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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester United Vs Brighton (1 - 3) On 16th September 2023 by cocoduck: 3:33pm On Sep 16, 2023
Man u midfield is complete rubbish, just giving the ball away anyhow,
Family / Re: Hope Reunites With His Mother 7 Years After He Was Branded A Witch & Left To Die by cocoduck: 2:52pm On Sep 07, 2023
Octopusssy:

Do you have any empirical evidence to support this claim?
this case is a good example
Politics / Re: President Tinubu Has Secured $14 Billion In FDI Via G20 Summit - Temitope Ajayi by cocoduck: 2:44pm On Sep 07, 2023
Propaganda. Believe it at your own peril
Politics / How Far For The Get Your PVC People? by cocoduck: 12:33pm On Sep 07, 2023
Obi gave you a false hope and you foolishly abandoned MNK in DSS dungeon. I am so happy about what happened. If you had put half of the energy and resources that you wasted on Obi in pressuring the zoo to release MNK, he would have been free by now.
Politics / Teknikality Merchants. Welcome Ohhh by cocoduck: 11:06am On Sep 06, 2023
Technical teknikality tribunal. Hahahahahahah. Everything will be thrown out based on technicality.
Foreign Affairs / Re: My Thoughts On Ali Bongo Ondinmba by cocoduck: 7:27pm On Aug 31, 2023
joceey:
Thanks for the info you shared with us,the guy that arrange the military coup have little time before power is taken away from him,let us watch and see the division among themselves
the military loves Ali Bongo and Brice Nguema. That's one thing you must understand
Foreign Affairs / Re: My Thoughts On Ali Bongo Ondinmba by cocoduck: 7:25pm On Aug 31, 2023
DaddyCoool:


Wow! What a good first-hand-experience write-up. Thanks for it.
Seems there was more corruption and indiscipline durring Omar's time but things were better
yup

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Massive Bundles Of Cash Found In Gabon Chief Of Staff's Home (Pics/Video) by cocoduck: 7:24pm On Aug 31, 2023
It is the home of the son's right hand man.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Gabon Opposition Urges Coup Leaders To Declare It As Election Winner by cocoduck: 7:07pm On Aug 31, 2023
Won't happen. A Bongo is still in power
Foreign Affairs / My Thoughts On Ali Bongo Ondinmba by cocoduck: 6:52pm On Aug 31, 2023
Despite how many years the Bongos have been in power, the situation of things in Gabon did not degenerate like it did in Nigeria. During Omar's time, he will send some of his agents to the street, get a random family man, create a new ministry and put that man there, and will pay him a lot of money. At least for 6 months, the civil service was full of ghost workers, one man will be collecting the salary of 10 people, they go to work when they want, in fact I know someone who I thought was just a taxi driver, I did not know he was also a civil servant in the ministry of health. Everytime he was in his taxi, at the end of the month, he collects salaries. Electric power is always constant. Pipe borne water was like bottled water. Of course there was no huge skyscrapers in Libreville like in Paris. But life was good. Even then, Omar Bongo allowed artisanal mining of gold in Gabon, the metal was cheap and almost ubiquitous. Food prices were very low, but when compared to prices in other countries, it was quite high, so it is high, when compared to prices in Cameroun or Nigeria, but then it was so affordable for people in Gabon. Even his wife Edith Bongo, she was so loved by the people, she will buy a lot of clothes and go to the streets and personally share them to women, she was very popular. Everyone, even women older than she was, called her mama Edith. So they benefitted a lot from Omar Bongo, even the schools, were very good, if your child is in private school, it is because he or she had a problem. Any little thing, you are expelled. But it wasn't all roses and sunshine, especially for non citizen Africans, when it got to the time to renew your carte de séjour, you will have a high blood pressure, because of how chaotic the whole place (immigration office aka CEDOC) was, bribery and corruption, OMG, I get PTSD thinking about. The police and army where indisciplined, at any moment, they can put up a road block and ask people about pieces d'identité, Nationale ID card for citizens (though nothing happens to them if they don't have) and carte de séjour for non citizens. And they will extort money from you , if you don't have it. Earlier, let's say before 2008 or so, you will be deported. And some nigerians did not make things easier, some nigerians were involved in high crimes. Up until Ajuru, a one time ambassador of Nigeria to Gabon, rounded those boys up and deported all of them. The crimes immediately stopped. This was in 2009 or so. Another thing was the military, they where so indisciplined that they even did control for carte de séjour, can you imagine beret rouge, the highest military in the country asking people for their IDs? But then there was money everywhere, and you did not need much capital, even selling only in the evenings in the market was enough to get you a lot of money, you will be rich in no time, if you had any modicum of financial discipline. Then in 2009 or so, Omar died. Rose Francine Rogombe took over as interim, organized the election which Ali Bongo Ondimba won, he sanitized the whole thing, I would say, too quickly, which lead to animosity. Here are the positives, he sanitized the civil service, before, office hours were from 9 to 1, then 3 to 6, but Ali changed it to 9:00 to 3:30, he met a lot of resistance. Then, before you collect your salary, you must present your credentials, which cut down the ghost workers, he also met resistance especially from teachers. Whose salaries were later increased, I know one that has a Lexus. What about CEDOC? He sanitized it so much, rebuilt the place, when you go inside, there you know you have gone into a government agency building, not a chaotic market, even the officials there became professional and respectful, in fact he built branches all over the country, you can go to anyone of them to renew your papers, which reduced the amount of time spent there. During Omar's time, Gabonese people hardly had their passport, because he did not want them to travel and open their eyes, so when the saw the non citizen Africans they looked down on them, thinking that Gabon was heaven, but Ali made sure that they could have their passports very quickly and traveled a lot, which helped in opening their eyes and knowledge. They began to give non citizen Africans more respect. He built roads, his father built little. Upgraded the hospitals, set up a national health insurance scheme for all Gabonese, employed or not. They call it CNAMGS. A medical bill that can cost over 500,000 CFA will cost you only about 50,000 or highest 100,000. Even here in Libreville during the COVID 19 palliatives where actually shared, unlike in Nigeria. I Know some nigerians that received palliative materials. I did not because get because I did not want. The government Urban transmission like Lagbus stuff they call it SOGATRA and TransUrb, became free, till today, it doesn't matter if you are Gabonese or not. Beret rouge left the streets, you will never see an army man with gun on the streets of Gabon. Never! Only the Police. And many other things.
The negatives.
When he cut down ghost workers, he did not mind if you had 20 children, which increased poverty. That brought a lot of problems, Gabonese people who are generally lazy where now forced to go to work, no more handouts from the government,which made them very angry. The education sector was left to rot, that only failures now go to government schools. The teachers are over worked. They they are well payed. They don't teach much, the university is a mess. The pipe born water became dangerous to drink, some streets in Libreville don't have water since 2016, they will have to go and fetch water like it is done in Nigeria. Before 2013, if you had typhoid, you must have come into the country recently, but now it is everywhere. Even I only drink bottled water, after a bout of serious typhoid. After he fell sick, his wife and son ran riot which made Gabonese more bitter towards him. That's how things are in this country right now.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Brice Nguema, The Man Behind The Gabon Coup, Celebrated By Soldiers by cocoduck: 1:44pm On Aug 30, 2023
References1:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPmtNmHlxQ
Head of the Republican Guard, General Brice Fence Oligui Nguema
People say na Ali Ben Bongo brother. As in, them from the same area. But I don't think so. Nguema na Fang name
Foreign Affairs / Re: Military seizes power in Gabon by cocoduck: 7:40am On Aug 30, 2023
Penguin2:
Lol!

I’m gonna wait to confirm that this is not fake news.

But in the meantime, if it’s true, then congratulations to Tinubu, ECOWAS and their brainless warmongers. They now have more countries to invade.

After invading Niger, they will invade Gabon. Or are they going to invade Niger without invading Gabon? They have to mad not to.

I’m so happy right now, if this news is true. Because I’m sure ECOWAS was already waiting to congratulate President Bongo for winning Third Time in a “free and fair” election even though the report of the Gabonese Electoral Umpire shutting down their Electronic Infrastructure, like INEC did, and even removing names of opponents from ballot papers has been everywhere.

Another reason I like this is that the PEPT will see what is happening in other countries because of disputed election. People are waiting on them to do justice, failure of which no one knows what the outcome will be.

Democracy is fast becoming unpopular in Africa and it’s because of poor Electoral management. The situation where votes no longer reflect the wishes of the majority of the voters, their will be disenchantment with the people seeking alternative way out.

If a coup happens in Nigeria today, Nigerians will celebrate it because we didn’t vote for the idiot in power.

If the PEPT likes, let it insult Nigerians like INEC did, let’s see what the outcome will be.
i am.in Libreville and i can confirm it's true
Foreign Affairs / Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by cocoduck: 2:46pm On Aug 12, 2023
The useless Touaregs. French puppets
Foreign Affairs / Re: Niger Rulers Accuse France Of Freeing ‘Terrorists’, Air Space Breach by cocoduck: 12:53pm On Aug 10, 2023
raskymonojendor:

An accusation that France has denied. Niger republic can beg Wagner military contractors (WMC) to help them recapture the terrorists. However, right under the nose of WMC, terrorists and jihadists have taken over half of Mali cheesy
Mali had been in a war with terrorists long before the last coup in that country. They called themselves MNLA and they even declared northern Mali the republic of Azawad or something. As far back as 2013 or so. Na even after Wagner come for Mali, them begin see road.
Religion / Re: I Will Send You To Iraq! Young Muslim to Christian Prince by cocoduck: 7:23pm On Aug 08, 2023
ItsReal:
Hello guy.

Don't waste ur life with this.

It ends only way... In tears and regrets.

If you're interested in learning about Islam, then, the last person you would meet should be a person interested in spreading hate about islam.

Instead, let a muslim tell you about his religion while you listen objectively, and not go meet someone with a motivation to lie, distort and form propagandas to prove their point.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Mo's cult
Religion / Who Abolished Mutah ( Islamic Renting Of Women, Aka Pro5titution)? by cocoduck: 6:06pm On Aug 08, 2023
watch the following 25 minute video to find out, in a thrilling debate between Christian Prince and a muslim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p105ZixYjs

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Politics / Re: Which Nigeria's President Do You Have The Most Respect For And Why (Pictures) by cocoduck: 3:37pm On Aug 08, 2023
Sharpsharp00123:
if tinubu is an idiot, then what do we call your father?
His father has never ruined Nigeria, and he has never been convicted as a drug pusher. So his father is a good man.
Politics / Re: Biafra: Sit-at-home Is Dead, Buried – Nnamdi Kanu by cocoduck: 8:44pm On Aug 07, 2023
MNK never said any such thing. We want to see him saying it.

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Politics / Re: Tinubu Is On The Wrong Side Of History Fighting That Imperial War For The West by cocoduck: 10:01am On Aug 04, 2023
001Lagos:

If he hates dictatorship like you've said, then why is he the one who dictates who governs Lagos ?

Why did he stopped akinwumi ambode from getting second term ticket as governor of Lagos state?

I know Tinubu more than you do, he's chief master dictator himself .
he doesn't hate dictatorship, he hates the fact that it is being done by someone else.

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Politics / Re: Breaking - Niger Protesters Massing For Pro-coup Demonstration by cocoduck: 4:56pm On Aug 03, 2023
TheGoodJoe:


you are making it look as if you are sure that their politicians were treating them well.
No be small thing. They are all theives

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Mali And Burkina Faso Release Joint Statement In Support Of Nigerien Coup by cocoduck: 11:21am On Aug 01, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Small yansh dey shakes cheesy


Don't push them to their death and destruction.

These are countries in the league of poorest of poor nations on earth and Niger in particular, for years, has had the lowest in the world in terms of HDI.

They live on the benevolence of Nigeria for aid to their military.

Nigeria has experience in this kind of military operation,we have successfully done it in the past, sacking impostors in power. Their military have no such experience and they are just too few and unequiped.

Just take them off internet, electricity and create a land and air blockade wink Check my signature for free stuffs!
keep on dreaming. Delusions of grandeur.
Politics / Re: DSS Finally Releases Nnamdi Kanu For Medical Examination by cocoduck: 11:24pm On Jul 30, 2023
Simon Ekpa is doing good!
Art, Graphics & Video / My Attempt At Creating The New Android Logo Animation by cocoduck: 12:16am On Jul 28, 2023
Religion / I Will Send You To Iraq! Young Muslim to Christian Prince by cocoduck: 9:21pm On Jul 10, 2023
A useles abdul ( Muslim ) threatens to send Christian Prince to Iraq. An actually does it! WOW!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV5mHSrsCYc
Religion / Feisty Lying And Sneaky Muslim Youth Challenges CP And Ends Up In Disgrace! by cocoduck: 8:17pm On Jul 09, 2023
Foreign Affairs / Re: Sweden Police Grant Permit For Koran Burning Protest Outside Mosque by cocoduck: 3:19pm On Jun 28, 2023
freedom of expression, you can also burn a copy of the Bible if you wish.
Politics / Re: African tribes who resisted Islam & Arabicisation. Historically &/or Currently. by cocoduck: 11:46am On Jun 06, 2023
DeOTR:

Maybe you can enlighten me. I just showed you an hadith with evidence of war and slavery, and all you could ask me is if I know the meaning of hadith. So enlighten me?
muslims are one kind awkward people. Maybe Bukhari is now a da'if hadith.
Religion / Re: Last Sunday Before Inauguration What Will Be Your Prayer Point Today For Nigeria by cocoduck: 11:08am On May 28, 2023
My prayer is for Tinubu is for him to dissappoint me, but I know he will not.
Religion / Re: Last Sunday Before Inauguration What Will Be Your Prayer Point Today For Nigeria by cocoduck: 11:05am On May 28, 2023
Tsolutionifede:
May God bless those who want NIGERIA to prosper under Tinubu, vice viser to those who want vice versa
Nigerian god is stupid
Religion / Re: Isreal Plans Banning Christianity by cocoduck: 9:03pm On May 16, 2023
Politics / Re: Donald Trump Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse And Defamation. Ordered To Pay $5m by cocoduck: 3:08pm On May 10, 2023
Obrigardo:


But you that read the real news don't even know why the Jury found him not guilty of rape.
Do you know why? Because Miss Carroll said she didn't know if his penis entered her or he used his hand.
Meaning his penis was too small to make a mark while he was raping her grin grin
Another BS from Fake news media
Politics / Re: Tribunal Dismisses Petition Against Tinubu After APP Withdraws by cocoduck: 3:07pm On May 10, 2023
Fake News

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