₦airaland Forum

Mabuggi88:
Over #4m gone. Na your body go tell you later, you see de yansh.
No be say you even fine

ChybuzzDD:
Jihad nah, just like their counterparts elsewhere in the world

APOSTLECHUMA:
THEY ARE FIGHTING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THEIR VERSION OF ISLAM, WHICH THEY SEE AS THE TRUE VERSION IN NIGERIA.

Smallpikinshit:
na d normal norm na.

Arthurnna:
What a joke.. what a shittt show.

occfx:
They will rehabilitate more

Back to the trenches: Ex-Boko Haram commanders, others reveal terrorists brutal comeback in North-East

Multiple former commanders of the Boko Haram terrorist group, who surrendered under a government amnesty initiative, have revealed that a growing number of ex-fighters are returning to the trenches.

These ex-commanders, drawn from over 30,000 fighters who defected, were profiled by the Nigerian military and engaged as hybrids

One former commander, who once served under Abubakar Shekau, disclosed that the group’s leadership had genuinely embraced the opportunity to surrender and reintegrate into society.

However, the government allegedly failed to honour key commitments, such as the provision of decent housing, skills acquisition training and economic reintegration programs.

Instead, according to him, each surrendering fighter received only ₦100,000 cash and then was left to fend for themselves.

“We laid down our arms, submitted ourselves, brought out others from Sambisa. But now we live in hardship — many have returned to Sambisa,” he told the ICIR.

One of his wives, he added, had even run back to the forest due to extreme poverty.

Another ex-commander from the ISWAP faction echoed similar regrets, stating, “We farmed, we had livestock, and some of us even had thriving businesses that took us to countries like Dubai.”

He warned that unless the government takes urgent action, more defectors may rejoin terrorist ranks.

The revelations suggest that the federal government’s deradicalization and reintegration program may be failing, threatening to undo years of military and diplomatic gains in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP.

The former insurgents say they do not seek luxury, but simply want the promised support: shelter, skills, and means to rebuild their lives. Their appeal is for the Nigerian government to uphold its end of the deal — before it’s too late.

“The danger is that many of us who are still assisting the military may soon be left with no choice but to return — not because we want to fight, but because we cannot survive like this,” one warned.

melonsgroup:
So you forgot it for 3 Days..
Inside your bag

Flamemignon1:
Trump loves the poorly educated. Obama had nothing to do with gay rights but go off

Emmy000seun:
Make people no come dey compare this to Nigeria situation ooo,... because our case is different..😂😂..na politicians scammers no let us enjoy 4 our naija...

free2ryhme:
what shld we do about it

South Africa recorded 109 business liquidations in April 2025, bringing the total number of closures this year to 482 during the first four months in 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).


South Africa is facing a continued rise in business closures, with over 100 companies liquidated in April 2024 marking a 13.2% increase compared to the same period last year, highlighting ongoing challenges for the country’s business environment.

The data shows that voluntary liquidations where business owners decide to close their companies increased by 25.7% year-on-year.

Conversely, compulsory liquidations initiated by creditors due to unpaid debts declined by 29.4%. This shift suggests that more entrepreneurs are choosing to close down operations proactively amid economic difficulties.

Businesses across the country are struggling with a combination of financial and operational pressures.

High interest rates are making borrowing more expensive, while weak consumer demand has reduced revenue streams. These challenges make it difficult for many businesses to remain viable.

Rising operational costs and energy insecurity
Energy supply issues, particularly frequent power outages known as load shedding, continue to disrupt business operations. Companies are forced to use expensive alternatives like generators, which drive up costs.
In addition, logistical hurdles and increasing transport expenses further strain resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.

These compounding factors have contributed to the increased wave of liquidations. The Small Business Institute has noted that the data reflects a worsening business climate, where many companies cannot sustain operations under current economic pressures.

THE TRUMP FACTOR

BusinessTech attributes South Africa’s increasingly difficult business climate to mounting external and internal pressures, including the launch of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff war and growing tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) over the 2025 budget.

Trump imposed a sweeping 10% global tariff on 5 April, followed by a harsher set of “reciprocal” tariffs targeting select countries including South Africa.
Branded the “Liberation Day” tariff, the latter measure was temporarily paused for 90 days.

Washington's trade war with South Africa, following the nation's land reform laws that allegedly targeted white farmers, further strained relations between the two countries.

Trump's aggressive trade posture triggered significant global uncertainty, disrupting markets and prompting many South African businesses to halt investment and development plans as they adopted a cautious, wait-and-see approach.

As South Africa moves through 2025, the growing number of business liquidations serves as a stark reminder of the need for stronger economic interventions to protect small and medium-sized enterprises, the backbone of the economy, and to foster recovery and growth.

Redoil:
is wike a content creator for nairaland

emmabest2000:
Snake language translator

Konquest:
This was predictable in the light of major economic reforms of huge proportions. You have to cut your coat according to your cloth. Simple!

Even right in the United States, some folks are giving up their dogs for better care due to economic reasons. BETTER to NOT engage in showing off a dog as a social status symbol like a lot of these people do when you are hungry.
Period.