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Sports / Re: South Africa Vs DR Congo: AFCON2023 3rd Place Play-off (6 - 5)pen On 10 Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 12:13am On Feb 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rFvnRSsFk8?si=-6H3C4dvwQ27Ezqv

South Africa 0-0 (6-5 on pens) DR Congo | AFCON Highlights
Foreign Affairs / Re: Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin by Horus(m): 5:20pm On Feb 09
seunmsg:


Nigeria should also consider joining the BRICS alliance if possible. Our pro-west posturing over the years hasn’t really benefited our country.
It’s time to explore other more beneficial alliances.

The BRICS will not accept a country with a puppet of the west as leader
Foreign Affairs / Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin by Horus(m): 4:44am On Feb 09

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Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by Horus(m): 3:46am On Feb 08
Who will win the trophy?

Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals (4 - 2)pens On 7 Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 3:32am On Feb 08
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Sports / Re: Ivory Coast Vs DR Congo, AFCON 2023 Semi-finals (1 - 0) On 7th February 2024 by Horus(m): 11:16pm On Feb 07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pLjp2GYbgo?si=TTIo4aIBZG5e4R6i

Ivory Coast 1-0 DR Congo | AFCON Semi-final Highlights
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals (4 - 2)pens On 7 Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 9:58pm On Feb 07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4XPl3uKiMI?si=S3qnZ6Dx5MOyeoiv

Nigeria 1-1 South Africa | AFCON Semi-final Highlights
Art, Graphics & Video / Re: Our Ancestors In CHINA - Pics by Horus(m): 6:28pm On Feb 07
Ancient Black Chinese

Politics / Re: As A President, How Would You Have Handled The Current Economy Crisis? by Horus(m): 5:58pm On Feb 07
Orubebe01:
If you were to be the president of Nigeria, how would you have handled the current condition facing the economy?

First, I would have removed economic sanctions on Niger, because we all need to recognise that we live in an interconnected Africa.
The economic sanctions placed by the government on Niger have not worked and it is doubtful if they will work in future.
Sanctions haven’t achieved any concrete goal besides causing suffering to the common man in both Niger and Nigeria.

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Politics / Re: Niger, Burkina Faso And Mali May Close Their Airspace Against Nigeria by Horus(m): 5:28pm On Feb 07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCbmpmjfBw8&t=76s

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger May Close Airspace Against Nigeria
Politics / Re: When Will Nigerians Have Sense To Stop Depending On PHCN When There's Solar ? by Horus(m): 10:24pm On Feb 06
House with solar panels

Travel / Re: Video Of Trains Being Test Run On The Red Line Tracks In Lagos. by Horus(m): 6:38pm On Feb 05
Agboriotejoye:
How does this put food on the table of the common man

By saving time and money for transport

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Politics / Re: Niger, Burkina Faso And Mali May Close Their Airspace Against Nigeria by Horus(m): 8:05pm On Feb 04
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger May Close Airspace against Nigerian Flights, Aviation Stakeholders Warn

Following the official resignation of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), after alleging marginalisation from Nigeria’s President who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Bloc, stakeholders in the aviation industry have warned that the three countries may close their airspace against flights emanating from Nigeria.

The stakeholders are of the view that should the three African countries make do their threats to withdraw their membership from ECOWAS, they will likely close their airspace against Nigeria, a development that will cause adverse effect on the Nigerian economy, since the three countries occupy about 50 per cent of ECOWAS airspace.

According to them, if Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger should close their airspace against Nigeria, flights from Nigeria will have to spend extra two hours to circumvent these countries, which will be at huge cost for both scheduled, cargo and private flights going in and out of Nigeria.

Former Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Matthew Pwajok, told THISDAY that one of the ECOWAS sanctions against Niger Republic was that no flight emanating from Nigeria would land in Niger, except in special cases and it must have the approval of the National Security Adviser and the sanction was conveyed to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

According to him, if these three countries withdraw from ECOWAS, Niger will want to revenge against Nigeria by closing its airspace to flights to and from Nigeria, which will cost the airlines huge amount of money and also the aviation agencies, especially NAMA, which will lose over-fliers revenue, paid in foreign currency and which is the base of the agency’s income.

“The challenge we will have is, if they decide to close their airspace against flights from and to Nigeria it will adversely affect our Europe-bound flights, which usually fly through Niger and this will be a serious challenge both for the airlines and for aviation agencies, especially NAMA. Flights from southern Africa fly though Nigeria and we generate revenue from over flier charges, but if they close their airspace, these flights won’t be flying through our own airspace to connect to theirs and to Europe.

“So, NAMA’s revenue will drop. ECOWAS decision is that no flight from Niger will be allowed in Nigeria and no flight in Nigeria will be allowed in Niger, except technical stops like small planes and helicopters can stop there and refuel but there must be approval from the National Security Adviser,” Pwajok said.

“Currently West African nationals travel across the states without visa, they move goods and services by road, sea and air as members of ECOWAS community but if the aforementioned countries withdraw, they can block free passage of flights destined to Nigeria.

“Also, Nigerians will not be able to visit the countries without visa and goods from Nigeria may be barred from being sold in these countries. Most goods produced in Nigeria, including beverages, foot-wears, clothes, electric cables and others are sold across the nations that made up the ECOWAS states, but the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will disorganise the ECOWAS protocol on trade, transport and diplomatic corporation, “Pwajok further said.

On his part, the Managing Director of Flights and Logistics Solutions Limited, Amos Akpan, told THISDAY that the protocols in ECOWAS affect multilateral agreements binding member states and these include agreements and co-operations entered for regional interests like free movement of citizens from member states without visas and unlimited access to trade and movement of goods amongst member states.

According to Akpan, Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA), existed and was operated between Nigeria, Mali, Niger, and Bourkina Faso before ECOWAS. Therefore, all the designations of airlines to fly between these countries had been based on BASA, not on ECOWAS protocols.

“These countries have announced withdrawal of membership from ECOWAS, not severance of diplomatic relationship with Nigeria. BASA is affected if diplomatic relations is cut off. That means airlinks between the two countries’ airlines is cut off too. This scenario often occurs if the two countries are at war. How then does this affect Nigerian Aviation?” he queried.

Akpan explained that the withdrawal of ECOWAS members would affect Nigeria’s international flight services including over-flight.

“This makes it difficult to fly into or out of Nigeria to Europe, Asia, and the Gulf states without crossing their airspace. If the three countries treat flights crossing into and out of Nigeria with suspicion, it will be difficult to obtain overflight permits. The alternative route will add at least two hours to cost of operations into and out of Nigeria. This will affect ticket prices and cargo prices. Fares and freight fees will spike to highest levels,” he said.

Akpan disclosed that these countries can constitute new entry requirements that would no more be by ECOWAS treaty.

“Nigerian businesses in the three countries will suffer setbacks. Trade and travels will now be subjected to each country’s diplomatic policy (gauge) with Nigeria. Nigerians have plenty of businesses operational in the three states. Though not captured in official records by Nigerian institutions, these countries import about forty percent of their household utensils and disposable consumables from Nigeria. Inquire from the cargo agents in the airports and you will be informed of the stuff they freight to these countries including: nylon bags, electronics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, creams, soaps, detergents, toothpaste, apparels, shoes, bags, clothes e.t.c, produced in Nigeria – Aba, Kano, Nnewi, Agbara.

“Mostly goods imported from China in containers then break bulked and shipped to these countries. These are not captured in banks’ Form “M”. In the 90s, my company, used to load 34tons to 40tons of these items every 14 days to Mali or Guinea or Kinshasa. Currently the tonnage is lower and frequencies have slowed down because of the general economic down turn. Check what goods and tonnage DHL and Ethiopian cargo flights are lifting to these countries from Nigeria monthly even when declared as transit cargo,” he said.

Akpan who had managed three airlines, including cargo freighter said that airline business plan in Nigeria include operations such as charter, scheduled, cargo, passengers between West African countries; so, if the three countries cut diplomatic ties, it will limit the business coverage for Nigerian airlines.

On how Nigeria should react to end the possible impasse that may lead to the challenges, he said that the Federal Government should review Nigeria’s posture as allies of France.

“The entire citizenry of these countries support their present leaders against France. They perceive anything France as their enemy. Nigeria should take on one-on-one diplomatic meetings with each country to secure interest of that country with Nigeria. Whether we are in ECOWAS or still talking with France or America, we have to assure them that the interest of each of these countries with Nigeria is protected and secured. In diplomatic relationships what you see outside is often cosmetic as cover to what truly goes on inside.

“It will be costly to lose bilateral relations with neighbors of geopolitical strategic relevance. Take a lesson from America. They have retained their relationship with Niger and that’s why they still have their drones’ operational base in Niger in spite of the change from civil to military leadership. Besides ECOWAS, as neighbours, Nigeria and Niger have very close relationship, which was thawed by the sanctions, but many believe that the central African nations may not take retaliatory stance against Nigeria, “he said.

Source https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/02/02/burkina-faso-mali-niger-may-close-airspace-against-nigerian-flights-aviation-stakeholders-warn

Sports / Re: Cape Verde Vs South Africa: AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals (1 - 2)pen On 3rd Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 1:28am On Feb 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxUsuDRFa7s?si=y0wzHTcxd-7DQNBr

Cape Verde 0-0 (1-2 pens) South Africa | AFCON Highlights[b][/b]
Sports / Re: Mali Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2023 Quarter-final (1 - 2) On 3rd February 2024 by Horus(m): 1:21am On Feb 04
Sports / Re: Cape Verde Vs South Africa: AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals (1 - 2)pen On 3rd Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 1:14am On Feb 04
Ronwen Williams saves four penalties as South Africa beat Cape Verde in shootout

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Sports / Re: Cape Verde Vs South Africa: AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals (1 - 2)pen On 3rd Feb 2024 by Horus(m): 11:53pm On Feb 03
Excellent South African Goalkeeper
Sports / Re: Mali Vs Ivory Coast Live Online Africa Cup Of Nation Squarter-final Match by Horus(m): 6:01pm On Feb 03
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Foreign Affairs / BRICS Delegation Visits Niger by Horus(m): 2:52am On Feb 03
BRICS delegation visits Niger

Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Niger’s Premier, welcomed Monday January 29 a delegation of the BRICS, few days after his international tour that took him to Russia and Iran, two-member countries of the intergovernmental organization.

The visit comes as Niger seeks to diversify its partners after it scaled down ties with former colonial power France.

BRICS initially made of Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa has expanded to include since last year United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.

The grouping is touted as a counterforce to the Group of Seven (G7), a western dominated bloc that influences the world affairs.

Zeine embarked earlier this month on an international tour that took him to Russia, Iran, and Turkey. The tour was meant to diversify partners.

Source https://northafricapost.com/74867-brics-delegation-visits-niger.html

Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Angola: AFCON 2023 Quarter Finals. (1 - 0) On 2nd February 2024 by Horus(m): 9:54pm On Feb 02
Politics / Re: Tinubu Diplomatic Incompetence Has Divided ECOWAS, Now" Destroying Nigeria by Horus(m): 5:39am On Feb 01
Togo and Benin understand diplomacy; they put ECOWAS and France to the side and decided to move forward with Niger, Burkina and Mali.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Withdraw From ECOWAS by Horus(m): 1:22pm On Jan 29
Congratulations to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, our three worthy Pan-African patriotic countries for leaving ECOWAS, it was time.
You make us proud. ECOWAS is a puppet of the West
Foreign Affairs / Re: Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Withdraw From ECOWAS by Horus(m): 11:02pm On Jan 28
ECOWAS is Dead
Foreign Affairs / Re: Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Withdraw From ECOWAS by Horus(m): 10:34pm On Jan 28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onGH7kOlncc?si=F3lrsZdfGMyfEXCC

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs.Cameroon: AFCON Round Of 16. (2 - 0) On 27th January 2024 by Horus(m): 11:59pm On Jan 27
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Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs.Cameroon: AFCON Round Of 16. (2 - 0) On 27th January 2024 by Horus(m): 11:49pm On Jan 27
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Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs.Cameroon: AFCON Round Of 16. (2 - 0) On 27th January 2024 by Horus(m): 3:59pm On Jan 27
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