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seunmsg:
Definition Of Status Quo Ante Bellum

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Why then didnt INEC recognize the previous Ralph Nwosu leadership?
Because it is sabotage to leave a party leaderless so close to deadlines for conventions.

But wait - No - No one shoud discuss law with you since you made it clear that law and courts are meaningless to you.

helinues:
They are all failures who would rather blame others for their misfortunes than take responsibility by themselves

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Did they increase your stipend or something?

ibabz:
One of the “big wins” constantly advertised by this administration is that state governments now receive more allocation than ever before. And somehow, whenever anyone asks a simple question about accountability, like what exactly all these loans have achieved in the lives of citizens, the conversation magically shifts.

Suddenly, it’s no longer about federal responsibility. It becomes: “But states are getting more money now!”

We are told, repeatedly, that allocations have “increased.” But this has quietly become one of the most misleading narratives in recent times.

Yes, allocations in naira have increased.
But when you factor in inflation and the collapse of the exchange rate, states are actually receiving far less value than before.

So the real question is simple:
Has state allocation truly increased or does it just look that way on paper?

Let’s step away from emotions and look at the numbers.

2014 (Before the decline began)
Average monthly FAAC: ₦600 – ₦700 billion
Exchange rate: ₦165/$1
Dollar value: $3.6 – $4.2 billion per month

2022 (Before the current administration)
Average monthly FAAC: ₦700 – ₦800 billion
Exchange rate: ₦430/$1
Dollar value: $1.6 – $1.9 billion per month

2025 (Current reality)
Average monthly FAAC: ₦1.1 – ₦1.3 trillion
Exchange rate: ₦1,500/$1
Dollar value: $730 – $860 million per month

At first glance, the naira figures look impressive. Trillions instead of billions, it sounds like massive growth.

But in real terms, the value has collapsed.

So when it is said that “allocations have increased,” it is technically correct but economically misleading.

This is a simple arithmetic: while FAAC has increased in naira terms, its real value has dropped by over 75–80% since 2014.

Meanwhile:
Government borrowing is at unprecedented levels
States are receiving less real value than ever
The cost of governance has risen sharply

And yet, one uncomfortable question remains:

Why are state governors not speaking up about this reality?

Are they unable to see the difference, or is there something else at play?

To make matters worse, while allocations have lost value, the burden on citizens has increased. The minimum wage, for instance, has effectively dropped from over $100 in 2014 to barely $40 in 2026.

Where exactly has all the borrowed money gone after three years without even a single block of classroom to point to?

And those “savings” from subsidy removal, where exactly are they hiding? Because from everything we can see and verify, they’re clearly not with the state governments… and definitely not reflected in the lives of ordinary citizens.

These are the questions many Nigerians are still waiting to have answered.

Iree o!

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Aside from the forex rate change, consider the actual inflation on ground and you will see that the whole thing is a mirage.

cococandy:
So if they come and bomb America in retaliation for the bombing we are doing to them, will this administration call it a terrorist attack?

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But of course!

Same US kept Nelson Mandela on their terrorism watchlist till 2008.

Dwell on that!

He became President of SA IN 1994 FOR HEAVENS SAKE.

So they considered him a terrorist threat for 14 years after that!

basilico:
It's a well orchestrated campaign..A judge blocks , knowing the case will take months before Supreme court throws it out. Judges overruled constitutionally by appeals court should be sent back to law school.
There is another one who ruled that the ballroom construction be stopped pronto. Congress must give approval. The ballroom is privately funded
In court filings it was revealed that the ballroom was also a cover for a massive military bunker construction underneath. It should be something that bunker bursting bombs can't penetrate.
The executive doesn't have to ask Congress on such matters I think when some of them have Chinese wives for example (Mitch McConnell)

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Extracted Answer:
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A U.S. President does not have the unilateral legal power to make extensive structural changes to the White House, such as building a new 90,000-square-foot banquet hall, without Congressional authorization.While presidents have historically made minor updates (like Richard Nixon’s bowling alley or Barack Obama’s basketball court), major structural modifications fall under a different legal standard.

1. Stewardship vs. Ownership: The core legal principle, recently reaffirmed by federal courts, is that the President is the steward of the White House, not its owner. Because the White House is a federally owned historic structure, the executive branch must identify a specific statutory authority (a law passed by Congress) to justify large-scale construction.

2. Required Approvals: For any significant project, several bodies typically provide oversight:Congress: Must expressly authorize the erection of buildings on federal land in D.C. and usually controls the funding (unless private donations are used, which creates its own set of legal and ethical complexities).

National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC): Has review authority over new construction on federal properties in the capital.U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA): Provides advisory reviews on the design and "aesthetic integrity" of the landmark.

3. Historical and Modern Precedents: The Truman Reconstruction (1948–1952): When the White House became structurally unsound, President Truman did not simply order a rebuild. Congress had to pass legislation and appropriate roughly $5.7 million for the project.The 2025–2026 Ballroom Controversy: In late 2025, a project began to demolish the East Wing to build a massive $400 million ballroom.

In March 2026, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt construction, ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation was likely to succeed in arguing that no law gave the President the power to authorize a project of that magnitude on his own.4. Exemptions and LoopholesInterestingly, the White House is expressly exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act (specifically Section 106), meaning it doesn't have the same "protection from demolition" that other historic sites enjoy.

However, this exemption does not grant the President the power to build new structures; that authority still rests with the legislative branch's control over federal property.In summary, while a President can pick the wallpaper or add a putting green, building a new hall requires a "green light" from Congress.

yarimo:
David mark even if all the 36 state governors are in APC, you don't have rights to appoint yourself in a party you were never officially a member as national chairman

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Why do I always imagine y_o_u as red eyed, broken toothed and with a sinister one legged pirate limp.

bemeruca:
I am talking about what you referenced. You said this

The bold is your reference

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I asked you to give me instances yes. I didn't say there weren't any. I cited one myself. Alas the instance you gave was absurd because they were the ones fraudulently attacking another country. Aside from that, i still haven't confirmed your claim. Not that it matters because regardless, they were the ones fraudulently attacking another country. Where they killed millions.

basilico:
I've been saying for months that Trump sees China as a bigger threat than Russia. He is willing to work with Russia to move it away from Chinese influence.
China friendly regimes , Venezuela and Iran are his current focus. Cuba is on the pipeline .
Finally I'll think he'll throw Zelensky under the bus and cozy upto Putin to completely isolate China.

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He is very possibly a Russian asset.

bemeruca:
You see how yeye you are 😂 now that you know Iran has been killing the Americans outside the one you cited, see the nonsense question you dey ask me.

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No, I dont count what you cited as anything. I havent even double checked your claim because for me its irrelevant. You made it sound like the Americans and NATO members were minding their business innocently and Iran was just killing them over decades. This is false and a fraudulent depiction. They went into Iraq on fraudulent claims which they have admitted and killed millions. If they lost 600 to counter attacks from neighbors that is nothing.

bemeruca:
Yes, Iran killed at least 600 us soldiers.

So they have been attacking the US for decades

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And what was the US doing in Iraq?
I trust you know even they admitted the WMD thing was a hoax/ false.

bemeruca:
What does Iraq has to do with Iran targeting and killing American servicemen?

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You are the one who brought up Iraq. You said Iran was placing IEDs in Iraq.

bemeruca:
Facts and you are like water and oil
They don't mix

Thousand of US casualties

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How many Iraqi casualties?

bemeruca:
IEDs in Iraq were all Iran's doing. Many more in Lebanon etc.

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Lol. Weak.

IMAliyu2:
Damn, for all the gymnastics she was running for Trump, this is her reward.

Lmao

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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha!

bayelsaowei:
Have you also forgotten how the EU bled and lost lives in the coalition war they fought alongside the US against Afghanistan and other intervention.

You talk like the EU has been a docile ally to the US.

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On top of that he insulted their war dead by saying they cowered at the back in Afghanistan.

When Britain alone had over 400 dead there.

bemeruca:
Iran has been attacking the US and and NATO for decades.

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Other than the embassy hostage situation.
Can you give us instances.

Omoboricash:
Afraid of what? He fought his way to get into power when he was even opposed by the same cabal of his party , nownhe is the president and you are saying he is afraid .

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He is scared. And the reason is simple. The three that contended against him with a total of over 14 Million votes are now together.

That will frighten anyone.

Image123:
Please, can we understand why there's infighting in ADC again?
If we as usual blame APC or Tinubu. Are we really saying opposition can't settle within themselves? How is it impossible to tie loose knots/nuts in your party, given such history in some other parties. All these people that want to save Nigeria can't negotiate among themselves, or settle out of court in the same party among few known leaders of their party. What would you do with Nigeria's multidimensional problems too?
You should show some excellence and superiority at problems solving. Abi na only Tinubu get destiny to be ten steps ahead for 9ja politics?

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Chai.

WizardOfNG:
How is that possible and why would such make me happy? If you don't get it yet, it is desperate Atiku, Obi and their gathering of 'destroyers' of Nigeria, that Malami and Aregbesola etal epitomises, I am mocking.

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It amounts to the same thing.

WizardOfNG:
Lol. PRP looking to cash out from the desperation of Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola etal who cannot build a winning Party, and only know how to buy one, yet insisting they are best to lead Nigeria.

Make PRP sef cash out before Dubai dollars finish with "gluttons" like Momodu, Kenneth Okonkwo etal looking to pocket a large chunk of the 'budget'.

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Do you want Bola to run unopposed? Will that make you happy?

Budaatum.

The argument about a necessary being (self existent root) has nothing whatsoever to do with the Watchmaker Argument. I will explain later.

Now back to this.

budaatum:
I can live with whatever it suggests, deepsight. And to be sincere, I love the mystique too. Just see the attention your thread has generated already, lol. The fact I can be here as long as I have and most still wonder is kind of an achievement. And amusing when those who get my gender wrong claim to know whatever about me.

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Nonetheless asking to be addressed as "they/them" does speak.

Oh. Truth, lol. Okay, let me try.

Everything written in The Mystical Life of Jesus, is uncorroborated and is likely to be untrue, while everything written in Mental Alchemy can be made to be true or not.

You asked about spirituality earlier, and this is sort of where it applies. It necessitates not seeing things as dichotomic.


You do keep insisting on this "belief" thing, lol.

My buddhism, Zen, to be specific, is not a belief system, but more of a philosophy. As in, a lens that one sees through. One does not carry the boat along the journey after a river is crossed. You leave the boat and walk.

Basically, the cause of my own dhukka is my own tanha. And the solution to my tanha is the Eight Fold Path. It makes me responsible for myself.

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So you are a student of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.

I long admired those. Nonetheless the prescription of Buddhism to kill our desire is somewhat "anti-life" to me.
Life is all about passion and desire and taking them away takes away the very essence of living.

In this regard, there is something nihilistic about Buddhism, dont you think?

No sir, I do not "really think the physical body is all there is to us". I am not currently engaging with your physical body, I am engaging with your mind. When I die though, my mind will die with me.

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So you believe that the mind is tied to the physical brain and ceases to exist once the physical brain perishes?

But please know that sneaky me is ensuring I live on after I die. I'll tell you how only if you ask.

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I ask.
But I am guessing it's by leaving sufficient memories of you and your thoughts like droplets around the world and in the minds of others, like seeds that will germinate and live on.

Sincerely speaking, I don't think we have interacted as much as you think. Or shall I say, not as deep. And I mentioned those specific gods more for the response.

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Fair enough.

God, in any form, and as far as I am concerned, is a gap filler. Those willing to know will seek more instead of filling the gap with gods and no more seeking.

My insistence on writing "god" is so only God is not assumed.

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Nonetheless, surely something or the other sits at the root of reality?

Even gods must have causes, unless one wants to claim gods are uncaused, which in my view invalidates the idea of an uncaused cause of anything.

Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtles_all_the_way_down

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It stands to perfect reason that for anything at all to exist, something or the other must be self existent. Do you dispute this. But first, do you understand the rationale for it?

budaatum:
I shall try really really hard, Deep, I promise. But know that any time you use that word with me, my bull will red flag it, or I'll just assume you don't know what you are talking about and will treat what you say accordingly.

It's because I have regard for a person who has deep sight. I can not accept shallow sight from one as deep as you.

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I verily believe you will know what I mean by believe each time you see me use it.

budaatum:
In most cases people do not have reasons for their beliefs, Deep, especially where religions are concerned and where the word often crops up, though your "believe that X politician is corrupt" proves my pedantic point.

You only believe X politician is corrupt because you don't actually have sufficient evidence to know. After all if X politician had been tried in court and been found guilty by you on the jury or a judge and sent to prison, you wouldn't merely 'believe' X politician was corrupt because you'd now know that X politician is corrupt (unless you disagree with the court of course).

But to simplify. You wouldn't say you believe it is raining if water is falling on your head from the sky, unless you think it might not only be rain, like perhaps it's just some god p1s5ing. And you'd only believe you have a million pounds in your bank account because you have not yet checked. And as soon as you do check your bank account, you'd stop believing because you now actually know.

But like I said, pedantic me. See it as demystifying buda to you.

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Ugh. I have heard.
Pls try not to bring it up again (with me). Assume I know.

budaatum:
There's quite a lot wrong with it in my book, but I guess pedantic me would need to settle with you getting it.

Just know that every time I see 'believe', I'm hearing "I don't really know because I have not sufficiently checked, and just assume it is true".

It's absurd to ask someone to believe what you don't know to be true or not. Jesus would accuse such people of giving stones to those seeking bread, and would likely say woe to such people.

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But that is simply not the meaning of the word "believe." And in many cases, people have reasons for their belief. I don't speak of religious beliefs here. I speak of belief generally.

So if I say I believe that X politician is corrupt, I likely have reasons to believe that.

But I hear you loud and clear and understand what you mean in terms of religious beliefs.

budaatum:
Yeah! My good old pagan non-God believing Samaritan whom Jesus told believers to go and do as he did. Unfortunately, many miss the point and go "Lord! Lord!"

My 'other cheek' fascination is not a belief (and by all the gods do I so not like that word), but a practise. I often turn the other cheek to those who insult or are rude to buda in Nairaland and watch them tire of insulting or being rude to buda. Most end up being close Nairaland friends who would share a bottle of vintage red with me.

That said, I have a close family member who never seems to tire slapping. They reported me to their pastor who I respect much, and I asked her why they never tell the slapper to stop. She told me she preached "slappers, stop!" for her next sermon, but doubts my slapper got the point.

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So funny.

I get your distinction between believing and knowing but honestly I tire of you hammering on about it. There is nothing wrong with the word "believe" and neither is it really the whole sale admission of ignorance you say it is.

budaatum:
Add, "turn the the cheek". It's not a parable par se, but it's my favourite often used Nairaland tool, though I confess slipping lately.

Here is a thread about how buda feels about Jesus, if you are interested.

https://www.nairaland.com/5178192/questions-budaatum-how-follow-jesus

Cc: KobolanderSegun

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I see your love of the Parable of the Good Samaritan which is also a personal favourite.

I don't believe in turn the other cheek through. I think it is irresponsible and breeds evil.

RhemaJet7:
Abstain from every form of premarital SEX, God hates it

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THIS IS EXTREMELY BAD ADVICE, SINGLE PEOPLE, FLEE FROM IT. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO HAVE SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE TO ASSESS YOUR SEXUAL COMPATIBILITY.

KobolanderSegun:
I haven't fallen sick in 20 years and I'm perfectly immune to Malaria and Typhoid fever. Coming from a childhood of constant sickness I can say Jesus Teachings are fantastic for health.

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They are elevated teachings which lead to peace of spirit and equanimity of mind.

However I don't accept "turn the other cheek" which I regard as dangerous.

KobolanderSegun:
If it was a political stroke they would have gotten rid of it immediately after they had achieved their goals..

" once people wear a mask they take off the mask to breathe properly."

Everyone knows how the Romans choose December....... But why did all the pagan religions they had die ?

If the role was to mask their pagan religions why did those religions pass away. I'm extremely conversant with all Religions and cults that have ever existed but why is Christianity still standing ?

I'm even against Christians making noise because of their pagan barbaric methods of worshipping of God.

Why have I not gone to church for 25 years and even mock Christians and laugh at Jesus Christ disciples who winned and dined with him ? . Why then do I not extent the disrespect to Jesus ?

Because Laughing at Jesus is as Foolish as a basketballer Laughing at Michael Jordan. I can laugh at Scottie Pipen because he is no Michael Jordan

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Even agnostic me likes Jesus of Nazareth very much. At least the concept of him as presented, with his simple teachings through parables.

Of course I don't believe in the virgin birth, the trinity or the sacrificial death as redemption.

I do believe in his simple teachings though. Such as the Beatitudes / Sermon on the Mount. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Parable of the Talents. Etc.

seunmsg:
https://www.nairaland.com/8504832/adc-factional-chairman-nafiu-bala

A forged letter was attached in the communication to INEC. The man clearly said he did not resign. Again, in what capacity did Ralph Nwosu wrote this letter to INEC on 21st July when David Mark took over as Acting National Chairman on 2nd July 2025?

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Your bias is terrible. The pattern is clear enough.

Nyesom Wike - PDP inside man
Lamidi Apapa - LP inside man
Nafiu Bala - ADC inside man

Pls when you talk, stop thinking 200 million people are blind children.

Tell me, will you be satisfied if there is no opposition in 2027?

bigpicture001:
Tinubu will go for a third term... Mark it.. and all his enabling institution will only create new reason why he should

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Anyone who can't see that already is blind.