₦airaland Forum

Pakute:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/photos-show-venezuelans-react-to-maduros-capture/

SixSeven:
The man who dies fighting is better than the man who dies hiding. Although Maduro took a sword to a gun fight, he still wished everyone happy new year when he was shown to us this week. All men will die.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVFOkPMxhgY

alphonsojidebab:
“My English Is Very Bad” – Peller Breaks Down, Reveals Plan to Return to University


https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/06/peller-english-struggles-return-to-university/

symbianDON:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/drivers-decision-that-saved-anthony-joshuas-life-lawyer-son/

nairalanda1:
So, why did he oppose it in 2012?

Yes, GEJ should have removed it self, but it was clear that tinubu opposed subsidy removal in 2012.

TruthU87:
As Death Toll Reaches 80 After U.S. Attack on Venezuela; ABC News Frames Delta Force Killings as Self-Defense


Source: ABC NEWS
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ate-inside-meticulously-planned-operation-capture-maduro/story?id=128871919

InfoGuru118:
https://verynigerian.com/breaking-tinubu-appoints-new-members-for-nuprc-nmdpra-boards-seeks-senate-approval/

BondRiv:
• Complicates Nigeria’s fiscal fragility, threatens naira stability
• OPEC weighs in as eight members meet over supply cut



https://guardian.ng/news/venezuela-crisis-may-create-10b-hole-in-fgs-n58tr-spending-plan/

Estello:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/businessday.ng/health/article/nigerias-medical-tourism-spending-crashes-96-as-local-healthcare-capacity-deepens/%3famp

Nairalandankra:
Tasks Abba Kabiru Yusuf to relinquish governorship if he wants to leave the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).


https://dailytrust.com/kwankwaso-to-gov-yusuf-drop-govship-for-us-and-go/?noamp=available

ogugwa1992:
From Lawanson to Washington: The Making of Olumide Kola-Lawal (OKL) and the Power of Purposeful Public Service



https://swiftreportersonline.com/2026/01/04/from-lawanson-to-washington-the-making-of-olumide-kola-lawal-okl-and-the-power-of-purposeful-public-service/

Pakute:
• Months of planning, including at Pentagon and CIA

• More than 150 military aircraft were involved

• Maduro and wife surrendered inside a safe house

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/mock-house-cia-source-special-forces-us-operation-capture-maduro-2026-01-03/

wazobeer:
I am a Lagosian 100% and I support the reactivation of other ports as well as the decongestion of Lagos ports.

Sanwo-Olu doesn't need to fret because most people will still use the Lagos port anyway, but the revenues might be lower. The population of Lagos is a major factor and the largest market is there, regardless of any overbloated ego any group of people have.

If the Lekki Deep Seaport can have advanced infrastructure, Lagos would even generate more revenue with time.

OBA2503:
You are very right on this.
My great-grandfather who I never met left over 200 oil-palm trees (the tall varieties) when he died.

In the month of October, the caretaker who manages the hectares of land in the South-west pat of Nigeria recently called me to come and pick up 12 (25kg) kegs of red palm oil for the extended family.

Each keg at market price costs N60,000. Cool cash right!!!

On the same plot of land, there is Cocoa in a section (river side) of the land, there are oranges and mangoes, Bitter Kola and plantain trees.
Imagine, what comes from the land yearly without ever breaking sweat.

My fathers brothers recently planted another 100 oil-palm trees (short agric variety) in the last ten years.
Most of them have passed away but the legacy still remains.

Not everything is buildings or hotels or houses.

U09ce:
Good advice. In Islam, this action is part of what is called sadaqah jariya meaning continuous charity that one would continue to benefit even after death. Our noble religion teaches us that even if Armageddon is few moments away, and you have the opportunity to plant a seed you should quickly do and you'd be rewarded. Let's plant trees, let's build school, boreholes, toilets for the benefit of humanity

NaijaCars234:
With fuel prices biting hard, many Nigerian drivers are looking for ways to cut costs. What most people do not realise is that something as simple as tire pressure can quietly increase fuel consumption and even lead to accidents.

Driving with under-inflated tires makes your engine work harder. The result is higher petrol usage, especially on long trips and rough Nigerian roads. Over time, this small issue drains money without the driver noticing.

Safety is another major concern. Tires that are not properly inflated reduce grip on the road, particularly during rain or when driving at high speed. This increases the chances of skidding, tire bursts, and loss of control, which are common causes of road accidents in Nigeria.

There is also the issue of tire lifespan. When tire pressure is ignored, tires wear out unevenly and need replacement much earlier than expected. Considering how expensive tires have become, this is an avoidable loss.

Checking tire pressure once a week is enough to make a difference. It can be done at fuel stations, roadside vulcanizers, or with a personal pressure gauge. Always follow the pressure level recommended by your car manufacturer.

This simple weekly habit can save fuel, reduce accidents, and help Nigerian drivers spend less on vehicle maintenance.

How often do you check your tire pressure, and have you noticed any difference in fuel consumption or driving comfort?

searchng4love:
Yoruba diaspora in northern Nigeria is better understood within the historical context of the respective host communities and indeed the entire history of northern Nigeria as a whole. It is equally important to examine the interaction of resources and opportunities in order to understand the dynamics of Yoruba commerce in northern Nigeria. Isa Hashim has offered three explanations why the Yoruba were accepted in the north.

1 First, according to Islamic tradition, the Yoruba were regarded as brothers and sisters of the Hausa people because the majority of Yoruba migrants were Muslims. This suggests why some Yoruba have been assimilated into Hausa culture or enjoy accommodation.

Second, economically, they were hardworking in tarnish of their technical skills, productivity and quality of work delivery.

Third, the Yoruba shared myth of origin with the Kanuri. Oral tradition in Borno has it that the “Yoruba and Kanuri were cousins.

According to one mythology, the Yoruba were said to be outspoken while the Kanuri were calm people who detested discussing their private affairs in public, particularly those issues concerning their sexuality. The Kanuri thus referred to the Yoruba as “Khairuba,” meaning that there is no alheri in your habit (that is, you don't keep secret, go away!). It was from “ Khairuba ” that Yoruba was derived. 2 There are those who claimed that the similarity in Yoruba and Kanuri culture could further be observed in their passion for singing, particularly among their women.

christistruth01:
Yoruba and Kanuri actually share the same Ancient Ancestors who migrated from the Sudan together to Lake Chad before the Ancestors of the Yorubas continued with their journey Southwards Until they reached the Atlantic coast.

The ancient Ijebu And Kanuri used to share similar Tribal Marks and once Oduduwa went to help the Kanuri as Military allies against the invading Arab relatives of the Shuwa Arabs and returned to Ile Ife with Camels as spoils of War.

That was the first time Camels and horses were ever seen in Ile Ife.

Till today Kanuri are still indigenous to the Western Sudan.

otrasane:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkg2a7_Av5s?si=1BDDcjeZ2nxaRXr6


Firebrand South African politician Julius Malema, leader of the radical Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has launched a blistering attack on U.S. President Donald Trump, branding him “the new Adolf Hitler” over remarks targeting South Africa’s hosting of the G20 summit. Malema accused Trump of arrogance and global bullying after the U.S. president questioned South Africa’s role as host, while positioning America to stage the same high-profile summit in 2026. The EFF leader said Trump’s comments reflect imperialist contempt for African leadership and warned that South Africa would not be intimidated or sidelined on the global stage.

FreeStuffsNG:
Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by IS gunman in Syria, US says

Dearbail Jordan


US and Syrian forces were ambushed in Palmyra in central Syria

Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said.


Officials said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed".

The identities of those killed are being withheld for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed, the US Central Command said.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said: "Let it be known, if you target Americans - anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you."


The ambush occurred in Palmyra, located in the centre of the country, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.

A Pentagon official said: "This attack took place in an area where the Syrian president does not have control."

They added that initial assessements showed the attack was likely to be carried out by the Islamic State group.

Syria recently joined an international coalition to combat IS and has pledged to co-operate with the US.

Last month, President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Donald Trump at the White House in a visit that the Syrian leader said was part of a "new era" for the two countries.

The global coalition is aimed at eliminating the remaining elements of the so-called Islamic State and stemming the flow of foreign militants to the Middle East.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d9vpxjp2go