₦airaland Forum

itsme01:
It is clear to the northern elite what this war is all about Oil, same as the jihadist mercinery claiming religious Fighter and US positioning itself just right close to the zone


Nigeria isnt wasting billions in a war to secure a barren land in the middle of subsaharan semi desert

and the chadian forces didnt invade that region for fun

Lol you're talking like Nigeria would allow insurgents to take any piece of land. Nigeria has to defend it territorial integrity regardless of resources present. The US is there for its own africom operations. If Nigeria thought USA represented an existential threat they would not run to buy their weapons.

The only exception is bakassi. Nigeria decided to go to court instead of war.

Chad wanted territory and resources but they're weak.

Ps: why do people think Africa has no arms industry. Does South Africa not exist?

itsme01:
again france backed chad invaded nigeria during Shagari era of the 80s when buhari and abd debby where both Generals in the Army

https://www.nairaland.com/4003909/forgotten-facts-three-day-war

what is France intrest in that area

You think France ordered them to invade. I dont see proof of that even in link provided. Chad probably just wanted to expand it territory. If france was backing them it would have better planned and funded. Think of how US backed Iraqs war with Iran.

itsme01:
your theory fails to explain why US has a base in Niger of all places

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_Air_Base_201

it doesnt explain why a french military expert was captured by Nigerian Army in that same region, still doesnt explain how Boko Haram gets its arm as Saudi dont manufacture arm even if they support terrorist backed by US alies

http://saharareporters.com/2016/12/28/french-national-reportedly-captured-nigerian-troops-boko-haram-camp-military-mechanic

USA hss Africom program which opperstes all over the continent. They're involved in these escapades because of the war on terror. France is also in the region assisting with wars efforts.

Saudi Arabia doesn't need to manufacture arms to get them. You use money to buy weapons. Second a black market exist for smuggled weapons. How do you think they get weapons to other terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

itsme01:
Ask yourself why France would buy oil when they can simply fight a war to own the region with controls of countries they colonised

Ask yourself again why Buhari spent roughly $30million USD for oil exploration around the region and boko haram kept kidnapping the geologist and disrupting works..

Ask yourself why does buhari wants more Refinery in The north if they havent seen green light of oil prospect

again Ask your self why Buhari continues to apoint a NorthEast Kanuri guy as head of NNPC

Saudi supported crisis are also always to distarbilise oil rich region or region with oil prospect so as to cash in on OPEC prices US also supports them

The would buy it because its less costly than going to war. Boko haram would have to maintain in disadvantageous landlocked position and defend oil fields and uranium. The would hsve ti make life long commitment to a dumb geopolitical boondoggle. Its like asking why doesn't Japan or China recolonize its weaker neighbors.

Boko haram kidnaps hostages as means of revenue generation and prisoners exchanges. Why do they feel the need to kidnap school girls. Its not all about getting a wife.

Buhari wanted a redinery up north in his ownnwords because Niger delta militants disrespected Kaduna refinery. The other geopolitical reason is to spur "quick" revenue generation close economic gap between north and south.

itsme01:

France doesnt want to recolonize Nigeria they just want lake chad basin brent crude oil just like Nigerians and are keeping mute and silent about it like turkey and nigeria.. the region is also rich in uranium and thats why US have a base in Niger republic.

I disagree with you assessment. France can buy oil from Nigeria either way and it gets its uranium from Niger Republic. They could buy Niger Republic's oil once its builds a pipeline with Benin Republic. They dont need to destabilize Nigeria for either.

The obvious party to blame would be Saudi Arabia who's known to sponsor terrorism all over the world. Boko haram are Salafi jihadists. That's why one faction rebranded calling themselves ISWAP.

AkeNathan:
If Sanusi enters into political alliance and concordance with a Ganduje opponent in 2023 and the opponent wins in 2023 Kano Guber'.

That works as long he wins. If he loses he would be dethroned for being partisan. Then his new guy would expect him to not be critical of him. The last factor is the candidate could get support from the other four emirs.

Good to see he knows his place. Gandolla would just keep the heat on him dethroning him and restarting corruption investigation.

Why should the next governor restore the Emirate to original structure? How does it serve their interests?

Dedetwo:
Did the idiotic Cameroon win any war to gain independence? Most Africans have stream of thought which could easily assign to the firing squad. Did you not read my initial post that Africans have issue cohabiting with persons of different culture? Is Canada an African country? We Africans must find the system of government that will work for us. We must stop the silly cow-towing to the gurgitation of Europeans.

Colonies were granted independence because the colonial powers to weak to maintain them. Cameroon and Ambazonnia circumstances aren't the same. I read your comments about Africans having issues. I already gave you a counter argument saying president for life biya has resolve those issues for pragmatic reasons. There's nothing wrong with federalism unless you're suggesing confederacy. Again they have to win independence or their reps have to suggest it.

Dreal1247:
Can this be repeated in Nigeria?

Only by constitutional amendments. Special status in parliamentary systems just mean you have it until we revoke it. Spain can dissolve Catalan parliament for example.

Dedetwo:
As an African, anything short of full independence for Ambazonians is a complete joke. Some folks will shout federalism but it takes human beings to make any system work. Africans do not know how to cohabit with people of different culture and religion.

If they want independence then they should win their war. Its that simple. I personally think federalism would be better. It work for Canada with two different languages. How the power is divided is what makes difference. President for life Biya wouldn't interfere for pragmatic reasons.

seunmsg:
Traditional rulers no matter how influential cannot fight a sitting governor. Ganduje at the moment is like a leper. He cannot squeeze out milk but he can kick the milk jar and spill everything. Even the once powerful Sultan Dasuki was removed by Abacha and nothing happened. Emir Sanusi should be wise.

This should be obvious but it isnt to some. States could very well abolish monarchy if they want. They dont because its still popular with the citizens. Culture customs and traditions are important to any conservative.

juman:
He should not remove him o.
That is a bad step.

How would it negatively affect him.

You have to respect Gandolla's craftiness. Sanusi can rant on social media like FFK and Reno. Lol he could start a podcast where he doesn't have hold back.

Lol it's funny how NBS resonds after journalists shame them. I guess they dont like losing face. The new release date is march lets see if they postpone it again.

The NBS claims it wants to release unemployment data march 2020 now. Lets see if they wont move date..

Those traitors should've died on the battlefield anyway.

Only under enough pressure from their constituents. Other than that they wont touch the subject.

I cant believe they would commit electoral suicide. They cann kiss their house majority and swing state advantage goodbye.

darkwan:
you talk too much....you are giving me a headache....

defend the waters or not....!!!!

Lol your questions are dumb. I think you seriously have undiagnosed mental illness. Yes the navy defends the Nigeria's waters (maritime domain). How far out they go depends.

darkwan:
you just say before we should keep off,now you say we should patrol....??
now you call me dumb too....??

Why do you have trouble understanding simple concepts? I said we should have competent green nsvy to protect maritime waters. The sevond paragraph stated two facts. 200 nautical miles is Nigeria exclusive economic zone. Anything beyond that is International waters.

Piracy incidents occur pretty close to the coast anyway. Go read IMB reports on that. Do you need any futher explanation?

darkwan:
and you care about International waters....??
they are fishin you finish and you are talkin about International waters....!!

dont let me start abusin you here....!!

Your comments are unusually dumb. Did I say we need to patrol International waters? I said we need competent green water Navy. Enlighten yourself dark.

voltron14:
When they run operations Shark attack you would be the first to be alerting World Court, FIFA and even RSPCA.

By the way, their activities go beyond our waters.

Lol you're making strawman arguements because you have no counterargument. It's shows you're just an excuse maker. The secruity vote money offers plenty of funding for the navy. Nobody is saying Nigeria needs to form a blue water navy we just need adequate green water navy.

Our exclusive economic zone goes 200 nautical miles if I recall. Anything beyond that is International waters anyway.

voltron14:
Are you unaware of the persistent hijacking of sea-going vessels on that axis?

Regretting that allocation to the service was grossly inadequate, he promised that the Senate would work for increment of the Nigerian Navy budget in the 2021 budget.

What's the navy doing about? Major General Buhari shouldn't be helpless in the face of piracy. NASS reallocate security vote money towards the navy since there's funding issues. Transparency International already exposed the corruption in that area.

sweetonugbu:
When Will they impeach our ancestor?.

When you tell your representatives to start the process.

LionTiger:
50/50 Guy. The Democrats not smiling.

Oh well they're allowed to be idiots. It's a free country. They're just going to lose their seats over their impeachment nonsense and hand Trump swing states. The polls have swung against them viciously. He wont be removed at the end of the day.

I'll post the polls below.

LionTiger:
What happens if Trump get impeached?
Who becomes US president?
Which party produces the next President?
And what's the likely process to producing a new President.

It goes to the Senate to try him. If they find him guilty he's going to be removed and replaced by Vice President Pence. It wont happen so dont hold ur breath.

Lol these Democrats lost their minds. Just look at how badly the polls have swung against then. Im surprised these Democrat in districts trump won are voting for impeachment. They're probably going to lose their seats over this.

extralargehead:
I don't understand, do convicts/ex-convicts hold public offices in Nigeria?

They do it seems. He's collecting his full salary and entitlement until he runs out appeals. These corrupt politicians have eachothers backs.

jahsharon:
I thought your brother Goatluck Jonaddaft has constructed and commisssioned the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Niger Bridges. Which bridge are you talking about again?

Dont you know he's on self imposed exhile from SE. Leave him be.

With the arrival of Pirat-X Dredger, the completion time of the 2nd Niger Bridge will be fast-tracked to 6 months compared to the 2-year projected completion time.

Wow it will be ready in 6 months. APC might be able to win some seats in South East next election.

I wonder what other amenities are inside the government house. I know the white house has a pool, theater, Tennis and basketball court.

Why's the state not holding elections for these local governments.