more strong headed. He has broken all past agreements with Ukraine.

3. If you want to end a war, you don't use the biased approach Trump is using. You blame the aggressor, not try to cow the oppressed into submission. He is going to escalate things further. And Ukraine will have to bank solely on NATO for support.

Trump does not want his country to be drawn into an endless conflict. They have already financed the war to a large extent and have seen that Russia cannot be defeated militarily by Ukraine except the US and others put boot on ground. And that in essence starting a World war 3. They do not want that! You cannot just allow your country to be drawn into a war when there are options to avoid that. That is the same mistake this Zelensky made that resulted into this senseless war.

Now despite all his mouth from the beginning to date, more than a million lives have been lost, millions have fled the country and they have lost more than 25% of their geographical space. This would have been avoided if he had used diplomacy and tact with Russia from the beginning.

You cannot come with empty hands and wants to dictate terms using only emotional blackmail. It doesn't work. What the US is simply telling him is that they have tried for you. Despite our support, Russia is gaining ground slowly. After 300billion dollars have been spent in support, and going to 4 years, 25% of the country have been lost. It's commonsensical that if you continue on this path, you'll still be loosing ground slowly except we up our support significantly. Upping our support significantly without anything to gain in return no longer makes sense to us. Why should the resources of our country be used to finance your war and you still have the effrontery to even be saying you have been alone from the beginning.

You guys should not think it twice, survival of the strongest is still the mantra out there despite all the cool and nice new world order.

uunwanaobong3:
ZELENSKY WEAK ME WHEN HE TOLD TRUMP THAT "YOU HAVE OCEAN, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT WE FEEL BUT YOU WILL FEEL LATER".

ZELENSKY THREATENED AMERICANS IN THE WHITE HOUSE INFRONT OF THEIR PRESIDENT.... WETIN THIS MAN SMOKE IS MORE THAN COLORADO, UP TILL NOW I AM STILL TRYING TO RECOVER.



ZELENSKY IS A DEAD MAN WALKING

I was shocked! This is you coming with empty hands and you are still being arrogant in front of your helper!

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:
I knew a stupid post like yours will soon come up. Only an idiot thinks they cam sit the president of a country and talk to them like a child. At that level, diplomacy is employed in discourses, you don't just talk like an agbero to another country's president before press men.

At the big stage, you only have mouth when you have something to offer. Trump is right. Without the US support, Ukraine would have been run over in no time. It is highly insensitive for Ukraine president to open his mouth and say to the people helping them that they have been alone from the beginning. That is a 'no no'. That is being ungrateful! In the future if they eventually have their way, that will be their bragging right, which is incorrect.

It is just like you helping someone financially and the person one day comes to a meeting with you and telling you to your face that he/she have been alone from the beginning. And also going to the extent of using emotional blackmail talking about how your own circumstances may go bad in the future. Nobody supporting another person will tolerate such utterances. He lacks tact. People that lacks tack will always go empty handed and that was what has happened to him.

BreconHills:
Which bank and what is your location?

Lagos. Are you sure you are in Nigeria? The bankers themselves will tell you, you better sort yourself out elsewhere.

The forex market has improved but not yet seamless. The parallel market is still your go to for easy access to forex. And they also get substantial inflows.

The banks are jokers. A bank like Access will advertise on their app that you can directly convert your forex in dom account to naira, but quote a ridiculous amount like 150/200 naira lower than all the forex markets. How will they ever get a good forex inflow through this approach? If their rate is close to market rates, I believe they'll be able to rake in significant forex from dom accounts.

FreeStuffsNG:
Stop misinforming the public. There's only one rate and you can walk into a bank to do your fx transaction.

Black market is not a parallel market. If you are doing parallel market then it's arbitrary and not efficient for reference.

You can't. I wanted to travel, I needed forex, bank couldn't provide. I had to go to Aboki

SalamRushdie:
I have ran over 40 marathons, that's not very good , there is no day you wake me I won't do 10kms in about 32mins ,he tried sha but he is not elite I don't see how he says 20 thousand people where behind him

Don't try to belittle him. If you are indeed a runner, you'll know that those that do less than 40mins for a 10k runner are the top amateurs.

Ibime:
Under 40 mins for 10km race is elite level pace

I need proof of your finish time or I don't believe it

I thought same. That was why I asked for his average pace.

[quote author=Odewaleadesoye post=134157974][/quote]Well done! That was a good one. What was your average pace?? Time per km?