₦airaland Forum

raumdeuter:
"They" will be The same body that said inflation is reducing an you are having doubts

I always have doubts about inflation data, but moreso dump's.

Gari soaking was never on my list of foods, as ma would rather we go cut ewedu we grew and make eba with it. Her logic was, the ewedu is the nutrient while the gari was sawdust.

I did get a passion for it one time though, when Aregbe refused to pay salary and I couldn't eat while others starved. I ended up losing a whole 8kg! But that might be because I only took 2 spoonfuls of gari from the woman who roasted it outside my house despite her wanting to give me a kongo. Had to explain to her that it was my replacement for Schweppes Bitter Lemon, ₦50 at the time, and not for hunger alleviation.

raumdeuter:
If they said the sky is falling and inflation is at 90%, You will trust those numbers then

Who is "they" that should be trusted where economic data is concerned? Are you not aware one must check numerous sources to dig through the spin, and even then not trust what you given?

But to be sincere, if dump says I got a million in my account because he just paid it in, I'd worry he stole what I had.

banku:
You are not the only professional student or scholar here. How do you achieve those needs on top of you lack basic needs like food, shelter, sex and maybe communities?

Be real!

The hierarchies of Maslow actual say you wouldn't be aiming to "achieve those (higher) needs" until you would have acquired "the basic needs like food, shelter, sex and maybe communities". Though it is noted that a hungry person may still be seeking shelter and sex, since the hierarchy satisfaction may overlap.

Tunaji:
Maslow might be a real human, but the interpretation in Yoruba-English and sociopolItIcal-speak was what I told you.

Maslow was a real human being, but I confess not having a clue what you mean by 'interpretation in Yoruba-English and sociopolItIcal-speak". Could you explain it to me please?

Tunaji:
On the whole you seem naive if you think fake books don't exist, fake books and sites are plenty on the internet.

I would be naive if I mere thought, but having ordered books on Amazon and received the odd fake one and returned it as "not as described" and gotten my money back, I like to say I know.

benalvino3:
During Biden they were trying to tell us that 9% inflation is good.

So the data was not on his side.

The data has definitely been brought to dump's side, for now, but we both know I'm only saying that because of my untrust in dump.

raumdeuter:
Its the economy stùpǐd"!

Remember how Biden kept saying the economy was great but most didn't feel it in their pockets so voted dump?

I'm so glad however you included the following, because it should make you wonder about next January when the comparison would be with this January.

Math played a role as well – because prices spiked so much in January 2025, this January looked even better by comparison.

Tunaji:
Are you sure those are not AI- or fake books, such are plenty on amazon.

Do you know you can just copy the titles and check for yourself if they are fake books or not?

The books themselves are not available at the site and my post is simply to inform of what he wrote, but if it assuages your fears at all, I read the ones I read long before AI and Amazon existed.

Jogs1900:
I think what you need to do first is to make sure the details on your NIN is the same as your details on the international passport.

£20 was for money order.Paid for 10 years renewal.


Royal Mail C4 special delivery self-addressed envelope for return delivery
The old passport (if applicable)
Payment of the £20 administrative fee, made via postal order payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London (Applicants should write their name and telephone number at the back of the postal order.)
Application forms and payment receipt
All required documents should be sent to: Nigeria High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.

I don't think I have an NIN. Know how to get one in Blighty?

FeliciaOja:
Sue them for what? I understand this is very emotional for him but that is the reality.

I have seen people pay thousands and still the person didn't make it. It's not hospital fault

This is not "the person didn't make it", since she didn't die on the operating table, but that the service was not delivered since the recipient didn't last long to receive the service.

I'd sue, because even if I don't get my money back, their defense cost would please me.

I know eggs must be broken for omelettes, but I hope NSIE hen gets compensated for its loss.

Jogs1900:
I had same experience too in the UK...£20 money order.I got mine within 5 days.I think renewal is far easier than processing for a first timer.

£20 in total?

It's rather unfortunate I can't renew because my old one says I was born in Ifon Osun while my other passport says elsewhere. It was gotten for me in Ibadan for ₦25k in 2006, showing no documents and only passport photos.

It wasn't a problem for years until it was clocked at Murtala last time I left. I was fortunate the clocker had sympathy on my dying state, but it's a risk not to take anymore.

It's definitely not the economy that is stùpǐd in UK.

On Sunday, Morgan Sweeney resigned as chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying [i]he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States.[/i]

DatNiggaDaz:


The judiciary under the certificate forger is far
worse. They collect loots the back door from politicians to sell justice and injustice as the case maybe.

Under the maladministration of mandate tivs the executive build houses for the judiciary to carryout illegalities and rascalities

Can the Rubber stamp legislature under the snatch and grab Master invite the Chief judge of Nigeria to ask questions like their countetparts elsewhere

You talking about this guy, right?

Kemetian:
CONGRESS Asked: "HAVE YOU INTERVIEWED ANY OF THE VICTIMS of child sex abuse and trafficking?"

ATT-GENERAL: "We should be discussing the Dow Jones and how well the stock market is doing."

GOODNIGHT AMERICA.

World's biggest Banana Republic

Sums it up, I'd say. It's after all, "the economy, stùpǐd"!
Though Dow Jones ain't that.

Seems gone are the days when Abraham Maslow was actually read.

Site may throw a warning but it's safe. I checked.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVoMsacKyk

Maeve7:
Sorry, but my time is precious. You’d have to pay to get my time.

You have to pay for my time too, ono, and as it is you can't afford to.

bayelsaowei:
Let me reason like one of them..

If Trump was guilty of any crimes related to Epstein, Obama and Biden would have released the files along time ago.. For that reason Trump is as innocent as a dove..and like Pam wine Bondi said, he is the most transparent of all..

but then the same Trump has his finger print all over the Epstein files..

And that rotten human being is still the president of the united states of amercia..

Now try reasoning like a maga with 2 daughters under 14 who watch the same telly you watch, and tell what you might think of dump now, and what your 2 daughters might think of you.

MockingBird:
I would do all I can within my power to snatch my kids from the technology ruining the childhood of today’s kids.

I do often lament that children today have far too many distractions to reading books or inventing games to play, but I'm glad you recognise the parent's role in this.

I don't have young children anymore, but had my sister's kids f14, m12 and f8, visit for Christmas, and had to limit their technology use. It did mean I had to engage them more, but the pleasure was going to museums with them, reading books playing monopoly and chess and all of us learning to play the penny whistle. Even their mother was amazed at the effort needed to drag them away from their tablets and phones, and has decided to structure their day better so tech use is minimized.

Flip side though is while children of today might not have the depth of knowledge past generations might have, they sure do know about more stuff than my generation did at their age, which for all intent include neighbours through who's windows I could watch telly. They are preparing for a different world to mine, is what I think, but those who invest time in their children so tech doesn't raise them would likely do better in life, though I'd bet that's debatable.

GildedTruth:
You’ve hit the nail on the head, and your mention of Adebayo Ogunlesi is precisely why this 'Shadow Government' is so effective—they integrate the best minds from every corner of the globe into their architecture.

When BlackRock acquired GIP (Global Infrastructure Partners) for $12.5 billion, they didn't just buy airports and energy grids; they 'bought' the influence and the seat at the table that Ogunlesi spent decades building. The 'Gilded Truth' is that Ogunlesi is now a Vice Chairman at BlackRock and a member of their Global Executive Committee. He is no longer just a 'Nigerian businessman'; he is a key architect in the machine that manages $10 Trillion.

You suggest asking him what BlackRock is doing to Nigeria? The answer is hidden in plain sight. They are the 'Invisible Creditors.' When Nigeria negotiates debt relief or Eurobond issuances, they aren't just talking to the IMF; they are talking to the asset managers who own that debt.

I geminied and found Blackrock's investment (or should I agree with you and say exploitation in) Nigeria, is about $1b across several African nations, which, since Nigerian debt is approximately $44b, amounts to very little.

I also asked what the extent of Ogunlesi and Blackrock's involvement in Nigeria is, and is it positive or negative for Nigeria. Results below, with the caveat that Gemini can ne mistaken.

Personally, I think all entities (including countries and companies and world banks and even very wealthy Nigerians, have an effect on the Nigerian economy and polity, so I can not single out Blackrock, and nor have I seen anything to make me conclude that Blackrock's involvement in Nigeria is wholly negative.

That said, it is recognised that bond holders (those who buy a nation's debt) generally tend to have a huge influence on a countries policies, which might make them seem like the countries architects. This was made obvious to a certain Liz Truss who thought they didn't, and even president dump of America has to bow to bond holders, so I guess calling them a "shadow government" might not be untrue.

P.s. Ogunlesi was never "just a 'Nigerian businessman". He was a businessman, period, since his investments were never limited to Nigeria. He however plans to invest billions in Nigeria’s energy, aviation, and port sectors, but I'm very certain we'd complain if he dares reap profit from his investments no matter what good it does.

Accept my apology for using gemini. I'm AI obsessed at the moment.

IjeBos:
The jury system seems to be acting as a firewall against the Trump.


https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/trump-justice-department-grand-jury-political-enemies

A federal grand jury this week refused to indict six congressional Democrats over a video where they told service members to reject “illegal orders.”

Remember that? This is a big deal, not just politically, but legally.

The outcome fits a broader pattern. Trump’s retribution campaign is hitting a losing streak.

https://thehill.com/opinion/lindseys-lens/5735971-democrats-video-refusal-indictment/

I'd like to see the budget for this, and hope it is sustainable without a tax increase on Abians.

umarnuhu1900:
None of this asks Nigerians to suspend judgment. Courts exist to decide legal outcomes, and they should be allowed to do their work.

I am suspending judgement because a jury is currently having evidence I am not privy to presented before them and will pass judgement at the end.

One must wonder however, why such amounts were spent on her behalf (deviously smart of her by the way, for not spending it herself and on her own behalf), and what they got in return.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglpd167n9o

Has Tinubu done anything to improve Nigeria?

A more accurate question might be Has Tinubu done anything to improve the Nigerian economy?

What has Tinubu done that is detrimental to Nigeria?

Tinubu destroying Nigeria is debatable. You mentioned landlords, but they too must eat na. Besides, we also must charge more due to high building costs and in case tenants default. It's after all not easy to kick them out if they don't pay rent.

I am Obidient, but I strongly support Tinubu's fuel subsidy removal and his free float of Naira, despite their contribution to the increase in living costs. I just wish he'd cancel Youth Service or reform it, as it currently acts as a subsidy on labour to employers.

OLAADEGBU:
Why should he be related to all Nigerians, is it not the duty of your elected officials to to protect you? He can only be related to his Christian brethren who happen to be in the minority in the north.

It is the duty of our elected officials to provide a secure environment for all Nigerians, so do you suppose American Christian missionary, Alex Barbir should not be poking his nose in Nigeria security and my protection?

If he were a Christian, I'm certain he must have read a Christian book that promotes love for all regardless of religion race or creed.

I do wonder if Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is truly guilty of what he's being charged with, and either ways hope this will spur him to engage more finding a solution to the religious extremism, killings, or riots.

OLAADEGBU:
Barbir, who recently visited Nigeria, made the claims while addressing concerns over insecurity in several states in an interview with US-based news outlet, CBN News.

I wish he was related to all Nigerians and not only his supposed "brothers and sisters in Christ in Nigeria" who are not the only ones being persecuted, and that Fulani or bokoharam are not the only bandits.

https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-moore-introduce-nigeria-religious-freedom-and-accountability-act-2026

PrimeJaga:
I want her but all this is based on fear.

Then recognise your fear and stop painting me red with your fear please.

AndroBlaze:
This is coming from a man who lives in Monaco to avoid paying taxes to the UK, while running businesses inn foreign lands where the UK once colonized.

Even his Man U sef, how many English players are in his starting 11??

When rich men control politics, it seems to always turn negative and hypocritical.

Don't mind him. His hypocrisy is mind numbing and he does not have a clue what he's saying, because if he believes himself he wouldn't let migrants play for his Man U!

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/12/jim-ratcliffe-accused-hypocrisy-uk-colonised-immigrants