₦airaland Forum

Helinuse:
Why are the Nigerian government and some set of individuals against help?

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A few nations "helped" by the USA -

1. Libya
2. Afghanistan
3. Iraq
4. Somalia

Do I need to say more?

AMINDA:
That was very unnecessary from Tuggar. No need to be on the defensive even before the interview is aired. The inexperience continue to manifest. Nigerian politicians are not used to media scrutiny and drilling. They see it as an attack. The downsides of having a compromised and captured media in-country.

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Hmmmmm . . . . . On this one I understand why Tuggar would pre-emptively insist. Because if indeed Piers was referring to the "Chibok boys" that is grounds to show his scant knowledge of the history of this matter. At the level of psychological combat the Minister would want that to be clear - namely that some of those either "poke-nosing" or adopting a judgmental stance as per happenings here, are really quite ignorant of happenings here.

What I have just said does not mean that I agree or disagree that there is Christian genocide please. Neither is it an opinion on whether or not there should be foreign intervention.

Disclaimer: I havent heard Piers "poke-nosing" on this matter.

OBJECTIVITY4ALL:
Questioning the Culture of Disrespect Toward Public Officials

It is difficult to comprehend how some individuals can celebrate or ignore acts of blatant disrespect toward a Minister of the Federal Republic. The office of a minister represents the authority of the federal government and, by extension, the President. Such disregard for due process and constituted authority undermines not only the individual in office but also the institutions they represent.

One must ask: under what military or administrative provision does a naval officer—retired or otherwise—assume the role of a guide in facilitating an illegal land purchase? This act, by every legal and ethical standard, is questionable and unacceptable.

Even more concerning is the attitude of the superior officer, who, after being presented with clear facts about the illegality of the land transaction, appeared reluctant to engage directly with the Minister on the matter. Such conduct raises serious questions about discipline, accountability, and respect for civil authority.

At this point, Nigerians must reflect deeply. Are we responding to these issues with reason and fairness, or are we allowing emotions and biases to cloud our judgment? Respect for lawful authority remains a cornerstone of order and governance, and it must not be compromised for sentiment or convenience.

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All this in defense of the one man in Nigeria who respects no one and is rude to and insults everyone?

Kukutente23:
Wike allocated lands of 2000 hectares to his kids. He revoked Abuja university land. He instigated crisis in Rivers state that got the gov illegally suspended. He locked PDP secretariat on a phantom ground rent issue. He is using the courts to scuttle PDP convention. I can go on and on

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This kind of thing makes one tired. How can anyone seriously ask how Wike has abused his position in this country?
Anyway, people will ask anything.

Bluntemperor:
Can you Name Instances of 'Wike Abusing Power's - which you are privy to,
and was recorded by you?
Can you tell this honorable Nairaland Forum - where in a DEMOCRACY - Soldiers Will Still Obeying Retired Bosses and the Govt- is still paying Salaries and Allowances for those Station On An Illegal Land?
Some of you on Social Media - are just too Funny, Biases -due to loss of your Elections by your Party!

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How weird. Many of you dont know the simple protocol of these things. Every Service Chief (and all top tier officers such as Generals by the way) is given a detachment of guards for life, after retirement, for the protection of themselves, their families and their assets. The actions of those guards are supervised by serving senior officers. This is standard protocol.

Cherrybae:
That goal was a clear off side. The Ref too bias. I urge Gabon to orotest to FIFA.

No wonder no African Ref will ever be engaged in international competition.

I'm so bitter.

Goidluck to Nigeria anyway

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Are you Gabonese?

Burob:
U must be speaking from a personal perspective?

The richest black man & woman in the world are from Nigeria, na that kind crowd I belong in.

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Lol.

You must be joking.

Fekumzi123:
Will you keep kwayet.
Stop embracing your generation.
My ex girlfriend that's just 19 years old is giving military guys order that year for Zaria, let alone all this big men in our society.

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Why is she giving them orders though, is she some sort of dominatrix?

raumdeuter:
Yet its the leftist killing people and celebrating murders

Put 1 and 1 together and see the left for what they are, the party of violence

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Because there are no leftists in other countries right?
Enjoy yourself.

SORDES INUTILES

raumdeuter:
Gun violence from the left is the only thing continuing

We can see how most leftist even here even lack emotional control, if they are not insulting, they are spazzing out or blocking other posters

Imagine if they see dissenting opinions in real life

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The USA is the only country in the world with such free access to guns.

And the only country with its kind of gun violence.

Go and put two and two together. If you can.

raumdeuter:
The United CEO is anothr example of the left violence and how its celebrated in the left

Charlie Kirk shot by a leftist
United CEO shot by a leftist
Jewish couple in DC shot by a leftist
Trump shot by a leftist
Minnesota lawmaker shot by a Tim Walz appointee
ICE facility shot by leftist

Its not about the guns its about the violent ideology of the left

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You had better wake up to the fact that gun violence will continue and even escalate until common sense gun regulations are accepted.
The rest of world are not stupid for having sensible gun laws.

raumdeuter:
The left everytime justifies violence to political opponent

https://infographics.economist.com/2025/20250920_WOC475/20250920_WOC475-Artboard_1_copy.png

The right holds gun dear for self defence, the left believes it is okay to shoot opponents which is why the shooter of Charlie Kirk became a hero to the left, the shooter of United CEO became a hero to the left, The shooter of the jewish couple in DC became a hero to the left

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You have no idea what you are talking about. The United CEO case however is unique and wasnt about being a hero to any left, but I will not bother because speaking to you takes the energy that speaking to a three year old does.

The USA is unique for gun violence. The solution is to change its gun laws. So long as it is resisted by the right, it will never end.

NO OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD has those sorts of absurd gun laws which grant such easy access to guns. NONE.

raumdeuter:
The left who indoctrinated him that shooting someone is the solution to everything

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Can you just quit desperate and outright lies? When has the left ever indoctrinated anyone into shooting as solution to everything? Is it not the right that holds guns dear?

which is why the left is making fun of the the guy shot

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Its not about making fun: the truth is that he was an obnoxious racist and pointing that out does not mean that anyone is making fun of him. Also remember he said its good to have shootings to justify guns. If only he knew he would be an example of that idiocy.

cococandy:
Totally agree . But you know our government and the republicans. That’s one of the things only things they’ll probably think is worse than child abuse.

That and having blue hair. Or being trans. 😏

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@ the bold!

creolehunt:
Someone please explain in very simple and practical terms how the introduction of higher denominations will lead to inflation or in the words of one of the posters above, hyperinflation.

I wait.

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In economies with large informal sectors, prices tend to coalesce around denominations.

Nastymods:
Ya duunkeei ya worki against tha gun but ah usy tha gun to ah kill

Ya ah preach tha tolerated but ya ah not tha tolerated
Ya ah hatifull duunkeeis ye.

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Stop this thing nah

EnlightenedUFO:
Guys

It seems the Epstein emails are painting something more sinister than child sex abuse:

Treason

Literal actual treason.

This could bring the actual end of the inevitable downfall of his name.

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While treason is sinister, it is no more sinister than child sex abuse.

raumdeuter:
A leftist ideology fuelled Personal grievance which led to shooting

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Of course you will leave out the fact that he had easy access to guns because his grandfather's house was loaded with guns so much it was like a gun museum, and he took one of those.

You will forget that easy access to guns is something the same left has been trying to work against forever while your conservative friends resist. In fact you will forget that the same Kirk said it was good to have shootings once in a while to justify the need for guns.

All that, you will forget, but to blame the left for a purely personal grievance, that you will remember.

hotseat:
One begins to wonder whether being a military personnel gives one the authority to be above the laws of the land.

The laws governing land use in the FCT cuts across all and sundry, irrespective of one's status in society.

Since Wike became the FCT Minister, he has insisted on having things done in the proper way but, this has not gone down well with the very rich and mighty people.

They would rather wish to maintain the status quo where impunity reign supreme.

Wike may be criticized for his brashness but, a drastic situation, they say, requires a drastic solution.

Come to think of it, does Wike, being the Minister of the FCT, require the permission and authorization of the Defense Minister, Matawale, for him to do his job?

Is it because a retired naval chief is involved?

How many times has Wike sought his permission and authorization since he has been doing his job for which he was appointed?

Nigerians must not let their hatred for Wike blind them to the facts.

In a true democracy, the military is bound to abide by all rules and regulations and comply to civilian authority.

This is what marks a civilian rule from a military rule where the gun is mightier than the pen.




@hotseat

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Did I just hear you say that Wike has been insisting on things being done the proper way?

Are you living under a rock?

raumdeuter:
Yes assasinated by a guy who despite growing up in a conservative family embraced crazy left ideas and felt Charlie was attacking his trans lover

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A personal grievance is a personal grievance.

Stolidus rusticus servus.

Richtaiwo:
Find out the meaning of C-in-C.

Don't quote me again.

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How old are you?

Richtaiwo:
The president is the most senior military officer in the country. He is a Field Marshall.

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The president is not a military officer.

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Worshipping Trump.

chicfarmer:
You can say the government is a listening government, but the policy twists and reversals is getting too much o.
It gives the impression that advisers do not do enough deep thinking and consultations before advising the president. He too should weigh things before giving his approval.

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This one is just fear of the coming election. If the win the election it will come straight back with many many many more taxes.

OneCandleAway:
The tax laws is just not serious. So if I send a student 100k monthly as allowance, he'll pay tax on top. They don't see that things are very expensive.

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You can imagine a Tax Czar not being embarrassed to say that they will tax Oloshos/ Hook-ups.

Basicend:
I knew from the onset that that thing will not fly.

Some of Tinubu's executive orders were not comprehensively analysed before being signed.

Even the so called new "tax laws" from January, 2026 will still be further revised or suspended too. Mark my words.

Most Nigerians are extremely suffering currently, and the govt have not yet come to terms with the clear reality.

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I am seeing some quiet implementation of parts of the tax laws already. You are right however, I expect it to be suspended especially because of the coming election. It will be an electoral killer for the govt.

Richtaiwo:
Always think straight and stop all these unfounded wacked and jaundiced deductions.

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Mr. Straight Thinker (who by the only ever agrees with whatever govt says), why don't you educate us on the reason for the reversal.

Obrigardo:
The first time he did the censorship was because of google ads. But that ship has sailed for years, If Seun wants nl to reclaim its lost glory, he should remove those restricted words and cut down on the ban. Engagement is dying, members not increasing and it's just like a personal blog at this point. I'll advice Seun to throw caution to the wind, this is 2025, stop being a scaredy cat.

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Wholly agree.

It has become painfully hard and tiresome writing here.

How do we start a petition?

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This fella has irredeemably bad taste in women.

Dogalmighty17:
Someone said FESTAC '77 was actually the beginning of Nigeria's problems. It was a festival where all manner of witchcraft and diabolism was openly celebrated. Demonic spirits were summoned upon the land without care to send them back.
A line can be drawn from 1977 to the present day. Nigeria was never going to remain the same.

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And do you believe this?

basilico:
Charlie Kirk was assassinated by the left

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Men. I have to stay away from this level of delusion.

basilico:
No court decided that Biden won free and fair. Selective amnesia.
Over 60 cases dismissed for lack of evidence, improper paper sizes, lack sweet smelling perfumed paper filings, moot, unsmiling petition lawyer, no standing. Any excuse a judge could use to throw out the case .

There was not a single petition that went to full trial with full discovery.

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Aeger mentis es et auxilio indiges.