₦airaland Forum

tonididdy:
U mean gas is being wasted and we're buying at 1800 per kg

That's how it has been since oil exploration began .

djperoski2010:
That's half of Nigerian budget for a pipeline!
How many Nigerians are going to be employed?

The pipeline will not be owned and financed exclusively by Nigeria .

Countries along the path will pay and own the segment of the pipeline passing through their territory.

Mrfeel:
More trouble for the niger Delta people

How?

All the gas wasted in flaring that has led to acid rain will now be sold.

How is that problem for oil producing states?

Eriokanmi:
Governance is a continuum. The late Buhari's legacy I really loved

Buhari's pipeline was through the Sahara which is not feasible given the insecurity and zero markets along the pipeline path.


This is an entirely different project which makes more sense since the pipelines will be built by countries along it's path and the gas sold to them.

Every country will have a share in the gas revenue generated

Not true.

TopBanter:
Yes na. Likely them. They never mean what they say and never say what they mean.

They are too invested in the centrist system but will be decieving themselves with their fake Biafra agitation.

lexylaw09:
Reps pass state police bill as minority caucus stage walkout

You mean SE Reps stage walkout

Argentina - the Israel of South America .

udede:
I never knew that a f**l like this still exist. You are asking the federal government to kill someone who they lack the jurisdiction to try. I watched the interview and was shocked.

Oga lawyer, which law are you basing your useless assertions on?

IamPatriotic:
I'm not a fan, an admirer and no longer a supporter of Dr. Fayemi. But that won't stop me ftom having an honest opinion on this matter, the post exposes a dirty motive. Keeping the female customer anonymous while repeatedly mentioning Fayemi’s name all over a legal matter shows that the publication is trying to create a distraction. JKF has nothing to do with the actual case before the court, to me, it meant to shape public opinion and bully the plaintiff into backing down from her denands. Maduka shouldn't expect a clean fight.

The perpetual victims had to reveal Fayemi's name so that they can claim coscharis that sold a broken Range Rover is being victimised by the powers that be because he is Ibo.

How and why did this Ibo group insert themselves in this dispute ?

And why are they playing the tribalism card?

IGBOPHOBIA1:
Abuja | July 24, 2026

A disturbing incident at a police checkpoint along the Akure axis has once again raised serious concerns about the growing culture of ethnic profiling, extortion, and discrimination against Igbo Nigerians within Nigeria's security institutions.

According to the victim, who recorded the encounter on video, officers stopped his vehicle at a routine police checkpoint while he was returning from Akure. The officers carefully searched the vehicle and thoroughly examined all of his documents. Finding no offense, irregularity, or legal basis to detain him, one of the officers allegedly demanded that he "settle" him with money before he would be allowed to continue his journey.

The motorist refused.

What followed was even more alarming.

Unknown to the officer, the conversation was being recorded. As another officer—who happened to be an acquaintance of the victim—attempted to calm the situation and persuade the officer to allow the motorist to leave, the officer reportedly made a revealing statement:

"I just wanted to check if you are Igbo and I would have detained you, but just settle me so you can be going."

The remark strips away any pretense that the interaction was about law enforcement. Instead, it points to something far more troubling: the apparent normalization of ethnic profiling and the suggestion that being identified as Igbo could itself become a reason for arbitrary detention.

If authentic, such a statement is not merely offensive—it raises profound questions about the conduct expected of law enforcement officers and whether ethnic identity is influencing policing decisions.

Beyond One Officer

This incident should not be viewed in isolation.

Over the past several years, numerous reports from travelers, transport operators, traders, and young professionals have described encounters in which individuals believed to be Igbo were allegedly subjected to heightened suspicion, repeated searches, prolonged questioning, arbitrary detention, or demands for money at checkpoints across various parts of Nigeria.

Many victims recount a familiar pattern:

Questions about their state of origin before any alleged offense is identified.
Immediate assumptions that young Igbo men are involved in criminal activity.
Arbitrary detention despite the absence of incriminating evidence.
Pressure to pay money to secure release.
Threats of fabricated charges if payments are refused.

Whether every allegation is substantiated or not, the consistency of these accounts has contributed to a widespread perception among many Igbo travelers that they face disproportionate scrutiny based on ethnicity rather than conduct.

From Public Prejudice to Institutional Bias

Ethnic stereotypes are unfortunately not new in Nigeria.

What makes incidents such as this particularly concerning is the perception that prejudicial attitudes are no longer confined to social discourse but are finding expression within institutions entrusted with enforcing the law impartially.

The Nigerian Constitution guarantees every citizen freedom from discrimination based on ethnic origin and promises equal protection under the law. Police officers swear to uphold these principles regardless of tribe, religion, or political affiliation.

If an officer genuinely believes that identifying someone as Igbo creates justification for detention, that reflects a serious departure from those constitutional obligations.

Even if spoken casually, such a statement risks reinforcing public fears that ethnic identity—not evidence—can influence interactions with law enforcement.

The Cost of Ethnic Profiling

Ethnic profiling has consequences that extend well beyond the individual victim.

It erodes public confidence in policing, weakens cooperation between citizens and security agencies, and undermines the credibility of legitimate law enforcement efforts. Communities that believe they are being singled out may become less willing to report crimes or assist investigations, making policing more difficult for everyone.

When citizens begin to fear that their surname, language, or place of origin may expose them to arbitrary treatment, the principle of equal citizenship is diminished.

A Call for Accountability

The video should prompt an impartial investigation by the appropriate authorities to determine the full circumstances of the encounter, verify the statements made, and, if misconduct is established, take appropriate disciplinary action.

Accountability should not depend on whether a citizen happened to be recording. Professional policing requires that officers act lawfully and respectfully in every encounter.

Equally important is the need for continued ethics and anti-bias training within the police service, coupled with stronger oversight mechanisms to address allegations of extortion, discriminatory conduct, and abuse of authority.

Nigeria Cannot Afford Institutionalized Ethnic Suspicion

Nigeria's strength lies in the equal dignity and citizenship of all its peoples. Law enforcement must reflect that principle.

No Nigerian should fear detention because of an ethnic identity. No officer should suggest that tribe could determine whether a citizen is deprived of liberty. And no demand for an unlawful payment should accompany an otherwise lawful stop.

The reported statement from this checkpoint encounter, if confirmed, serves as a reminder that public confidence in security institutions depends not only on combating crime but also on ensuring that every citizen is treated with fairness, professionalism, and respect—regardless of ethnicity.

Video referenced by the complainant: https://facebook.com/reel/37236834292628175

Editor's Note: This article is based on the complainant's account and a video recording of the checkpoint interaction. The officer's reported statement has not been independently verified by this publication. The officers involved should be afforded the opportunity to respond, and any official investigation may provide additional context or findings.

Source: https://www.igbophobia.org/incidents/cmrypzajx000004las6ilz95p

Eyah.

Now go report to Trump.

Streetinvestor2:
Senseless post as result of 30k stipend
You won't go and join the military and atleast be useful to the drug baron than waste on NL

You go cry tire

ObaOfYorubaLand:
If truly thst there's insecurity in Igboland, why give entire Eastern Nigeria one division that they've always had before Tinubu ever thought of leaving Nigeria?

Tinubu only divided already existing divisions, he gave some two states one division, only South East thst he didn't create any new division....

82nd Division, Enugu covered both the SE , SS and Benue, Kogi and Taraba.

It was never your SE army to begin with so STFU.

christejames:
Creating or expanding existing divisions?




This govt is just busy doing nothing, acting as if they are active while docile.

Do you even understand what a Military Division is?

A Division is composed of 4 to 5 brigades .

A brigade is composed of at least 10 companies and is headed by a Col/Brigadier.

A Company is composed of 8 to 10 Platoons and is headed by a Lt Col/Col .

A Platoon is composed of 30 men headed by a Lt/Major.

A Division is at least 15, 000 men strong .


And these Divisions are meant to concentrate on securing specific regions/states.

DmonSlayer10:
Bro,I thought you have outgrown this kind of talk; dirty Sarcasms,innuendoes and petty prattles such as this deprives this Forum of the kind of robust intellectual discourses and exchanges which the creators expected of us here!

You could simply have advanced informed reasons why the 90 days before Election timeline is not feasible...instead of a recourse to a gutter gossip about washing toilets and serving food at Children's birthday.

Your mind can't be that fickle,trust me.

Don't be misled by those you seek to entertain....

I know you can do better.

E pain am

favor914:
Ok, Chancellor Okeke Von Batten.

You dey mind them.


Okeke will soon be delivered naturalized under Trump's immigration policy.

.we dey wait for an.

He will join Kanu in sokoto

Irony1:
When you have run out of options to lie with, you now use this same fake pick up line.

I am not here to engage or convince you.

Ushame:
all of a sudden, u luv Atiku so much that u don't want him to be scammed?

Okeke is a fraud and I must let Messers Atiku know that he is being scammed by his personal aides to sign up and agreement with this scammer.

Alhaji Atiku deserves better than to be milked by 0koris around him who got a commission from getting him to sign this Okeke scammer.

spafu:
I get irritated when people display their low or deficiency in IQ., Else, how can you just arrive at a single conclusion, without making allowance for other grey areas that could actually turn out to be of material facts.
Some of you that never got to read James Hartley Chase really miss a lot.
That Gbaja

For some one who posted a wall of text, you said nothing

Shift.

Complainant without case.

The aircraft is a total wreck.

The fuselage, landing gear, engine and metal integrity are all FUBAR.

Now it can only be used to make can drinks.

Seems to have been caused by wet runway.

The aircraft skidded on landing or experienced hydroplaning and could not come to a complete halt

esnbrutality:
Your Chief of Staff is a criminal and fraudster.

His Principal is a shame to the office of the president anywhere in the world.


Go sleep..

Shameless people

Lament harder.

Validated:
OP shuffle the story and use it to clean your butt.
NO ONE CARES

Shey you were all jumping around like baboons on heat over this guy saying the letter Trump sent to Tinubu was fake.

See the real fake person here who is Mazi Okeke forming Van Batten.

esnbrutality:
This guy is truly a drowning man..

See as you are crying on all threads about a man that asks pertinent questions. ??

I know why you are crying. For years your region has been peddling lies against everyother tribe ,manufacturing narratives and shaping the thinking trajectory of the gullible masses

If your employer tried to work for everyone as a detriabalized leader, people will gravitate to him easily, but as a kriminal he came to loot and destroy.

No matter the propaganda you push against anyone, your principal, made the job very difficult by ineptitude, tribalism, corruption and sophisticated failure in all aspects of Governance.

Anybody but TINUBU...simple.

Cry blood.

Shatap.

The man you all were hoping on bringing this govt down is a con man who on due time will be arrested in the US, convicted and then sent back here to face the music.

Cry harder

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: Shady Aspects of Karl Von Batten’s Lobbying Operations

1. ILLEGAL USE OF TAX-EXEMPT CHARITIES (FARA VIOLATIONS)
One of the most serious legal allegations against Karl Von Batten involves his use of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to conduct political lobbying, which is strictly prohibited under US tax law.

- The United Somali Alliance: Von Batten utilized this organization, registered as a tax-exempt charity in Minneapolis, to lobby against the US recognition of Somaliland [2].

- Legal Violation: Under IRS rules, 501(c)(3) organizations are forbidden from engaging in "substantial" lobbying or political activity. By hiring Von Batten to lobby the US Senate on behalf of the Somali government through this vehicle, both the organization and Von Batten potentially violated federal law [2].

- Undisclosed Foreign Agency: While Von Batten registered as a foreign agent for the Somali Embassy, the United Somali Alliance itself did not file a Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) statement, despite appearing to act as a front for the Somali government’s diplomatic efforts [2].

- "Pseudo-Charitable" Label: Investigative reports have labeled the United Somali Alliance a "pseudo-charitable organization" because its primary activity appeared to be political warfare against Somaliland rather than charitable work [2].

FRAUDULENT CLAIMS OF POLITICAL INFLUENCE
Von Batten has a documented history of making false or exaggerated claims about his ability to influence US policy and legislation.

- "Blocked Bills" Myth: He frequently claimed on social media to have blocked the "Somaliland Partnership Act" and other legislation. However, Congressional records and staff confirm that he has virtually no access to Capitol Hill and that these claims were fabrications [2].

- False AGOA Claims: After the US removed Ethiopia from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Von Batten claimed credit for the decision on social media. In reality, the decision was made by the US government months before his firm even filed lobbying paperwork for the client [2].
- Military Policy Fabrication: He publicly announced that the US would "expand military cooperation" with the DRC, a major foreign policy decision that was never made by the State Department or Pentagon. This was described by journalists as him "selling illusions" to gullible clients [1].

- Lack of Real Access: Congressional staffers interviewed by investigators stated they had never heard of him, and his social media posts received no engagement from actual policymakers, suggesting his "influence" was entirely performative [2].

3. FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES AND MONEY FLOW
The financial structure of his operations raises significant red flags regarding how funds were moved and reported.
- $1 "Contract" Terms: In one FARA filing for the Somali Embassy, Von Batten listed a contract value of "$1" for a one-week engagement, a tactic often used to obscure the true value of services or evade standard reporting thresholds [2].

- Shifting Client Base: He allegedly pitched himself to Somaliland as a pro-democracy advocate, only to turn around and lobby for Somalia (Somaliland's rival) once he secured a contract, suggesting a "pay-to-play" approach devoid of ethical consistency [2].

- DRC Scandal: The DRC government paid him millions of dollars, only to discover that his "lobbying machine" had produced no results. When US Senator Ronny Jackson exposed the DRC's corruption, Von Batten’s firm collapsed, and the DRC realized their money had been wasted on a "fraudulent operation" [1].

- Atiku Contract Signature: In the high-profile $1.2 million contract with Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar, the document was signed by a third party (Fabiyi Oladimeji) rather than Atiku himself, raising questions about the contract's legitimacy and transparency [6].

4. POLITICAL MANIPULATION AND PARTISANAL EXPLOITATION
Von Batten has been accused of leveraging political affiliations to create a false sense of legitimacy.

- Fake GOP Ties: He claimed to be the "Chairman of the Development Committee of the D.C. Republican Party" and a delegate to the Republican National Convention. While he posted photos with GOP figures like Nikki Haley, these roles were either exaggerated or entirely fabricated to suggest he had deep connections within the party [3].

- Exploiting Political Divisions: He reportedly used his alleged GOP connections to cozy up to "Never Trumpers" while simultaneously lobbying for foreign governments that may conflict with US interests, creating a complex web of potential conflicts of interest [3].

- Weaponizing Allegations: In 2026, his firm began submitting documents to the Trump administration alleging drug trafficking connections involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Critics argue this was a tactic to destabilize a political rival of his client, Atiku Abubakar, rather than a genuine legal effort [3].

5. OPERATIONAL PATTERNS OF DECEPTION

- Identity Shifting: He frequently changes his name (Karl Von Batten, Edward Ikemefuna, Karl-Marx Edward) to confuse background checks and create multiple "identities" that seem more established than they are [1].

- Fake Credentials as a Sales Tool: His entire business model appears to rely on a fabricated academic and professional bio that he uses to secure contracts from African governments who cannot easily verify his claims in the US [1].

- Silence on Failures: Despite public scandals where clients (DRC, Somalia) received no return on investment, he has never publicly accounted for the missing money or admitted to the failure of his lobbying efforts [1].

CONCLUSION
Karl Von Batten’s lobbying career is characterized by a pattern of using legal loopholes (like 501(c)(3) abuse), making false claims of influence, and exploiting the information asymmetry between African governments and the US political system. His operations have been described by investigators as a "scam" that preys on nations desperate for influence in Washington, leaving them with millions in lost funds and no political results [1] [2].

givedemwotowoto:
Where is the US warning? Continue making false claims in order to defend the paymasters of the bosses of your bosses

He lied that he had submitted files regarding Tinubu to Trump's desk and that Trump was keenly studying it.

Is that not a lie and is that not supposed to appear as if the Trump govt is considering action against the President ?