₦airaland Forum

AlphaTaikun:
Your post right ABOVE isn't coming from a very informed historical position. You definitely are NOT a Baby-boomer or a Generation X (who was born between 1965 to 1979) for you to unfortunately openly support the military dictatorships that existed over there in Nigeria. Things got done quicker and that's one aspect BUT were the quick decisions done with less corruption and with due diligence? Under these days of democracies, you have more scrutiny of projects and the politicians and technocrats in government get called out if contracts are inflated. With the military guys, if you call out their corruption, they'll arrest you and even assassinate you like what happened in 1986 to the renowned Bendel State-born investigative journalist 'Dele Giwa who was blown up military style in his Ikeja residence via the FIRST EVER parcel bombing of an individual.

That highly IRRESPONSIBLE and notoriously corrupt Sani Abacha looting over 4 billion USD of Nigeria's money via the Central Bank of Nigeria into his personal offshore bank accounts. As of today, Nigeria is still receiving parts of that money back in what is famously known worldwide as the "Abacha LOOT" which the thief stole with his minions. There was NO freedom of speech as well with media outlets being raided constantly and editors thrown into jail, while many political assasinations of prominent people took place from the IBB years to the Abacha years. If you advocate for a Military coup under Military rule like many of these uninformed, anti-demicratic young ones (especially mainly from the South East of Nigeria have been doing right here on NL calling for a coup against the now President 'Bola Tinubu) you will be arrested and face execution

The Okigbo Panel ALSO emphasized on the massive corruption that took place under IBB years with reference to the Gulf Oil windfall as a result of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield from 1990 to 1991 to curtail Sadam Hussein's invasion and annexation of the oil-rich Kuwait by Iraq as one of it's provinces.

I can go on and on about the negatives of military rule on Nigeria with reference to monies that could have been properly spent on infrastructure but we're siphoned and these Military dictators and their military and civilian associates became overnight multimillionaires from suppliting bad imported fuel and the land grabbings from 1985 in Festac Town under the corrupt IBB years thereby distorting the Festac Town masterplan with the conversation of gardens and designated parks into lands for property construction of massive mansions for the use of Ibrahim Babangida and his Military cronies. Any oppositions were met with ruthless forces.

I lived in Festac Town from the early 1980s when the duplexes on 5th Avenue were still being constructed and had NOT all been occupied and I knew how Festac Town was well laid out and was comparable to the BEST residential estates in Europe and America back in the early 1980s, BUT by the early 1990s, mansions had been constructed on sewage systems and some drainage channels by people linked to the newly minted military boys bourgeoisie of the corrupt IBB years thereby causing future blockages of drainage water flow. Festac Town is a metaphor for how the Military rule destroyed infrastructure and even abandoned several vital projects meant for the sustainable development of Nigeria.

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The funny thing is that you just gave full analysis of Nigerian democracy from 1999 till date except that then Nigerians could boast of better security, naira was stable, inflation was manageable and government was run with less bureaucracy.

In our democracy, critics are being arrested and imprisoned, corruption is entrenched with impunity, unregulated real estate developments prevail. Do we talk about Turn Around Maintenance in the refineries or the unremitted billions of naira to the Federation account by NNPCL?

You alleged that Sani Abacha looted $4 bn. But OBJ blew $16 billion in Power/Electricity scam. The worst thing that happened to Abacha was death. Otherwise we wouldn't have heard about his loot like his colleagues. Please do tell which regime was/is not corrupt in Nigeria if that's the yardstick you want to embrace.

In this your democracy in the last two years, inflation has gone parabolic, insecurity is everywhere, wanton looting of the treasury is prevalent and those who dare criticize the politicians end up in jail.



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All the terrorism-friendly policies of the Buhari regime must be struck out for any progress to be made. He made Gumi a celebrity overnight. Miyetti Allah became de facto spokespersons of Aso Rock. Reintegration and absorption of terrorists into the military was implemented. That devil destroyed Nigeria.

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Putindbutt:
These military coupists do not have sense, they are the worst at everything most especially in administrative governance. They always leave the country worse off than they met it. Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso are much worse now than when they took over. Jihadists are taking more territories, killing more soldiers. Human right abuse getting much worse, corruption at an all time high. And there have been attempts of counter coups, which clearly suggested that the Juntas are not providing the solutions needed hence the need to even overthrow them too.
Secondly, I blame Gen Yakubu Gowon for this mess. When President Tinubu was trying to nib this in the bud, Gowon wrote a letter to Tinubu pleading with him to reverse his decisions against Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Being the founder of ECOWAS, he wouldn't want to witness the disintegration of the body. Well, President Tinubu listened to him, reversed his decisions and lifted all sanctions against the countries and then asked them to return to ECOWAS. Now see how other military coupists are being emboldened because there was no severe consequences for the earlier criminals. If Gen Yakubu Gowon had allowed the President followed through on his actions and make an example of the coupists, it would have sent a strong warnings to every military forces on the continent of Africa.

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Military government has been the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria. Those who complained were those who didn't have the opportunity to live the way the politicians are doing now. For one, things get done quicker and decisions got taken faster.

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It could be delusion or something worse. Perhaps AU and ECOWAS are yet to realize that they are useless to Africans in general.

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The solution is simple---STOP BEGGING!!!

African leaders should be bold enough to develop their countries. Those living in USA do not have two heads.

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SpencerForbes:
She should also be grateful to Otunba, Alhaji and all those men that gave her night gigs and stood by her in rain and sunshine

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We must still appreciate her.

Some had the same opportunity and wasted it on bone straight hair, iPhones and trips to exotic places.

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aisha111:
...warns of economic fallout

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They should liaise with Dialysis Centers Owners' Association. Both MAN and DCOA need those customers for guaranteed and unlimited cash flow.

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We4all:
Next time, read well and digest the post before commenting. Was it stated anywhere
that he died in Nigeria?

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Damn! Some of you really need to go back to school.
Why display your ignorance in public?

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[quote author=LegendHero post=137610140]- Warns criminals that restraint will not be mistaken for weakness and vows decisive action.



Source: https://x.com/imranmuhdz/status/1993735782511579206?s=46[/quote]/
It sounds like someone who's still playing to the gallery. Terrorists need total annihilation not empty warnings and vows.

Better late than never, we must thank Trump for putting pressure on Tinubu to act Presidential for once. Riding in a convoy of exotic vehicles is not the hallmark of Presidency. It comes with responsibilities that Tinubu had been shying away from for years. Gallivanting all over the world while the country burns has been curtailed for now.

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Diamond098454:
Can you imagine? Why not go to the hospital hmmmm even with that he couldn't take his medication serious
RIP

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Too many things wrong:

1. How long did he go undiagnosed with hypertension?
2. Should a pharmacist be the one prescribing medications? Some bp medications can increase the risk of heart attack.
3. He should have avoided alcohol.

His health is his responsibility. Nigeria does not have emergency medical services so it is understandable that his friends didn't contemplate calling for one. Just ignorance. Ambulances in Nigeria are only good for carrying corpses in caskets not for emergency rescue. Nigeria indirectly happened to him.

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Thewrath:
In what capacity is she inviting them? Them no get work to do Abi wetin.

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He said that she is their mother inviting her children to dinner.

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DrMB:
Did you know President Tinubu just appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Director-General for Party Outreach? What do you think this new, high-profile role means for the APC and the delivery of the government's reforms?
Governor Uzodimma and the Progressive Governors are tasked with 'evangelizing' the administration's achievements, from easing inflation to soaring foreign reserves. Do you think this appointment will make a difference? Comment!
Read the full details of this strategic appointment and his mandate to promote the message of hope across Nigeria. 👇

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People are suffering and the best Tinubu could do is appoint someone with questionable integrity to convince Nigerians that their realities are just matrix.

I sincerely believe that government officials by action and/or inaction consider Nigerians to be morons.

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Do you know how difficult it is to do background check on Northerners? Many of the almajiri surnames are the names of their village of origin. Ahmed Kataf from Zango Kataf, Maman Daura from Daura, Maman Kontagora from Kontagora. Goodluck finding their real family background.

The only practical way to screen them out is through certificates (minimum of SSCE) and examinations.

If Tinubu is truly interested in defeating terrorism, the first step is to find out who always gives the military the order to stand down and not engage the terrorists. At this point, policemen would do a better job since they don't need any stupid orders before engaging the terrorists.

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Nigerians are funny people.

Shettima is the C-i-C not Tinubu. He succinctly pointed out that Tinubu will control the economy while he would control the security.
Were people deaf or they waved it off as a joke as typical of Nigerians in serious issues. When Femi Adesina asked Benue people
to give up their land or be neutralized, they thought it was a joke too until the inevitable continued happening.

Anyone thinking about end to terrorism in the next 6 years of Tinubu is grossly delusional.
Insecurity has not even reached advanced stage and people are already complaining.
This rain must beat all of us. Who dies first loses.

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iwaeda:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-bandits-hit-kwara-again-kidnap-pregnant-woman-children-others/?noamp=available

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Let their son that they voted in en masse come and assist them.
If Tinubu can't,they shouldn't disturb our peace.
We must learn to live with our choices whether good or bad.
They are learning the hard way.

The best campaign slogan is: You will live the choice you make.


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With the armament at the disposal of these terrorists, governors' convoys and security stand no chance if they ever decide to strike. Can a bulletproof car (the only one carrying the VIP) stop random fires from a 50 cal gun?

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Did you elect Donald Trump?
Did you elect any of the US senators?

They are quick to criticize the words of Donald Trump but remain mute at the inactions of Tinubu.

It may as well seem that Trump is the de facto President of Nigeria as his words carry more weight than the gibberish emanating from Aso Rock.

No white knight is coming to save Nigeria. Infact they need not bother. When Nigerians want to fix Nigeria, they will. Most of the Nigerians on individual level are worse than Tinubu and the politicians they love to hate.

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Dialpad:
I hope this taxation thing will not backfire on this government.

You want to copy the west but you don't treat your citizens the way they treat theirs.

The only thing you do is to make promises, I even heard that they can go into your account and deduct taxes.

That's when you will know Nigerians no get joy.

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Nigerians no go do anything. except come online and type OR make videos to wail.

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Interesting concern.

But when one soldier is attacked by bandits in the South-East, they go and burn down the whole town without considering collateral damages.

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Their son Obasanjo was the President for 8 years.

Why didn't they call on him then?

If VDM vies for Presidency, they will remind him that he is not one of them.

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They should supply to their regular customers as usual.

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bolaayenimo:
What's going through the mind of President Bola Tinubu here?

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The threat his Boko Haram godfathers in his cabinet gave him vs. the threat from Trump. He is thinking the lesser of the two evils.

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Ikaeniyan0:
Will the Nigerian government let him serve his full sentence if he's send to Nigeria? If he won't be serving the 9 years and 8 months if he's deported, then I see no reason the British government should hand him over.

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He will fly home and drive straight to his mansion in Asokoro. They will tell Nigerians that he is remanded in Kuje prison. Who will verify?

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You will never get this from SE governors.

They are the only region with the least amount of states yet the governors are more loyal to their political parties than their people.

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Nazgul:
All Tinubu’s online supporters seem focused on celebrating Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction and trolling Peter Obi. You’ll hardly ever see them hold their own principal accountable for the serious failures happening under his administration.

This constant deflection is part of why the country keeps sinking. Instead of facing reality, they turn every national issue into a tribal or political battle.

Nigeria deserves better.

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Does it matter? Protect your sanity by caring less.
As long as Nigeria is concerned, whatever happens, just stay in observation mode. It is turn by turn. By the end of 2026, we will know how far.

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nairalandkachy1:
Do Not Proceed To NYSC If You Are Posted To The North - Pastor Leye Femi



Source

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They should know this already.

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They should stop disturbing our peace.

Everything there is to know about Tinubu was known before the election that he stole.

Nigerians are paying the price of myopic religious and tribal affiliations. Let all of us suffer.

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Chilipepper:
Woman shares her staff's response after receiving salary from her.

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Appreciation appreciated!

But make she still dey hide her purse from that employee.

Trust will get you killed.

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Prayers have not saved those alive. I can imagine what it does to the dead.

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MT:
Irrespective of what happens in Nigeria, the US has no legal right to say they want to launch military attack on another country uninvited

The US created the global rule-based system which Trump is currently destroying. There are diplomatic channels that countries use to communicate. No sane country comes to social media to plan war.

When US voted a convict as President, no one talked. When guns are killing them in their thousands, no country threatens to attack the US. US and any allies help are welcome but not through disrespect. Right approach has to be done.

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As if USA wants to take over Nigeria, your opinions will matter.

USA dey their own, na you people run dey go beg them for free money.

What did they say about who pays the piper again?

If you want sovereignty and respect, refrain from being a global beggar.

A beggar has no choice.

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yad2eidi:
Hello guys, I just arrived USA today and I am having serious malaria.
It showed up suddenly .
Please how do I treat it here. All the pharmacies I visited said they don't sell malaria drugs.
I need your help urgently please.

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Call 9.1.1

Expect to be treated worse than someone with Ebola. You will be quarantined.

How did you know that it is malaria?

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