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seunmsg:
Only NURTW members can decide who their national president should be and no one else. They have unanimously chosen MC Oluomo as their president and so shall it remain.

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Well, we all officially note that you have declared that you dont believe in the rule of law. I will save this statement to show it back to you if you ever dare talk about the rule of law again.

seunmsg:
Baruwa should respect himself and accept defeat. His time is up. MC Oluomo remains the National President of NURTW.
Up National! Progress!!!

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Is this how low you can sink?
You believe court orders should be ignored and overridden with force of arms?

Anyway, we have always known you for what you are. Sheeeeesh!

tctrills:
I believe you read what you wrote.

Defensive & Logistical Use: Most Gulf allies—including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE—have permitted the U.S. to use bases for "defensive" operations. This includes housing air defense systems (like Patriot and THAAD), logistics, and air patrols intended to intercept Iranian drones and missiles.

This simply means that the US could shoot down missiles targeted at these countries from their bases. The US did not attack Iran from any of it's Gulf state bases.


The below is gotten from Grok

The decision by the Gulf states (primarily Saudi Arabia and the UAE) to initially deny the U.S. use of their bases and airspace to attack Iran was a calculated move to avoid a regional "doomsday scenario."

While they view the Iranian government as a major threat, their logic was based on three practical survival instincts that emerged in the lead-up to the February 2026 conflict[color=#990000][/color]:

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Why are you picking and choosing. The same extract contains mention of offensive use.
Why did you deliberately close your eyes to it?

If I were you, I would be shouting "wicked liar"!

bemeruca:
Lmao, clueless.

Everyone worked with Obama, no leftist trying to stop them from doing their job. The cages y'all cried about for were built by Obama. Everyone smiled at it then till Trump came.

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Why do you use two monikers.

tctrills:
That's my point, these downtrodden would celebrate their demise just to give the US a scar.
The are suffering from cancer but are completely fine with it as long as the US has a cold.

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As I said, many are prepared to suffer to see the world bully shamed. Many.

The wickedness inflicted on the world by the USA since the second world war is incomparable.

tctrills:
Yes, there a 100s of conspiracy theory videos on YouTube. I am sure you didn't see how disingenuous the speaker was. Israel and the US hit to Iranian targets and Iran began a revenge on all its neighbours. How would any reasonable person not condemn such act?

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You keep saying this. It's a pity. You asked me to prove that Iran was attacked from bases in those countries. Here is what Gemini says.

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...​As of late March 2026, the use of Gulf bases in the ongoing conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran remains a complex geopolitical flashpoint. While the U.S. maintains a massive military presence across the region, the degree to which individual Gulf states have allowed their territory to be used for offensive strikes varies significantly.

​Current Status of Gulf Base Usage
​The conflict, which escalated sharply following "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, has seen the following dynamics regarding regional bases:

​Defensive & Logistical Use: Most Gulf allies—including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE—have permitted the U.S. to use bases for "defensive" operations. This includes housing air defense systems (like Patriot and THAAD), logistics, and air patrols intended to intercept Iranian drones and missiles.

​Offensive Restrictions: Several countries, most notably the UAE, have explicitly ruled out allowing their territory or airspace to be used for direct attacks on Iranian soil to avoid retaliatory strikes.

​Active Combat Reports: Despite official restrictions, there have been reports of HIMARS and other precision-strike systems operating from forward bases in the region. Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. 5th Fleet, has been more closely linked to active operations, with reports suggesting some missiles were fired from its territory.

​British Bases: The UK recently expanded permission for the U.S. to use its regional assets (including Diego Garcia) specifically to degrade Iranian capabilities threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

​Iranian Retaliation
​Because of the U.S. presence, Iran has treated these bases as active combat zones. Over the last three weeks, Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drone swarms targeting U.S. facilities in:
​Bahrain (Naval Support Activity)
​Kuwait (Ali Al Salem Air Base)
​Qatar (Al-Udeid Air Base)
​Saudi Arabia (Prince Sultan Air Base)
​UAE (Al-Dhafra Air Base)

​Strategic Shift
​Due to the friction with Gulf allies over offensive "basing and overflight" rights, the U.S. has increasingly relied on its Carrier Strike Groups in the Arabian Sea and long-range bombers flying from outside the immediate Gulf zone to conduct the bulk of its 8,000+ recorded strikes.
​Would you like a breakdown of the specific damage reports for any of these individual bases?...

tctrills:
But you seem to be saying that the downtrodden are happy with this.

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Many are.

tctrills:
You are always suspecting me. Lol. I only wanted to show you that it's not something too crazy. It may not be the best of times for Americans buying gas but on the other hand, these are disastrous times for many of your Iran bros especially those of you living in countries like Nigeria but of course, you don't mind.

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Me I mind oh.

tctrills:
You said I told a lie, can you copy and paste the lie I told. The only problem here is your lack of comprehension not my honesty.
We all know gas prices in the US went up but it's still much below the price hike in 2022. Please verify before calling me a liar.
On the other hand, petrol price is at its all time highest in Nigeria. But you the Iran bros don't mind, you are used to hell, as long as the US is somehow affected, you are happy.

Meanwhile, the US is the world's biggest gas exporter,raking in billions. And as of today, they are the leading oil producer.
The crisis is destroying the Chinese, European and Arab economies but let's celebrate the fuel price increase in the US

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yCdX2ElMY34

Pls see this shortclip

tctrills:
You said I told a lie, can you copy and paste the lie I told. The only problem here is your lack of comprehension not my honesty.
We all know gas prices in the US went up but it's still much below the price hike in 2022. Please verify before calling me a liar.
On the other hand, petrol price is at its all time highest in Nigeria. But you the Iran bros don't mind, you are used to hell, as long as the US is somehow affected, you are happy.

Meanwhile, the US is the world's biggest gas exporter,raking in billions. And as of today, they are the leading oil producer.
The crisis is destroying the Chinese, European and Arab economies but let's celebrate the fuel price increase in the US

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Granted, I misread you but why must you go four years back to a record peak in 2022 to make a comparison if not for being disingenuous.

WriterNig:

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The problem is that you Nigerians do not read or research.

Russia has always sent humanitarian aids to every crisis hit part of the world. It didn't start today.

The fact that the U.S makes alot of noise about their own does not mean other countries aren't giving out aids too.

Like the popular Nigerian saying: The family that pounds yam loudly at night thinks the quiet neighbors do not eat.

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You do work in the Russian Embassy don't you?

Putindbutt:
These Governors are the most ridiculous bunch of jokers in the world right now. Apart from bragging about fat allocations, in other areas they're useless.

Sowore called Gov Otti a failure but some kids were angry and hitting themselves on the floor. Very few of these Governors are doing something a bit tangible in their states.

But we can't really blame them than the set of bitter people who ignore the incompetence of their state Governors but focus on Abuja all day every hour. Why won't they mismanage the fortunes of their states, especially when they now receive huge amount of allocations which ordinarily should help towards the demands of the people of their respective states.

The Presidency had been running after these Governors to submit reports on state police since 2024 yet they refused to comply. The Vice President gave a deadline, they failed the deadline too. I'm much disappointed in the Northern Governors whom you expect to be at the forefront of pushing the state police but they're so laid back at it.

The President signed electricity law since 2024, till now no Governor has started practical execution in their states, no state is generating power much less distributing it to the residents yet power has been decentralized constitutionally.

And you see people who are obsessed with Tinubu always crying and wailing about power in the country when they can call out the Governors of their states to provide them with power as being enshrined in the constitution. What are the fat allocations all about if you can't generate and distribute power in your state?.

In Agriculture, the scored zero. The Governors are the custodian of all the lands in the state. I haven't seen any of them with concrete agricultural programs promoting food sufficiency, partnering with higher institutions in their states to cultivate foods, granting subventions to farmers to plant and harvest foods for their respective state. Yet they collecting much money.

They left everything on the President alone.


Trash!!!

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A number of states have been generating power for a while, even before Tinubu came to office.

tctrills:
This is the funniest thing I have ever heard. Gas in US is cheaper than it was in 2022 and it's the most expensive it has ever been in Nigeria but you the downtrodden are celebrating hunger just to inconvenience your imperialists. Like I said, this is the mindset of a suicide bomber.
So, if and when the blockage in the strait of Hormuz is finally cleared up, you and your WhatsApp group of downtroddens would be pained even when things get better for you.

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Now for you who love accusing others of telling lies you have just told a lie. Who doesn't know that gas prices in the US have shot up in the last two weeks.

tctrills:
Israel is bombing IRG linked bank but honestly, I no longer complain when Iran and co hit civilians because you guys don't really care.
My point here is that most people on your team embrace a global hardship because in their twisted minds, it means Iran is winning.

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It represents a lesson being taught to arrogant imperialists, especially those like Trump and the alcoholic segzual harrasserTV Host Hegseth who don't think before they act.

And yes, the downtrodden of the world generally love it when bullies are taught a lesson, people are willing to suffer for that to happen, it has been the case throughout history and it will not change, it remains the case even in kindergarten playgrounds.

tctrills:
I am sure you don't mind, you ate even loving it. Some people were created to hate themselves. This is the mindset of a suicide bomber.
Meanwhile, life is much more messed up in Iran. Salaries are unpaid, businesss are falling, there is no real government but as long as fuel is a bit more expensive in the US, you will celebrate.
Mr Deepsight, you see the mindset of your average Iran fanboy, you guys can never disappoint.

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@ The Bold I hope you know that a key factor is Israel deliberately bombing banks to achieve this exact result. Later you will complain that Iran attacks civilian facilities.

Weak article.

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I hope one Seyi will not end up giving this old chap a karate kick.

Kushites:
YOU AFRICANS ARE SO EASILY FOOLED BY SURFACE NONSENSE.

WHILE HE'S RIDING ON THAT BICYCLE HE'S PROBABLY SIGNED OFF SOME MONEY TO FUND REBELS IN CONGO TO COMMIT GENOCIDE SO THEY CAN STEAL MINERALS.

RUBBISH.

SOON SWITZERLAND'S OWN LEADER WILL COME OUT WITH HIS OWN BICYCLE.

MEANWHILE HIS COUNTRY'S FAMOUS ''SWISS BANKS'' ARE THE HOME OF PROBABLY HALF THE WORLD'S STOLEN WEALTH WHICH THEY SHOULD BE RETURNING BACK TO THE PEOPLE OF THOSE COUNTRIES.

BUT HE COMES OUT WITH A NICE SMILE RIDING A HUMBLE BICYCLE AND GULLIBLE AFRICANS BE LIKE ''AWWW, WHAT AN ANGEL....IF ONLY OUR LEADERS COULD BE AS HUMBLE AND HONEST AS THIS WHITE ANGEL''..🙄🙄

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Bro, I am always with you on your Afro-centric missive but please this does not mean that decency and genuine simplicity do not exist among Europeans, however manipulative they have been as a group.

tctrills:
F
This will be the second time I will be correcting this. I said the Father is not Jehovah. He is definitely the God of all times , old and new. He did not start being God in the new testament.
Again, the Father is not Jehovah. Jehovah is the name of Jesus Christ. The Father was God before, during, and after the old testament.
Please let me know if you understand. This is very important.
In the video I sent you, the man was making my very argument that Jesus Christ is Jehovah. He even had a cap that said so.

That said, remember, I asked you, how do you understand it when Jehovah says He will never share His glory with anybody.

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But how is it that you dont get that this contradicts you being a Trinitarian? Because if you believe in the Trinity then you must also believe that they all are they same entity anyway!

The same French who not just failed woefully in the Sahel but are suspected of stoking terrorism there?

tctrills:
Just to remind you, I am not the only Christian who believes the Bible teaching that Jesus Christ is Jehovah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgkkLw5RkW4?si=8v1hvs3MZY3skHU5

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Stop changing it, every Trinitarian believes this: what you said was that the Father is NOT the God of the Old Testament.

Goonnik:
You can't see u must be blind.

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You can see, you must be high.

datola:
That his beautiful house visited by Obi the other day should be thouroughly searched.

Some oppressed here will still defend this obvious thief because they hate Nigeria

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Do you not also defend and even worship an obvious thief?

budaatum:
Yet, millions read the same Quran and refuse to have wife beating prescribed to them, I wonder why.

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Rejecting a clear prescription is one thing Saying that the prescription does not exist is another.

budaatum:
You are being insulting, and rude.

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You are being disingenuous.

And sorry, it is silly to claim that the ultimate authority in Islam is your subjective mind. Or to deny that Islam teaches what it teaches in black and white.

You might as well say that Islam does not teach that Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.

No insult is intended. I truly see it as silly.

budaatum:
A person who uses the brain in their head would not be encourage by a verse in the Quran to beat their wife.

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The bold is entirely different from whether the Quoran prescribes it or not.

budaatum:
No thank you. It's like telling me to not use the brain inside my head.

Philosophy, derived from the Greek for "love of wisdom," is the systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, morality, reason, and reality. It utilizes rational argument, critical analysis, and reflection to understand the world and human experience, often addressing topics beyond empirical science.

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You are being silly.

budaatum:
Amongst those who refuse to use their brain and mind.

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He made a simple statement of fact. And it is a fact. Saying that intelligent people will not tow that path is different. That is a different kettle of fish from whether the Quoran encourages it or not. It does.

Trying to argue otherwise with the sort of arguments you have brought out is not just dishonest, it borders on the truly silly.

budaatum:
And where do you think their Allah and all the gods that have ever existed if not in the mind of the believer who mostly hasn't got a clue their god is in their heads?


There is nothing more subjective than gods and religions, and I'd even add, understanding.

This is the reason every human being on earth creates their own god in the image they want, and it's what allows people to read in a god book that they can beat their own wives and decide for their subjective selves if they want to.

Golly! We wish Israel will stop bombing its neighbours because, according to their holy, Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you", but we don't accept most muslims have evolved from wife beating, despite, I bet no wife of any Muslim you know, and I hope you know some, have ever reported to you that their wife beat them, nor I bet have you heard your Muslim neighbours wife crying from her husband beating her!

Or do you think every muslim is being imposed upon by the taliban of Afghanistan?

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This is philosophy, not Islam.
Stop being disingenuous.

meobizy:
Not everybody uses the site for pornographic content. That wasn’t its intentional purpose. The company decided to accept the situation when pornography boosted its popularity past whatever its creators envisioned.

Stayingalive:
lol, so you’re in their mind Abi. How much dem dey pay you to defend their intention lmao. 🤣

Sex is selling you’re saying something else

It can be use for non-pornographic stuff but that it is what it is known and if that wasn’t the use the creators would ban them but that did not happen

IS IT TRUE THAT ONLY FANS WAS NOT ORIGINALLY MADE FOR PORN

Gemini said
It is technically true, but the reality is a bit of a "shades of grey" situation. While the platform was marketed as a general tool for all creators, its founder’s history and the site's initial user base suggest adult content was always part of the DNA.

Here is the breakdown of how the platform actually started:

1. The Official "Mainstream" Vision
When Tim Stokely launched OnlyFans in 2016, he officially pitched it as a "paywall" for social media—a way for any influencer (fitness trainers, musicians, chefs, or models) to charge fans a monthly subscription fee for exclusive content. The goal was to compete with platforms like Patreon and YouTube by offering a more direct monetization model.

2. The Founder’s "Adult" Background
The "not made for porn" claim gets complicated when you look at Stokely's history. Before OnlyFans, he founded several other sites that were explicitly for the adult industry:

GlamWorship (2011): A site focused on the "financial domination" fetish.

Customs4U: A platform where fans could pay adult stars for personalized, custom videos.

Because of this background, OnlyFans was built with "no restrictions" from day one. Unlike Instagram or Facebook, it didn't ban nudity, which made it a natural "safe haven" for the adult performers Stokely was already working with on his other sites.

3. The Shift to a "Porn Empire"
While the platform was open to everyone, two major things cemented its reputation as a porn site:

The 2018 Acquisition: Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of the adult webcam site MyFreeCams, bought a 75% stake in the company. Under his leadership, the site leaned heavily into the adult sector.

The 2020 Pandemic: When lockdowns hit, thousands of people (and celebrities like Cardi B and Bella Thorne) joined the platform to make money from home. The massive influx of adult content during this time basically rebranded the site in the public eye forever.

4. The Famous "Ban" of 2021
In late 2021, OnlyFans actually tried to return to its "original" non-porn roots by announcing a ban on sexually explicit content. They claimed the move was due to pressure from banks and payment processors. However, the backlash from creators was so intense that they reversed the decision within a week.

The Verdict: While it was officially designed as a general-purpose subscription tool for all creators, it was built by an adult industry entrepreneur and purposefully designed without the "puritanical" filters of other social media, making its transition into a porn giant almost inevitable.

- Culled from Gemini