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Leonardo4:
Lol you know nothing about the military. That guy will even be promoted. For your info he us from a very influential family. Nothing Wike can do him. You think it's child play to be a commissioned officer?

Commissioned officer doing illegal security guard work?
Wike was there carrying out his legal responsibilities, what was the soldier doing there?

Rufai is not only on Colorado, he is on Wyoming and Nebraska as well.

Na wah o. If the government should go hard on these hot spots I bet some people will soon politicize it as going after regions other than his. We need serious restructuring in Nigeria.

DonEd:
I think it's being affected by the current exchange rate.

No, it's because they are not building only a refinery but also a FTZ complete with a port facility.

DeOTR:
Providing needed infrastructure at what cost? You definitely don't know what China stands for.

At what cost? Should they give it to you free of charge? Is that what you expect? Is that how it works?

Justiceleague1:
It is on record that he came out warning every one of us about those imported killer herdsmen right before they started attacking and he never latched on it or any other thing....

We pray that God delivers you from this self inflicted hatred for innocent people

I don't like liars. If Nnamdi Kanu's agitation was strictly about fighting against real or perceived marginalization by the government, I would have supported him.
He started with hate speech and highly incendiary rhetorics and he is still the same. As hateful and delusional as ever.

Kalashnikov49:
He doesn't need to Apologize again sef. The very obvious fact remains that you all will beg him for forgiveness.

Just know that the Lord made TINUBU win this election so that everyone sees the SW without any masks .

Retribution for SW will manifest soon. Just watch.

Remember...

Southern Unity is DEAD

When was the southern unity alive? When Zik refused to be prime minister? When he joined the north to reject secession clause in the constitution?
When was it alive?
As for begging that doofy, dream on.

This guy will just find a trending event or news and latch on to it. When exactly was his friendship with Yoruba established?
Fulani herdsmen, he latched on to it. Boko Haram, he latched on to it. Endsars, he tried to hijack that too.
I am still waiting for his apologies over everything he said before all these things started.

If this was somewhere in Oyo state, Ogun or Ekiti the internet would have gone up in flames by now.

Immatex:
Knowledge is free but you won’t do any research before you come up here to disgrace your village people.

Read below for your detailed enlightenment:

How Much Does China Owe the US?
China’s direct sovereign debt owed to the US (i.e., US holdings of Chinese government bonds or debt securities) is relatively small and not a major component of bilateral financial ties. Based on the most recent available data, US holdings of Chinese bonds on a nationality basis were approximately $27 billion as of 2022. This figure likely remains similar in 2025, as there has been no significant reported increase in US purchases of Chinese government debt amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and diversification efforts by US investors. Note that this excludes US holdings of Chinese corporate or local government bonds, which are larger (total US holdings of all Chinese debt and equity securities were around $240 billion in earlier years but have grown modestly). Overall, China’s central government debt is low (about 20-25% of GDP), and foreign ownership is limited due to capital controls and market access restrictions.
How Much Does the US Owe China?
The US “owes” China primarily through China’s holdings of US Treasury securities, which finance part of the US federal deficit. As of July 2025 (the latest monthly data from the US Treasury), China held $730.7 billion in US Treasuries. This marks a decline from earlier in the year (e.g., $756.4 billion in June 2025 and $784.3 billion in February 2025), continuing a multi-year trend of China reducing its exposure to US debt for diversification reasons, such as increasing gold reserves and investing in other assets. China remains the second-largest foreign holder after Japan, but its share of total foreign-held US debt has fallen to about 9-10%.
Comparison and Contrast with Africa’s Debt to China
Africa’s debt to China refers to outstanding loans from Chinese development finance institutions (e.g., China Exim Bank, China Development Bank) to African governments, often under the Belt and Road Initiative for infrastructure projects like ports, roads, and power plants. As of 2022 (the latest detailed estimate from the China Africa Research Initiative at Boston University), the total outstanding debt was $170 billion across 49 countries. This figure has likely grown modestly by 2025 due to new disbursements (e.g., $13.3 billion in 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa alone), but repayments and restructurings (e.g., in Zambia and Ethiopia) may keep it around $170-180 billion. Cumulative loan commitments since 2000 total $182 billion, but outstanding amounts are lower due to amortization.
Key Similarities:
• Scale and Significance: All represent substantial bilateral financial flows. US debt to China ($731B) is the largest, roughly 4x Africa’s debt to China ($170B), while China to US ($27B) is negligible by comparison. These debts underscore China’s role as a major global creditor, holding about 2-3% of total US public debt but up to 15-18% of some African countries’ external debt (e.g., Angola at $46B cumulative).
• Geopolitical Leverage: Holdings can influence relations—China’s US Treasury stake gives it indirect sway over US interest rates, while African debt has sparked “debt trap” debates, with restructurings often tied to resource access or political concessions.
• Economic Interdependence: These debts support trade imbalances; China’s US holdings stem from its trade surplus (recycling dollars into Treasuries), while African loans fund exports of commodities to China.
Key Differences:
• Nature and Terms: US-China debt is symmetric but asymmetric in size—market-driven purchases of liquid, low-risk Treasuries (yielding ~4-5% currently) vs. China’s minimal sovereign exposure to the US. Africa-China debt is directional (loans from China, no reciprocal African holdings of Chinese bonds), often concessional (low-interest, long-maturity) but project-tied, opaque, and less liquid, with risks of default leading to restructurings (e.g., 20+ African countries restructured since 2020).
• Purpose and Risks: US-China ties stabilize global finance and currency (China manages yuan via dollar reserves), with low default risk. African loans target development (infrastructure in 70% of deals), but carry higher risks—15.3% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s external debt in 2023 was to China, contributing to crises in Zambia and Ghana. Repayments strain budgets (Africa faces $22B in 2025 payments to China alone).
• Trends and Implications: China has reduced US holdings by ~40% since 2015 peaks ($1.3T) amid de-dollarization, but increased African lending post-2023 slowdown. This shifts focus: US-China debt is a “safe asset” story, while Africa-China evokes sustainability concerns, with calls for transparency and multilateral relief.
In summary, US-China debt flows are mature, reciprocal (though lopsided), and integral to global reserves, while Africa-China is more predatory in perception, focused on resource-backed development with vulnerability to shocks. For the most current figures, check US Treasury TIC data or Boston University’s CLA database, as these evolve monthly.

Too many words to explain nonsense. US is owing China around 750 billion dollars. According to your own post 780 billion dollars!
That is humongous.
Western nations are far more predatory than the Chinese who are at least providing needed infrastructure all over Africa.

Six of one and half a dozen of the other. Kini iyato?

EvilMerodack:
My Grandma dey always use this line pray for us back then





What Osimhen just said here is the main proof while some people often rejoice when they hear a Nigerian has achieved this or that globally or in a foreign country.

I usually see some clowns ask why we celebrate having 6 billionaires of Nigerian descent among the 25blacks globally recognised. Some would scold you for being happy that Aliko is number 1 in the world or for rejoicing over WS Nobel Prize. Its true that it doesnt affect me personally, but it helps break some psychological barrier that could make you believe the game is rigged against you

Very good thinking.

floss:
Yorubas are busy defending them saying “Nigeria is a sovereign country and they will solve the problem by themselves “

Someone offered to kill the snake disturbing you in your house for the past 20years… you’re saying the person is coming for your resources… as if china is not currently taking your resources and you citizens are quiet.

United States cannot steal your resources if your leaders didn’t sell it to them same way your current government is giving away your resources to china while they borrow your government money they’re stealing away… and the terrorist are still there

Did your almighty US say they are coming to Nigeria to fight ISIS? Do you think they are not aware ISIS is in Nigeria killing Nigerians?
If we are the victims of ISIS terrorism why was he calling Nigeria a "disgraced country"?

We all want the terrorists dead. Do it with the cooperation and respect for our sovereignty. You cannot refer to Nigeria as a disgraced country and still pretend you are on our side.

ALTERNATEID:
No, this has nothing to do with same sex marriage. The Trump administration is homophobic so that couldn’t have been their priorities. Below are some of the issues.

1. Trade more with US than China.
2.Give US company more access to mining Nigeria’s resources such as Oil, Colbat and lithium.
3. Don’t join the proposed BRICS currency that aims to end US dollar domination.
4. Lift the ban placed on the importation of 25 items from America.
5. Reverse the 15% tax imposed on imported PMS.
6. Allow America build its much desired African military base in Nigeria.

And of what benefits are these to Nigeria as opposed to people who mine and build processing factories in Nigeria.
Elon Musk's Tesla had the opportunity to be the first to mine lithium and build a factory in Nigeria, they refused preferring to export our lithium and sell us electric cars in return. Classic neo colonization template.

They actually think we are stupid. They've never really cared about Nigeria or any African country. Now all of a sudden they want to deepen relationship by force and threats.
It's not going to work.

samuelson06:
I'm not doubting that the crimes are not serious than what Boko Haram and bandits have committed but not convicted. By the way, you don't decide what crimes are serious. The court does. And in this matter, the man has been tried in a court of competent jurisdiction and was acquitted. People like you are only sad that he was supposed to have been jailed, but wasn't and that's why you still holding him down and looking for someone that'll pronounce he's guilty and should be jailed. Once that happens, you'll be happy. That's hate, bro. You're not looking for justice.

Where is the justice for the people he ordered Ikonso and others to kill?
Is he any special than all who died as a result of his activities? Anything less than a death sentence for him will be extremely lenient.
You are right, I don't decide who is guilty. If you lose on appeal you are still liable, that is what the law says.

samuelson06:
So someone will ask you to go dip your hand in a hot oil and you'll do same? Make it make sense. Problem is that hate won't let you guys get sense. Isn't it possible for any criminal to take advantage of the situation? Use your head abeg. A court of competent jurisdiction set him free. He should be allowed to go. Everything going on right now is born of hate and tribalism. If that guy was from the North, he'll be a General in the Nigerian army by now.

No sir, he was the one preaching hate. He used his Radio Biafra to incite hatred, he promoted bigotry. He used it encourage murder and arson. These are serious crimes and if you don't think so then you are not in any way different from him.

chidiokay:
Yet the queues at US embassy is not reducing ... check entry into US anually

You want me to be i am more safe in Nigeria than US🤣🤣🤣🤣 which weed you smoke abeg

Nigeria is safe your politicians go around with over 10 patrol vehicles. dey play

https://www.nairaland.com/8556784/mom-of-four-fatally-shot-after-arriving

Exactly what I was telling you just yesterday. There were probably 100 more unreported.

ChizzyBuna:
the video, the farmer can be heard speaking in Yoruba, telling the herdsman that he must follow him to Baba’s place.

The first Yoruba man with balls
Preserve him and keep him safe.
It is very rare thing to see

Nonsense, you make up these things in your minds and then believe them whole heartedly until the day you are faced with brutal reality.

samuelson06:
How many times do you want justice to be served on one man? Was justice not served when the court set him free? Is your own version of justice all about convicting him? Once he goes to jail you'll be happy, right? Let's be human, please.

Was he being human when he was urging his followers to kill people and burn down their properties?
The videos are all over the internet if you really care to find them.

His lawyers has a better chance of freeing him if they choose to pursue his inability to stand trial due to insanity.
He's obviously gone coocoo.

Justice is when you are held accountable for your actions. You can yell and rant all you like but it doesn't stop Justice from being served.

Chidollars1994:
The lion himself all your enemies will be disappointed soon

More like a caged little cat. Only a presidential pardon can free him and that is after his conviction.

3exe3:
you still want nigeria debt....are u really fighting for freedom

He doesn't know what he is fighting. They are what l like to call "rebels without a clue "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up1WyTdhaWA?si=LkazlruARJqW6RZM



Do not be deceived, the Americans are playing chess while you are still learning to play checkers.