₦airaland Forum

KingTom:

But why, Doc?

izzou:


That was how one was saying if you buy a Sienna for transport, you will do 5 trips in a week...

5 trips?

If you even do two, you don try. Do you know the queue you'll meet at the park waiting to load?

Many of them are just online experts...Zero knowledge about the business

Na so I go form agronomist dat year make our community-based organization lose money for farming we invested about 2million 10years ago, na only 5 bags of maize we see. Our cassava cows and fire chop dem, our maize erosion wash dem away. Na so dey begin talk say we committee members don chop money. That was when I realized analysis is different from reality.
Business people are trying

Some years ago in Ondo State an Ebiraman won Councilor in one of the wards, I'm yet to confirm but it was rumored that an Ebira was a chairman of Somolu in Lagos not too long ago. In my place if you're from a different clan it is near impossible to become a councilor in a ward dominated by another clan. So, I can say that SW, NW, and NE are the regions that are less discriminatory when it comes to giving opportunities to outsiders

OPHK TROOPS RECORD MAJOR INDEPENDENCE DAY OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES IN SECTOR 4…Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms

In a series of decisive operational encounters executed between 30 September and 1 October 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), recorded significant tactical breakthroughs across Sector 4 Area of Operations in Adamawa State. The coordinated engagements comprising a lethal ground ambush, a precision air strike, and successful defensive counter-operations culminated in the neutralisation of multiple terrorists, the recovery of an assortment of arms and ammunition, and the frustration of hostile incursions.

The operational momentum commenced in the Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area, where troops conducted a well-coordinated ambush against a terrorist enclave. The swift tactical action resulted in the neutralisation of 16 terrorists. A subsequent exploitation of the engagement site led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines, and a belt of pump-action cartridges, thereby severely degrading the adversary's combat power and denying them freedom of action within the sector.

Reinforcing the ground operations, the Air Component of OPHK delivered a precision strike in the early hours of 1 October, 2026. At approximately 4:40 am, an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform detected a concentration about 16 terrorists assembling alongside 15 motorcycles beneath a tree canopy in Sector 4. Following positive identification and target acquisition, a precision air interdiction was executed at 5:30 am, recording a direct hit. Subsequent Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the successful destruction of the target, while few surviving elements scattered in disarray.

Concurrently, troops demonstrated resolute defensive capability when insurgents launched coordinated attacks on troop locations at 226 Battalion in Garkida and 232 Battalion in Garaha. Responding with overwhelming firepower, the troops repelled the assailants, forcing them to abort the mission and withdraw precipitously. Regrettably, three brave soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice during the fierce battle, while wounded personnel were swiftly evacuated and are currently in stable condition receiving medical treatment. Follow-up exploitation and mop-up operations across the general area are actively ongoing.

These successes come amid the ongoing rejigging of Headquarters Theatre Command, aimed at strengthening joint integration, improving operational synergy and ensuring the inclusiveness of relevant stakeholders in the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency campaign. Building on the strong foundation laid by the previous leadership, the renewed approach is already yielding operational dividends through enhanced coordination of land and air components and other supporting elements.

The Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining its aggressive posture and leveraging intelligence, technology and joint capabilities to deny terrorists freedom of action across the North East. As Nigerians commemorate the nation’s Independence Anniversary, the troops of OPHK remain resolute in defending the nation’s territorial integrity and creating the conditions for lasting peace, security and socio-economic development across the region.

Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, appreciates the continued support and cooperation of the public and urges citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies as operations continue across the Theatre.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI
1 October, 2026

Hmmm

Ihebu4chelsea:
England no get talents pass Spain, except you mean Average players

Trent-Alexander Arnold, Livramento, Lewis Hall, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Elliott Anderson, Marc Guehi, Jordan Pickford, Harry Kane, Saka, Palmer, Konsa, O'Reilly, Rashford, Reece James, Mainoo, Eze, Morgan Rogers these are all players that will compete and win against Spain if handled by a competent coach

The decisions we have taken to reposition Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are beginning to bear fruit.

Since assuming office, I have signed a series of Presidential Directives and Executive Orders to make investment in Nigeria more competitive, reduce the cost and time required to develop projects, provide greater certainty to investors and ensure that our natural resources deliver greater value to our people.

One of those reforms introduced specific incentives to unlock onshore and shallow-water gas projects that had remained undeveloped for years.

Today, we are seeing the result.

AMNI International and TotalEnergies have taken an $800 million Final Investment Decision to develop the Ima Gas Field, discovered in 1973 and left underground for more than fifty years.

For Nigerians, this means work for our engineers, technicians and contractors. It means opportunities for Nigerian businesses, jobs and economic activity in our host communities, and more export earnings for our country.

AMNI, a Nigerian company, holds the majority interest in the project. Around 60% of the development workforce is expected to come from the host communities.

Ima is expected to produce about 350 million cubic feet of gas every day at peak and supply about one-third of the gas required for the expansion of Nigeria LNG.

This is what our reforms are intended to achieve, to move Nigeria’s resources from potential to production and translate them into jobs, incomes and opportunity for our people.

We have more to unlock.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President

In Abuja uniform men pay their transport fare they're not entitled in few encounters I have with them, I remember forgetting food items in a car I boarded belonging to a soldier when next I saw him and handed he it over to me, I halved the rice and gave it to him just to thank him

afrodoc:
Who knows? Maybe private hospitals..

Those guys were authorities. You will think that they are ordinary blood bank attendants but Professors will get there and start begging them ni.

They will tell you that there is no blood and if you mistakenly get angry or threaten them that blood will never come out, if you like go and call the CMD. However, if you beg them well and massage their ego, and roll on the floor passionately, they might pity you and release 2 units of blood.

Meanwhile, you are the one the patient’s family members are seeing and directing all their curses at, not knowing that you have stained your white on their behalf.

After a while, most people lose their zeal for the work and the system swallows them.

An acquaintance who worked in ICU in one of the government owned hospitals said he had to threatened storekeeper before they released oxygen to him. This is why I laughed when people say we are good people.
You see it daily interacting with members of our society both high and low trying to abuse little privileges and power they possess and call it smartness.

popizaino:
Sporting directors are the one who caused why a billion pounds squad Chelsea cannot defeat an unknown Brentford team?

At what point are we just going to stop going about this directors and channel the blame to the appropriate person.

We have change coaches since these owners took charge yet they have been little to know progress due to their poor decisions and bad squad planning and building. Contrast their approach to that of Roman that regardless of who the coach is you're confident of winning certain teams due to proper squad planning and and building.
The constants in this Chelsea problem are the owners and sporting directors who have proved to be terrible in building proper squad to compete favorable despite the huge financial outlay since they took over. A mediocre coach with good footballing structure and players will outperform an elite one with a bad structure and players. We saw this with Enrique when he was at Roma and Betis, Barcelona and PSG, Ancelotti at Everton and Madrid, Mourinho at Chelsea, Madrid, Inter, Porto, Benfica and Fenerbahce.
Alonso has been handicapped by the decision makers at the club by prioritizing player trading dying the last transfer window over strengthening the team in key areas especially midfield by failing to replace Enzo properly and relying on Caicedo, James and washed up Henderson

Alonso is not the problem but the incompetent board and sporting directors who are running a club way above their expertise, whilst they're unwilling to learn from past mistakes and adjust their approach

raumdeuter:
As an end customer will you rather pay high for the Nigerian traders goods or Chinese traders goods? Probably same quality

Do you think govt should chase out the cheaper seller

As a Nigerian will you rather deal with insecurity caused by loss of livelihood or high prices ?
Countries protect their local traders from being decimated by foreign competitors

What will be the fate of displaced traders by the Chinese? I hope in the process of solving a problem we don't end up with much bigger problem down the road.
People saying that the traders should pivot into production in an environment that is prohibitively expensive to be a producer are not being realistic. Where is the conducive environment to compete globally and still be profitable with our double-digits lending rates, epileptic power supply, broken supply chains, and huge infrastructure gap and unskilled population?
I wish us well if we end up pushing more people out of their businesses and expect to live in peace.

Unlimited22:
Ladies and gentlemen, although some of us already know, I say make I use this opportunity tell this honourable house say I have joined the League of wicked abroadians. I want to thank everyone(and there’s quite a few of us) who have contributed to this journey, by way of advice, finances, encouragement and support etc. May God bless each and every one of us, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria(if it is necessary)

Congratulations

FBS don't forget to run the FBSStarboy League for us again this season

Capaldi:
What physicality does Lewis Skelly and Odeggard have? Please stop with all these excuses. Yesterday game has nothing to do with lack of personnel. Alonso got it wrong and it's ok to admit that. He will learn from it and improve. Arsenal didn't play anything special. They just had Havertz and Odeggard while we were parading Palmer and Joao Pedro.

If you are asking me this question then you don't know anything about being physical especially when you point at Lewis Skelly who is built like a tank. Ødeggard is another player that is physical don't let his height deceive you he's well built same for Havertz whose key strength is his good holdup play and imposing height making him difficult to nudge off the ball.
I won't begrudge Alonso for fielding James and Lavia because they were the best options available to him, Lavia was supposed to be the one dictating play and tracking Odegard but he lacks legs to track his man leaving James exposed multiple times. In a 2man midfield you need midfielders who can cover ground as well as being good with the ball but our midfield pairing yesterday weren't that and we lost the game, that the scoreline wasn't embarrassing was due to Alonso superior coaching.
Arteta lost the tactical battle his superior players bailed him out not due to any tactical brilliance- his later subs were subpar I.e removing Lewis Skelly for Zubimendi allowed Chelsea to grow into the game and thanks to Raya the game could've ended in a draw

Barco is too frail and will be bullied off in midfield he needs to improve his physicality to feature in high profile games. By refusing to sign physically and technically assured midfielders Alonso has been set up to fail by the Sporting Directors and owners after Selling Enzo to rivals

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS MASS ABDUCTION IN NIGER STATE, ORDERS IMMEDIATE RESCUE OPERATION

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation immediately for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President,
Information & Strategy, indicates that President Tinubu expressed outrage over the abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements in the state.

“Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of peace and enemies of humanity, who will not go scot-free.

I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who were killed in this barbaric assault and pray that Almighty God grant them eternal rest, and grant their loved ones the fortitude to bear this painful loss.

You are not alone. The entire nation shares your anguish. We will not rest until your sons, daughters, mothers and fathers are brought back safely to you," he said.

The President directed the Service Chiefs to give him regular briefings on the progress of the rescue operation until all those abducted are accounted for.

"Terror will not cow Nigeria. We will defend our people, protect our communities, and uphold the sanctity of human life.

My prayers are with the people of Niger State at this difficult time. The Federal Government stands firmly with the State Government and will provide all necessary support to aid recovery, relief, and security reinforcement." It concludes.

In Xabi Alonso I trust, Chelsea to compete with Arsenal for a title chase

The President is like a father to me. I’m like his son. When he called me yesterday, he asked me how was the election going, I told him ‘your son is cruising to victory Sir’ he said congratulations. He then asked me about my dance, I said I’m coming to Abuja to see you so we can dance together Sir

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Channels TV

KingTom:
You mean am?

Horse-trading

TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA REPEL TERRORISTS ATTACK ON CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS,SEIZE ILLICIT DRUGS IN KEBBI , KATSINA STATES

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully thwarted multiple terrorist attacks across Katsina and Kebbi States. In a series of coordinated operations, troops neutralized two terrorists, rescued abducted construction workers, recovered arms and operational motorcycles, and supported the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a targeted illicit drug intercept.

On 14 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 responded swiftly to reported terrorist activities in the Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Following a fierce firefight, the troops neutralized two terrorists, forcing the remaining elements to retreat and flee the area. During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and a magazine.

In a separate engagement under Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV in southern Kebbi State, troops responded to a distress call on the abduction of construction workers at Tsatsunbe village. The rapid mobilization and subsequent engagement by the troops forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee, leaving behind three motorcycles. All construction workers were successfully rescued and safely returned to their camp. One worker who sustained an injury during the incident was promptly evacuated to a military medical facility and is currently receiving treatment.

Furthermore, demonstrating the Task Force's commitment to inter-agency cooperation, troops in Katsina State supported the operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Malumfashi Area Command in a joint raid on a suspected drug peddler's hideout in Gozaki village, Kafur Local Government Area. The operation resulted in the recovery of significant quantities of illicit drugs, which are now in the custody of the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary action.

These recent successes underscore the unwavering determination of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protect local communities, safeguard critical economic activities, and deny terrorists and criminal elements freedom of action within the Joint Operations Area.

The Theatre Command remains resolute in its mission to relentlessly pursue criminal elements, defend vulnerable populations, and foster a secure environment where citizens can conduct their legitimate daily activities without fear.

ALIYU DANJA
Lieutenant Colonel
Media Information Officer
Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA
15 August 2026

Dear Nigerians,

For many years, Nigeria has possessed some of the most promising deep offshore oil and gas resources in the world, yet several major developments have remained stalled. Oil lies beneath our waters. We have the engineers, businesses and young people capable of doing increasingly sophisticated work in the sector. What has often been missing is the certainty required for investors to commit billions of dollars, over many years, at the scale needed to turn that potential into production, jobs and opportunity for Nigerians.

We cannot afford to leave that opportunity beneath our waters for another decade.

I have therefore signed the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, to provide clear and predictable terms for a new generation of deep offshore investment in Nigeria.

The framework has the potential to unlock up to $50 billion in investment, beginning with the approximately $10 billion Bonga South West project. For existing deep offshore leases, there is a clear window to reach Final Investment Decision by 31 December 2029 and receive the full standard incentive available under the Order.

There is urgency to this work. Capital moves, and countries compete for it every day. The countries that attract long-term investment are not necessarily those with the greatest natural resources. They are the ones that provide the greatest certainty.

Nigeria must be one of those countries.

This Order marks the tenth major policy directive of my administration targeted specifically at the oil and gas sector. Each has dealt with a constraint holding back investment, production or value creation. Taken together, they represent a deliberate effort to make our oil and gas industry more competitive, attract capital back to Nigeria and ensure that more of the value created from our resources remains here at home.

But attracting investment is only half of my purpose.

I want the work that comes with these projects to come home to Nigeria. I want our engineers involved, our fabrication yards working, our marine and technical service companies securing contracts, and our young people acquiring skills that will remain valuable long after the first barrel is produced.

The Order reflects this priority. For projects accessing its supplementary incentives, activities are to be performed in Nigeria, subject to clearly defined exceptions and Nigerian Content requirements.

My ambition is that we use this new investment cycle to build Nigeria into Africa’s regional hub for deep offshore project execution. We should not only possess the resources. We should increasingly possess the skills, businesses and industrial capacity required to develop them.

When I engaged the Chief Executive Officer of Shell plc, Mr Wael Sawan, I directed my team to look beyond a solution for one company or one project. We needed a framework that could unlock a wider pipeline of investment while protecting Nigeria’s long-term interests.

That framework is now in place.

Ultimately, I will judge its success by what Nigerians see from it in terms of good jobs, stronger Nigerian businesses, greater production, increased revenues for the Federation and new capabilities built here at home.

Our natural resources must work harder for our people.

That is the purpose of this decision, and we will pursue it with urgency.

Nigeria First.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria

NIGERIAN ARMY-LED JOINT SECURITY TEAM RESCUES 16 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in close collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters, have successfully rescued all 16 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers during a coordinated search and rescue operation in Kogi State.

The victims were kidnapped on Sunday 9 August 2026 when armed criminals attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. Acting swiftly on credible intelligence that the victims had been moved to the vicinity of Adumu Community in Dekina Local Government Area, troops of 21 Battalion and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard immediately launched a joint search and rescue operation alongside the Nigeria Police, vigilantes and local hunters.

During the operation, the joint security team established contact with the fleeing kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce firefight. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the criminals abandoned all their captives and escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds.

The operation culminated in the successful rescue of all 16 kidnapped victims, comprising six adult males, six adult females and four children. The rescued victims are undergoing documentation, medical assessment and reunification with their families.

Regrettably, one local hunter who participated courageously in the operation paid the supreme sacrifice, May his soul rest in peace. Also, one police personnel sustained injuries during the encounter and is currently receiving medical treatment. Their bravery and commitment to protecting innocent citizens are deeply appreciated.

The successful rescue of the 16 victims underscores the effectiveness of sustained joint operations and the synergy among the Nigerian Army, sister security agencies and local security stakeholders in combating kidnapping and other violent crimes. It also reflects the resolve of security forces to deny criminal elements freedom of action across the country.

The Nigerian Army commends members of the public for their continued cooperation and timely provision of credible information, which remains critical to ongoing efforts to protect lives and restore peace. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies by reporting suspicious activities through appropriate channels.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
10 August 2026

THEATRE COMMAND OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO RESCUE ABDUCTED BUNGUDU LGA CHAIRMAN

In the early hours of today, 25 July 2026, armed terrorists attacked the residence of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Honourable Nura Umar Abdullahi, abducting him and members of his family after overpowering his police and vigilante detail.

On hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire. Troops' prompt intervention forced the terrorists to abandon 5 of the Chairman's family members comprising 2 of his children, mother, wife and his relatives, who were successfully rescued. However, the terrorists narrowly escaped into surrounding bushes with the Chairman. Sadly, the attack claimed the lives of members of the Chairman's security detail, including 2 policemen and 1 local vigilante who gallantly resisted the attackers. Also, a civilian was killed while the Chairman’s elder brother, Alhaji Bello Umar was injured during the attack.

Following the incident, the Theatre Command activated a coordinated search and rescue operation involving troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilante. Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.

The Theatre Command has deployed all available resources in the ongoing operation and remains in close coordination with participating security agencies. The Theatre Command assures the Government and people of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to achieve a successful outcome.

The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through established security channels that may assist the ongoing operation.

The Theatre remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property and will continue working with sister security agencies until the abducted Chairman is safely reunited with his family and the perpetrators are brought to justice.

ALIYU DANJA
Lieutenant Colonel
Media Information Officer
Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA
25 July 2026

izzou:

I gave someone money to fix window since last month na story end- I ended up paying another person to fix it

izzou:
I want to apologize to afrodoc for saying Nigerians are good people.

I would want to share an experience I witnessed last week here, but make I no talk yet.

No vex, my Doc. I surrender

Go and sin no more.

Has Messi ever outscored Mbappe whenever they met in WC finals?

KOGI GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE

GOV. ODODO MOBILISES MASSIVE SECURITY OPERATION TO RESCUE ABDUCTED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, NECO OFFICIAL, STUDENTS

The Kogi State Government has mobilised a massive multi-agency security operation to secure the safe rescue of four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.

The operation, directed by the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, is being coordinated by the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), with the full participation of all security and intelligence agencies operating in the State.

The victims are Elder Daniel Iyanaa, Principal of Government Secondary School, Olowa; Mr. Solomon Audu, a NECO official; Miss Dorcas Sunday, a NECO candidate; and another female NECO candidate identified simply as Miss Dorcas, whose surname is yet to be confirmed.

Five persons were initially abducted by the criminals. One victim has since been rescued, while efforts have been intensified to ensure the safe return of the remaining four.

Officers and men of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, 21 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Anyigba, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Kogi State Vigilante Service, local hunters and other security outfits have all been deployed to the area. Advanced technology is also being deployed to support the operation, and encouraging progress is being recorded.

Preliminary findings indicate that the examination centre, located in a remote and vulnerable area, was being used as a "miracle" centre for external candidates. The two female candidates involved were not regular students of Government Secondary School, Olowa, and the examination arrangements did not align with the security framework put in place by the Kogi State Government to protect candidates writing the ongoing NECO examinations across the State.

The Kogi State Government, however, stresses that this does not diminish its responsibility to protect every resident and every Nigerian within its borders. The victims are our people, and the Government will spare no effort in ensuring their safe rescue and the arrest of those responsible for the crime.

To protect the integrity of the ongoing operation, the Government will not disclose further operational details at this time. Residents of Olowa and surrounding communities are urged to cooperate with security personnel by providing credible information and complying with security directives.

The Kogi State Government remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and will continue to work closely with security agencies until the victims are safely reunited with their families.

Kingsley Femi Fanwo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications

July 15, 2026

Ibime:
Infantino is more Swiss than Granit Xhaka and 90% of the whole Switzerland team

Born in Switzerland to Italian parents. Switzerland 3 tribes are Italians, French and Germans and Italian is an official language of Switzerland

Switzerland has 4 peoples Germans, French, Italian and Romansh