Foreign Affairs › Re: "Watch Your Back": Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro by grandstar(m): 12:19am On Jan 04 |
EngrchidiG25: Chai Cocaine factory and you dey export am to USA why not use it in your own country. Evil is Evil Those supporting this Colombia president wait until your family member is into drugs, then you will understand. So, if Nigerian weed is being smuggled into the UK, will you suggest we use it in Nigeria first? Does that mean Nigerians don't take it at all? Of course we would be taking weed. The US is the largest market for drugs in the world. It is the demand that is the problem and not the supply. A kg of cocaine in Colombia is $1,000. In the US, that same kilo goes for $35,000. It is this huge profit margins that encourage cocaine smuggling. If the US wanted to kill the sale of cocaine business, all the US has to do is to produce cocaine legally. It now sells it to drug users at a rate much cheaper than the drug cartels. The sale will be controlled.In exchange for drug treatment. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: "Watch Your Back": Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro by grandstar(m): 12:01am On Jan 04 |
BodyCount: Y'all will continue to be daft and defend impunity at all cost because it has not affected you. So for your mind now, USA is clean and they're the police of the world? They can invade any sovereign country that won't have enough strength to fight back, bomb them indiscriminately, and kidnap their leaders indiscriminately? Can USA dare do this to China, North Korea or Russia? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT USA HAVE KILLED THIS MORNING IN THIS BOMBING? If this was done to a Muslim country, you people would have been using the narratives of Islamic terrorists, right? Just as you defended what those terrorists did to Palestinians, but you can cry that Russia is doing genocide to Ukraine... Don't worry, karma exists... It'll one day be your turn and come to your doorstep.
In the coming weeks, The intoxicated terrorist will stop talking about drugs, and will now focus on the main goal, which is LOOTING. This was what Obama did in Libya. USA also did the same thing in Iraq, stealing tons of gold. When Gaddafi was killed by those terrorists, some ignorant Libyans were jubilating, today we all know the status of Libya... Loot what in Libya and Iraq? Do you know how much it cost the US to fight in Iraq? At least $100bn a year. All the gold in Iraq or Libya would barely last the 6 months. The US was in Iraq for over 10 years. There is zero evidence that the US looted Libya. The US did loot thousands of artefacts in Iraq but the vast majority were returned. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: "Watch Your Back": Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro by grandstar(m): 11:54pm On Jan 03 |
BodyCount: Y'all will continue to be daft and defend impunity at all cost because it has not affected you. So for your mind now, USA is clean and they're the police of the world? They can invade any sovereign country that won't have enough strength to fight back, bomb them indiscriminately, and kidnap their leaders indiscriminately? Can USA dare do this to China, North Korea or Russia? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT USA HAVE KILLED THIS MORNING IN THIS BOMBING? If this was done to a Muslim country, you people would have been using the narratives of Islamic terrorists, right? Just as you defended what those terrorists did to Palestinians, but you can cry that Russia is doing genocide to Ukraine... Don't worry, karma exists... It'll one day be your turn and come to your doorstep.
In the coming weeks, The intoxicated terrorist will stop talking about drugs, and will now focus on the main goal, which is LOOTING. This was what Obama did in Libya. USA also did the same thing in Iraq, stealing tons of gold. When Gaddafi was killed by those terrorists, some ignorant Libyans were jubilating, today we all know the status of Libya... |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Venezuelans Around The World Celebrate After US Captures President Maduro by grandstar(m): 11:53pm On Jan 03 |
saintmm: Before they celebrate, hope they've gone to Libya to carry out research on their before and after situation.
I come in peace A reasonable post. Trump's stupid triumphalism will be the his waterloo if he isn't careful. To put that country's economy back to order would involve some very painful reforms which will make Nigeria's a walk in the park. Such reforms would make the US very unpopular. Trump and his team of yesmen don't have the expertise to steer the country forward. His determination to stop the genocide of Christians here is already having some negative effects. Like all respectable bullies, the terrorists and bandits have chosen to double down rather than be cowed. ISWAP now says they would intentionally target Christians. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Venezuelans Around The World Celebrate After US Captures President Maduro by grandstar(m): 11:34pm On Jan 03 |
givedemwotowoto: I know some people want to see this happen to the corrupt drug baron President of another country
That weyrey, his own will happen through the polls, he will be summarily disgraced. 
Proverbs 11:10 Was Buhari not righteous? Dey play. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Aftermath Of US Attack On Venezuela’s La Carlota Air Base (Pictures) by grandstar(m): 11:20pm On Jan 03 |
ExplorerReturns: venezuela maduro is not innocent either. apart from engaging in drug activities, he has consistently rigged elections and refused to step down. he set back democracy in venezuela and i cant pity him. USA is the nemesis of dictators that have refused to allow their citizens prosper. If you are a good leader your country would rally behind you and fight to the end. The primary problem usa has with maduro is his engagement in drugs that are killing americans, if it was about the oil, maduro has consistently begged america to come on board and take the oil. i have seen videos of him begging trump to have dialogue with him and he would allow american companies participate in venezuelas oil. But the issue here is that maduro was enthroned into power by drug cartels for them to have a free hand in smuggling drugs to the usa, unfortunately that is something trump can not tolerate and he shouldnt because he is a patriotic leader Trump was simply looking for a reason to get rid of Maduro. He should hands off their oil. It belongs to Venezuela. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Aftermath Of US Attack On Venezuela’s La Carlota Air Base (Pictures) by grandstar(m): 11:12pm On Jan 03 |
Donald Trump's ignorance is on display here.
Speaking triumphantly after taking over Venezuela is counterproductive.
From his utterances, he has no credible exit strategy. Any reforms to bring Venezuelan economy back to solvency would involve very deep pain which would make the US very unpopular.
Though Venezuelans hate Maguro, they won't be fond of a cocky and rude foreigner running their country for them. Worse, their oil industry is not to be touched. It is the pride of Venezuela.
Trump's desire to grab stakes in the oil industry would be met with resisted, one he can't win. |
Romance › Re: Is It True That Once You’re Successful, Girls Will Want You? (Gehgeh’s Take) by grandstar(m): 1:31pm On Jan 03 |
Most ladies in Nigeria will won over with your wealth.
However, there are many who won't. Those with strongly religious views like the Jehovahs Witness or Deeper Life.
A jehovah Witness, even if she dates you, by leading a double life, would still prefer a brother. If you refuse to join her faith, there's a very possibility she may dump you. She would prefer a brother who would most likely be faithful to her. |
Politics › Re: Number Of States Controlled By Parties: 2007 Vs 2026 by grandstar(m): 12:48pm On Jan 03 |
The difference is clear
The difference is 7up. |
Politics › Re: Nigerians Will Have Constant, Reliable Power Supply In 2026 – Minister by grandstar(m): 9:06am On Jan 03 |
He shouldn't make this promise. What if it fails?
It is best he assures a minimum of so so hours per day.
I'm certain Tinubu's determination to achieve this is to make him electable.
I have said previously that Tinubu wants to use his projects as his primary means to win the 2027 elections.
He already has most state governors in the bag. It remains the masses. |
Politics › Re: You must produce not tax Your Way Out Of Poverty - Peter Obi by grandstar(m): 9:32pm On Jan 02 |
CodeTemplarr: So tax is your shock absorber? I think production to taxation ratio must be gotteb right to make meaning out of taxation. Tinubu is taxing us for our existence and not for our prosperity. How do you explain N50 flat tax for various transfer amount above N10,000? Same bandwidth, processor power, network, and general resource used to send N10m is what is needed to transfer N10,000, so why a flat N50 fee?
Simple. Taxation of exisyence and not prosperity. Without an increase in tax revenues to GDP, the country will c9ntinue shaking hands with poverty. It's the same with exports. Overreliance on oil exports for most of forex inflows is also an economy killer. With bountiful non-oil revenues, when the price of oil dips, if non-oil revenues are high or above 50% of federal government revenue, the economy won't take a whooping. |
Romance › Re: Pls Guys I Need Your Opinion Cus I Have Only About 14hrs To Make A Decision. by grandstar(m): 8:32pm On Jan 02 |
Kalulu44: There’s this girl I met on the 10th of September 2024. Which was on my birthday. We got talking and a friendship developed. From that September till December, we hanged out a lot and she came to my place exactly 5 times. Let’s I forget, two weeks after the friendship started. I put her on 2k daily allowance and every two days #500 for recharge card. Not forgetting other things I bought for her sometimes. Before most of una and especially the ones wey call themselves redpiller, begin yab me. 2k to me no be anything cus as a bus driver I make over 10k and above daily. . So, in the 5 times she has come to my place. She hasn’t allowed me make love to her apart from touching here and there. I tried all the convincing I can but to no avail. Me no fit force or rape woman, so I always let her be. Then she promised on the 31st night of December 2024, that we’ll get down, but she wants us to book a nice hotel for it. I said no problem, on the D day, after putting every plans in motion. I called her by 6pm and asked how far. She told me she’s getting ready. I said no problem. By 7pm, I called her again and she said she’s on top bike. I noticed it too cus there was vehicular noises here and there. 30 min later I called again and she said she’s about 10 min away from me. That was the last time I heard from her. I called and called, her line was not reachable until it finally went dead. I stayed in that hotel till daybreak heart broken. Bcus I have bought and prepared so many things that will make the night fun. The next day, I packed the few things I can and left for my house. Tried her number severally again but switched off. Then in the evening of 1st January last year which was the next day. A known number called me, and asked if I have seen her cus she hasn’t been home since last night and that she told her she was coming to me. I told the person I last spoke to her 7:30pm last night, that ever since then her phone is switched off. She said they too haven’t seen her or heard from her too. It became something of anger to panic mode to me. I became worried about her. There’s nothing that didn’t run thru out mind that day. Has she been kidnapped, did she had an accident and so many other thoughts. That same babe her friend that called me earlier kept calling me to know how far. Same answer from me. The next two days I couldn’t go to work, panic has set in for me. What if that her friend bring police to my place, cus she said she told her it was me she was coming to meet. Luckily she called me after 3 days. My people, as I am typing this. She hasn’t tell me what transpired that day, even after she left my place this morning after not seeing each other thru out last year. . So after the incident, I didn’t talk to her for a while. Three months later, we started chatting. But she hates me bringing the topic of what went wrong that night of 31st. So I totally stopped bothering her about it. Thru out last year I have been trying to invite her to my place, but it has been one excuses to another till last year ended and we didn’t see eye to eye. So on the 31st night again which was 2 days ago, I teased her again, that shey she know it’s a year we haven’t seen each other. She promised to come see me on the 2nd which is today. And what do I have for her cus she didn’t eat my 1 naira thru out last year. I told her they’re many goodies and that I even have 10k to give her, but on one condition that she should not come to my place and start playing holier than thou attitude for me. I told her we must get down or she should forget about coming. . Like play like play she came truly. After entertaining her, we got down to the main business why I invited her. Luckily for me, she didn’t prove stubborn like before. Not until she said if not for the money I promised her she wouldn’t have come. She said this in the middle of our marathon race. I said within me, me sef know say na im make you come but I go suffer you with that money. . So after every every. She was about to go and asked for the money. I brought out 10k, counted it in her presence and after, did as if I wanted to give her, as she stretched her hand to collect it, I withdrew it back and asked her. Are you a prostitute? She said no nah, and why did I ask? I said cus it’s only prostitute that collect money for sex. She felt embarrassed and asked what is my meaning. I told her since she says she’s not a prostitute, I won’t give her the money but later when she gets home. That if I give her now, then she should take herself to be a prostitute in my sight. I opened my account balance to show her money more than the cash I had with me. I told her to drop her account number, that either this evening or tmrw morning I will transfer the money to her, and at that time it won’t be as if I am paying for sex. . She looked at me for upto 2 min without saying anything and then finally said, if I am sure I will send it to her. I told her I cross my heart that I will do it. She grumbling gave me her account number and say what of transport fare. I said that’s not a problem, I squeeze 1k into her hand and escorted to take bike of #500. It’s been over 3hrs she left, but she has reminded twice not to forget the 10k o. . So guys, I am having double thoughts. Not that I can’t give her the 10k. But another part of me is saying I shouldn’t and use it as pay back for what she did to me a year ago. Still the soft and good heart of me is saying forget pay back, give her the money and let her know you’re bigger than that. . P.S: lets I forget, that her friend that called me the last time about her missing. It seems they have quarrel, so she told me plainly that it was another guy she went to be with for that three days. So all these are part of why I feel revenge in my mind. So guys, what do you think I should do? Give her the money or bullshit her? I have till 12pm tmrw to give her reply. Both of you aren't serious. A girl that bills you for everything, even transport, is a red flag. She has no shame. |
Politics › Re: You must produce not tax Your Way Out Of Poverty - Peter Obi by grandstar(m): 8:24pm On Jan 02 |
The fact that Soludo did not endorse Peter Obi speaks volumes about what he thinks of Peter Obi's economic performance
Without much improved non-oil revenue, the Naira and the economy will continue to be held hostage to the price of crude oil. It is a desperately needed shock absorber. |
Politics › Re: 'This barking Dog Made You Governor when nobody knew you' – Wike Replies Fubara by grandstar(m): 5:59pm On Jan 02 |
Was it not Peace Jonathan that nominated you for the governorship? He sold his soul to be made governor.
He too was a relative unknown.
He threw Jonathan under the bus to become governor. |
Politics › Re: Questions & Answers On The New Nigeria Tax Law by grandstar(m): 5:55pm On Jan 02 |
VeeVeeMyLuv: He forgot to include that in addition to the PAYE tax that workers had already been paying prior, they will be paying this new tax law income tax at the end of the year. For example,
For s senior federal civil servant whose salary is 500k per month
He is already paying PAYE of 14% Which is a whooping 780k per annum
Then in addition with the new tax law he will be made to pay extra income tax of 18% on the remaining take home salary of 5.2m
So at the end of the day his take home will eventually be 4.2m naira!
So a total of 32% will be taken of from his total income. 🙀💀 The old PAYE structure will be scrapped unless your employer wants to chop your money. The old system has been replaced by the new. If they retain PAYE, it would be at this new rates. |
Politics › Re: Questions & Answers On The New Nigeria Tax Law by grandstar(m): 2:24pm On Jan 02 |
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Politics › Re: Sultan Of Sokoto, Sa'adu Abubakar, Has Reportedly Left His Palace by grandstar(m): 2:17pm On Jan 02 |
When people were expecting him to comment on the recent bombing of terrorists in his state, I said they were unrealistic.
What if the bandits and terrorists come out enmasse to deal with him? I can just imagine them going through the streets of Sokoto, killing people as they go, unchallenged until they get to his palace.
If these guys were able to invade a heavily guarded prison and free prisoners, what is the Sultan's palace? |
Politics › Re: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by grandstar(m): 2:11pm On Jan 02 |
Tinubu uses them during elections. They servd no other purpose.
Marwa cleared them completely from the streets. A day before the 29th May, 1999 transfer, they reappeared on the streets.
Their nemesis was finally gone. |
Politics › Re: Heirs Energies Acquires 20.07% Stake In Seplat Energy In $500 Million Deal by grandstar(m): 11:44am On Jan 02 |
Gboss247: Why are Nigerians are always interested in foreign investors when they forex illiquid? How long are we going to sustain foreign investors with borrowed loans? What you're saying is incomprehensible! What relationship does foreign investment and loans have in common? |
Food › Re: Your First Food Of The Year 2026 by grandstar(m): 1:51am On Jan 02 |
Though I don't celebrate the new year, I ate beans and dodo. |
Politics › Re: Tax Laws: NANS Mobilises For Nationwide Protest by grandstar(m): 1:32am On Jan 02 |
CrownedPhoenix: . This is what would have been best. For Nigerians, the real issue here is enforcement and not the rate itself. I follow a thread on Nairaland where people deal with domain names sales. Many there hated the new tax laws. This compelled me to make a post about the new tax rates. I informed them that if they chose to trade domain names using a limited liability company, and their turnover was less than 100m, they would pay zero company tax. I was impressed that they understood. A guy said that if his sales are around $65,000, he wouldn't be tax. I said he was correct. Domain names transactions are conducted in dollars. Their attitude changed. Most people don't know about this new tax laws primarily out of fear. The previous company tax rate was 30% with an extra 2% education tax. That's higher than the 25% with the new tax law Why would you prefer to pay 32% or 25%? It's all rooted in fear, especially the fear of enforcement. Tinubu ain't smiling. |
Family › Re: Top 25 Most Expensive Divorce Settlements In History by grandstar(m): 9:37pm On Jan 01 |
May your name never be on this list.
Someone calling it blessing, so.e will call it a curse.
I feel it's a curse. God hates divorce, so it's not a blessing |
Politics › Re: Tax Laws: NANS Mobilises For Nationwide Protest by grandstar(m): 8:57pm On Jan 01 |
I strongly believe the tax rates will come town.
The 25% company tax rate, and 10% on dividends are simply too high considering that the average tax rate in the OECD ( Rich countries club) is 23.5%.
I suspect it is that high to give room for negotiation. It may come down. I am hoping the combined tax rate and the dividend should not be more than 19%.
At the rate, it would be fair.
The total scrapping of the new tax won't be the answer.
The government can simply go back to the previous tax rates and enforce collection. |
Politics › Re: ISWAP Declares Nigerian Christians ‘Legitimate Targets' by grandstar(m): 8:31pm On Jan 01 |
This might be a direct result of the US onslaught. |
Politics › Re: New Tax Laws: Has Your Bank Account Been Restricted? by grandstar(op): 8:19pm On Jan 01 |
Wickedtruths: Things like this are expected of uneducated people. It is painful when people like you behave this way. What is really painful is when people like you don't know how to speak or address others. ( Read Collosians 4:6, 2 Timothy 2:24-25) I have no regrets asking the question I asked. I was more interested in confirming things. It easier coming here to get firsthand information. I also wanted an engaging thread that everyone would enjoy and benefit from. |
Politics › Re: Tambuwal Has Succeeded On Another Mission by grandstar(m): 7:20pm On Jan 01 |
ottersberger: Tinubu is older than Atiku is, why then has it not fallen “unto” Shettima's laps yet?. Tinubu is 73, while Atiku is 79. |
Politics › Re: Tinubu's Defeat In 2027 Will Be So Massive by grandstar(m): 7:17pm On Jan 01 |
Validated: Tinubu's defeat in 2027 will be so massive that Harvard University will use it as a case study. Of all the Governors defeating to APC, none chose the path. They were all forced. I know one in the Soth South who still honors with ADC even as APC governor. In that state, elections are determined by late night calls, like Vite ADC for president abd APC for governor. The South is now ADC from Lagos, through Edo to Cross River. The only governor committed to Tinubu is Fubara. Based on credible information, Tinubu will be betrayed in the South South, with "We go chop you dollar" song. Watch how ADC ticketbin the South South will be hotcakes 🥞. South East would replicate 2023 template, no need to debate that. The North now has a very big issue with Tinubu. First is insecurity, second is what they now call "Tinubu's Tax". The goodwill he enjoyed in 2023 is now deflated. With Kwankwaso not joining APC, Tinubu has lost that state. The bigger is issue for Tinubu in 2027 will be his running 🏃♂️ mate. Another MUMU ticket will be defeated, also a Muslim-Christian ticket, let me not talk. Yes, insecurity is a big problem. It was also a big problem in 2019 but the core North still voted enmasse for Buhari. The government has launched forest guards whose jobs would be to fight criminals such as the bandits and militia herdsmen. Let's see how they fate. Yes, the new tax laws and their enforcement would face challenges. I suspect this would eventually lead to a reduction in the tax rates. I suspect that's why the tax rates are quite high for now. Tinubu might have envisioned a backlash against it, hence, the present high rates in preparation of a reduction in future. What most people want it the totally removal of the tax laws altogether. Tinubu will be the only candidate to achieve the 25% threshold in two thirds of the states. No other candidate will be able to achieve that feat. |
Politics › Re: How To Obtain Your Tax ID In Nigeria Using Your NIN: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide by grandstar(m): 7:05pm On Jan 01*. Modified: 9:35pm On Jan 02 |
abhosts: I wish this wicked government would give 10 percent the attention they are giving to tax Nigerians, to fix actual societal problems.
Omo oniles have been harassing my workers on my project site. I guess UK and US residents settle omo oniles after paying 25 percent in income tax.
We still contribute money to fix blown up power transformer, despite paying our bills.
We still need to 'mobilise' the Nigerian police after reporting a crime.
We still produce and treat our water.
Even paid government services like passport and driver's licence renewals are painfully slow and inefficient.
Is this how countries that tax citizens up to 25 percent operate?
Here is an interesting fact
If you earn the equivalent of $20,000 annually which translates to ₦30m in China, your income tax rate is about 4 percent. While same income bracket attracts 23 percent rate in Nigeria. Imagine China that has invested most of its wealth back into its people having a tax rate lower than Nigeria. China's per capita income is around $11,000, while Nigeria's about $1,500. How do you expect them to tax at thr same rate? It does not work like that. In the US, I think those earning less than $36,000 a year don't pay federal tax. America's per capita income is $80,000. |
Politics › Re: How To Obtain Your Tax ID In Nigeria Using Your NIN: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide by grandstar(m): 7:00pm On Jan 01 |
saphiere: Rubbish talk. i will not pay. I will not pay TAX. My income is not from Nigeria. I am already paying tax to the US govt. What you're engaging in is tax avoidance. They may, however, want to confirm it's true. |
Sports › Re: Police Detain Anthony Joshua’s Driver Over Fatal Crash That Claimed Two Lives by grandstar(m): 6:57pm On Jan 01 |
The occupants of the car too are culpable.
They should have pressured the driver to reduce his speed. He is being paid for the job so have power over him.
At times, you need accidents like these to jolt people out of their complacency. |
Politics › Re: New Tax Laws: Has Your Bank Account Been Restricted? by grandstar(op): 6:51pm On Jan 01 |
1Alex: you are ill-informed oga I have longed gotten an answer. |
Politics › Re: Breaking: Reports Of Massive Airstrikes On Terrorist Camps In Kaduna by grandstar(m): 5:10pm On Jan 01 |
MarketDispatch: Me I'm just wondering why terrorists were in sokoto and Sultan of Sokoto could not anonymously report to the authorities since all these years Who told you he hasn't spoken out against bandits? It's just prejudice on your part.
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