In realms of writing, where shadows are laid,
I stumble upon you, dear arse-licker, unswayed.
With a touch of disdain and a hint of despair,
I ink your presence with care, I dare say, beware!

Oh, skilled tongue, you savor the taste of deceit,
Gliding so smoothly, your motives discreet.
A master performer on the stage of pretense,
You dance with echo, devoid of all sense.

Your words, sweet venom, drip from your lips,
Yet behind the honeyed facade, darkness eclipses.
An empty vessel, devoid of true worth,
Inflating egos, your mission since birth.

To slither and slide, manipulating the crowd,
You wear a facade, so smug and so proud.
With supple deeds, you advance in the race,
Leaving a trail of false accolades in your chase.

But let me remind you, dear arse-licker of mine,
That flattery shallow, won't withstand the test of time.
For true merit lies in sincerity's embrace,
Not in the fawning of words with a cynical trace.

Oh, arse-licker, where does your soul reside?
Buried beneath layers of flattery's stride?
In a world enslaved by hollow intentions,
Lost in a realm of insincere dimensions.

Alas, dear arse-licker, I offer no reprise,
For through this ink, truth's spark shall arise.
May you, one day, break free from this charade,
And find solace in the honesty you once betrayed.

Corruption is a pervasive issue in Nigeria and has had a damaging impact on the country's development and well-being of its citizens. Here is how corruption is destroying Nigeria and the role of its ring leaders:

1. Impacts on the Economy: Corruption diverts resources away from important sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure, hindering Nigeria's economic growth. The embezzlement of public funds by corrupt officials prevents investments in critical areas, leading to a lack of development and reduced opportunities for the population.

2. Poverty and Inequality: The misappropriation of funds through corrupt practices exacerbates poverty and inequality in Nigeria. Resources that should have been used to improve the living conditions of the citizens are siphoned off, leaving many Nigerians trapped in poverty and without access to basic services.

3. Weakening Public Institutions: Corruption undermines the credibility and effectiveness of public institutions in Nigeria, including the judiciary, police, and civil service. Bribery and other forms of corruption weaken the rule of law, erode trust in public institutions, and hinder effective governance.

4. Lack of Accountability: Corruption fosters a culture of impunity, where individuals responsible for embezzlement or mismanagement of funds often go unpunished. This lack of accountability perpetuates corruption and discourages honest individuals from participating in public service.

5. Electoral Manipulation: Political leaders influenced by corruption often manipulate elections to stay in power, further compromising democratic processes. Through vote-buying, fraud, and other tactics, these ring leaders secure power and perpetuate their corrupt practices, preventing the rise of accountable and transparent governance.

6. Inadequate Service Delivery: Corruption affects service delivery in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. The funds earmarked for these crucial sectors are siphoned off, leading to poor quality services, inadequate facilities, and a decline in the overall well-being of the population.

7. Drain on Foreign Investments: Corruption deters foreign investors from entering the Nigerian market. The prevalence of corruption creates an uncertain business environment, undermines trust, and discourages foreign direct investment, hindering economic growth and job creation.

8. Nigerian Ring Leaders: The ring leaders involved in corruption range from high-ranking government officials and politicians to businessmen and bureaucrats. These individuals use their positions of power to enrich themselves at the expense of the nation. They often create networks of corruption, where bribes and kickbacks become the norm, perpetuating an ongoing cycle of corrupt practices.

Addressing corruption requires a collective effort between the government, civil society, and international partners. Strengthening anti-corruption institutions, promoting transparency and accountability, and enforcing punitive measures against the corrupt are some of the necessary steps to combat corruption and prevent its destructive effects on Nigeria.

The legacy of France on its former African colonies is complex and has both positive and negative aspects. While France did contribute to the development of infrastructure, education, and healthcare in some of its colonies, there are also several negative legacies that have had lasting impacts. Some of these negative legacies include:
1. Colonial Exploitation and Economic Dependence: French colonial rule often involved the extraction of valuable resources from African colonies to benefit the French economy. This led to economic exploitation and dependence, as the colonies' economies were structured to serve the interests of the colonial power, often resulting in unequal trade relationships.
2. Cultural Suppression and Assimilation: France imposed its language, culture, and values on its African colonies, often suppressing local languages and traditions e.g. the Yorubas were split between Nigeria and the Benin Republic. This policy of assimilation aimed to create a French-speaking, Westernized elite, leading to a disconnection from traditional cultures and loss of indigenous knowledge.
3. Arbitrary Borders and Ethnic Tensions: The colonial powers, including France, drew arbitrary borders without considering ethnic, linguistic, or cultural realities. This has led to ethnic tensions, conflicts, and even civil wars in some cases, as different groups were forced to coexist within artificially drawn boundaries.
4. Political Instability and Dictatorships: The legacy of colonial rule contributed to political instability in many African countries. France often supported or propped up dictators who were willing to maintain French interests, even if it meant suppressing democratic movements and human rights e.g. Cameroun.
5. Economic Underdevelopment: Despite some investments in infrastructure, the colonial legacy left many African countries with underdeveloped economies. The focus on cash crops and raw material extraction hindered the development of diverse and sustainable economies, leaving many countries vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets.
6. Debt Burden: Some former colonies continue to carry a heavy debt burden from loans extended during the colonial era. These debts, often accrued to fund infrastructure projects benefiting the colonial power, can hinder economic development and limit resources available for social programs.
7. Environmental Degradation: Exploitative resource extraction practices during colonial rule contributed to environmental degradation, deforestation, and unsustainable land use practices in some regions, impacting local ecosystems and communities.
8. Legacy of Conflict: French colonial policies and actions have contributed to ongoing conflicts and tensions in certain regions, sometimes exacerbating existing divisions and grievances among different ethnic or religious groups.
It is important to note that these negative legacies are not unique to France; many other colonial powers left similar impacts on their former colonies. Additionally, post-colonial governments and various historical factors have also played roles in shaping the trajectories of these African nations. The legacy of colonialism continues to be a subject of academic, political, and social discourse, and efforts to address and overcome these legacies are ongoing.

The legacy of France on its former African colonies is complex and has both positive and negative aspects. While France did contribute to the development of infrastructure, education, and healthcare in some of its colonies, there are also several negative legacies that have had lasting impacts. Some of these negative legacies include:
1. Colonial Exploitation and Economic Dependence: French colonial rule often involved the extraction of valuable resources from African colonies to benefit the French economy. This led to economic exploitation and dependence, as the colonies' economies were structured to serve the interests of the colonial power, often resulting in unequal trade relationships.
2. Cultural Suppression and Assimilation: France imposed its language, culture, and values on its African colonies, often suppressing local languages and traditions e.g. the Yorubas were split between Nigeria and the Benin Republic. This policy of assimilation aimed to create a French-speaking, Westernized elite, leading to a disconnection from traditional cultures and loss of indigenous knowledge.
3. Arbitrary Borders and Ethnic Tensions: The colonial powers, including France, drew arbitrary borders without considering ethnic, linguistic, or cultural realities. This has led to ethnic tensions, conflicts, and even civil wars in some cases, as different groups were forced to coexist within artificially drawn boundaries.
4. Political Instability and Dictatorships: The legacy of colonial rule contributed to political instability in many African countries. France often supported or propped up dictators who were willing to maintain French interests, even if it meant suppressing democratic movements and human rights e.g. Cameroun.
5. Economic Underdevelopment: Despite some investments in infrastructure, the colonial legacy left many African countries with underdeveloped economies. The focus on cash crops and raw material extraction hindered the development of diverse and sustainable economies, leaving many countries vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets.
6. Debt Burden: Some former colonies continue to carry a heavy debt burden from loans extended during the colonial era. These debts, often accrued to fund infrastructure projects benefiting the colonial power, can hinder economic development and limit resources available for social programs.
7. Environmental Degradation: Exploitative resource extraction practices during colonial rule contributed to environmental degradation, deforestation, and unsustainable land use practices in some regions, impacting local ecosystems and communities.
8. Legacy of Conflict: French colonial policies and actions have contributed to ongoing conflicts and tensions in certain regions, sometimes exacerbating existing divisions and grievances among different ethnic or religious groups.
It is important to note that these negative legacies are not unique to France; many other colonial powers left similar impacts on their former colonies. Additionally, post-colonial governments and various historical factors have also played roles in shaping the trajectories of these African nations. The legacy of colonialism continues to be a subject of academic, political, and social discourse, and efforts to address and overcome these legacies are ongoing.

The period of French control over Niger, which lasted from the late 19th century until Niger gained independence in 1960, was marked by numerous injustices and inequities. These injustices stemmed from the colonial policies and practices that prioritised the interests of the French colonial administration while often disregarding the welfare and rights of the Nigerien people.
These injustices and inequities during French control over Niger have had long-lasting effects on the country's development and continue to shape its socio-economic and political landscape. It is essential to acknowledge and address these historical injustices in order to work towards a more equitable and inclusive society in Niger.
The Federal government of Nigeria and ECOWAS have no business whatsoever in playing the go-fetch boy of France and the hegemonic West.

France's strategy towards its former African colonies is shaped by a combination of economic, political, and geopolitical interests. While many African countries gained their independence from France in the 1960s, France has maintained a significant influence over these nations, often referred to as "Françafrique."
1. Economic Exploitation: France maintains economic interests in its former colonies, primarily through continued control over key sectors such as banking, mining, and natural resources. This allows French companies to extract wealth from these countries and maintain a privileged economic position.

2. Currency Control: France ensures that its former colonies continue to use the CFA franc, a common currency that is linked to the Euro and is controlled by the French Treasury. This enables France to exert control over the monetary policies and limits the economic independence of these nations.

3. Military Influence: France maintains a significant military presence in Africa, through bases and military cooperation agreements. This allows France to intervene in the region, protect its economic interests, and exert influence in regional politics.

4. Neo-Colonial Influence: France often maintains close relationships with African political elites and exerts influence over their decision-making processes. This includes support for friendly leaders, facilitating state corruption, and intervening in political crises to maintain French interests.

5. External Meddling: France has been accused of interfering in the political affairs of its former colonies when it perceives a threat to its interests. This includes influencing or even orchestrating regime changes, manipulating elections, or supporting armed groups to ensure French-friendly governments remain in power.

While France argues that its engagement in Africa is driven by cooperation, development, and security concerns, critics argue that this strategy perpetuates neocolonial relationships, reinforces dependency, and undermines the sovereignty and development of African nations.

"Bazoum, a member of the Arabic Tunisian minority Ouled Slimane people, is the first Arab president of Niger in the country's history."
Can you imagine a black African being elected as a president in a North African country? This same Bazoum is a tool of Paris. Niger and the Fancophone countries are being run from France. None of these countries have control over their finance, economic planning andforeign affairs as these are all dictated from Paris. All their foreign currencies must be surrounded to Paris for control.
Nigeria is in a precarious situation if it joins in any military action as it will be seen as perpetuating colonialism

Did you give him money or buy him air time? Are one of the runs?

You are such a filthy, dirty scammer. Your post last week [img]"I need please, I haven't eating since yesterday and I don't even have,anything to eat today.. I don't know if anybody can help me out of this situation. May God bless you as you help and may you see helper in any situation you find your self..may you never beg to feed in the mighty name of Jesus..may God bless your family and may you never lack.. I hope God use you to bless me this afternoon in Jesus name. I will really appreciate you if you can help with any amount you can render.. Thank you in advance....2042541314 Kuda bank Ajayi Olamide janet"[/img]

Ok and in Jesus's name, Amen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_aE4Ok3-w

I find it rather confusing that you lock your phone for security reasons and that you find it odd that she cannot do the same. Again you wrote about yourself being solely responsible for the family finance but didn't explain if your wife works

So why do they all have Ibo names and I have heard them speak Ibo fluently.
Carry go! The war is over and there is no retribution for being who you are; and you can keep your stolen abandoned properties.

Why the anger and hate about my suggestion.
I felt that your growing up in the "trenches" of Ajegunle as you said above and given your limited command of English, that you willbe comfortable in Urhobo-speak.
Dan iska!

pleboi:
@earleswood
Your dad... Mom... Kids if you got any and your stupid self is a cretin... Stupid old bitch !

What a cretin. Best you express yourself in pigeon and less of the swearing.

Kereku. Somebody dey oil am.

This is a man that is highly reviled in his own home village of Amechi Awkunanaw. A cretin that believes that a large section of his constitutes are less equal than others.

Get into bee farming to enable pollination.
Beekeeping has an important role in generating and expanding the income of small-scale cashew farmers. Hives are placed in the orchards in return for bee pollination services, not only boosting cashew nut yields, but the farmer’s income also benefits from the sale of honey and wax.

What's the big deal. Nigerian soldiers did worse in the south east during the civil war.

Your N1.5m equates to about £2700 per month. As an immigrant without UK educational accreditation & work experience you are best remaining in Nigeria.

Keep the child as I see this as God's work. This is a child that will support you and be a companion in your later years. Remain blessed, sis.

Na wetin you carry?

You are sitting there with air in your stomach expecting to wack from your cousin.
Carry your air head and head to North Macedonia to bring back your own loot. Were you expecting him to do drugs in a middle income country like Nigeria?

I have found most Ikwere guys to walk around with irritating worm like blokos. Try real Ibo guys if you crave joy.

I bet your papa never do a DNA with you. Eranko, anu offia

[b]The wise man has spoken.� Joe biden decision on this.

Why are Afghanistan Muslims running away from their own countries, the Talliban want full blow Islam sharia law, whats all this noise all about, why are they Afghans afraid of Islam way of life if truly they love Islam,
Generally Muslims are not happy in their own Islamic countries but want to convert the countries they found grace in to Islamic countries they ran from.

They’re not happy in Gaza
They're not happy in Egypt
They're not happy in Libya
They're not happy in Morocco
They're not happy in Iran
They're not happy in Iraq
They're not happy in Yemen
They're not happy in Afghanistan
They're not happy in Pakistan
They're not happy in Syria
They're not happy in Lebanon
So, where are they happy?
They're happy in Australia
They're happy in England
They're happy in France
They're happy in Italy
They're happy in Germany
They're happy in Sweden
They're happy in the USA & Canada
They're happy in Norway & India
They're happy in almost every country that is not Islamic!
And who do they blame?
Not Islam...
Not their leadership...
Not themselves...
THEY BLAME THE COUNTRIES THEY ARE HAPPY IN!!
And they want to change the countries they're happy in, to be like the countries they came from where they were unhappy.[/b]

*AHMED JODA ON THE NORTH*

_May His Soul Rest in Peace_

_A recent lengthy submission from the elder statesman, Ahmed Joda, rested on a telling conclusion:_

Northern Nigeria is not developing its human capital. It also does not have the time to do so anymore. Therefore, it is now ill-equipped to fit into either the knowledge-driven world of today or the new world of tomorrow.

It needs at least 20 years to become significant in any way. But, rather than wake up to this benumbing fact, there is the pursuit of the illusion of dominance.

Meanwhile the people of the region lack the skills for tomorrow, as majority of its youth lack everything that could make them part of a 21st century world.

The major point in Joda’s intervention is that the triumphalism of cattle rearers whose illusion of invulnerability is fuelled and sustained by a national security framework that is skewed to promote insecurity in specific regions of the country will go burst sooner than later.
Confiscation of the headship of institutions of state is not the same thing as creating a “replacement generation” that could be part of a 21st Century world.

Since most of the northern states have abandoned, ungoverned and even ungovernable spaces, its currently consumption-driven elite is really in no position to do anything, beyond maintaining a hollow swagger that is backed by nothing but the fact that they are living mostly in Abuja and floating on free state funds. Look more closely and you will be reminded of what was said of the House of Eli in the Bible: “Any ear that hears” the judgment of The Lord on that household will tingle.

I take us back to an article which appeared on this page on April 17, 2019, titled _“As the North Goes Under.”_ It spoke of a visit to Zamfara State in 2014, which was “at once frightening, sobering and demoralising.” The then “Secretary to the State Government explained how he abandoned his farm and ranch because of cattle rustling and fear for his personal safety.” He confessed that “it was impossible to deploy law enforcement agents, even for himself, in any meaningful way” because they were mostly outnumbered, ill equipped and answerable to Abuja.

Have matters improved in Zamfara State today, or gotten worse, in almost every state of the federation?

Just as the then Zamfara State governor complained that “the misfortunes” of his people centred around “derivation, as a lot of gold was mined in the state and carted away while his people were ravaged by poverty,” many other states are not faring any better.

Look at Bauchi State, with its new MoU on service delivery with development partners. Is that what the state needs at the moment; with its pathetic human development index profile? Is it any different in Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Edo, Rivers and the others?

Even Northern states with over 30% of their geographical space occupied by marauders have been drafting and implementing budgets and development projects covering these areas, where no one lives.

Elite myopia, leadership illiteracy and abysmal ignorance of both 21st Century leadership and cultural anthropology of the Nigerian state are working together here.

Most of Nigeria’s poor are northerners, even as most high profile political and economically rewarding positions are held by Northerners.

While the South laments the asphyxiation of the Nigerian security infrastructure by its exclusive Northern domination, the very north is being systematically wiped out. Unlike what happened during the mass massacre of Igbos in the 60s, no religion, ethnic, or political affiliation exonerates anyone today.
For once, the North is actually giving the greatest evidence ever in its history of both political illiteracy and failure to follow the rules of self-preservation.

The former leather works sites of many Northern states, clothes factories and groundnut pyramids of Kano and Kaduna, are now like graveyards.

Question: Are leaders of the North, and our leaders of various regions today generally, doing any form of costs/benefits analysis in their expenditures and use of public funds? I think not.

No matter how generous you would like to be in evaluating the situation of the North today, you must come away with the painful conclusion that all might not be well with the people for a long time to come. The trouble is that the collateral damage moving from the North to other regions is now like a sickness unto death, thanks to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

To think that many political leaders who were celebrating their political dominance a few years ago shall henceforth live in full knowledge of what the Mighty Maytones, the reggae singers of the 70s, meant by “weeping and wailing and moaning and gnashing of teeth.”

There is hardly any recent event (and I am talking about the last 15 years) in the home, or village, of most Northern politicians where the guests are not usually overwhelmed by at least 100 shabby looking youths, who are either prowling the vicinity, directly affronting guests, or raiding laid out tables. They are looking for nothing other than scraps of edibles and, not even a full meal. And the big men themselves are usually not embarrassed by the spectacle.

And, by the way, Governor Ikpeazu of Abia State took his place in the pantheon of depraved leadership when he personally handed out wraps of Eba and a helping of poor quality soup as COVID-19 palliative to his people. In M.I. Okpara’s State; which was also once governed by Dee Sam Mbakwe? Ejikwa m Ogu o!

The dreadful disconnect between the 21st century and the Nigerian political religious, traditional and even academic elite is palpable.

Has lasting school enrollment or academic performance improved in the North, in the last ten years, even as all the governors are announcing massive “investments” in education?

Has the region shown any real increase in the number of people registering for SSCE, NECO and similar competitive examinations?

If no, then an inevitable implosion will yet come. The current leadership culture of impunity portends ill. As “their people” come from Chad and Niger, their own youths are begging in the streets; or in the forests. Everywhere is turning into a no-man’s-land, where even revered traditional rulers and religious leaders are no longer safe.

A backlash will come when the Sudanese, Chadians and North Africans will suddenly not be so welcome; especially after the Northerners discover that they are displaced in their very homes.

When foreigners are the ones with Nigerian ID cards in the North, when foreigners are voters in the North, when the total number of registered candidates for all competitive examinations from the 19 states of the north continues to stand much lower than that of one particular state in the South, when even the cattle business is now in the hands of roaming bands who have no conception of a brotherhood, the modern state, you will realize what the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, meant by his two books, “Fear and Trembling” and “The Sickness Unto Death.” By then it would already be too late.

As I said then, over a year ago, “…relentless, daily killings are going on in all the northern states, while everyone thinks that power resides in the north. … The northern political elite would seem to have been diligently digging its own grave for quite some time now, but without knowing it. They have allowed a new breed of wild youths, not sufficiently socialised even in line with the ‘Ranka dede’ culture to … to become dominant.

Drugs, poverty, motiveless criminality and rapacious daredevilry have chased all the northern big men to Abuja. But for how long will they be in exile? Is Abuja itself still safe? Are some high profile estates and exclusive neighbourhoods in Abuja not being quietly attacked these days?”

As property rates crash in the North, as investors flee, as local economies collapse, as re-desertification takes over many places, as farmlands and animal husbandry are abandoned, as the proceeds of crime become the new means for the unlettered, the threat to the children of the elite will multiply. The peace of mind of those who had the chance to make a difference but failed to do so will evaporate. The free-band society of cattle herders will collapse before their very eyes, as much of the North is taken over by “degenerate marauders who know nothing about modern statehood, law and order etc.” Is anyone thinking of what to expect in the “very near future”?
But the pretense persists, that “The North” is on course. The CAMA 2020, the Water Resources Bill, the suffocation of institutions of stage by lopsided appointments will deliver nothing lasting. To still conclude on the note of the said article of last year: *_“A region that has the highest allocation from oil revenue, the highest earnings from tax mostly paid by other regions, the highest earning from bunkering and the highest earnings from the illegal mining of gold and other natural resources, is ravaged by poverty, underdevelopment and a burgeoning population of unemployable youths. Is this right? Is this normal?*

*_Is anyone paying attention – as the North goes under?_*

Ahmed Joda

It is £25 in my area and if converted to Naira, it is N14,148.375. Go figure!

Hence the Yoruba betrayal of the Ibos in 1966 through to 1973 Indegenisation decree; with the ibos with £20 choosing between buying out UAC & Lever Brothers and putting pure water and akpu on the table.
Orin yin oda. Amadioha bend una blokus

Because you sold a kidney from one side of your body, your body is lopsided and tilting to one side. Sell the other to restore balance and equilibrium. Shikenan.