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Foreign Affairs › Re: South Africa’s Air Defence In Crisis: Only Six Aircraft Operational by Bellotelli: 9:28am On Mar 25, 2025
Oya food don ready for the blood sucking Israelis. You can now sponsor terror against SA and pin it down on Islam.
Politics › Re: Naira-for-crude Crisis: Petrol Imports Rise To 154m Litres Weekly by Bellotelli: 9:11am On Mar 22, 2025
The decision to conduct crude oil transactions in naira within Nigeria has had notable economic implications:

1. Foreign Exchange Conservation: Traditionally, Nigeria expended a significant portion of its foreign reserves on importing refined petroleum products. By selling crude to local refineries like the Dangote Refinery in naira, the country aimed to conserve approximately $7.32 billion annually, thereby reducing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.


2. Exchange Rate Stabilization: Reducing the demand for foreign currency by settling transactions in naira was intended to alleviate pressure on the naira, potentially leading to a more stable exchange rate.


3. Development of Local Refining Capacity: This policy sought to encourage local refining by providing a more favorable operating environment for domestic refineries, potentially leading to increased investments, job creation, and technological advancements in the sector.


4. Fuel Price Stability: By mitigating the influence of foreign exchange fluctuations on the cost of petroleum products, conducting transactions in naira aimed to contribute to more stable fuel prices domestically.



However, the recent expiration of the six-month naira-for-crude agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, has led to a reversion to dollar-denominated transactions. This shift raises concerns about potential increases in fuel prices and renewed pressure on the naira, as refineries may need to source foreign currency to purchase crude oil, potentially leading to higher operational costs that could be passed on to consumers.

In summary, while selling crude oil in naira was designed to strengthen the local currency, conserve foreign reserves, and bolster domestic refining, the transition back to dollar-based transactions may reintroduce challenges such as currency depreciation and increased fuel prices. The long-term economic impact will depend on the government's ability to implement policies that support currency stability and the development of local refining infrastructure.
Phones › Re: Bill Mandating Bloggers to have Physical Offices Scales Second Reading At Senate by Bellotelli: 7:36pm On Mar 18, 2025
bosschinalu:
Oh, so now they want social media platforms to have physical offices in Nigeria? Is that really the battle we should be fighting, Senator Nwoko? While we, the youth, are starving for jobs, opportunities, and meaningful reforms, they’re busy chasing shadows, chasing after foreign companies who don’t care about our poverty or broken systems.

Where are the policies that tackle unemployment?

Where is the bill that addresses the abysmally low minimum wage?


You want accountability, Senator? How about accountability from our government for the billions being wasted on ‘phantom’ projects and the resources we continue to mismanage while our youth are struggling? You talk about economic losses, but the real loss here is the brain drain—our best minds fleeing to places that at least offer decent opportunities while we remain stuck in endless bureaucratic bottlenecks.




You want blogs to have offices in Abuja ? More paperwork, more bureaucracy, more of the same system that has crushed creativity and entrepreneurship. You’ve seen the power of social media in giving Nigerians, especially the youth, a platform to speak, to earn, to create. Instead of using this bill to stifle free expression, why not focus on making this country a place where the youth can thrive without being oppressed by these never-ending laws that only serve to make the already powerful even more untouchable?



Enough of the distractions! The real battle is for a better Nigeria, not one where social media offices are the priority.
I think that headline is misleading
Politics › Re: Kano Clarifies Appeal Court’s Judgment On Sanusi’s Reinstatement As Emir by Bellotelli: 6:52am On Mar 16, 2025
Na wao shocked
Politics › Re: If I Am President, I Will Blow Up Nigeria If You Blow Up Pipelines- Wike by Bellotelli: 12:03pm On Mar 13, 2025
jmoore:
So if militants blow up pipelines, you blow up the whole country?
I think he was being misquoted. He only inferred to the empty threats by the so called militants and nobody should be above the Nigerian state.
Politics › Re: Supreme Court Clears EFCC To Probe Odili’s Tenure As Rivers Governor by Bellotelli: 6:32pm On Mar 12, 2025
Nackzy:
Wike on the beats
The same wike administration that blocked the investigation in 2018. Now I'm seeing why they say wike controls the supreme court.
Politics › Re: Lagos Speaker Obasa Furious As Meranda Reduces Lawmakers' Vehicle Budget By ₦2Bn by Bellotelli: 4:11pm On Mar 12, 2025
Newsmills:
Using oil money from niger delta to gallivanting,mobil refused to relocate to the region,paying taxes to lazy people,banks headquarters pooled all taxes to lagos while won’t be fights in their assembly because monkey dey work babboon dey chop.
Yen yen yen yen.. yen yen yen yen. No be only oil money na ororo money grin
Politics › Re: Wike Supervises Demolition In Gishiri As Residents Reject Compensation by Bellotelli: 8:26am On Mar 12, 2025
FineUsername:
The audacity. What were they thinking?
It is inhumane to just displace people from their ancestral lands without adequate compensation.
Politics › Re: Nigerian Military Ranked 31st Globally, 3rd In Africa by Bellotelli: 5:38am On Mar 11, 2025
MadamExcellency:
Nigeria does not have a military squad just paramilitary associations.

How can you have a strong military where Bandits and terrorists attack barracks, kill soldiers, kidnap Generals and the Nigerian Military will pay ransom for the release of their men.

Let's stop this joke. Nigeria has no military.
Unless you understand your role in society, you can never make any meaningful contribution.

According to the Greeks, they are three types of people on Earth,
1. The idiots,
2. The tribesmen, and
3. The citizens.

Studies show only 10% of Africans are citizens.
The remaining 90% are either tribesmen or idiots.

1. When the Greeks used the word "Idiot", they did not use it as a curse word.
Idiots are people who just don’t care.
If they sit for exams, they will cheat.
If they are in government they will steal.

An idiot does not care at all, if he eats bananas he throws the peels anywhere instead of putting them in a trash bin.

IDIOTS won't attend monthly neighborhood meetings. They won't pay security dues. They won't contribute to community development. Even when they see or know about something that will harm others in the community they won't report it. When they see/know/have something that will benefit their community they won't share.

In fact, Idiots don't care to register for or vote in an election, yet they complain the most. If they register to vote, IDIOTS will sell their votes for peanuts.

According to the Greeks, some societies have more idiots than tribesmen and citizens.

2. The next set of people are "Tribesmen", these are people that look at everything from the point of view of their tribe.

These are people that believe in you only if you are part of their tribe.
It can be terrible to have a tribesman as a leader, he will alienate the rest.

When the Greeks talk about tribes, it’s not just about ethnicity, they also consider religion, gang membership, group membership, party membership and even cult membership as a tribe.

A great percentage of Africans are tribesmen, because they view everything from the point of view of their tribes. They trust only their tribesmen

3. The last group are "Citizens".
These are people who like to do things the right way.
They will respect traffic light rules even if no one is watching them.

They drive within speed limits.
They respect the laws, and won’t cheat in exams.
In government, they won’t steal.
They are compassionate and give to others to promote their well-being.

Citizens often promote projects that benefit everyone.
The Greeks called this group "The Citizens".

Some countries have more citizens than tribesmen and idiots, others have so many idiots.

A tribesman can become a citizen through orientation.
And an idiot can become a citizen by training and constant enforcement of the law.

But things fall apart if you elect an idiot or tribesman to lead you if he has not been reformed.

Where do you belong? Are you an idiot, a tribesman or a cityizen Reflect on your life.
Reflect about your immediate community, city, state and nation.
Education › Re: Did You Ever Know These Words Have A Name In English Language? by Bellotelli: 6:29pm On Mar 08, 2025
I never even sabi normal English finish
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:18am On Mar 05, 2025
mekus15:
I thought we usually encouraged ladies to express their love freely. Now a lady is expressing her feelings and we are advising op to take advantage of her and to show less attention. In as much as I would advise op to be observant, I will also encourage op to give her a chance. Who knows, she may be the answer to your prayers.
Maybe!
Well, I'm not shutting all doors.
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:17am On Mar 05, 2025
FreeSpirited:
Maybe she feels u have something to offer and realized you are a dull good guy from her estimation. She also saw how desperate u acted for meeting a fine gal even though u fail to reveal this part to us....
So being a prey wey don see food, She wants to take charge of the food make e no cast; And trick you into falling deeply for her by confusing u with the lovey-dovey bullshit; Then she goes on to take advantage of u after falling and swimming yakata in her kpekus losing ur last iota of brain, followed by your ruination before u finally get back your senses, which wud have been too late.
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Okunrin, sora fun obinrin
I didn't act desperate at all. In fact, i didn't recall toasting her. This girl just cornered me into this lovey dovey thing. Anyway I'm just playing along while keeping my guard.
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:10am On Mar 05, 2025
2cribz:
Make sure the day wey una wan knack,make u sleep for day time wella o. So that at night,u go dey active,make she no go mine your skull ,while u r far far far drunk and asleep .u no go like see jesus face o
Ogun girl for that matter, make i sharply go buy helmet grin
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:08am On Mar 05, 2025
StrongAlphMale:
Op, play along, knack her kpekpus and reduce the attention u give to her.

Girls who work in hotels, clubs and guest houses are confirm oloshos. Never commit or take her serious. She's a pro available for knacking.

That was how I met a girl and within 3 days she was already calling me babe. I have currently turned her into my knacking tool as I'm typing this
She de learn work
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:08am On Mar 05, 2025
2cribz:
Dancing time
Happy time
Happy time
Dancing time

She dey pile up both infections with billings. Are you ready
Make i no loose guard be dat o grin
Politics › Re: Rivers Crisis: Ijaw Nation Warns Against Fubara’s Impeachment by Bellotelli: 2:54pm On Mar 04, 2025
These guys sef
Romance › Re: It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 8:23am On Mar 04, 2025
advanceDNA:
Just a week....and u have already enter my king a zaddy territory?? oga..u are dealing with pro..

Thread softly....don't commit finance that u will regret.....I for say make you audit her phone but it's early to start claiming owner and expecting loyalty
Exactly, she's already claiming to be in love. She even made me spoke with her senior sister on phone.
Romance › It's Barely A Week And This Is Happening.. by Bellotelli(op): 6:35am On Mar 04, 2025
Hello Nairalanders. About a week ago, on my way from work I met this pretty lady. I approached her and we began walking together cuz we were heading towards the same direction. I noticed, that she was a simple and lively person, so we exchanged contacts before we departed.

We began to talk on phone that same night. She works as a cook in a guest house not too far from where she stays and do three days at work and three days off. She calls me constantly while off duty and she seems so into me as if she has known me for a long time. She calls me different pet names like, " my love, Daddy and my king" .

In view of the above, I'm confused cos i don't even know much about her, aside the fact that she's from the south west and I'm from North Central, though we share the same religion. I'm always wary of ladies that are quick in displaying affection cos i see it as desperation.

My plan is to play along while studying her to know the real person inside of her. For now, she is not showing any red flags. Please pardon my writings! What do guys think?
Politics › Re: Kebbi Governor's Aide Gets Suspended For Bringing A Snake To Government House by Bellotelli: 8:41am On Mar 03, 2025
Very soon they will tell us the snake swallowed the state's funds.
Health › Re: James Harrison Is Dead! Australian Whose Blood Saved 2.4 Million Babies Dies by Bellotelli: 8:34am On Mar 03, 2025
He is worth emulating. Not all these useless Guinness records by Gen Z.
Crime › Re: Lagos Lecturer Gets Life Jail For Raping Student by Bellotelli: 6:50am On Mar 02, 2025
lagosrd:
Many ways to die.
He will be alive as if he is not.
No useful to anyone in that confinement he babes for himself. That is what is called obituary alive 😂😂
Ok, now i know the man is truly dead after the burial grin
Crime › Re: Lagos Lecturer Gets Life Jail For Raping Student by Bellotelli: 5:25am On Mar 02, 2025
lagosrd:
Condolence to the bereaved family...
Many ways to be a widow and orphan is for the man to be randy......if you don't get cut up in something that will kill you, you will kill something 😂😂😂

same way to be bereaved
Same way to send them off..... We shall meet again
Same way to greet the family...God will console you and keep the children and their mother
Where in the write up did someone die huh
Education › Re: Ramadan: Katsina Hisbah Orders Closure Of All Private Schools (pix) by Bellotelli: 8:28pm On Feb 28, 2025
Just read how all the rabid dogs are ranting for things that are not their business.
Sports › Re: Victor Osimhen Move To Manchester United 95% Completed by Bellotelli: 9:29pm On Feb 24, 2025
Not too good move for now. Osimhen should finish the season with his present club to add at least a trophy to his name.
Romance › Re: Sharon Ooja & Hubby Celebrate First Anniversary Of Their Civil Wedding: by Bellotelli: 11:23am On Feb 23, 2025
Which one be civil wedding again. Others na military wedding abi grin
Foreign Affairs › Re: Avera Mengistu: Ethiopian Israeli Hostage Freed After 10YEARS In Hamas Captivity by Bellotelli: 7:31pm On Feb 22, 2025
Righteousness2:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"The State of Israel bows its head to two small children, tender babies, brothers - Ariel and Kfir Bibas, may their memory be blessed, and to Oded Lipshitz, may his memory be blessed, one of the founders of Kibbutz Nir Oz.


All three were murdered with terrible cruelty in Hamas captivity in the first weeks of the war.

The cruelty of the Hamas monsters knows no bounds.

Not only did they kidnap the father, Yarden Bivas, the young mother, Shiri, and their two small babies. In an unspeakably cynical manner, they did not return Shiri to her little children, the little angels, and they put the body of a Gazan woman in a coffin.


We will act resolutely to bring Shiri home along with all our abductees - bothd - and ensure that Hamas pays the full price for this cruel and wicked violation of the agreement.

"The sacred memory of Oded Lipshitz, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas will he forever enshrined in the heart of the nation.

May God avenge their blood.

We too will take revenge."
May the dogs of hell devour your cadaver. So the children killed by Israeli air strikes were not important? The level of double standards you guys display in this forum is so alarming!
Foreign Affairs › Re: Avera Mengistu: Ethiopian Israeli Hostage Freed After 10YEARS In Hamas Captivity by Bellotelli: 7:25pm On Feb 22, 2025
Botragelad:
For those who may not be aware, let me explain. The man you see here is a Black man who struggles with mental illness. He accidentally wandered into the Gaza Strip. Do you know what happened next?

Hamas immediately took him hostage, subjected him to torture, and held him for over 10 years, refusing to release him despite his mental health condition. Today, he was finally released as part of a hostage deal. This man was simply someone who was unaware and lost. Yet, Hamas paraded him publicly, and so-called Palestinians hurled vile, racist remarks at him because of his skin color. If this isn’t utterly degrading for those in the Black community who support Hamas, I don’t know what is.

Now, can anyone explain what he did to deserve such inhumane treatment? And why is there so little condemnation of Hamas for actions like these?.
Why are you so obsessed with anti Palestine
Health › Re: Expired Condoms Rebranded And Sold In Nigeria (Video) by Bellotelli: 7:11pm On Feb 22, 2025
Wow.. no wonder we have a lot of bye products of expired condoms these days.
Politics › Re: Ganduje Receives Heroic Welcome In Kano (Video) by Bellotelli: 7:10pm On Feb 22, 2025
But why
Crime › Re: 99% Of Social Media Information Is Inaccurate – SP Akpabio Warns (Video) by Bellotelli: 12:48pm On Feb 20, 2025
That's the more reason why you guys in govt must always be transparent in your dealings. With that people wouldn't rely on social media stories.
Business › Re: Ex-Skye Bank Chair Ayeni Rejects Ex-Mistress’ Daughter by Bellotelli: 7:18am On Feb 20, 2025
nedu666:
This girl was his daughters classmate in law school. Yet he choose to humiliate his daughter by going after her. Not only that he bought her a house, gave her contracts in skye bank, begged her when the girl tried leaving him because of the daughter. Today he is forming innocent
Wow, you seem to have more details. Abeg feed us. The man is a coward though grin
Business › Re: Ex-Skye Bank Chair Ayeni Rejects Ex-Mistress’ Daughter by Bellotelli: 7:11am On Feb 20, 2025
FreeStuffsNG:
Ayeni said, “From the information before me now, I know that there are many that had relationships with her. We all have to subject ourselves to the test. One of them has even accused me of stealing his child.

He has agreed to do another DNA test on the
condition that everyone who has been there must do the test too. The court may end up helping to compile the list or demand same from the defendant.

This case will be long as he has cast that lady as an easy virtue lady. I see it reaching Supreme Court yet they are just starting at the Magistrate.
Except if the plaintiff procure judgement, I see no case here. He is just wasting his time cuz he is the father.

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