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Politics › Re: Amosun: Western Nations Encouraging Japa, Granting Young Nigerians Visas Wicked by Countersam(m): 7:50am On Oct 15, 2022
Godszilla:
Excerpt from the interview

..

https://punchng.com/western-nations-encouraging-japa-granting-young-nigerians-visas-wicked-ex-gov-amosun/
You must be mental. Don't you have at least one visa to any country of your choice?
Foreign Affairs › Re: World Reacts As Missiles Rain Explosions On Ukrainian Cities by Countersam(m): 5:45pm On Oct 13, 2022
Guyman01:
Why did you quote the whole article, that's wicked. Just look at the space you occupied
Is it your space?
Politics › Re: Relatives Of Late COAS Attahiru Absent As He Gets National Award by Countersam(m): 6:34am On Oct 12, 2022
lhordspy:
What is the probablity of one person not getting an Invite inside about like 200 other persons?

Seems you are not feeling fine.
Are we talking bout an ordinary person? This is someone that was among the top military hierarchy.. Pls stop supporting nonsense if you get sense.
Politics › Re: Anger As Reps Spokesperson,Ben Kalu Invites Girlfriend To Address Press In Abuja by Countersam(m): 10:18pm On Oct 11, 2022
Naijadaily:
This is coming amid allegations by a former member of the House, Hon. Robinson Uwak, that Kalu had an illicit affair with his estranged wife, Kezia. He also said that Kalu, whom he refers to as senior, was responsible for his broken marriage.

Nigerians on Twitter have condemned the House of Representatives’ spokesperson, Benjamin Kalu, for allegedly bringing his mistress to the hallowed chamber to address journalists.

This is coming amid allegations by a former member of the House, Hon. Robinson Uwak, that Kalu had an illicit affair with his estranged wife, Kezia. He also said that Kalu, whom he refers to as senior, was responsible for his broken marriage.

Although Kalu described the allegations as frivolous meant to cast aspersions on his integrity, he did not however deny the allegations.
He had said his focus was on how to bring dividends of democracy to his constituents and return to the legislative chamber in 2023.
But the lawmaker set social media on fire on Thursday when the news broke that he brought his mistress to the House to address the National Assembly journalists.
Describing Kalu’s action as unconstitutional and flagrant disrespect for the House, Nigerians berated the Reps’ spokesperson and condemned his action.

A twitter user, @Haleemerh_ wrote, “The Hon Benjamin Kalu from Bende Federal Constituency is openly misusing his power. Inviting your mistress to address the press is the height of it.
“How would Hon Benjamin Kalu allow his mistress to address the National Assembly on their personal matter!

“This is not good at all, using the NASS Journalists to spin a story bordering on his personal issues, it’s so unbelievable.
“Do they even checkbalance of peer works anymore because why will Hon Benjamin Kalu from Bende Federal Constituency, invite his mistress to address the press.”

Also, @tboy_again wrote, “If you have family issues, take it to where it should be addressed and not the NASS ffs! Hon Benjamin Kalu has just abused power by allowing his mistress mount and address journalists at the National Assembly over infidelity in their marriage.”
@themeed_UIUX said, “Wetin Musa no go see for gate, especially if it is the National Assembly gate where Hon. Benjamin Kalu is abusing power with his mistress.”
Another user, @Miss__itsoxoo wrote “Wonder shall never end. Representative of Bende Federal constituency, Hon Benjamin Kalu gave his wife access to address NASS on their alleged infidelity in their marriage. If this is not abuse of power, then I don’t know what it is.
“Hon Benjamin Kalu is really making the National Assembly look like a joke, why on earth will he invite his mistress to address journalists?”

@themeed_UIUX wrote that “This is a disgrace on Hon. Benjamin Kalu for allowing his mistress address in the National Assembly.”
For @badboydems_, “This is disrespect to the National Assembly Press. Hon Benjamin Kalu can’t just invite his mistress to speak to journalists attached to the National Assembly.”
@Miss__itsoxoo said that “Many so-called "leaders" in Nigeria tend to misuse or abuse power. If not so, why will Hon Benjamin Kalu from Bende Federal Constituency, invite his mistress to address the press?”

While @funny_dagreat noted that “National Assembly Press is not Hon Benjamin Kalu father's property that he has to invite his mistress to speak to journalists attached to the National Assembly.”


https://thenigeriadaily.com/2022/10/11/nigerians-lambast-house-of-representatives-spokesperson-benjamin-kalu-for-bringing-mistress-to-address-journalists-in-abuja/
God please can something good just come out of Abia?

Politics › Re: Relatives Of Late COAS Attahiru Absent As He Gets National Award by Countersam(m): 10:12pm On Oct 11, 2022
lhordspy:
How true is this?


'Because they werent invited' ?

Something just dont seems right about the news.

_____________________________________



Stop being silly, oga. Stop embarrasing yourself in a forum viewed by over 7million+ users.

Someone was nominated, it was annouced on different media, the communique was printed.

Over 200+ awardee attended and were conferred. A news outlet posted that a single person out of the hundreds of those who were to be conferred wasnt invited and you believed it? Without questioning the source and authenticity of the news.

You people just like looking for every cheap means to criticise the government for nothing and yet you always clamour for good nation. Is that how developed country citizen's bahaves?
Oga will you keep quiet.
How does that justify not sending an IV to a posthumous recipient's family? Or do you have a counter proof that they were duly notified or even invited?
Education › Re: I'm A 100level Student, Can I Take My Laptop, With Me To Live In School? by Countersam(m): 10:06pm On Oct 11, 2022
Williamscalper:
Thinking about taking my laptop to school when school starts again, I'm scared of losing it, I use it for my forex Trading and it's more precious to Me than my cell phone ..

Should I use it for my schooling, drop your opinion plss?
if you want to go to school focus on the school, you will not find past questions here on naira land. Know this and know peace.
Politics › Re: Here Is Mother If Lagos Markets, Iya Oloja, Tinubu Daughter by Countersam(m): 9:50pm On Oct 11, 2022
hitblaze01:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhsLPnsh_Z0
Thank God for nose mask, you can hide a lot of things.... lipsrsealed

Foreign Affairs › Re: World Reacts As Missiles Rain Explosions On Ukrainian Cities by Countersam(m): 9:45pm On Oct 11, 2022
allgoodlight:
World leaders and international organisations condemn Russia’s nationwide assault on Ukraine.

Several people were killed in a wave of deadly Russian air attacks on the capital, Kyiv, on Monday, with other cities also attacked.

Ukrainian officials called on citizens nationwide to seek shelter amid the ongoing bombardment.


Other cities that were hit include Lviv, in the west, and Dnipro.

The attacks were the Kremlin’s response to an explosion over the weekend that damaged a strategically important bridge for Russian forces, connecting the annexed Crimean Peninsula to mainland Russia.

Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the bridge attack, but some officials did celebrate the incident.


The death toll was not immediately clear. At least 11 people were killed in Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s emergency services.

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on his Telegram account that Russia was “trying to destroy us and wipe us off the face of the earth”.

“Please do not leave [bomb] shelters,” he wrote. “Let’s hold on and be strong.”


Zelenskyy said Russia was trying to destroy Ukraine and that common people on their way to work during the Monday morning rush had been killed.

“They have two targets. Energy facilities throughout the country … the second target is people,” he added.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Putin’s “only tactic is terror on peaceful Ukrainian cities”.


“He will not break Ukraine down. This is also his response to all appeasers who want to talk with him about peace: Putin is a terrorist who talks with missiles,” Kuleba tweeted.


European Union

The president of the European Parliament said the strikes in Kyiv were “sickening”.


“It shows the world, again, the regime we are faced with: One that targets indiscriminately. One that rains terror and death down on children,” Roberta Metsola tweeted.


Meanwhile, a spokesman for the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the EU believes Russia’s missile attack on civilians in Ukraine “amounts to a war crime”.
“Indiscriminately targeting people in a cowardly, heinous hail of missiles on civilian targets is indeed a further escalation,” spokesman Peter Stano said.

“The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms these heinous attacks on the civilians and civilian infrastructure … This is something which is against international humanitarian law and this indiscriminate targeting of civilians amounts to a war crime,” he said.

United Nations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply shocked” by Russia’s air raids, a spokesman said.

“This constitutes another unacceptable escalation of the war and, as always, civilians are paying the highest price,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

The UN’s humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine, Denise Brown, said the attacks were “shocking”.

“People on their way to work, parents taking their children to school. There is no excuse for this violence. Stop!” she added.

United States

US President Joe Biden strongly condemned Russia’s missile strikes, saying they “demonstrate the utter brutality” of Putin’s “illegal war.”

“These attacks killed and injured civilians and destroyed targets with no military purpose,” Biden said in a statement. “We will continue to impose costs on Russia for its aggression.”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba “to reiterate US support for Ukraine following the Kremlin’s horrific strikes this morning”.

“We will continue to provide unwavering economic, humanitarian, and security assistance so Ukraine can defend itself and take care of its people,” Blinken tweeted.


Germany

The Group of Seven (G7) countries will hold talks on Tuesday after Russia’s missile attacks, a German government spokesperson said.

Zelenskyy will address the G7 leaders at the start of the virtual talks, said the spokesperson, adding that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had assured the Ukrainian president of support in a phone call.

India

India was “deeply concerned” by the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, a spokesman for the country’s foreign ministry said.

“We reiterate that escalation of hostilities is in no one’s interest. We urge immediate cessation of hostilities and the urgent return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue,” Arindam Bagchi said in a statement.

NATO

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg described the attacks as “horrific”.

“Spoke with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and condemned Russia’s horrific and indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said in a tweet.

“NATO will continue supporting the brave Ukrainian people to fight back against the Kremlin’s aggression for as long as it takes.

United Kingdom

The attacks are “unacceptable”, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Monday.

“This is a demonstration of weakness by Putin, not strength,” he tweeted, adding that he had contacted his Ukrainian counterpart, Kuleba.

China

China’s Foreign Ministry called for de-escalation.

“We hope the situation will de-escalate soon,” ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “extreme concern” during a call with Zelenskyy and promised that Paris would increase military aid.

“The president spoke of his extreme concern about strikes that have caused civilian victims,” Macron’s office said in a statement.

“He reaffirmed his full and complete support for President Zelensky and the commitment of France to increase its support for Ukraine, in line with the needs expressed by Kyiv, including in terms of military equipment.”

Moldova

Moldova’s foreign minister said several Russian cruise missiles targeting Ukraine had crossed its airspace and Moscow’s envoy was summoned to give an explanation.

“Our thoughts are with the victims of the brutal strikes,” Nicu Popescu said on Twitter.

Canada

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly called the attacks “shocking and horrifying”, adding that targeting civilians was a “war crime”.

“Canada stands with the people of Ukraine,” she tweeted.


Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the raids on Monday were in retaliation for the alleged Ukrainian attack on a bridge to Crimea, which he has called an act of “terrorism”. Kyiv has not directly claimed responsibility for the attack.

Putin said the Russian military launched precision weapons from the air, sea and ground to target key energy and military command facilities.

“It was not possible to leave [Ukrainian attacks] unanswered. If they continue, the response from Russia will be severe and correspond to the level of threat,” the Russian president said at the beginning of a televised meeting of his Security Council.


SOURCE: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2022/10/10/world-reacts-to-new-russian-missile-strikes-on-ukrainian-cities?espv=1
Wetin Nigeria talk?
Romance › Re: Lady Opens Whatsapp Group, Adds All Her Boyfriends, Announces Her Wedding Date by Countersam(m): 7:10pm On Oct 11, 2022
CrisNews:
"I'm Getting Married" – Lady Opens Whatsapp Group, Adds All Her Boyfriends, Announces Her Wedding Date To Them

https://pejoweb.com/articles.php?epr=view&pagename=1665502065quotI039mGettingMarriedquotLadyOpensWhatsappGroupAddsAllHerBoyfriendsAnnouncesHerWeddingDatetoThemCrisben.html
They would all pick a date before the wedding day, for send forth.....

Travel › Re: LASG Set To Construct New Airport On Lekki-Epe Axis by Countersam(m): 6:26pm On Oct 07, 2022
Fix the road first.
Health › Re: Kenyan Woman Kills Her Husband Before Committing Suicide (Graphic Photos) by Countersam(m): 9:05pm On Sep 28, 2022
OgaDeyVex:
See More Photos As Obtained By Below:
Femme fatale.. embarassed

Romance › Re: I Dont Want To Dig Her But My System Is Saying Otherwise! by Countersam(m): 10:07pm On Sep 26, 2022
udofia234:
I live in a room and palor self contain, newly married couple just rented the room and palor self con opp me 6months ago, the guy is a sailor and comes home once in two months! The issue is that this lady while dressing up will leave her window open which is directly opp my sitting room stalk naked while dressing up, firstly I tot it was a mistake so as not to intrude her privacy I closed my window and curtain down, but two days after the same was repeated over and over again!!!
I just had to endure this for long and I can't lie imagining things in my head, but recently I noticed if I greet her she doesn't respond again! but that same thing she does she never stopped, infact I intentionally came towards my window talking loud just to make her know I can see her but she really do not care!!! guys every time she comes out of the house she's always on skimpy skirt or bum short which one can visibly see she's without pants. Because of this I had to ask my girl to come frequently so she will know I have someone already, the last time I went out and left my babe at home , my babe told me she was stylishly abusing her as she was sitting outside! I'm a guy and practically I know what this lady wants but I'm scared of doing it with another mans wife cos I can't take it when someone else does that to my wife! But she is not planning to stop showing me her unclothedness every time I'm in the house, though I never told my babe what's happening, cos she doesn't do that when she's at home! Guys make 5 mins enjoyment no go spoil person life so! I don't want to do it!!! I feel like telling this to her hobby probably keep my window locked permanently!!!
Try and unsee whatever is giving you fantasies.. gbo ọjụ e kuro
Politics › Re: APC Is The Party To Beat In 2023, Says Buratai by Countersam(m): 8:53am On Sep 20, 2022
Odewaleadesoye:
VANGUARD

nlfpmod
This proves you were partisan while in position.
Romance › Re: My Girlfriend Introduced Me As A Neighbour Today by Countersam(m): 9:49am On Sep 10, 2022
SlayerOfSatanst:
I and my girlfriend just came out of the bar where we finished drinking, we met another guy just outside the bar. The guy looked angrily at my girlfriend, she quickly introduced me as a neighbour to him. I was angry and left but she remained with him. When she came back I asked her why she introduced me as a neighbour, she said the guy is her cousin and she don't want him to know that I'm her boyfriend.




My spirit did not agree with that story. How do I get to the root of this?
Make we tell am?

Romance › Re: The arshawo I fûcked Told Me I Will See, Now This Is Happening To Me.PLS Help! by Countersam(m): 2:16pm On Sep 05, 2022
xin5:
4 days ago, I was feeling hot so I decided to chat one big fat yansh girl from a regular hotel...if I was to go there a round was 3k.
but I told her to come I give her 10k for 2 rounds (which is 5k for each)
she agreed.

AFTER SHE CAME, since I have fûcked her before I knew the kinda person she is....the way she treated me in their brothel last 2week was so mean... girl said I can't touch breast for 3k...I shouldn't use my hand to stroke my dick if not I pay for new condom...as if I'm filled with dirt.. but still I called her because of her big booty hoping her attitude will change since its my domain..but I was wrong.

she came, squeezing face... saying I go give her transport...she asked for her money...I brought out 5k and give her....this babe change it for me say it's 10k we talk... that I should pay complete...me said no... that 5k is for first round...I give her the remaining 5k for the second.
we argued till she calm down and we got to business.


i told her to give me Mouth Gig....no Way
i wanted to suck her boobs....no way
i wanted to feel her pusci.....no way
she inserted me condom, warning me not to stroke my dickc....same thing she did while I was in her domain.

i just had to maintain and did that round doggy.... which was enjoyable though... and came..

then I told her I wasn't interested in another round.
she said no...I must do..
i Said I can't... you don't give Mouth Gig...(her customer relations is very poor)
why would I pay complete 10k for something that didn't come with full package.
she said she needed the full money that's why she came.
i said I can't...but I will add 1k to the 5k for her stress..
as for second round I'm not interested.


then she changed it for me
told me she leave the money.
THAT THE EARTH BARE US WITNESS..
I TRIED REASONING WITH HER...
holding her, blocking her way while she was about going out to take her money... 6k...she said no it's not what we agreed.

SHE DECIDED TO GIVE ME THE BL0WJOB, ASKING IF ITS JUST NOT THE TIP..

i knew instantly she won't do it well....she Just want to collect the full money..
i said no need for that it's too late


THEN SHE TOLD ME STRAIGHT TO MY FACE I WILL SEE AND WALKED OUT LEAVING THE 6K I GAVE HER ON THE BED.


THE NEXT DAY I HAD TO TREAT FEVER SINCE ON FRIDAY ENTER SATURDAY....

YESTERDAY SUNDAY..
MY BALLS IS ITCHING ME


THIS MORNING I THINK THERE IS BOIL FORMING IN MY BALLS.

i don't know if it's coincidence or it's her handwork.
least I forget I received a call from a man the next day after the incident...after I said hello...it cut the call..
it just like the person wants to hear my voice.
if it's her jazzman and they've sent something to me I don't know.
But God knows I have intention of paying her and no weapon fashioned against me shall prosper.
Sinner man dey quote Bible. Go and look for that girl and beg her if you like your life.... You think all ashawos are human?

Politics › Re: Wike To Ayu: You Were Impeached As Senate President, OBJ Sacked You Twice by Countersam(m): 8:32am On Sep 02, 2022

Romance › Re: Handsome Or Pretty (pics) by Countersam(m): 10:03pm On Aug 31, 2022
Johndagr8t:
mature views only
With this kind nose wey fit serve as bottle opener?

Politics › Re: Chose Between These Possible Incoming Firslady Oluremi Tinubu Or Mrs Obi by Countersam(m): 9:53pm On Aug 31, 2022
floret23:
Obi's wife is better.

What is Oluremi Tinubu's source of income apart from politics?
Supplies most of the diesel used by government of Lagos
Politics › Re: Gistlover Set To Release Details Of Tinubu's Drug Business, His Sons Se.x Orgy by Countersam(m): 9:17am On Aug 30, 2022
GamalNasser:
Stupid thief only wants to extort Them ..Gist lover is a grand extortionist, all these trailers he post for y'all is to put pressure on them to reach out and pay up
Why will they pay up if they did nothing wrong? Abeggi let the vawulence volume increase
Politics › Re: How Tinubu’s ‘zero Commitment’ At London Meeting Forced Wike Back To Atiku by Countersam(m): 1:32pm On Aug 29, 2022
dre11:
Engagement between PDP presidential candidate, Rivers governor face-saving

· Obasanjo denies supporting any candidate, plans to disclose own agenda soon

· Shekarau joins main opposition party today



https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/08/29/how-tinubus-zero-commitment-at-london-meeting-forced-wike-back-to-atiku/amp/
Wike is not wise. For carrying Okezie Ikpeazu as baggage. OVI should fight to have his sorry ass because he must be investigated
Travel › Re: Lord's Chosen Member 'Mysteriously' Survives Fatal Accident (Pics, Video) by Countersam(m): 8:45pm On Aug 28, 2022
ednut1:
What a shameful way to preach. The others were not serving Godhuh This is not obviously not religion but witchcraft
Over 30 people from same church were shot here. God abandoned themhuh
https://www.nairaland.com/4264196/lords-chosen-ministries-members-killed
The Bible says ...For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
Romans 9:15 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.9.15.ESV
Politics › Re: Abia State Governor Humiliated Again by Countersam(m): 8:15am On Aug 26, 2022
MyX1:
Gov Okezie Ikpeazu is the most educated and most qualified among those men with him. Ikpeazu also happened to be the best Governor ever to pilot the affairs of Abia state.
He has done so much for Abians and still doing more.
So I wonder what this mentally retarded Idi-ot is talking about.
You must be dreaming.
OVI has himself discredited all his qualifications by venturing into deep politics. He would have been better off a political appointee than a political puppet.
Politics › Re: Abia State Governor Humiliated Again by Countersam(m): 8:13am On Aug 26, 2022
madudinaobodo:
Envy kie you there. VOI is very relevant in giving Nigeria and Abia State in particular the new leadership vision that will reposition our dear State.Agbadorians through their Agbado Chief Dwarf nor the puppet being sposored by the Okija advocates cannot change our mind. Uche ndi Abia ga eme. Prof Ikonne is our Gov come 2023.
Another political sycophant.
Is anybody in that photo OVI's mate in political achievement? Don't come here and open your mouth waaaaa

Education › Re: The Legend Of Madam Koi Koi by Countersam(m): 8:09am On Aug 26, 2022
I schooled in FGC Odogbolu, and we heard the same myth. Lass Lass, why is the story so accurate as if it's coming from Koi Koi herself?
Education › Re: Home Schooling The Way To Go: Private Schools Now Charging Exorbitantly by Countersam(m): 9:57am On Aug 25, 2022
guobe:
3 to 4 kids is not too much.The private schools are ripping off parents because there is no Government in Nigeria.Nobody to regulate them.
the government that has not finished regulating theirself..
Education › Re: Home Schooling The Way To Go: Private Schools Now Charging Exorbitantly by Countersam(m): 9:57am On Aug 25, 2022
guobe:
3 to 4 kids is not too much.The private schools are ripping off parents because there is no Government in Nigeria.Nobody to regulate them.
the government has not finished regulating theirself..
Politics › Re: Chiamaka Okoro & Chidinma Oba Impregnated In DSS Custody In Imo, Released by Countersam(m): 8:15am On Aug 20, 2022
Praxis758:
If true, the DSS operatives involved in the distasteful act should be jailed

And the girls might have conceived before the arrests

Or this is a propaganda to malign the image of the DSS.

Truth is always a casualty in incidences like this. Time will reveal the truth.
This news is not old. There had been a previous cry out for the release of one of the girls who was sighted doing some chores and also used sexually while in detention. Since then the DSS hasnt come out to refute the allegations.
Celebrities › Re: Tonto Dikeh Quits Nollywood, Gives Reason by Countersam(m): 4:02pm On Aug 19, 2022
[quote author= post=115852819]https://dailypost.ng/2022/08/19/tonto-dikeh-quits-nollywood-gives-reason/[/quote look]
2 movies in 10 years.....

Politics › Re: Tompolo Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract To Curb Oil Theft by Countersam(m): 10:40am On Aug 19, 2022
Gbeng30:
I hope this tompolo won't compromise when he sees money he never see before in his life... Because when it comes to money nobody can be trusted
Then you don't know Tompolo, he is already rich in billions...
Politics › Re: Tompolo Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract To Curb Oil Theft by Countersam(m): 10:39am On Aug 19, 2022
Maxymilliano:
•Ex-militant leader hosts former MEND commanders, ex-IYC leaders, others



https://thenationonlineng.net/tompolo-wins-multi-million-dollar-contract-to-curb-oil-theft/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1660869745
Yes this move by the government will reduce illegal bunkering, but they have also handed Tompolo the sole license to bunker oil... If you know you know...

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