₦airaland Forum

budaatum:
You don't say! I was stup¹d to put it in water and I been kicking myself ever since.

But I am very delighted to say that I am now out of purgatory and my punishment is finished. I shall be getting a Pcspecialist Recoil 18" 275HX 32GB RTX 5070Ti 1TB from a benefactor.

I will make it sit on my desktop, and I will go find more benefactors just in case I'm stup¹d again.

Your last paragraph cracked me up here...

Indeed, the new machine has to sit right on your desktop... (NO more aquatic locations for viewing YouTube videos).

budaatum:
A Confession.

I murdered my laptop. I drowned it in the bath, and my stup¹d pained me so much that I couldn't confess till to Alpha.Taikun.

It happened just about August 2025 when I put my lovely hardworking loyal Pcspecialist Ionico 10875H RTX3070 64Gb 2Tr underwater and drowned it and began bearing false witness that my laptop took a bath.

I was soaking in the bath, watching youtubes as a mamiwata me when and I stepped out to pea and next I was staring at the ceiling. I must have been out at least 2 minutes. I got up and saw my laptop in the bath. It was totally submerged. [b]My Pcspecialist Ionico 10875H RTX3070 64Gb DDR4 2T NVMe had been murdered by drowning by me!

That is my sin. This is my confession.

AnonPoet:
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu speaking the local dialect to her Itsekiri Compatriots

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu speaking the local dialect to her Itsekiri Compatriots pic.twitter.com/JWyPJm5zU2

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) February 27, 2026

chopnaira:
https://www.tvcnews.tv/olu-of-warri-confers-utukpa-oritse-title-on-first-lady-remi-tinubu/

Revolva:
It's a yorubaoid language not a dialect ...it has mix of Yoruba igala and few Benin heritage that is how itsekiri was formed

AngelGabbyShara:
In a powerful display of community spirit and social responsibility, the Abuja-based construction mogul and prominent son of Imesi Ward 5, Hon. Ajayi Oluwatosin Sunday (popularly known as ASO), has launched a targeted financial intervention for widows across the Aiyekire/Gboyin area. The high-profile businessman and Ekiti State University alumnus extended this support as part of a strategic effort to reinforce the grassroots impact of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration.

Throughout the 11 wards of the constituency, twenty widows were selected to receive immediate cash grants of twenty thousand naira each. This capital injection is specifically aimed at bolstering their small-scale businesses and providing a much-needed buffer against the current economic climate. Hon. Oluwatosin, speaking during the presentation, noted that his success in the construction industry in Abuja has only deepened his commitment to his roots. He emphasized that the gesture was born out of a desire to uplift struggling residents and serve as a catalyst for others to support the less privileged, promising that this is only the beginning of a broader series of planned empowerment programmes.

The event drew high-level commendation from state and local leaders who viewed the move as a perfect alignment with the state's development goals. Mr. Olalekan Ijidale, the Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Local Content, alongside Pastor Olatokunbo Adeyeye, the Chairman of Gbonyin-Aiyekire Local Government, praised the mogul for his patriotism. They noted that ASO’s initiative directly mirrors Governor Oyebanji’s vision of ensuring that the aged and vulnerable are not left behind in the state's progress.

Beneficiaries, including Mrs. Victoria Akinola and Mrs. Oluwalusi Ajayi, were visible moved by the intervention. They expressed profound gratitude, stating that the funds would be immediately channeled into expanding their trades, thereby ensuring a more sustainable means of livelihood for their families.
https://osharanewsnetwork..com/2026/02/eksu-alumnus-ajayi-olwatosin-empowers.html

fergie001:
Timipre Sylva & Moses Zakwa Accused Of Bankrolling Coup Against Tinubu - PT by fergie001: 6:10am
Security agencies investigating the alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two persons who allegedly funnelled N835 million through two private companies to bankroll the alleged conspiracy, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report.

Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed the largest share of N785 million. Investigators alleged that the funds were transferred through Purple Waves Limited, an Abuja-based construction company. The firm’s secretary, John Ebokpo, has since been arrested by security operatives and remains in detention.

Mr Sylva, who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources under former President Muhammadu Buhari, is accused of being the principal financier of the failed plot and remains at large.

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported his alleged role, but the exact figures he donated have only now emerged. The former governor, who is still at large, has denied any role in the coup.

Mr Sylva’s precise connection to Purple Waves Limited is not immediately clear. Company records at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) did not list him as a director or shareholder. The firm was registered in March 2009 for construction, building, and maintenance activities.

Efforts to call Mr Sylva on his known telephone line were unsuccessful. Attempts to contact his spokesperson, Julius Bokoru, and other directors of Purple Waves Limited also failed as calls to their known telephone numbers did not connect.

When PREMIUM TIMES visited Purple Waves’ office address in Abuja on Monday, a security guard at the location informed our reporter that the office had been shut down for about “four to five months” — a period that coincides with the wave of arrests made by security operatives in connection with the alleged coup.

The second alleged sponsor, Moses Zakwa, is accused of contributing N50 million through Clay Ring Services Limited, a Lagos-based firm where he is listed as a director. The company is registered for property renovation, development, and management services.

Little is known about Mr Zakwa. A search of his digital footprint yielded nothing. However, in 2014, a man bearing the same name led members of the Kibaku Youth Association in a peaceful protest at the Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, demanding the release of abducted schoolgirls in Borno State. It is unclear whether that is the same individual now in the custody of security agencies.

PREMIUM TIMES reached out to other directors of Clay Ring Services, but their phone numbers were unreachable. Benjamin Okwumabua, one of the directors listed in the company’s CAC filings, said he is not related to the company.

Last month, the Defence Headquarters announced that investigations had been completed and forwarded to the “appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.”

The military disclosed that the findings identified “several officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government,” describing such conduct as “inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards required of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”

PREMIUM TIMES reported that 40 suspects are detained, including senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations of the coup.

The suspects were captured in a covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS).

An unspecified number of civilians remain in custody, being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the SSS for alleged roles in financing, logistics, and coordination. Others have been granted bail.

The investigation also identified retired Major General Adamu as one of the key figures connected to the network. Mr Adamu remains at large alongside Mr Sylva.

Intelligence sources disclosed that one of the fleeing suspects was tracked to a country in South America, though his exact location has not been officially disclosed for security reasons.

PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the alleged coup plotters initially planned to disrupt the handover of power from former President Buhari to President Tinubu on 29 May 2023, during the presidential inauguration.

However, the plan was suspended due to insufficient funds and inadequate logistical arrangements. The alleged conspirators reactivated their plans in 2025 after Mr Sylva wired the funds.

Sources said authorities are awaiting presidential approval to formally constitute a court-martial panel to try the soldiers involved.

The failed plot was allegedly masterminded by Alhassan Maaji, a colonel with service number N/10668. Mr Maaji and other military officers allegedly planned a violent takeover in which top government officials were marked for elimination.

Earlier, knowledgeable and reliable sources told this newspaper that the alleged plotters planned to assassinate President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Service Chiefs, and the Commander of the Guards Brigade, among others.

Some officers were also assigned to take full control of the Presidential Villa, the Niger Barracks, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) Complex, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Investigators have since recovered two gun trucks, anti-aircraft guns, PKT guns, RPG bombs, AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and tactical gear from AA Hayatu, a lieutenant colonel attached to the 130 Battalion Main.

In addition to the weapons cache, investigators seized four Toyota Hilux trucks, one Toyota Prado SUV, two Toyota saloon cars, and 32 Volkswagen Golf vehicles allegedly procured for covert operations.

“All recovered exhibits are in the custody of the DIA,” one source said, adding that “recovered funds have been lodged into the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police account domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria.”
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/859193-exclusive-the-two-persons-accused-of-bankrolling-alleged-coup-plot-to-overthrow-tinubu.html

naptu2:
Hamma Ahmed Hayatu is a major supporter of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. On Saturday and Sunday he gave reasons why the ADC lost the elections and how it can improve. Obidients spent the whole of Sunday attacking him. Hamma returned fire on Monday.


Hamma @HAHayatu

"There are 2,822 polling units in the Federal Capital Territory. ADC lost in 2,814 polling units and won in only 8"

If the above statement does not wake up the ADC nothing will, those that hijacked the party in the FCT killed the party in the FCT.

https://x.com/i/status/2026182797648339447


Hon. Rilwan @rilwan_ola01



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Hamma @HAHayatu



https://x.com/i/status/2026185824912457868


Hon. Rilwan @rilwan_ola01



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Hamma @HAHayatu



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Hamma @HAHayatu



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Foundational Okun Man @Akomscopy



https://x.com/i/status/2026007052456251393



UDEH FRANCIS @UDEHFRANCIS13



https://x.com/i/status/2026208118204490022

naptu2:
Some members of the ADC have been examining the party's performance in the recent area council elections in Abuja. They have proferred many reasons for the party's failure in the elections. Some say there was improper planning, others say that the Obidient bloc took over certain campaigns, like the AMAC election campaign, without carrying others along, etc.

The Obidients say that the other blocs within the party wanted them to fail and that's why they are blaming them. They said that the other blocs wanted Dr Mo to lose the AMAC election.

This has led to war within the ADC.


Theo Abu and Emma IK. Imeh were members of the PDP. They have moved to the ADC, although they have also expressed disillusionment with the opposition.


Theo Abu @TheoAbuAgada



https://x.com/i/status/2025919382329696688


Mayor of Eika @iamhistory_



https://x.com/i/status/2025974797977674180


Hon. Rilwan @rilwan_ola01



https://x.com/i/status/2025976036593394043


Mayor of Eika @iamhistory_



https://x.com/i/status/2025976491461190126

OLAADEGBU:
The Scotland Yard officer has been widely praised. Read more: https://trib.al/OPpHOqC

OLAADEGBU:

“I understand you guys don’t want to hear it. I recommend you just move away and not listen to him. You’re going to stand here and be angry. ”

A female police officer in the UK tells angry migrant residents they can stay mad at a Christian preacher but not expect the police to… pic.twitter.com/FOM41PzRkt

— Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) February 19, 2026

SaharaReporters

The incident, which was captured on video and circulated on social media, occurred along Whitechapel Road, near the East London Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Western Europe, according to Mail Online.

Slytiger:
https://punchng.com/lagos-can-names-new-secretariat-after-oluremi-tinubu/

UTILITYMAY:
I have watched more than 40 movies this guy acted. Meanwhile, there are so many others I did not watch.

HeadNigga:
you see the problem ba? You can't really blame the guy you quoted. He was tagged a Nollywood actor and as such anyone who watches Nollywood should recognise him. Since he could not recognise him it was only logical to assume he only featured in one or two movies. The topic should read "Yoruba actor" not Nollywood actor.
RIP to the dead. May God rest his soul.

Omihanifa:

Nollywood Actor, Okemesi is d@ad pic.twitter.com/BNhWiwJrfy

— Star Potter (@Starpotternews) February 24, 2026

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/859409-nollywood-actor-okemesi-is-dead.html

nlfpmod:
Adeife Issues Another Apology After Falsely Accusing David of Being a Rapist.

Adeife Issues Another Apology After Falsely Accusing David of Being a R@pistpic.twitter.com/opZjvNE59d

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) February 24, 2026

https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-again-oau-student-apologises-after-accusing-schoolmate-of-being-rapist-amid-n15m-lawsuit/





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DrAda:
Thoughts?

Trump "coin" indeed...

Tbh, these artificial "things" (meme coins) are just meant to stir up the "bandwagon effect" and get highly uninformed people who have greed glands to invest in them... then they come crashing big time. Period.

DrMB:
Nigeria is the fifth-largest producer of electricity in Africa (2023), the most striking takeaway is that China's capacity is nearly 72,000% larger than Nigeria's actual generation of 40,959 GWh.
With an annual generation of 40,959 GWh for over 200 million people, Nigeria provides roughly 186 kWh per person per year.
However, the Global Standard for a country to transition to a "Middle Income" economy, the World Bank suggests a minimum of 2,000–3,000 kWh per person.
A citizen in the United States or Japan consumes more electricity in a few weeks than the average Nigerian consumes in an entire year. This limits Nigeria to a "trading and service" economy rather than a "manufacturing" economy.
🇳🇬 Nigeria is the 5th largest power producer in Africa, but here is the cold, hard truth: China generates more power in 15 minutes than Nigeria does in an entire year.
Is Nigeria’s problem a lack of capacity or a lack of distribution? If you had 24/7 uninterrupted power today, what business would you start tomorrow? Let’s talk in the comments. Be honest. 👇


Top 30 Countries by Electricity Production Capacity ⚡️

1. 🇨🇳 China - 2.95 Billion kW
2. 🇺🇸 United States - 1.24 Billion kW
3. 🇮🇳 India - 499.14 Million kW
4. 🇯🇵 Japan - 361.62 Million kW
5. 🇷🇺 Russia - 301.93 Million kW
6. 🇩🇪 Germany - 275.66 Million kW
7. 🇧🇷 Brazil - 240.25 Million kW
8. 🇨🇦 Canada - 161.99 Million kW
9. 🇫🇷 France - 151.46 Million kW
10. 🇰🇷 South Korea - 151.14 Million kW
11. 🇪🇸 Spain - 130.37 Million kW
12. 🇮🇹 Italy - 128.69 Million kW
13. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 119.62 Million kW
14. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - 114.75 Million kW
15. 🇦🇺 Australia - 108.19 Million kW
16. 🇹🇷 Turkey - 106.28 Million kW
17. 🇲🇽 Mexico - 105.59 Million kW
18. 🇮🇷 Iran - 86.06 Million kW
19. 🇻🇳 Vietnam - 85.73 Million kW
20. 🇮🇩 Indonesia - 70.83 Million kW
21. 🇿🇦 South Africa - 65.99 Million kW
22. 🇵🇱 Poland - 64.81 Million kW
23. 🇹🇼 Taiwan - 64.54 Million kW
24. 🇺🇦 Ukraine - 60.30 Million kW
25. 🇳🇱 Netherlands - 59.98 Million kW
26. 🇪🇬 Egypt - 59.68 Million kW
27. 🇹🇭 Thailand - 55.97 Million kW
28. 🇸🇪 Sweden - 55.31 Million kW
29. 🇦🇷 Argentina - 47.63 Million kW
30. 🇦🇪 UAE - 44.46 Million kW

Source: The World FactBook
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KUDINAIRA:
With the ongoing conversations around the new tax regulations, it is understandable that many business owners feel uneasy. But if we are honest, much of the fear is not really about tax itself. It is about not knowing what your numbers actually look like.

Some business owners mix personal and business income in one account. Some do not operate a proper business account at all. Others cannot clearly say how much the business earns, spends, or makes in profit. In that situation, any new regulation feels like a direct threat to personal income.

The honest truth is that taxes on business should not be a source of fear. Most taxes only apply when certain thresholds are met. VAT, for example, depends on turnover levels. Corporate income tax applies to profit. But how do you know whether you have crossed a threshold if your records are unclear? How do you know whether you have made profit if your books are not in order?

When you do not know your numbers, everything feels threatening.

The solution is not panic. It is structure.
Instead of fearing tax, fix your bookkeeping. When your records are clear, you pay the right taxes — not more, not less. You can plan properly. You can identify legitimate deductions. You can take advantage of available reliefs. Most importantly, you can operate with confidence instead of anxiety.

Here are five practical steps to fix your bookkeeping now.
1. Separate Business and Personal Finances Immediately
This is the foundation.
If your business income flows into your personal account and your personal expenses come out of the same place, clarity becomes impossible. You cannot confidently say what belongs to the business and what belongs to you.

Open and actively use a dedicated business account. Receive business income into it. Pay business expenses from it. If you need money personally, transfer it intentionally as salary or drawings.

This simple step creates immediate visibility.

2. Catch Up on Outstanding Records
If your books are behind, start with the last three to six months.
Go through your bank statements and:
👉🏾List all income received
👉🏾Categorise expenses
👉🏾Identify recurring payments
👉🏾Flag unclear transactions
Do not aim for perfection. Aim for accuracy and consistency. Cleaning up recent records gives you a clear starting point.


3. Track Expenses Properly, Not Just Sales
Many business owners know their revenue but cannot clearly state their expenses.
Begin categorising your costs:
👉🏾Cost of goods or services
👉🏾Operational expenses
👉🏾Utilities and subscriptions
👉🏾Staff payments
👉🏾Marketing costs
Remember, tax is based on profit, not just revenue. If you do not track expenses properly, you cannot calculate profit accurately. And if you cannot calculate profit, you are operating in the dark.

4. Reconcile Your Books Monthly
Reconciliation means comparing your bookkeeping records with your bank statements to ensure everything matches.
This helps you:
👉🏾 Detect missing entries
👉🏾 Correct errors
👉🏾 Identify unusual transactions
👉🏾 Maintain financial accuracy
Monthly reconciliation prevents year-end surprises and reduces regulatory stress.

5. Put a Simple System in Place Going Forward
Fixing the past is important. Preventing future confusion is even more important.
Choose a system you can maintain consistently:
👉🏾 A structured spreadsheet
👉🏾 Bookkeeping software
👉🏾 An accounting app
👉🏾 Or a professional bookkeeper
The best system is not the most complex one. It is the one you will actually use.

Final Word
The new tax environment is not designed to punish serious businesses. It is designed to formalise accountability.

When your books are clean, you know:
👉🏾 Whether you have met tax thresholds
👉🏾 What your true profit is
👉🏾 What you legitimately owe
👉🏾 What reliefs or deductions apply
Fear thrives in confusion. Confidence comes from clarity.
Fix your bookkeeping, and you will find that tax becomes a calculation — not a threat.

Start now. Stay consistent. Build structure.

For More Potent Practical Principles and Business Support Services, visit; https://kudikonsult.com/5-practical-steps-to-fix-your-bookkeeping-now/

naptu2:
I can now write about AMAC election since it's over.

I wrote many series about indigeneship of Abuja. In those series I told you that:

1) The Federal Government took over all the land that is now Abuja and relocated the indigenes. The indigenes were also paid compensation.

I told you that the Abuja situation was one of two mass relocations that I studied (the other was the relocation of the people of Busa to New Busa because of the construction of Kainji Dam that led to the creation of Lake Kainji and flooding of their homes).

2) However, I told you that the indigenes of Abuja have always campaigned for representation and President Babangida listened to them and created the (elected) position of Mayor of Abuja (in the 1989 constitution), but Abacha removed it in the 1995 constitution.

3) I told you about the day that President Obasanjo was very angry. He had townhall meetings with residents of Abuja and they were introducing people as Eze Ndigbo of a part of Abuja and Oba Yoruba of a part of Abuja and President Obasanjo took the microphone. He was furious.

He said that he was chief of staff (military vice president) when Abuja was created and he was head of state when the people were relocated. The idea was that there would be no indigene of Abuja. Instead Abuja would belong to all Nigerians. He said that there could not be any traditional ruler in Abuja and he didn't ever want to see anything like that again.

4) I told you about the friction between the NPN Federal Government and the UPN Lagos State Government and I told you that this was one of the reasons why the FG did not want a governor or mayor of Abuja.

I told you that Abuja was created to avoid the problems of Lagos, so there was to be no indigene, it was to be big enough to absorb a large population (to avoid congestion of Lagos) and there must be no state government that can challenge the Federal Government.

5) I posted articles, pictures and videos about protests by the indigenes of Abuja. They said that the constitution says that every state must have a minister, but no indigene of Abuja has been made a minister. This issue was rectified by the Tinubu administration (they made Zephania Bitrus Jisalo a minister).

AMAC election

So now let's get to the AMAC election. Christopher Zakka (Maikalangu) is the chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), the most important local government in Abuja. He is from the Gbagyi ethnic group, one of the original indigenous groups of Abuja. He is a Christian and a member of the APC.

His running mate is Honourable Yusuf Nadabo, who is Hausa and a Muslim.




Dr Moses Paul Ogidi is one of the people that I call "Core Obidients" (not all these people that make noise online). These are the people that meet with Peter Obi almost every day and follow him to his engagements. They carry out tasks for him and they form the core of the Obidient Movement. I am referring to people like Dr Yunusa Tanko, Dr Moses Paul, Aisha Yesufu, Serah Ibrahim, Morris Monye, Blessing Chimezie, Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, etc.

Dr Paul decided to throw his hat in the ring and contest the election for the chairmanship of AMAC. His running mate was Nebo Nneka Emmanuela.


However, there were several problems with that ticket and it reminded me of what happened in the Edo State governorship election, when the Labour Party picked a candidate from the wrong place.


The first problem is the problem of Option A4. The Babangida Administration designed Option A4 to counter the problem of absentee politicians. There are people that are very famous nationwide, but are unknown in their village. Option A4 was designed to force such people to contest primary elections in their villages before their could aspire for higher office.

Dr Moses Paul is well known by Obidients across Nigeria, but many residents of AMAC have stated that they had never heard of him before this election season. Meanwhile, Honourable Maikalangu is the incumbent chairman and he has carried out a lot of projects and campaigned all across the local government and people in the local government have known him for years.


The second problem has to do with representation. I have told you about how the Gbagyi and other original indigenous ethnic groups of Abuje have fought for recognition and representation. Honourable Maikalangu is Gbagyi and originally from Abuja. His running mate is from a part of Kaduna that borders Abuja. Meanwhile, Dr Moses Paul is from Benue State while his running mate is Igbo.

The result of that ⬆️ is that Honourable Maikalangu won all the rural areas (where there was heavy turnout), while Dr Mo's victories came in the urban areas (where there was low voter turnout).

Honourable Maikalangu is a Christian and his running mate is a Muslim, but both Doctor Paul and his running mate were Christians.

In my view, the most important issue is something that I wrote about in my structure series. Honourble Maikalangu has been in politics for a long time. He was once a councilor in AMAC (2013) and I have heard his name for many years (he was previously in the PDP and he has supporters in both APC and PDP, in fact, the PDP candidate stepped down for him). He is the incumbent chairman and has executed many projects. Some people have also criticised him because of the sanitation situation in the council, but even this is to his advantage. You see, the people of the council know Maikalangu, but many of them have never heard of Dr Moses Paul before the election season.

naptu2:
Tukura 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 @umarjumper



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O.J. @Vandacech



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Tukura 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 @umarjumper



https://x.com/i/status/2025515652350705871

naptu2:

Dear Nigerians,

Ignore those loudly claiming the FCT elections were rigged. They are merely fabricating excuses to mask their own shortcomings and failures.

As a proud Gbagyi son, I am delighted to see our local communities united in genuine celebration, dancing and rejoicing… pic.twitter.com/srWFXn2sf9

— Dr. Gaza Kure (@realgazakure) February 22, 2026