₦airaland Forum

LordAdam16:
it does feel like most of the vassals are caught in between a rock and hard place
on one hand they're anticipating the other shoe to drop.but they're apprehensive about what that will mean for their "rules-based order" from which they've benefitted in some way. i think their motivation to act in ways that defies belief is often tied to the latter
it's like yes the US is an abusive partner, but there are perks to the vassalage that they're worried would not transfer over to a new global order
devil you know and all that

You explained really well here. They know the US is an abusive partner, but the entrenched benefits are too hard to let go. Most European countries' yansh would be open should the US cease to be the dominant power and they receive bold reactions from major countries in the Global South. Imagine five Chinas countering boldly whatever views the likes of Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Canada etc., put forward?

the philippines isn't all that, but they have a sordid history with foreign powers.
spain, us, japan. i don't know why they want to willingly put themselves in harms way again.
it's like a battered, delusional partner who believes only a guy who is toxic loves her.
"ma'am, there are other options. but she's like nah. too boring. i guess trips to the er and therapy bills are exciting."
plus they're in se asia, the region to be in the 21st century. opportunities for economic progress yapa.
the us and the west can still be the preferred partner, but there is no credible reason to be so hawkish.

Those ones are timid beyond redemption, and even within the region, they are the backwater (I am omitting landlocked countries). With its subservience towards the US-led West, it should have been better than the likes of Thailand and measure up with Malaysia, but see Vietnam breezing past them?

The Philippines isn't a Southeast Asian country that Africans and African countries should aspire to.

Mrexcell:
So this menace ravaging nigeria is also in siera leone? Black africans really has a very dark and demonic mindset u hardly see this kind of rubbish in the carribean or even amongst black americans.

It's rampant in Haiti, but not Grenada, Barbados and Bahamas. Ritual practices is rooted in poverty and illiteracy. Rituals can not make anyone to be rich. In fact, it's the presence of rituals that make people poor, which is why such practices are prevalent in poorer regions.

Saladdin:
West Africa (some parts) is just a sad case. Corruption, astronomic unemployment level and poverty are the cause of all these. In Liberia, those ones even have a drug epidemic to the point that they even dig up and smoke human remains to get "high".

It's just so painful that Sierra Leone that ought to be a major food producer and world's "honey capital" is suffering from all these. A tiny country with population only comparable to Kaduna State.

Sorcery of all kinds, especially with human parts CANNOT make anyone rich. It's just a total waste of time. Nothing else.

THANK YOU!

War is a bad thing, and wars have wrecked both Sierra Leone and Liberia. It's too unfortunate.

pocohantas:
Men don't benefit from marriage.
So this should be welcome news for them.

Nairaland is beautiful, people of God!

SixSeven:
This statement Mercy said,

I have heard women say this. At the point in life where reality sets in, they don't care. They have the career, they have the money but they miss that child. Life is indeed a strange journey. I asked one of them the other day why she couldn't get pregnant for a guy, she said, she cannot afford to have a baby for a man that would only donate sperm for her so she will rather do IVF and choose from there instead of giving herself 'freely' to the man. In her mind, she bought it. That's women for you The cheaper option is not worth it because of that pride so they don't mind spending money on the child that will never know who his real father is. Their thinking, only few understand it. Once you understand it, just play along with them IVF is also not cheap but you don't discuss logic with women when they are on their emotional roller-coaster. They hate the truth because it embarrasses them so they divert your attention with unrelated issues. Women are naturally more selfish than men but that's a topic for another day.

Thank you for that insight, which is very interesting and an eye-opener. We learn daily.

Fascinating stuff! Walai! I pray for long life o. I would publish papers like mad!!!!!!

Lalami3232:
Age sabi humble people sha . If you hear the kind of men wey these non-virgins dey request for when dem dey early 20's, you will be shocked. Dem go say " a rich man who loves me, tall, handsome, romantic, chisel abs aka six packs, sweet, treat me like a queen etc ". You go see dem online saying, I can't cook for a man, I can't wash for a man bla bla bla. When 30+ comes knocking, standard go don low. You see them saying "I can do anything for a man I love" . Do you mean that you didn't love any man in your early 20's? You no find any man worthy to marry in your 20's but your kpekus find alot of preeq worthy to collect digging from . You wey no meet your wife as a virgin and you think she was different, I greet you sir .

What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the good news of DNA test

Nairalanders sef

Jman06:
Igbo parents have really failed in this generation and that is why all these shameful things are happening in our tribe. Parents now watch as their daughters grow old in their houses and sometimes they do this for their selfish interests, especially if the daughter is doing well financially. Mothers for instance are failing in instilling marriage consciousness in their daughters. It's all about money, money and money! No values! No morals!
Am I the only one who feels ashamed that all these ladies having and wishing to have children out of wedlock are Igbos? That represents a failure in cultural values and our people must rise to the challenge and nip such disgraceful practice in the buds.

It is a matter I have thought about repeatedly. I have even asked other Nairalanders and a friend privately why it is so.

Some of the reasons are:
- Liberal culture: The culture is liberal. You have the right to choose whatever you want to do with your lives.
- Christianity: Igbos are the major ethnic group in the country that is overwhelmingly Christian. We adopted the Western version rather than the Eastern European version, largely due to colonialism and language. Westernisation promotes liberty and the right to choose.
- Capitalism: Capitalism promotes the end justifies the means. So, do whatever you can to get ahead in the race. This was vital in rebuilding after the Civil War, and if geared towards positive ventures, we excel. At the same time, if such an attitude is geared towards negative aspects, we come tops as well. The key term is to do well in whatever you choose because the culture promotes liberalism.

Nevertheless, even with such views, the southeast has the lowest percentage of children who don't live with their parents in southern Nigeria. Further research is needed to determine why and why not.

Lola Oj (allegedly to Obafemi Martins), Ini Edo, Chika Ike, Toke Makinwa and now Mercy Eke.

The TuFaces of our intentional baby-mamaism or single motherhood.

Life is interesting. We await the results in a decade or two.

emmaodet:

You can see how the guy quickly sneaked in the "if you are given the option of choosing between US visa and Russia/China visa, which one will you pick" narrative.
They can't even hide their hate for China.
There is always one reason or the other why china is bad and the west is good.

Responded.

Regarding the bold: Some people should accept the fact that others prefer to prosper in their homelands rather than leave. So, if it means partnering with the Chinese to attain prosperity, fine by me. Everyone must not japa to earn well. So, the talk about Chinese or US visa is moot to me.

cc: LordAdam16

natedroid:
While I've read the various opinions in this thread, most of them brilliant and apt, I believe they lack first-hand experience of China's current economic reality. The strong image is misleading. First-hand accounts from within China reveal economic strain, reliance on the U.S., and significant unemployment. I have a a close contact who has lived in Beijing for over two decades,who has given me a perspective that contrasts sharply with the image of strength China projects. Beyond the modern cities, much of China remains underdeveloped, and its economy is deeply reliant on access to the U.S. market, a vulnerability highlighted by recent trade conflicts and rising unemployment.

I welcome your opinions, no matter how divergent they are. In fact, by having well-constructed differing opinions that everyone learns and the conversations get richer.

Yes, huge parts of China remain underdeveloped, but judging from how the country has risen over the past 40 years has been tremendous. In all facets of life, China has marched on using SHEER grit and hard work. The Chinese economic rise has pulled almost a billion people out of poverty, and this has been more than any other country. The reliance on the US' economy has been noted even though its percentage is single-digit. This is why exporters and businesses have been racing to find the next market or hub for production and businesses. So, yes, it is not all rosy.

I have asked my Chinese contacts why they leave the country, since it is the world's biggest economy (PPP)? Their answers are:
- It is too competitive
- Too many people
- Jobs are scarce

So, it is why we see Chinese scattered across the world (aside from regions where their cousins have settled historically). The competition in China is so fierce and terrific even for themselves. Interestingly, because of this stiff competition for resources and their work ethic, people elsewhere find them scary to compete with because, pound-for-pound, they tend to out-compete the natives in foreign lands. They come with cheap financing, superior technical know-how, strong work ethic/discipline etc. It is hard to compete, man. Me sef dey feel am.

I support America's push to reshore manufacturing. It strengthens the U.S. economy and sets a positive example. For Nigeria, the lesson is clear: we must drastically reduce our reliance on Chinese imports by building our own factories and industries. True economic strength comes from production, not importation.
This is a wake-up call for Nigeria. We must stop being a market for Chinese goods and start becoming a manufacturing hub ourselves. America is showing the way by bringing production home, and we should do the same. Relying on China is a strategic error.

The same here. I welcome America's reshoring and our drive for industrialisation. If you read my posts on Tinubu's administration, I actually support his economic policies. My issue is with his brazen and toxic tribalism. But his economic bromance with China has been very profitable to the country, and contrary to what you have in the concluding statements, Chinese investors are opening factories across Nigeria: Kaduna, Katsina (this was when I realised cassava can be cultivated in the core north), Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Benue, Abuja, Ebonyi, etc. I have read Namibians praise Chinese investors for keeping their mining industries alive even when other global investors fled. The same in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The same in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Honestly, I dare say, if not for Chinese capital and technical know-how, many states in our country would have staggeringly high unemployment rates. The Chinese have invested $500m in Nasarawa and pledged another $1BN if things go well. In fact, Dele Alake has been preaching that if an investor wants to mine in Nigeria, the investor MUST include processing plans. So far, it is ONLY the Chinese who have acted on this. No one else has. You want mines, right? You must open a factory. Only the Chinese have done this. In Guinea Conkary, the Chinese have built a hitherto difficult-to-access mine. They have agreed to build factories. Before I logged into Nairaland, I read on the FT how the EU wants to change its rules so as to get knowledge transfer from the Chinese, something the Zimbabweans insisted on and succeeded.

Let's not be naive about China's motives in Africa. They are here to exploit, not to partner. Our trade deficit with them is proof. A better partner for Nigeria I repeat is India or any other country but not china

The word exploit sounds somehow, but the truth is: everyone exploits. No one does lovey-dovey. Humans are exploitative by nature, especially when the rules are weak or nonexistent. The Chinese are not Jesus Christ. Actually, our trade deficit gives me joy. You know why? That is the greatest cheat code to becoming rich as an entrepreneur in Nigeria: sell to the Chinese. Yes! I have read the trade details and was shocked that we import so much from China than we export to China. Nevertheless, we have Chinese factories in Nigeria which export to China. What stops us from doing the same? Did the Chinese say we should not export to China from Nigeria? White farmers in South Africa have signed deals with China to export agricultural products, ditto for Ethiopian farmers. Mind you, unlike Donald Trump's new tariffs, which superseded AGOA (currently cancelled), exporting to China from African countries with a diplomatic treaty is TARIFF-FREE. Yes, you don't pay a tariff when exporting to China, whether from Kenya, Gabon or South Africa.

India is just as exploitative as China would be, and any other major country. No one does lovey-dovey. You negotiate hard for what you believe is yours. Zimbabwe did it. Heck, Chinese auto companies are opening factories in South Africa. Yes, they have been Western automakers' factories in SA, but the Chinese clearly stated that they want to stop importing from China to SA and go into actual assembling. The same in Brazil, where Ford and Co. left, and BYD entered.

My experience with Chinese companies in Nigeria has shown me their primary interest is resource extraction. Our trade relationship is a one-way street, with billions in imports from China and almost no exports in return. I would prefer partnerships with countries like India or Vietnam.

So, it is Vietnam that would not want to exploit our resources? How many Vietnamese cashew production companies have factories in Ivory Coast, Benin Republic and Nigeria? How many Indian companies of the same product have opened factories in Nigeria? You mean the same Vietnam where its communist leaders are always shining teeth when Chinese businesses invest in their country? Why dem never pursue China comot? Your mention of Vietnam reminds me of another article I read recently where a major Chinese electronic manufacturer pledged $10m into a particular region in the country.

Bros or sis, no country prioritises another country's interests over theirs. Again, China is not stopping the export of products to its shores. It is tariff-free to export to China from an African country. I think this is why some Chinese entrepreneurs are opening businesses so they can export to China. The issue, as I have explained, is their cheap capital and work ethic. It is hard to compete.

And again ,global allegiances speak volumes. The number of Nigerians in the West versus those in China or Russia, along with personal choices on where to be educated, demonstrates a clear preference. actions speak louder than words. The diaspora communities and educational choices of Nigerians show where true trust and alignment lie. It's not with China or Russia .
Given the choice between U.S. and Chinese leadership, the vast majority of Nigerians would choose the U.S., and I stand with the United States, a country that I have benefitted so much from.

The global allegiance has links to colonialism and language. If the French and Spaniards colonised us, we would pay allegiance to France or Spain. I am not for allegiance pledging, but protecting the economic interests with actual trade deals and production. So, while I sound pro-China, I am doing so for the economic benefit.

The issue with making the benefit personal is that you have waved aside the millions of ordinary Nigerians, most of whom probably don't know this thread exists, who have benefited from affordable White goods, improved Internet connectivity via Huawei, Android enabled phones, laptops, etc. Your personal benefit from the US does not override ordinary Nigerians who earn a good income as translators working with Chinese businesses. So, while you might earn $ working remotely with American companies, youths in Nasarawa are elated to work with the Chinese, earning 500K. Both of you benefit, and that is how it should be: everyone should benefit positively from whatever economic deals we make.

Another point to note: everyone must not japa before they prosper. Some, or I dare say most people, prefer to prosper in their homelands/countries rather than go elsewhere. So, the mention of the diaspora in the West is moot simply because others benefit from China while living in Nigeria. Both are valid and invalid at the same time.

China would do worst than America or any Western world has ever done as a World power, China is subtly exploiting African resources already and they would do worst. They are horrible employers ,am speaking from personal experience, China cannot be trusted .

LIES! The Chinese HAVE NEVER INVADED any African country. The Chinese have never imposed their cultural norms on any African country. The Chinese have never used their loans (we borrow more from Western-affiliated institutions than from China) to usurp any African country. Chinese businesses have invested $100m in Liberia - America's creation in Africa, yet the US has not done the same aside from a long-standing rubber plantation.

About labour laws, that is a Nigerian bug. Also, I admit that the work ethic of East Asians is unparalleled. I have studied and worked with them. So, I know. Africans have to sit up, or we lose out. These people work like machines and are exceptionally intelligent. If we must exit the multidimensional poverty state as they have done, we have no choice but to work twice as they did and they do.

Lastly, it is trust but verify. The ultimate aim is to do business with the Chinese. The Chinese would scratch our backs. Nothing stops us from scratching theirs, too. They won't beat us. Chinese is a business partner, not a boyfriend or husband or Jesus Christ.

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Gerrard59:
I am thinking of many reasons such as:

1. China does not do freebies. So for people who are used to free things, embracing the Chinese would be hard.
2. The Chinese have a strong work ethic, an overwork culture and strict adherence to rules. This is not a Chinese thing, but East Asian. Those principles made them who they are today. Many Nigerians find such work conditions to be bad. I can understand.
3. Chinese companies don't pay well. Well, as I have stated, salaries are a function of productivity and population. Our productivity is low and the population is high. Salaries are low in India, Indonesia and Vietnam. We are at the nascent stages of industrialisation. History is replete with such societies with low salaries. The Chinese are the ones investing in that aspect more than the Americans. And we need more factories so we can produce more, and factories' jobs are what our people need, not TikTok influencing. Factories ensure life-long skills and productivity. Nigeria needs jobs; the Chinese bring in capital and technical know-how. I don't get the irritation.
4. Some people are jealous that a different country with its own systems and cultures is pairing up with the US. They never imagined it in their lifetime.
5. They are envious of the Chinese because they believe it should have been them. It is how you mentioned how Angolans prefer Portuguese or White people to Nigerians. They believe na them for dey there. But believing is not the way; you work for it. Nothing is free in life. You work for it.

LordAdam16:
like germany and ukraine, like japan
two million ukrainians dying is a regular tuesday
germany losing its economic competitiveness is just the cost of doing business
four million dead japanese and japan becoming a shadow of itself is simply a pawn getting sacrificed for the hegemon

no plan survives first contact, so it is anyone's guess what japan would be like after a pacific hot conflict
sure china WILL wreck them, but what relationship will they have with china, the rest of asia, and the rest of the world after that.
in just 50 years, japan went from a friend of the us (russo-japanese war) to a foe (world war 2) to a vassal
humans can be irrational. one would think there is no chance that japan, korea, the phillipines, australia, and china will be locked in a devastating total war at the behest of a foreigner an ocean away. with how wealthy and technologically advanced they are, it should be a non-starter. but here we are.

-Lord

The bold is very important to note and it is embarrassing how economically successful countries can become so timid and follow follow even at their detriment. Even when examples abound of how the current US govt treats such losers, especially in the EU. The present US govt behaves like Tinubu where every good thing goes to Lagos/USA FIRST before anywhere else. So for other richer nations to see such yet chook head inside is embarrassing.

As for the red in bold, they are not special or spectacular.

Aside from his music, there is nothing worthy to emulate or look up to from this guy.

emmaodet:


It means watch out for yourself in a relationship and don't get carried away with the euphoria of lovey-dovey.
Don't forget to constantly invest in yourself nor lose the long term goal of earning a decent income and be able to pay your bills within your level.
A man in a position of option/abundance will be able to negotiate better in a relationship and have low tolerance for bullshits nor dramas becuase if shit hits the fan, he can easily and quietly replace his woman without any brouhaha and life simply moves on as if nothing happens.
Many men fall in these areas.
So, i ask you - Bros Kipaji, you don cover your side
Because as i dey so, i don cover my side oo

I am supposed to apply for a ™

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But yeah, the "cover your side" is very necessary in all facets of life. It deters anyhowness and nonsense from people and even organisations. The issue is that it is the perception of options which can make someone be here and there every Eke Market day. In a relationship setting, this can mean easy breakups and divorces. But then, for a man in any part of the world, it is vital because there are not too many men who hold their side firmly compared to the number of young women out there.

LordAdam16:
chinese savagery will make hell shudder
no one alive today has witnessed it, so you will inevitably have folks who think poking the dragon is an excellent idea
after all, what will they do?

the us installed a female zelenskyy in japan to play the same script
the hope is that xi takes the bait and becomes embroiled in a ukraine war 2.0 that'll allow the us to strike chinese mainland, kill millions of chinese, seize their trillions in assets across the west, and take a gander at f*cking with their export economy. all while sacrificing cantonese, japanese, koreans, and even australians, if it comes to that; in that order.
the plan has 0 chance of success
still, they'll try
-Lord

The Japanese would suffer more, especially in terms of the economy and its related aspects. The tourism industry relies heavily on well-heeled Chinese tourists. Japanese business leaders lobbied heavily for renewed visa-free access, which was recently extended to the end of 2026. So, it has not been restored to its pre-COVID state permanently. Already, Chinese companies are heading past Japanese companies across Southeast Asia and the wider region. A week ago, I read an article that outlined how Japanese companies are now component suppliers rather than final products to the Chinese market. Inasmuch as the Japanese are not pro-open immigration, they prefer Chinese immigrants to non-East Asian immigrants, and as expected, Chinese immigrants constitute the majority of immigrants in Japan. People should not be deceived by the Western rhetoric you see in English media content related to Japan about Chinese immigration in Japan. Chinese spend more than Westerners in Japan.

In all, as I analysed within myself more than a year ago, should there be an open confrontation regarding Taiwan vis-à-vis China/US, Japan would have to intervene either as a launchpad for the US military or/and as a refugee haven for Taiwanese. Should that happen, I will liquidate all I have here and book a one-way flight back home. After watching Africans' experiences in Ukraine, I would not be a party to such.

From the screenshot, it is clear that the girl does not like him, which is okay. Also, it is highly likely they just met and decided to kick off with a date. This is why I prefer to establish a clear and natural platonic relationship before doing all these Ndi fancy restaurant dates. I have taken ladies to such settings, but I did it for two reasons:

- to know her better as a person
- having someone to talk with.

Afterwards, I don't pester for romance or anything related. Another important factor is to always eat at/visit the chosen restaurant before taking a random woman there. I first spoil myself before spoiling another person. Please yourself first before anyone else. Abi dem forbid men to go on solo dates at expensive restaurants?

pansophist:
His first mistake was to go where he can spend 109k on the first date.

From the beginning, you can always predict the end. If on a first date, you begin hear funny locations like sheraton restaurant, or some rooftop places, you should not go there unless you can afford it. Trying to give the perception of ''money no be problem'' is bad. If she think you are broke for being frugal or exercising your right to choose a date location that you are expected to pay for, then she just confessed that she is not for you. Men should understand that since they have the responsibility to spend, then they also have the right to choose how, where, and what to spend on.
If a girl insist on a particular place to meet and it seems expensive, playfully ask if she is the one taking you out. If her response seems like she is expecting you to foot the bills, then decline if it is above your budget.
A woman that likes you will happily meet you at a bus station, and walk in a park with just a bottle of water and groundnut.

Thank you for all you do.

ExudeLoveToAll:
"He didn't buy it for me" that's the reason she isn't giving it to her, women will always call men stingy when they are the stingy gender. If he was the one that bought it she would have given to her. Same girl will be entitled when it's not coming from her pocket but when it comes from hers it's hers alone crew my money is my money and your money belongs to us all.

Another strong point.

Afriifa:
The question is: if your Fiance has a car or let's say a good pair of suits, or sneakers, and your brother asks you to help him ask your fiancé if he could borrow any of these items for a similar event, if your fiancé refuses, the question now is that: how would you handle it? Your answer to that question solves the problem..
My rule of life is simple, there is no right way or wrong way to treat anyone, just treat them how you want to be treated. Reject them how you want to be rejected. That's fair.

This is why I like Nairaland.

Brutal and straight to the point. I agree to the bold because ordinarily, I would not offer my car to anyone. Suits and shoes? Yes. Car? No.

JESHAL007:
Women don't marry based on lust and your ability to satisfy them in bed, they consider your resources and what you can provide, and they will keep swinging, at any time, to the better financial option available to them. This is hypergamy. Hypergamy is innate, it only cares about now and it doesn't sleep.

Women are largely the same everywhere. As you stated, the hypergamy is innate. It is not whether she is Chinese, Arabian or African, a woman would always be hypergamous. Interestingly, I mentioned the term to a female friend weeks back, and she asked for the explanation. Afterwards, she replied in the affirmative that she cannot marry a man who is of a lower educational status (she is currently pursuing her PhD). The minimum requirement is an MSc, and must have residency in a developed country.

I then asked, before you came to Japan, did you have similar requirements? She said "No, things have changed". 7

H for Hypergamy.

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I remembered when I stated that hypergamy is the fuel for men's drive to succeed, Karleb say na lie.

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One of the reasons fertility rates have plummeted across the developed world and is replicating itself across emerging economies is because women are being able to sustain themselves without a man's resources or presence. Today's women have so many rights and enjoyment women in the 50s never had. I envy them.

GloriousGbola:
But like erm you are part of the educated class, chief

I am not in that sense. I try to understand the plight of ordinary Nigerians rather than wave them aside. That is what many so-called educated Nigerians do: they disregard the pains and complaints of ordinary people. I have never been to Kwara, but I feel their pains. The problem is that even so-called educated people from the same state would rather gaslight their brothers and sisters' complaints, all in the name of politics and religion.

Perhaps that is why I avoided gov't owned/controlled or politics (excluding NYSC). I cannot see A and say it is B. It does not sit well with me.

Emma513:
We live in cool and quite place, so recently a group of boys that are into cultism relocated to our place, I was brought up in a godly family, and don't follow or join cult, they have been disturbing my life with, boy find us 1k, even when I no get, boy you dey Bleep up, U be juu man, etc.

I am really tired of their bully. I am a calm and quiet person and I don't like rough life, these guys will smoke and shout till night, I am afraid of reporting this to security agency, because I thought they might come after me if they discover I reported them.

So what can I do in this situation?

Image: Google

You don't report cultists or yahoo yahoo boys. You just relocate to somewhere else. I had a neighbour in school who always delay in paying NEPA bills, which affected electricity and water supply. After much complaints, I relocated to a different lodge.

The last thing you will want is to join a cult (they're largely hungry and dirty people) and live amongst them when you're not one of them.

Find money, even if na borrow, to relocate.

You will never see those who lampoon Trump here.

Their hypocrisy is nauseating!

His bad mouth aside, Trump is right that before he commented on the issue, no one else did. Not even our politicians. Tinubu kept mute when people in Benue were massacred until the Pope condemned the attack.

The issue with the so-called intellectwats amongst Nigerians is how they've looked at the messenger rather than the message. It's how they are annoyed that Trump has a say, but have no problem when actual governors, ministers and political aides gaslight and disregard the killings.

One thing I've realised amongst Nigeria's so-called educated class is their perceived belief that they are knowledgeable and intelligent, whereas they know nothing and are not only unintelligent, but cruel and hypocrites.

LordAdam16:
💯

the elites set the pace.

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case in point, two days ago, the wall street journal published an opinion piece about a china-myanmar project to kneecap us sanctions
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/chinas-myanmar-project-could-end-u-s-sanctions-8b5fdb6f

this is how sensible elites act.
not invite savages to conduct cleansing operations.

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i am rooting for the success of this project.a potential SPOF is that the US can theoretically opt to cut off ICBC like it did Sberbank
but there is a chance that isn't an option anymore because china decisively won the trade war.ICBC is literally the largest bank in the world. the us sanctioning it will send the global economy into a tailspin.to say nothing of the chinese retaliation
this project is a sniper headshot.for the sake of the global majority, it has to succeed

-Lord

So far, events across different parts of the world, including our country, have reinforced the notion that a society is a reflection of its elite class. The Chinese elite class, regardless of location, are very intelligent, disciplined, foresighted and pragmatic. Not so much for some groups out there.

I read the article you posted, and it is interesting to read the fearful tone of the author should the program succeed. American tech bro are adopting Blockchain and crypto payments. So, the CCP too would adopt those technologies, but would set the tone at which they are implemented. And the US cannot dictate to China to do otherwise as the CCP get strong head.

stagger:
When the government of Muhammadu Buhari was absorbing so-called repentant terrorists into the army, what do you expect to be the outcome? PMB: the most useless president ever to rule Nigeria. I hope he is rotting in the hottest part of Hades.

Tinubu supported Buhari to be president in 2015 and 2019. He knew and knows everything. Why do people omit this aspect?

Current Tinubu's supporters revere Buhari even in death. Their comments are everywhere.

SIRTee15:
It's obvious northerners wants to use this banditry insurgence to useless Tinubu's govt.
same way they used boko haram to useless Jonathan's govt. That's why I will never understand why Yoruba people continue to suck up to this northerners like we need them for our survival. Nigeria is not working, its either we go back to confederacy or outright dissolution.
This born to rule mentality is nauseating. even if Tinubu pack only his family members into govt, the north should wait their turn and not start thinking how to return to power thru backdoor.

Another civil war is seriously banging on the Nigerian door.

Tinubu was part of that group. The biggest defenders of Buhari's government were Yorubas.

I wonder where Trump gets his shoes from. They are so nice!

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SeriouslySense:
It is not easy for those abroad, they go through a lot, from cold weather, that winter that is like Ice block. You cannot stay outside especially when its windy that is death. They also go through depression, because we are used to sunlight, and its less. Then sometimes racism, and then no friends or family. And you have to work hard, not like here where you can relax small or go to someone to get assistance. He probably had no one checking on him. If not for this senseless insecurity and poor leadership, Nigeria is like heaven, we are blessed, the environment is rich, and you are free to do what you want to do. I just dislike this insecurity and the crazy ideas that are manifesting due to religious extremism. Our mind is our poison here in Africa, if not everything is so good in Africa. We have abuvantage.

Many tend to disregard the importance of sunlight, but for people who were born and bred in a tropical environment for at least 25 years, exposure to a similar level of sunlight in their new countries, as they had in their home countries, is very important.

The Black man is naturally suited for constant exposure to sunlight, not frigid weather.

Commentators who say goat farming is profitable are abusing the term "profitable". Animal husbandry in the US has very thin profits, as the bulk of the profits lies in processing to final meat, which also has a thin profit margin. Beef ranchers do complain of the costs involved in raising their herd of cows, so how come goat farming is profitable, whereas it is not widely consumed in the US compared to beef?

DruidB:
People don’t understand that hustle has no shame, especially abroad. The same goat business people look down on in Nigeria is a legit money maker in the US. Yomi no downgrade. He simply adapted.
Respect to anyone who can reinvent themselves and still keep the bag moving. Location really changes the value of your work.

Nobody looks down on goat farming in Nigeria.

pansophist:
When you do not standard that even the lowest idiot can qualify, this is what you will get.

You will hardly see these content creators in countries like Australia, Luxembourg, Switzerland or New zealand for example. These countries made sure that anyone that enters their borders are overqualified educationally and wealth. But UK? even an almajiri can enter, just be an attachee to anyone that managed to have Waec. Also, UK uni are not trying at all. Some school will even give you conditional admission without Waec, no toefl, ielts, entrance exam, etc.

Universities with funny looking names. But yeah, this is common with anything that has an easy entry - it attracts all kinds of people. I wonder how the pre-2015 set feels. I would pay to hear their thoughts.

I was in London early this year and I forking dislike that city. It feels so fake. White Brits are less than 30% of the population, and you will find more Asians than white people. The Africans there are all lowkey beefing each other. Everyone assume you are a fresher, and from your accent, they already place you where you belong.

This can be two-faced, you know. On one hand, it goes against your anti-Western leanings if you are antsy seeing more Asians than Whites in London. Persons like this have been described as "Uncle Toms". On my part, I would be antsy if I saw a huge number of non-natives ACROSS a city/state. What does one learn or see in such a place since the natives are very few?

Secondly, the Brits caused it when they went around the world. If they had remained in their country, we wouldn't be seeing such. Spain gets more migrants from South America, and the country does not feel it that much. However, they share similar racial grouping, language and histories.

Gangsterism is the new culture among black youth, and it is a miracle if your child grew up there and turn up sane.

Ndi lovey dovey
But then, this is rampant across Nigeria. Parental failure is to be blamed.

Your 13 years old daughter can visit a doctor without your consent and get counsel, test, contraception and pregnancy advice. If your daughter escaped being a certify hoo before turning 18, break bottle for my head next time you see me.

Saner clime lol

Honestly, I want to see research looking at the educational and professional results from children whose Nigerian parents raised them completely in the UK. Not some here and there, a holistic look into their outcomes, then compare to those in Nigeria. Another sAnEr cLiMe would be Italy. I want to see the results of Black children born and raised in Italy.