tctrills:

All United Nations General Assembly resolutions that are not about matters internal to the UN (such as the structure of the UN or the creation of UN agencies) are inherently and explicitly (in the UN Charter) non-binding.
A non-binding resolution is a motion adopted by a deliberative body that does not enact a law or a substantive rule, and is simply used to make known what the opinions of that body are in relation to a certain fact or event.

This type of resolution is often used to express the body's approval or disapproval of something that they cannot otherwise vote on,[1] due to the matter being handled by another jurisdiction, or being protected by a constitution. An example would be a resolution of support for a nation's troops in battle, which carries no legal weight, but is adopted for moral support.
[url]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-binding_resolution#:~:text=All%20United%20Nations%20General%20Assembly,UN%20Charter[/url])%20non%2Dbinding.

All this and not a word on the core rationale in the Geneva Convention 1949. I wish you good luck. I am done with you.

wirinet:

To me Agric should take second place to Education. Education is backbone of a modern society. You can predict the future of a country by its present level of education cum literacy. Nigeria educational standards is falling at an alarming rate. The government did not plan to build one new classroom block not to talk of one new school.
Then power, I would have expected Tinubu to complete the Mambilla power project in order to boost our energy supply. The Mambilla dam can add 3,000 Mw to our power grid.

It seems the Tinubu government has no agenda, no developmental or economic plan. They are just planing projects haphazardly without a preconceived goal.

My brother, I have personally concluded that this generation will not see steady electricity in Nigeria.
And by generation I mean everyone alive today.

tctrills:

As usual you spent most of your time insulting that you basically wrote nothing that I can respond to.
And then you pleaded to humanity as if you have any.
Let's talk a bit about humanity. Why are you not fighting for the victims of genocide in your own country. No justice for the Biafran war victims. Two million mostly children died.
Fake humanity.
Israel has no reason to obey the UN. I mean why should they. You big reason is because they were formed by the UN. Does that even make sense to you?

I dont think you are sane. Just the other day we talked about Biafra, you asked me about it and I told you my views. I even told you about a book I am writing about the conflict in Darfur. You began to cite every other conflict in the world and ask what I am doing about them.

You need psychiatric attention.
Good night.

tctrills:

You are very intelligent.
1. Nigeria was established by the British government so does the British government dictate what's legal or not in Nigeria?
Now who is being schooled.

2. Assuming that I am persuaded by religion only shows that your brain can't function out of it's jail of stereotypes.

3. To you everyone not on your side is either religious or a child. That only shows your immaturity.

4. What do you understand when we say a judgement is non binding? Please use your brain.

5. You couldn't do without a chapter of insult. You are the typical Hamas supporter. Always ready for war.
Good night my boy

I will send you a delegation of frogs and spiders tonight.
I bid you a tempestuous night of terrifying nightmares.

On a serious note though, you guys need to rediscover your humanity. You can deny as much as you want that you religion is a factor for you in this matter. You know in your heart it is.

There is a saying that with or without religion, good people will do good things and evil people will do evil things, but for good people to do evil things, that only takes religion.

PS: Needless to say, you completely, understandably, ignored the explanation of why the West Bank settlements are illegal. I referred you to the Geneva Convention 1949, to which Israel is a signatory. That Convention makes it illegal for an occupying power to advance settlement of civilian areas in occupied territory. Go figure.

blueghost:


Absolutely, you raise a critical point. In conflict zones like Gaza, where infrastructure and medical facilities are severely compromised, accurately documenting casualties becomes an incredibly challenging task. The lack of proper medical arrangements and the chaotic aftermath of bombings make it nearly impossible to ascertain the precise death toll and identify all casualties.

In such circumstances, achieving complete accuracy in reporting becomes a monumental challenge. However, despite these daunting obstacles, it remains essential to strive for transparency and accountability in documenting casualties to the best of our ability. Robust, impartial investigations are crucial not only for accurate reporting but also for ensuring justice for all affected parties.

While acknowledging the inherent limitations in such environments, it is imperative that efforts continue to be made to minimize discrepancies and uphold the principles of integrity and accountability in reporting casualties in conflict zones like Gaza.

You sound too perfect, logical and sane. Confess, you are an AI.

LOVEALAIGBO:
I understand Sowores’ sentiments, but he’s not being pragmatic! He’s idealism, commendable as it is, doesn’t work in Nigeria! If he thinks i’m joking let him just mention the word revolution and see where it lands him! Just to mention oh….not even to try carrying it out!

He's been saying it repeatedly even just last week on Arise TV he repeated it.

tctrills:

You can agree with the UN but then you should be able to defend your position.
Oga stop bringing religion into every argument.
When would you kids grow up.
Now the UN decision on the West Bank is non binding. Israel has zero obligation to obey it.
So Israel technically has not broken any rule.
If you want to debate the topic. Keep religion aside and I will engage you.

You must be drunk. Just listen to yourself.

1. Israel was established under the mandate of the United Nations, C/o the British Mandate for Palestine. There is therefore no better authority to speak to what is legal and illegal in this matter.

2. I only raise religion because I know it is what is teleguiding you in this matter. No need to deny it, own it.

3. I am no kid, From the way you write I am almost certain I am some twenty years older than you are.

4. You say the UN decision on the West Bank is non binding. Pray tell, what then is Israel doing at the U.N - The same organization under whose auspices it was created. Those settlements have severally been declared illegal under international law and you say "technically Israel has not broken any rule." What school did you go to?

Please be schooled:

The international community considers the establishment of Israeli settlements in the Israeli-occupied territories illegal on one of two bases: that they are in violation of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, or that they are in breach of international declarations. The United Nations Security Council, the United Nations General Assembly, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Court of Justice and the High Contracting Parties to the Convention have all affirmed that the Fourth Geneva Convention applies to the Israeli-occupied territories.

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

5. . . . . "and you will engage me . . . " Do you think I need your attention? Spending time talking with you is bound to reduce anyone's I.Q after a while.

tctrills:

Let's again look at your comments. So you did not answer if the Biafran war was genocide, rather, you blamed both groups. That is really weak.
In the case of Biafra, you choose to blame both groups but I have not seen you offer a single blame to the Palestinians. This is clearly a double standard. So let me ask again, was the Biafran war a genocide? and if yes, who committed it and why are you not fighting for the Igbos to get justice?

So you clearly do not understand the meaning of HDI. I am telling you that life in the West Bank is better than Africa counting everything you claim the Jews do to them.
Now, the West Bank is a disputed land claimed by both the Jews and the Palestinians. Israel allows the Palestinians to govern themselves. Also, the West Bank is extremely volatile hence there is a restriction on movement which is actually good for the Palestinians. In 2022 alone, there were over 300 shootings from radicals in the West Bank so when you complain of attacks from settlers, it goes both ways. Israel has a right to protect its people from the Palestinians and Just because the West Bank is safer than Gaza does not mean it's perfect for the Jews. Don't forget that there is still a cold war ongoing in the West Bank.
We have seen people in other conflict areas, the people of the West Bank are the most pampered and spoilt than people in any other conflict area. Israel has conceded too much more without getting anything in return. I think Israel has been super fair. No other nation will pamper their enemies the way Israel pampers the people of the West Bank. If you are interested in being Humane and not just political, then talk about Sudan, the Kurds, Yemen, and Syria. Talk about the Christian persecution in Arab land and then I will hear you. But when you add your voice to the world's most pampered people, that's where you lose me

The United Nations (under whose auspices the State of Israel was created) has been clear that the settlements in the West Bank are illegal.
Repeatedly clear.

But your misplaced Christianity will addle your mind and tangle your tongue to think and say something incongruous in that regard.

blueghost:
It's crucial to acknowledge and scrutinize changes in reported figures, especially concerning sensitive matters like the death toll in conflict zones. While adjustments may occur due to ongoing investigations or improved data collection methods, transparency and accountability remain paramount. This reversal underscores the complexity of documenting casualties in conflict and emphasizes the importance of robust, impartial investigations to ensure accurate reporting and justice for all affected parties.

Well said. But you will acknowledge that in a bombed-out zone like Gaza where there are no longer proper medical arrangements, any hope of accuracy of death toll as well identification of all casualties is doomed ab initio.

That RAM is a PRINCE! DAMN!

wirinet:

You are very correct, a sort of confederate system whereby power is vested within the constituent administrative division is ideal, but its not practical given our checkered history, our ability to abuse power and greed. It will be a complete state of anarchy. We would have 36 mini empires ruled by authoritarian rulers instead of the absolute single Emperor as is the case today. Imagine people like Wike, Uzodinma, Ganduje, etc, having absolute control over a police or paramilitary force they would not only oppress their political opponents, they would suppress their people.

As I said in a proper democracy whereby the states assemblies and the courts can check the powers of the governor, it can work. In Nigeria, the legislature is an appendage of the government, while the courts are powerless, afraid to defy a governor.

It can only work at regional level not at the level of these tiny states with twenty to thirty something legislators.

Santalpharay:


Her (dentition) teeth = white

Thank you. I am growing old and glasses dey worry me. I thought I saw "Identification: White"

nairalanda1:


If subsidy goes the corruption associated with it goes.

The general corruption in Nigeria is different and it must be fought

But ultimately, my point is this, price controls and subsidies do not work. They wreck the sector affected.

If you cannot see that, well..

Good evening. You don't have to lie or misrepresent me because you don't agree with me. Allowing bitterness to control you is not good for you.

I simply dont have the time to go fetch your quotes.

You are the one telling puerile and cowardly lies. You should own your statements and have the integrity to say, oh, I was wrong there, or oh, I didnt express myself properly, etc.

nairalanda1:


Okay, you are free to believe that I am evil.

Good evening, good and righteous man

You are not evil, you are just hideosly limited in your thinking and easily deceived. There is a saying that a little learning is a terrible thing. That's the case with you.

Half schooling, its a beast.

Jeon:


What about the dentition? =white 😀😀

Honestly, I kept trying to understand that one. I still dont get it.

nairalanda1:


You are also very wrong about my comments and beliefs.

Anyway, life goes on

If subsidy goes, the corruption associated with it goes. The general corruption in Nigeria is a different matter and it must be fought

But of course, you won't believe it.

Good evening

Now you edit your statement. You previously argued what I said repeatedly. I even asked you how you could think so repeatedly. When did you wake up to the fact that corruption exists with or without and outside subsidy?

nairalanda1:


You are also very wrong about my comments and beliefs.

Anyway, life goes on

You said so repeatedly. Own it.

Jeon:
chaii, see descriptive statement. Even the chin wasn't left out.

Big head, big chin, I taya.

Unfortunatley these days, once one sees these sorts of alerts out about a blogger / writer / journalist / or social commentator, one is inclinded to think its another persecution based on an "insult" someone powerful is unhappy with.

Fujiyama:


^^^
Ok.

The subsidy on fuel imports will go. It is only a matter of time. And if your predictions do not materialize when the subsidy goes, there'll be nowhere for you to hide then.

By some accounts, inflation is projected to hit the region of 40% later on this year. If the administration fully removes the current subsidy, prices will rise even higher and this economy will overheat and burn itself to ashes. What happens then?

It isn't enough to natter on and on about subsidy removal. Each of the policy choices facing us has very real consequences (as your mentor BAT has found out to great cost). I will repeat the question again: what happens to inflation if you succeed in goading your principal on this subsidy removal issue till he gives in? How will he manage the fallout?

You have said nothing about the external factors at play. There are 2 major conflicts (Russia/Ukraine...Israel/Hamas) going on at the moment with the potential to seriously threaten supply chains and global energy supplies. Those conflicts could escalate significantly in the coming weeks or months - and other as yet unaticipated conflicts could also break out anytime, without warning. If the price of crude oil reaches triple digit levels, what happens to your economy since it depends exclusively on fuel imports?

You are discussing with a person who has argued assidoulsy that the only corruption in Nigeria is caused by the presence of fuel subsidy. Just letting you know, so you know what you are up against.

BigDawsNet:


Whats the secrets in Qatar and UaE... I believe citizens and residents don't pay taxes

They are micro states with a very very tiny population of citizens and vast income from oil, so much so that the state can afford to cover all their needs without breaking a sweat.

Just imagine Nigeria, with its current oil income, had a population of say, 1 million people only.
Your lives should be sorted. But you know, there is nothing corruption and greed cannot destroy.

wirinet:


TI was even expecting her to give us the exact shape and size of his Dìck.

She has, previously. She claims its as tiny as a baby's pinkie.

BigDawsNet:
If Government can print money


Then why are we paying taxes?!?

This is a good question. The simple answer though, has been known for millenia. Print too much, and it becomes worthless.

tctrills:

Now he confesses. Your only problem is with the Jews. Hypocrite.

At this point I am constrained to admit you are illiterate.
Confess what?

1. That I as one human being neither can address nor even be interested in addressing every issue in the world?
2. That those I address must all be addressed on Nairaland?

What have you been smoking?

Krismas:
the British appointed ruler of Palestine was HAJJ AMIN AL-HUSAYNI who was the grand mufti of Jerusalem. which year was the Egyptian nation formed? was Nigeria formed after independence in 1960?
the jews are useless european colonialists in palestine. they did not arrive in the place until the 1800s. their ancestors are not the ancient hebrews of the bible.

Exactly. But remember you are talking to a Nigerian Christian who believes that supporting Israel is his commitment to Jesus. So dont expect too much. I already told him the existence of Palestine goes back even far past that, into the time of the Crusades and the Ottomans.

And the minute he asked for the first president of Palestine, I knew there would be no point addressing such a shallow and vacant mind. Reference the bold in yours, as the reason.

tctrills:

You are the funny one here. You claim to reserve Nairaland only for your Israel attack. I guess it's one platform per every nation you criticize. This way, you should have ran out of platform. Out of curiosity, what platform do you use to criticize Turkey for their crimes against the Kurds. And to fight for the Kurdish nation.

So obvioulsy I am the one person in the world who addresses every global issue right? Joker.
BTW I never said the bold.

tctrills:

It always ends this way. You call me ignorant when you can't answer my questions.
You boys are all the same.

If you had any sense of history you would have seen the answer in my answer.

tctrills:

It always ends this way. You call me ignorant when you can't answer my questions.
You boys are all the same.

If you continue on this path, I will unleash a dark delegation of frogs, bats, serpents, spiders, witches and bearded demons to persecute you this night. They will be led by a very sinister General who is a Frog with legs of spiders and who carries a hot pin to pierce your toes.

tctrills:

Guy we don't need to lie to prove our pont. Just mention the year.

Someone posted pictures up there for you, but I dont have the strength to address your level of ignorance on this point, because for me, I would go as far back as the Crusades, through to the Ottomans before arriving in the 20th century.

tctrills:

But I have never seen your posts on Nairaland. And you call for justice for the igbos, the Kurds. I have never seen you speak about the apartheid of the Palestinians in Lebanon. So clearly something is wrong.

Lol. So I must address every living issue through Nairaland alone? You must be a joker.

Krismas:
if palestinians never had a nation, why then did former Israel prime minister Ishak shamir, signed a pledge to be loyal to THE GOVERNMENT OF PALESTINE, in 1943 and even spent the palestinian pound till 1948? just to get the job of a street cleaner in Palestine

The person you are addressing here believes that worshipping his Jesus means supporting Israel.