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FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 1:10am On Nov 18, 2025
JESHAL007:
She must do all the chore even if she's sharing the bills, am I not her husband, did I not marry her and bring her under my roof, does she not bear my surname ,let her misbehave she would be sent packing to her father's house bringing shame and reproach unto her family

What nonsense
Rubbish
Are you for real?

This arrangement cannot work in today's world o shocked grin
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 1:05am On Nov 18, 2025
pocohantas:
It is not as Poco said or about it being a woman's world. It is simply common sense and fairness. He said in clear words that he doesn't ever want to do chores in his life. I wouldn't know why you are all conveniently ignoring that.

No woman would happily do that in addition to birthing kids and raising them. Any man claiming his wife is doing it happily is lying. She might be doing it because she doesn't have a choice and for the sake of her kids. If that is how their fathers were, my father wasn't like that. Neither is Mine. And that is not to say I don't contribute financially.
Again, I did not bother to look at that aspect because it does not make sense to me.
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 11:47pm On Nov 16, 2025
emmaodet:
My brother. This is the excat question going through my mind.
While you are there as a man over-suffering yourself all just to be called man of the house....wearing shambles, looking ugly, your wife is there using her own money to take care of herself looking sweet, having excess reserve to start buying land and doing her project (building) or expanding her shop.
When you finally lose your job, she will start disrespecting you anyway while feeding you and because she is always looking beautiful, someone else who can finance her better will snatch her off under the excuse that you are useless and not doing anything for the family.

In a world that is becoming highly expensive and people can barely have any meaniful savings, some are still there raising shoulder for being ''Man of the House''
To be fair, having a home-maker in a wife as a man is a good thing. However, in today's world, the homemakers can make or do make a lot of money. And as Poco has stated, any woman who contributes financially will want to see the man engage in home chores, whether he likes it or not. So, your scenario of men handling the entire finances and later encountering financial difficulties while their wives keep theirs does not really work well in today's world. Yet at the same time, these men don't want to engage in home chores.

See why I said it is a woman's world? grin




The best ways to tackle it are to aggressively increase one's sources of income, have fewer children, take up fewer in-law and immediate family responsibilities, stay physically fit, and spend FIRST on oneself.
Foreign AffairsRe: America Is 'Not Ready' For Woman President - Michelle Obama by Gerrard59(m): 11:33pm On Nov 16, 2025
LordReed:
You have it backwards. Nobody is clamouring for a quota. When a well qualified person is rejected just because they are female then it is not a quota issue but a sexism one.
So Kamala, who did not do well in the primaries, is the qualified candidate? grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

Thankfully, she lost woefully as envisaged.
Foreign AffairsRe: America Is 'Not Ready' For Woman President - Michelle Obama by Gerrard59(m): 3:41pm On Nov 16, 2025
God1000:
but her husband who is a black man was elected president twice, I think this is not about race, we still have black female governors, mayors, senators and house of representatives in US.
So we agree that the US can have a woman president.

May the best woman win.
Foreign AffairsRe: America Is 'Not Ready' For Woman President - Michelle Obama by Gerrard59(m): 3:38pm On Nov 16, 2025
Just because someone is a woman does not entitle the person to become the president. You contest. If you win, good. You lose? Try again.

The problem with Ndi lovey-dovey is that they believe there should be quotas for positions, or rather, they believe in the equality of outcomes rather than the equality of opportunities.

There is no rule that mandates that a woman must be the US' president. It is not a gendered role. Contest it out by what you can do vs your opponent, not what is in between your legs!
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 3:22pm On Nov 16, 2025
pocohantas:
What is he using his time and energy for since he doesn't want to share chores? You saw them say they don't share bills and some of them clearly said they have no business with chores. Who and who do they use their energies for?

Time is money. He conserves his time+energy, she conserves her money.
I thought about it, and it sounds like a fair arrangement. It works well.
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 3:10pm On Nov 16, 2025
wellmax:
Same here but it’s very unreasonable of women.

My woman will rather I go into debt than spend her own money. It’s ridiculous and making me lost every form of love.
Wow!

Na wetin I dey talk be this. So, what does she spend her money on?
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 3:09pm On Nov 16, 2025
pocohantas:
But you don't understand his reason for not wanting to do chores and expecting to share bills?
Sharing bills when he does not want to partake in chores does not make sense to me. That is why I did not focus on the aspect.
But so far, many married men on the thread have made it seem like the woman's money is solely hers, which does not sit well with me.

Fine, the man takes 100% financial responsibility. The woman works/runs a thriving business and makes good money. What does she use that money for? Who and who does she spend it on?
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 2:59pm On Nov 16, 2025
Blitzking:
I pay house rent 100%(own the house)
Nepa bills 100%
Cable subscription 100%
House cleaning 100%Kitchen equipment she bought all with her money after throwing away the ones I had saying she wanted new stuff
She pays the lawma billsShe cooks soup and stew with her money, buys plantain, potato
I buy a bag of rice regularly, paints of garri and beans and tubers of yam 10 litres of palm oil and groundnut oil, cartons of noodles and spag ,Mayonnaise.. gas ,butter...milk..ovaltine She buys spices..sausages
She buys crates of eggs
She buys tooth paste..detergents..disinfectants .tiles cleaner..mopping stick and tiles broom..bed sheets duvet..
I pay children school fees
She buys children dresses and shoes..occasionally ask I pay for some
We earn around the same and age mates
This is much better. Earlier ones made it look like the man just took a total role to contribute 100% in an age of gEnDeR eQuAlitY

But married men in Nigeria dey try o cry
FamilyRe: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Gerrard59(m): 2:48pm On Nov 16, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Hello everyone,

*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?

I'd appreciate if the mods can help me get a wider audience by putting on front page. Thanks!
lol

grin grin grin grin

I am unmarried, but I understand the reason you asked, and the bolded part concerns me. If the man takes up the full financial responsibility of the family, what does the woman use her money for? Why work and earn when it is not spent on the family?
TravelRe: Please Guys Recommend Any African Country That Is Good For Business by Gerrard59(m): 2:42pm On Nov 16, 2025
chido20:
I’m planning on traveling to a good African country to do business. Problem is that I don’t know which country is easier and I don’t know any person there
You are a Nigerian, why not start the business in the environment that you know better? Even if it is just starting small to learn the ropes, commence it in Nigeria, build a formidable structure around it, before thinking of diversifying into other African countries. And aside from a few countries, where would you see the replica market as Nigeria?

Most of these countries have the population of Lagos or less. Meanwhile, Lagos is one state in the country.

It is funny how you want respondents to recommend a "good" African country without mentioning the kind of business.
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Gerrard59(m): 7:46am On Nov 16, 2025
JESHAL007:
I swear you are correct some would say as a man in a relationship you have no business pursuing women for sexual purpose aren't you a Christian aren't you moral aren't you bound by masculine honor code of loyalty and fidelity, why can't you control your libido, why do you lack self discipline as a man, why aren't you behaving like a virtuous Christian and many other religious shaming like you are not depicting righteous living and godliness, some would shame you that you would get STD like HIV as if we are stupid enough not to use contraceptives, what annoys me is that the women telling you all these nonsense were fucking like mad having unlimited raw sex, fornicating heavily in their prime years as if there was no tomorrow, but to guilt trip and shame you not to pursue pleasure at all and rather manage the boredom of one single pussy
The reason I say it is a woman's world. You forget using sex t.oys to satisfy herself before and inside marriage. How can a man compete with a 7 - 10 inch d!ldo?! How? From where to where?
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Gerrard59(m): 7:40am On Nov 16, 2025
JESHAL007:
Western men are fûcked deeply.
I watched a BBC clip where the guest lamented that marriage rates have plunged because in the past 10 - 15 years, men have deliberately avoided getting married due to the divorce laws, which affect men more than women.
While listening to the guest, I remember a popular Nairalander - Sagamite https://www.nairaland.com/sagamite - has been preaching for years. Everything he predicted/complained about/stated is showing itself.

As a result, divorce rates have dwindled simply because men aren't marrying. Rather, they perform a "live-in aka cohabitation" system with women. With the high cost of living, this has seen fertility rates have nosedived as well.

The West really has a lot of work to do regarding raising its marriage and fertility rates. In East Asia, women would rather remain single for life. The main cause here is women's economic empowerment. Many academics and policymakers wouldn't want to accept it, but women's economic empowerment has meant men aren't as useful to women as they (men) were. This is not to say that women's economic empowerment is bad, but this is a major side effect.

Africa, certain parts of Asia and the Middle east are the last bastions of decent masculinity and patriarchy. Sadly, the simping culture is creeping up on our young men. I've seen university boys sacrifice their tuition fees for birthdays of women, do other stupid things as vagina worshippers etc. One of the reasons why it hasn't gain much strong footing here is that men, on a general aren't earning much (weak economy), so women on average (who earn much lower than their men who also earn poorly) have to show traits of submission.
This is because women in those places don't have the same economic empowerment as men, and some of their cultural practices are so enshrined in their countries/communities. It is a catch-22 situation: whether to empower women, but have a scenario like the West or maintain the status-quo.
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Gerrard59(m): 7:26am On Nov 16, 2025
JESHAL007:
100% of Women want to flex their peak SMV to the core, they always want to settle down when they hit the wall and their SMV starts declining.
Sadly, 80% of men want to marry immediately they are about to peak on the SMV, That's why married men tend to cheat a lot... Because they just entered their season of abundance but they've already tied themselves down.
This is so true. Yet at the same time, the women withhold sex from their husbands with the popular arrogant question: "Is sex food?" But then, na mumu man fit get that kind of question. I bless God for the Internet in revealing how most women think and plan their lives. Fifteen years ago, I thought all women were angelic and could do no harm. The last two years have revealed a lot, and many yet-to-be married should conduct deep research on their kind of women they associate with, have sex with and marry.

emmaodet:
Well, there is no need to rebel.
The system always have a loophole to take advantage of.
While the man who has hustled is left with a semi-damaged woman, he has the option and power to explore as far as his financials can take him aside his wife.
This can be avoided provided the man does his research very well, including intentionally avoiding certain kinds of women. It is the reason I gbadu Fulani men. I consider them the true Alpha Males in Nigeria.

It is not a crime. Don't let anyone gaslight you or demonize you for having a side chick outside marriage.
Don't let them tell you, you have a wife and stick to her. Why did you marry when you know you won't be faithful to one woman blah blah blah.
Bro, enjoy your life. So many pussies to conquer out there if you want and like
While the bold is largely true, many men should be discerning of the pussy they shook their preek into. Some pussies come with problems. Most importantly, except the man is unbelievably liquid/or the religion/culture permits, endeavour not to have another child outside.
EducationRe: Literacy Rates Of Nigerian Women By Tribe by Gerrard59(m): 5:05pm On Nov 14, 2025
Nchenches:
For Igbo the largest or second largest ethnic group in Nigeria to "stay off national issues" is like placing a stumbling block on the development process of Nigeria.
Igbos have a say, problem
They keep mute, problem

So, what should they do?
EducationRe: Literacy Rates Of Nigerian Women By Tribe by Gerrard59(m): 4:25pm On Nov 14, 2025
Nchenches:
Igbo men are least educated compated to Igbo women. he worst politicians are Igbo men.
For example, Igbo politicians do siddon de look Arewa and Yaribawa politicians. If not for Middle belt people who cried out to the Americans over Christians genocide, Igbos would have remained mum.
Middle Belters are the most affected, so why should others push it for them? Already, APC lots are blaming Igbos for the expose. In Nigeria, it is dangerous for an Igbo person to have a say on certain national topics. So, allow the affected parties to air their grievances. The next thing we would read is that Igbos want to take over their lands. As far as I am concerned, after the Civil War, Igbos should stay off national issues unless they directly affect us.
EducationRe: Literacy Rates Of Nigerian Women By Tribe by Gerrard59(m): 4:21pm On Nov 14, 2025
ariesbull:
Igbo women are noisy a bit.... But a bit opinionated and forward
I think it is cultural - freedom. Igbos generally have this indomitable feature of being free to say and do whatever they like. Many ethnic groups have limitations to: how, when, what and where one says or does something.
EducationRe: Literacy Rates Of Nigerian Women By Tribe by Gerrard59(m): 3:52pm On Nov 14, 2025
DiamondsAreFore:
https://x.com/StatiSense/status/1818369697043431734?t=uHDYxpFeWZTqtU0TYQ3wGw&s=19[/quote]Nothing surprising. Christianity supports or leans towards Western culture and education. So Igbos and Ibibios (95%+ Christians) garnering way over 50% is in order. What I am surprised by is how Igbo women are the ones who champion feminism online, but Ibibio women aren't doing the same.
PoliticsRe: Paystack Suspends Co-Founder, Ezra Olubi, Over Sexual Misconduct by Gerrard59(m): 3:44pm On Nov 14, 2025
Kelechi009:
You didn't get consumed by it since you left before the consequences arose. The most important thing here is that you selected the right path once things became evident to you and you had evidence.
That is where self-criticism and principles come in. I hate dishonesty. The ability to accept criticism and full responsibility. These people lack it.

I believe that many leftists stick to their guns because even when they found out the truth. Admitting the truth would cost them the benefits they receive and the individuals they support.
This is a strong point. From what I observed before COVID was to earn money independently and outside public control/influence. For instance, this means don't sell directly to consumers because they initiate their cancel culture towards the company. That was one of the major reasons many couldn't call out their excesses or ideologies. Also, it formed my outlook towards living in a place where woke culture does not move a needle. They cannot dictate to a company in China to sack an employee, but they can do so in Canada. Many people hid their workplaces so they don't get called out for expressing their opinion. That is my greatest grievance with these lots - they are against people expressing their opinions. They don't like to be questioned.

Here: https://www.nairaland.com/5833204/being-black-berlin-germany By DanielHouston, he started well by narrating his experiences as a Black man in Germany, but along the line, he believed his opinions are supreme and attacked others' opinions even though they reside in the same country. He wanted everyone to toe his line, but I protested that you cannot tell commentators to avoid your thread when it is not in the Diary Section. People have the right to air their opinions even if you don't like them. He refused and requested the thread be deleted! Can you imagine their reasoning? They are worse than those they criticise. They are hypocrites!

Additionally, it is good to be financially independent outside the system to fight these people. This is where I praise Elon Musk and thank God for Donald Trump's re-election. As we rightfully predicted, the winner would determine the world's cultural outlook for the next four years. So far, the world has been healing. I hope JD Vance contests when it is time, and wins too.

Being a leftist means Anti-men as well, which is an integral part of the F movement. So that one too.
This is true too. To be a feminist means to hate men. We have them on this forum. They abhor men and believe every man is evil (excluding their fathers, brothers and sons o). The belief system is: all men are bad. All women are good. Women can never be wrong. C'mon! That is a lopsided belief system. I read their posts when they realise a woman can be evil and smile. So, you mean a woman can do no wrong? huh shocked

On Twitter, some even throw their sons and fathers in the gutter to join the bandwagon. What I see in the future is how their daughters will be brainwashed to hate men and their daughters' inability to get/stay married or form healthy relationships. Already, they are complaining about the scarcity of husbands in Atlanta, where they are probably more homo men than straight men. Meanwhile, the same women are the biggest supporters of homosexual men, aka, Ndi James Brown and Bobrisky.

The ntoor in the next ten years would be televised! grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Plane Carrying Over 160 Palestinian Refugees Lands In South Africa - PICTURES by Gerrard59(m): 1:59pm On Nov 14, 2025
Cleanmouth:
Political correctness is what is currently destroying Europe.
Sweden use to be one of the happiest nation in the World. They even don't lock the doors of their cars or houses because of very low crime rate. But that happiness has now turned to pain and regrets. Crime rate has skyrocketed.

Due to political correctness they decided to bring in thousands of Arabs into their Country. The Arabs refuse to integrate and began marrying themselves. Their male offsprings are forming ghettos and commiting crime to fund their lifestyles. The females are married off at early age and the breeding continues. Major roads are blocked during Friday prayers leading to heavy traffic. Ordinary Swedish now goes through hell.
Sweden has more bomb explosions than Colombia o.

Denmark realised it early and initiated actions.

Lovey dovey always fail.

I'd better enjoy what South Africa has to offer now because 20 years from now will be different.
Foreign AffairsRe: Plane Carrying Over 160 Palestinian Refugees Lands In South Africa - PICTURES by Gerrard59(m): 1:54pm On Nov 14, 2025
Dogalmighty17:
It is just that Palestinians end up attacking whoever helps them. If not, more countries around the world will have given them places to stay.

Egypt tried accomodating them in 1968 but they organised the first terrorist bombing in Cairo and tried to cause an uprising. Jordan too experienced similar. As a reward for the hospitality of the Jordanian king, they tried to overthrow him. Because of Palestinians, Lebanon has never remained the same. Early Palestinian refugee settlers in Lebanon ended up creating Hezbollah and tore that country apart.

As South Africa wan price market so, make dem ready to pay.
Thank you. Some who knows history.

Good luck to South Africans and the entire Southern Africa region.
BusinessRe: Ezra Olubi Deactivates X Account Over Old ‘Disturbing Tweets’ by Gerrard59(m): 12:36pm On Nov 14, 2025
Ndi lovey-dovey

Ndi all women are good and all men are bad.

Ndi let's support homosexuals, but complain about the scarcity of husbands.

We are here to say ntor and gloat! grin grin grin grin
TravelRe: Train Breaks Down In The Middle Of A Forest In Kogi (Photos, Video) by Gerrard59(m):
Morenikeji090:
So to some of Wack people so you think Nigeria is the only country that train break down right … imagine if it was in Nigeria does plane crash that is happening in American happened in Nigeria that’s how may of you will be yelling rubbish up and down because it is in American now many of you kept mute coz you think American is heaven. sometimes ehn some of our people are just coward lack of exposure is your problem…
Yes, train break down happens, but this is not the first time this has happened. In such an insecurity prone area, spare trains should be kept on standby.

That is how societies improve. Take full responsibility for your actions and improve.
PoliticsRe: Paystack Suspends Co-Founder, Ezra Olubi, Over Sexual Misconduct by Gerrard59(m): 12:01pm On Nov 14, 2025
Kelechi009:
Gerrard59 previously said on this site that the LEFT consumes itself; since then, that assertion has proven to be correct in numerous occasions. It's like magic.

One thing I believe is that every man or woman, whether in Nairaland or elsewhere, who aligns themselves to the left would get bitten by the same. They're constantly anti-Christian. Anti-normal society. anti-nuclear family. Anything that destroys family structures will be found there. They're also on this forum. It's only a question of time. Everything will end this way.
I am even surprised how I have not been consumed by it (I was a self-styled feminist during my early days on NL). I think it is upbringing and a discerning attitude, plus self-criticism. I am open to criticism and take full responsibility for my actions. I respect numbers and understand basic biology and economics. The bold are attributes that the so-called lovey-dovey folks don't adhere to. They are not open to criticism. They believe their way or the highway. They disregard basic biological and economic facts. As hypocrites, they claim to support humans' right to choose, but oppose the choices when they are not in their favour.

They are dishonest, goal shifters and hypocrites. They believe na dem holy pass. I dislike dishonest people. I decided to opt out when they maligned Trump during his ascendancy to the White House in his first tenure. Most striking was their opposition to basic economic facts that the gender pay gap does not exist. I was stunned because basic biology, human evolution and economics support the basis for men to earn on average than women. So, why should supposedly learned people oppose such facts?

Oh! They support open borders but would never want to live with Fulani herdsmen/terrorists. They love freebies, but not with their money. They believe they are perfect, whereas humans are fallible. And oh! They never accept that they are wrong.

I forgot sef, they support debauchery but are against the ills it brings to the society. They never accept that certain practices, when prevalent in society do more harm than good. Another one, they believe women are perfect beings, and all men are bad.

Ntor to them!
TravelRe: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by Gerrard59(m): 11:50am On Nov 14, 2025
Unlimitedlucky:
nd I guess it's better I come here and hear from my brothers who has been there.

1. When writing my researching proposal, where do you think I should use as case study and where do I draw my data from in case of methodology application? Eg, I am writing on about Nigeria drawing data from bureau of statistics to justify my thesis in Japan.
You use the Nigerian one. You are not in Japan, you are not Japanese, nor do you speak/write/understand Japanese. They expect international students to return to their home countries at a certain point. You will get this question from almost every Japanese person you converse with, including recruiters. "When do you plan to return to your home country?" Or paraphrased as "you learn this and that, so you become a leader in the field in your home country". From my observations, they don't expect foreigners, especially Africans, to live in Japan for a long time. It might be different for other East Asians or Southeast Asians. So use the Nigerian case studies.

2. Do you think is wise applying for multiple schools or just apply for just a school and stay on it? Considering application fee
If you have a strong application vis-à-vis the program you are applying, the calibre of the professor and school, you can stick to one. One way to know how strong your application is: compare it to people you know who applied to institutions in the West.

However, if you have enough funds and know the competition is stiff or you want to be almost certain you get admitted, then you can go for more than one application. I applied to two schools and got admitted, then chose the higher-ranked university.

3. Emphasis has been on getting school outside the Tokyo but I would appreciate some right direction on areas which one has little bit considerably international friendly and helpful too.
If you have sufficient funding or a fully backed scholarship, stick to Tokyo and its metropolitan areas, especially as you stated - international friendliness. However, living in Tokyo does not provide one with a do-or-die scenario to learn the language, as bilinguals are abundant there. Also, if you wish to apply for PR/naturalisation, the process is faster outside Tokyo. Nevertheless, Tokyo offers one the best economic opportunities in terms of jobs and salaries.
Foreign AffairsRe: Multipolarism Versus Hegemonism - The Great Power Shift Of The 21st Century by Gerrard59(m): 11:37am On Nov 14, 2025
As a follow-up post to the previous one, the elites in every country have the power to set the pace. If things go awry, it is on them to reset everything. A failing society shows failing elites.

A very good example is the newly completed and now operating Simandou iron ore project in Guinea-Conakry. That mine has an iron ore quality of over 60% (one of the world's highest), but has seen failures in building its operations due to the sheer incompetence of its elites. Then came in the new leader - General Mamady Doumbouya - who forced all parties to do as he and his men mandated. The Guineans insisted on 15% stake, not just in the mine, but in the logistics company that operates the rail and port. For instance, even when Guinean authorities demanded that American-operated locomotives run on those Chinese tracks, the Singaporean-headquartered company owned by Mainland Chinese imported locomotives from China, only to have them sent back to China. The American company - WABTEC - later delivered its locomotives from its facility in India. That is the power of elites.

Rio Tinto, which is partly Australian, had majority control of the mine but did not invest to bring it to life until the Chinese came in, led by Sun Xiushun. One of the reasons is that Simandou iron ore quality is very high and would reduce the bargaining power of a similar iron ore area in Australia. Simandou had many infrastructural challenges, including building a new railway rather than using an existing route in neighbouring Liberia (which is much closer). Sun Xiushun poured in his capital and brought in port construction experts from China to work on the project. Banks from Mainland China and Singapore were sceptical about backing him, but he forged on. I almost shed a tear while reading the article because a Guinean senior official stated, "This is the first time we see a railway being completed and running in our lifetime". That is pure Chinese engineering backed by the resolute support of Guinean elites.

So, the entire problem in Northern Nigeria and other parts of the country is solely at the feet of the elites in those places. Boko Haram and other menaces in our country can be ended today if the elites want them to stop. Northern elites have the power to stop the wanton killings of Christians in their domain. This is not the White man (Trump) wanting to scoop resources or the Chinese man fueling the carnage. It is unadulterated Northern Nigerian elites' incompetence.

Two interesting articles about the Simandou project:
- https://archive. md/2025.11.11-000608/https://www. bloomberg. com/news/articles/2025-11-11/shipowner-unlocks-china-rio-tinto-s-bet-on-africa-s-giant-mining-prize-simandou
- https://archive. md/2025.11.12-031324/https://www. ft. com/content/9fe8f588-5383-4fde-b2f7-11fcbb206384

remove the spaces in between
Foreign AffairsRe: Multipolarism Versus Hegemonism - The Great Power Shift Of The 21st Century by Gerrard59(m): 8:02am On Nov 14, 2025
LordAdam16:
we will always have id**ts.
but for every soludo, there is an adeboye.
https://www.nairaland.com/8557054/eliminate-terrorists-sponsors-before-us

the northern elites are complicit so why should they be ashamed.
they are proud of the developments.
that they can disarm victims and let the killers roam free and nothing happens

do you think they do not know that they could also make money by solving the issue first in nigeria and becoming the hegemon in the sahel by solving the issue in the region?
are we not in a prime position to solve it with our population and wealth?
and if we do we will be front of the line to reap the benefits that will follow.
from reconstruction to mining to industry to double digit GDP growth
and then that will launch us into the geopolitical stratosphere by being invited to the table whether it is in eritrea, sudan, somalia, libya, central africa, western sahara or even haiti and the caribbean.


do you think they did not see all of that potential and the billions of dollars they can make but instead opt to profit from systematic below-the-radar terrorism and cleansing operations by imported savages.

this is one of the top reasons why i am never ruling out unilateral intervention
if you go to sambisa and find a nuclear scientist there you don't ask if he is there to party
the northern elite that has held the most populous african country hostage for 60 years are corrupt but they're not stupid
everything happening is by design
how can the people that extradited kanu from kenya be telling us that they can't handle bandits roaming in motorcycles right under their nose


and then the so-called northern hoi polloi are telling us to tolerate the killings and the inaction because both christians and muslims are victims. the very same excuse they will give when the scourge becomes unbearable in the south. you can see that from top to bottom, we are dealing with archdemons.

-Lord
Thank you Lord o

When the cake is bigger, there is more to scoop from. We can become so powerful across borders, and talk when others are talking. It is why I keep hammering on the aspect of the elites. They have all the power to do and undo. So, why not do the right thing and reap all the benefits?

You become adored as their counterparts in the Gulf States.
PoliticsRe: Sheikh Gumi: 'Middle Belt Fabricates Christian Genocide, Buries Empty Coffins' by Gerrard59(m): 6:47pm On Nov 12, 2025
C'mon!

Even when there is irrefutable evidence to show the carnage in their communities? embarassed

Na Trump cause this one, eh, Ndi America wants oUr rEsOuRcEs?
PoliticsRe: Nigeria’s First Methanol Plant In Ondo To Boost Local Fertilizer Production - FG by Gerrard59(m): 6:43pm On Nov 12, 2025
Freshandfitpod:
Most big businesses are setting shop in Lagos or Ondo, what is the secret?
Sheer kudos to Southwestern governors - they purposely attracted the Chinese to set up industrial estates in their states. Ogun, Lagos and Ondo have been great winners from this. One might say proximity to Lagos made it so, but there were concrete efforts by the governors to attract Chinese capital. I recalled Amosun and Aketi visiting China on several occasions to solicit investments.

Nasarawa, Ebonyi, and to an extent, Kaduna are doing the same. This is what other states such as Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Delta should be doing. Be intentional with investments.

In fact, as far as I am concerned, any state that wants to industrialise should focus on China. The state does not need to be abut the sea, after all, Nasarawa, Benue, Ebonyi and Kaduna are landlocked. Just advertise the resources in your state
RomanceRe: I Am Getting Married To My Best Friend From Guinea Bissau Here In The Gambia by Gerrard59(m): 6:08pm On Nov 12, 2025
pansophist:
Gambia is hella boring.
If e dey safe - no shootings, break-in into cars/houses, police harassment, stabbings etc., - then it is a good deal. I love such places.

It’s freaking hot, a tiny economy that revolves mainly around tourism.
You have been so used to Northern Europe to an extent, tropical West Africa is too hot. grin

Their currency is high, but to make it is harder.
This seems to be a global phenomenon. Countries with strong currencies have it hard, even for the natives, to make good money.

They have beaches, and that’s what draw Europeans there, but Nigerian beaches are better and plenty.
Are our beaches really that better? Outside Lagos and Akwa Ibom, where else do we have beaches which regularly attract fun-seekers and are safe? It is the safety that attracts Europeans.

Lots of Nigerians ladies do prostitution there. Infact that’s a trade Nigerian girls are know for.
I wouldn't have imagined it o shocked

But on a business note, it is a virgin land compared to Ghana. Run it for three years, gather enough funds and decide on what next to do.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria’s First Methanol Plant In Ondo To Boost Local Fertilizer Production - FG by Gerrard59(m): 5:28pm On Nov 11, 2025
cHiNa iS eXpLoItInG aFrIca/nIgErIa

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