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CoronaVirusPro:
For a newbie coming from Nigeria, those things will still freak him for sometime before actual reality sets in.

Oluwabash:
A Word of Caution to the Nigerian Public: Don’t Fall for the Traore Fake Hype

By Dahiru Bashir Hassan

All over social media, anonymous accounts are busy hyping Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore.

Bogus claims of how he has transformed his country are scattered across platforms, and many gullible Nigerians are buying into the hype without asking the real questions.

One such post, made by a Twitter (X) account describing itself as “African Hub,” claimed that the coup leader had improved the country’s transport system and introduced a new rail line. But a quick check revealed that the photo accompanying the post was actually of the Abuja Mass Transit Rail. Unsurprisingly, almost all the images used to support these claims of Traore’s so-called developmental strides are stolen from other countries—mostly Nigeria.

A more pressing question that believers in this propaganda never seem to ask is this: Why is no one from Burkina Faso talking about these supposed achievements? Why are there no videos or testimonies of actual Burkinabè citizens sharing their experiences?

I’ll give you two simple reasons why you won’t hear a Burkinabè praising Ibrahim Traore or his so-called accomplishments:

First, and most importantly, these “successes” simply do not exist.

Second, Traore has banned social media in his country. No citizen can use it to criticise or evaluate his government—only a cluster of anonymous, phony accounts are allowed to push narratives that promote military dictatorship, glorify state-sponsored repression, and sell a dangerous fantasy: that a country which rejects international cooperation, isolates itself, and dismantles democratic institutions can somehow prosper.

That is a lie.

Do not let anyone deceive you into believing that things are improving in Burkina Faso. These falsehoods are attempts to glamorise authoritarianism disguised as nationalism. Until you see the face of an actual Burkinabè proudly speaking about their country, do not fall for the illusion that Ibrahim Traore’s online sponsors are peddling.

sheetred:
No rare earth elements are not uniformly distributed around the world, though they are found in many countries. While rare earth deposits can be found in various locations, the largest reserves and production are concentrated in a few countries, notably China.

sheetred:
No rare earth elements are not uniformly distributed around the world, though they are found in many countries. While rare earth deposits can be found in various locations, the largest reserves and production are concentrated in a few countries, notably China.

ZombieDredd:
For real?

Oya compare with China, USA. Without the oil we have, but with larger population than nigeria

Why are they better than us?, use your argument to answer the questions.

Una go just dey give rubbish amd useless excuse for failure.


You people are not sincere

michlins:
I don't even understand how you folks think about Nigeria fortunes. This is a very poor country by all standards. A state that doesn't generate a billion yet you hear citizens claiming that the governor stole billions of dollars. Even if he stole everything the state made in a year,it wouldn't be up to $2bn. How many states have a budget of $2bn except Lagos, Abuja and maybe Kano. So let's say the government steals 100% of everything all to himself,he won't accumulate billions of dollars.



If you want to understand what corruption looks like, check the grant America gave Ukraine for war. Over $300bn is not accounted for

Pigstormentor:
Na Yoruba man talk ooooo!!!..but na Peter Obi name Dem use do Topic.

Something obvious is that Peter Obi actually won the Election.

Anyway, it's good that they can't do without calling his name. Truly Peter Obi is their god.

ceejay80s:
Wetin concern me with ur country problema?
I didn't vote to u u so pls don't drag me

ceejay80s:
USA don have adulterated coca cola,
It's a mineral resource we have and they dont, lol

ceejay80s:
If our uselesss politicians haven't destroyed this country, USA will be begging for our mineral resources to survive,
Can this same visa bank go to Dubai?
I no fit talk again..

Asonaijaaso:

They haggled back and forth and later still cancelled some of their debts.
Not all.

Commentor:
I thought y'all.claimed government only strals money.

I repeat, provide something that could be substantiated .

I'm sure you're older than 21 .

For 21 years, what can you point to as a direct benefit from America?

Commentor:
Anybody can write anything.

Show us something that can be substantiated.

Shouldn't be that difficult.

Commentor:
You keep referring to things that are cannot be substantiated, just like Nigerian pastor's miracles.

Commentor:
You keep referring to things that are cannot be substantiated, just like Nigerian pastor's miracles.

Asonaijaaso:
Could it be, would it be, had it been ?
Dont write what you cannot substantiate.
Your first statement to me was "China never forgives debt" Thats a 100% Lie.
I don't know from Adam, if you tell lies boldly like this i am forced to believe you are a liar.

Commentor:
You're posting an article about budget shortfall.

Asonaijaaso:
China does forgive Debt. Hey it’s 2025, information is everywhere, dont debate something you dont have the facts on.

Asonaijaaso:
Could it be, would it be, had it been ?
Dont write what you cannot substantiate.
Your first statement to me was "China never forgives debt" Thats a 100% Lie.
I don't know from Adam, if you tell lies boldly like this i am forced to believe you are a liar.

Commentor:
Tell me how any USA aid has benefited anyone in your family and I'll tell you how Chinese-built infrastructure has benefited yours.

Asonaijaaso:
China does forgive Debt. Hey its 2025, information is everywhere, dont debate something you dont have the facts on.

Asonaijaaso:
You’re half-right—but only halfway educated on the subject. Yes, China isn’t giving out aid for hugs and friendship, and yes, the West isn’t obligated to burn money. But here’s where your logic collapses: you conflate trade, aid, and diplomacy like they’re the same currency. They’re not.

Let’s break this down:
• China’s annual aid to Africa is around $3–5 billion (not counting infrastructure loans and commercial investments, which are way larger). But they also forgive debts, build hospitals, and cancel interest, which the IMF rarely does.
• The U.S. gives more humanitarian aid, but much of it is tied to conditions, funneled through U.S.-based NGOs, and rarely reaches the intended grassroots. It’s charity with strings, not partnership.
• When you say “China invests more in America than Africa”—congrats, you just described capitalism. But don’t confuse where money goes with why it goes there. Africa is a frontier market, not yet saturated. China sees long-term resource security, soft power, and influence, not just ROI.
• As for “culture of lies”—it’s rich to say that from a global stage where Wall Street sold fake bonds, Big Pharma suppressed data, and politicians lied nations into war. Every region has its demons; Africa is not uniquely dishonest—it’s uniquely scapegoated.
• The West didn’t just throw money away. It used that aid to install allies, influence politics, control trade flows, and protect corporate interests. That’s not generosity—it’s geopolitical chess.

kabillion:
Down the drain?

Of what use is the billions spent on wars by your so called west. Has the world achieve peace.

Hmmm!

Commentor:
Please have the willingness or at least, intelligence to understand what he wrote.

You keep talking about aid, while the contributor is talking about true infrastructural development.

You thinking about being given a fish, whilst China is giving you your hook 🪝 and line, and and nets and baits and showing it you how to do it.

Asonaijaaso:
It’s striking how narratives are shaped by perception, not by actions. While China is building roads and universities, and Saudi Arabia is extending investment lifelines across the continent, the U.S. is busy cutting health aid, branding nations as “security risks,” and tightening visa policies. Yet some still cling to the myth that the West is Africa’s greatest ally. True friendship shows in investment, respect, and mutual progress—not in sanctions, suspicion, or charity laced with conditions. The world is shifting, and Africa sees clearly now who builds bridges—and who builds barriers.

shox:
I wonder the ones wey France don steal for decades

7upnigeria:
But Russia is a better dignified country than that US. US will squeeze resources and dignity out of you for every penny they give to you. Them and the rest of the west are the masters of slave trade, colonialism and neo-colonialism. Imagine, Trump still wants to annex Greenland and Canada in THIS AGE AND TIME.

Splashme:
So, you actually believe Femi Otedola wrote this trash? All these Thiefņubu's are unintelligent
.

Bede2u:
This is vague. Can you detail further how Britain that is broke and had been bailed by IMF in the 1970s has better monetary management than U.S. The UK leadership themselves have admitted that the UK's economy is broken currently.

And if balance of payment leads to strong currency, does Kuwait have the strongest balance of payment in the world to have the strongest currency?

Bede2u:
Then you shouldn't be on this thread, sorry.

Bede2u:
This is vague. Can you detail further how Britain that is broke and had been bailed by IMF in the 1970s has better monetary management than U.S. The UK leadership themselves have admitted that the UK's economy is broken currently.

And if balance of payment leads to strong currency, does Kuwait have the strongest balance of payment in the world to have the strongest currency?