Mariangeles: I have asked quite a number of people this question, and most of them said no, and I wonder why, because Egusi soup looks like it'll go well with white rice.
What do you think? Can you eat your white rice with Egusi soup?
Picture source: Google
This isn't even debatable.
Those who told you they don't eat rice with Egusi soup are largely pretending and showing off. Leave them "alone and secretly watch" each of them eat two standard plates of rice loaded with Egusi soup in quick succession.
Richly made Egusi soup (infused with core ingredients and smoked fish) goes well with rice, boiled yams, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, coco yams, etc. In the complete absence of fried stew, OR pepper soup (chicken, smoked fish, NO red meat) which are my ORIGINAL preferences for eating with white rice, if it's Egusi soup that's available with white rice, then it's smack down!
Looking at the feedback on this thread so far, it's obvious that a vast number of folks of about 80 percent see NOTHING wrong in that combo of rice and Egusi except a few who may genuinely have reasons.
Editorialtimes: FG Approves Satellite Surveillance to Curb Illegal Mining
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for the procurement and installation of satellite surveillance equipment across Nigeria, The Bureau Newspaper has gathered.
Reliable sources within the Ministry revealed that the initiative aims to monitor and secure mineral deposit sites, curbing illegal and unregulated mining activities.
Curbing Revenue Leakages and Illegal Mining
Findings by The Bureau Newspaper indicate that the absence of strong policies and surveillance has contributed to:
1. Revenue leakages from unregulated extraction.
2. Illegal mining operations by local and foreign actors.
3. Smuggling and underreporting of Nigeria’s mineral resources.
Government’s Strategy: From Persuasion to Enforcement
Investigations show that to regularize artisanal mining, the government had encouraged illegal miners to form cooperative groups, offering them a legal framework to operate.
1. Over 300 cooperative societies have now been fully registered and are contributing to the national economy.
2. However, sources confirmed that those refusing to comply would face strict enforcement measures under the new FEC-approved strategy.
Use of Technology for Efficient Monitoring
Despite recent crackdowns—including the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of some illegal miners, including foreigners—The Bureau Newspaper gathered that the Ministry believes advanced technology is necessary for effective enforcement.
That advanced surveillance system can indeed be used to prevent and solve several crimes as well. A rapid deployment of the advanced satellite satellite surveillance systems is necessary to remove all the inefficiencies in the entire crime ecosystem alongside a strong judicial system where crimes can be rapidly procesuted and dispensed.
Is there anything ijebu people cannot eat with EGUNSI
The original word is Egun + si = Egunsi (shaped like thorn)
This is the correct Yoruba language etymology of Egunsi (Egusi] right BELOW:
The word "egusi" comes from the Yoruba word ẹ gun si, which means "to grind it in". It's a reference to the process of grinding melon seeds to make egusi soup.
malali: Now we are speaking the same Language. She doesn't even have to dole out cash, just diversify into areas that would create jobs. Start a massive ranch, supply beef,milk, Farm wheat, Install free starlink wifi in all the universities in the southwest and pay the subscription and let the students use it free. Wont cost her 200k USD a year. Everybody that graduates will remember Alakija Wifi till they die. Little things count and matter. After all OML 127 belongs to Nigeria and Nigerians. Grow massive crops that will feed and cause employment. If a lot of people benefit, no one will say something bad about her. But they make so much money from that Oil passively and they are not really business minded like that. She is probably a money counter now. How much did the technical foregn partners pay into the accounts. Thats how they are living and spending the money trust me. A 5 million dollar poultry in Epe and Ikorodu will create jobs and feed the whole Lagos at cheaper eggs rate,Everyone will see kindness in her gesture, she can have good managers and not be involved. Even if she doesnt make the same profit margin as the oil upstream. People will see her empathy even though its literally chicken change to her (no pun intended).Diversify into sectors like Renewable Energy. Strive to leave a Legacy. Her children will not do much, they are second generation "rich kids" trust me, we are yet to see any second generation rich kids doing much, especially with tainted wealth.Instead she built an obscene residential house, in ikoyi and also a validating structure "Famfa Towers" . But no genuine effort to impact lives and give back to people who will live to remember her.
Succinctly stated.
With value-addition in the agribusiness ecosystem, modern diary farming and livestock (thereby preventing those insidious foreign Fulani herdsmen from Mali, Niger, Cameroon from illegally entering Nigeria), there's NO doubt that other investors and as a case study here, Famfa Group and the Alakija's will make far more money complementing what they earn from their monthly and yearly crude oil sales revenues.
Value-addition is key here instead of exporting raw commodities like cocoa, timber, coffee Arabica beans, crude oil, gold, diamonds, lithium, tantalite, etc, to Europe, North America, and Asia where those ones use their manufacturing base to add value to the raw commodities and make more returns on investment from the processed goods sitting on the shopping mall shelves.
tungamaje: Okay, what about drug trafficking? Are the Igbos also the ones whose blood are being used to fertilize Saudi Arabian deserts? Why pin drug trafficking on Igbos alone when every tribe does it?
Over 90 percent of the criminal drug traffickers and drug barons are of Igbo descent (especially from Anambra State who are the major culprits) based off of crime data of over 40 year now gleaned from the NDLEA, National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and more. NO doubt, others of Yoruba and Edo descent who come in that order are involved BUT at a total lower percentage of less than 5 percent. So, you CANNOT compare what NIA has indicating that at least 90 percent of Nigerians in prisons abroad for relentless drug trafficking are Igbos. In some countries such as Thailand, Vietnam in Asia, Seychelles and Ethiopia in Africa for instance, almost 100 percent of them in prison are Igbos (with Anambra indigenes being the major culprits and a few Enugu, Imo and Abia. I hardly saw Ebonyi indigenes on the list though).
intel shows that those caught in Saudi Arabia have drastically reduced over the years because of the very brutal capital punishments meted out by the Saudi Arabians. Again, some people are actually innocent without knowing they were being used to deliver hard drugs by members of drug cartels, and some are framed up especially in some parts of Asia like the case of that Kano girl a few years ago who was finally released by Saudi Arabian authorities due to Nigeria's intervention after she cried out that hard drugs was planted on her at the Airport in Saudi Arabia. So, care MUST be taken when traveling internationally especially in Asia.
malali: Oh my God.......All that !!! Thats so generous of her.....Nigerians are grateful to folorunso Alakija Modupe Alakija for their generosity.
Do you know Brunei produces the same amount of crude as OML 127 Brunei has population of 500k citizens, the money they get from the proceeds of their oil Healthcare is free for every single brunei citizen. Education is free for all brunei citizen The rest invested after all these expenses has generated about 80 billion dollars
Assuming Alakija has 50% of OML 127 If she does what Brunei does 250k people can go to school for free. 250K can have free healthcare And if she invests whats left she can still pocket 40 billion dollars over all these years. And you are praising her to the high heavens for giving 1 billion naira in coronavirus Even i can give 1 Billion naira anonymously....Talk less of someone owning the most lucrative oil well in possibly the whole Africa.
Yoruba people say "Because we are crying doesn't mean we cannot see" All her philanthropy above doesn't measure with the proceeds of what she gets from OML 127. Tell her to open that purse, she cant take it with her when she dies..........
Indeed, I agree that all of them who partly co-own prolific oil fields can do more. In particular, I would have expected Famfa Oil by now to go fully into the downstream oil and gas sector and setup large, modern export-based agribusinesses using greenhouses, aquaponics, hydroponics, etc, with improved varieties of seedlings and livestock like what we have today in the Netherlands and employ more people while feeding Nigeria starting from the South West of Nigeria (Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos), right into Kwara and Kogi, Edo, Delta States for example. Mrs Folorunso Alakija is NOT even listed on the Forbes list of legitimate USD billionaires for a few years now. She's just been focused on her religious ministry and Rose of Sharon Foundation philanthropic activities.
The focus of Famfa Oil has been majorly on the upstream alone but I must commend the legal practitioner Modupe Alakija and his spouse Mrs. Folorunso Alakija for what they have done so far as Chairman and Vice Chairperson respectively. Her 4 male children must urgently do that when they fully take over and diversify Famfa Oil's investments into the downstream, renewable energy sectors, and more. Some other USD multmillionaires and billionaires can be tight fisted and desensitized to the welfare of their immediate environments and that's counterproductive as everyone of us is a product and integral part of our various ecosystems!
Empathy for others is very important. Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, GCFR, SAN had this empathy for people and till today, their is a core of people from the Old Western Region (which included the current Edo and Delta States) who still adore him and his Action Group Party team for the free education and iconic development strides that existed back from the 1950s when Awolowo was the FIRST EVER Premier of the Old Western Region.
malali: I have nothing personal against Folorunso Alakija, nothing against IBB or nothing against you. However we have all become entangled because Nigeria's asset belongs equally to me, Alakija, IBB and all Nigerians. So if i come across passionate or impulsive its because, we have to right the wrongs even if they happened a 100 years ago. They might have gotten away with it then, but i guarantee you there are a lot of people like me who see the scam that was run on Nigerians. I am also a multi-million dollar investor in oil exploration and production. So i am aware how these things work.I will tell you what could have happened, the deep-shore oil wells probably had preliminary Seismic Surveys (2D, 3D, 4D Seismic Imaging),Gravity & Magnetic Surveys,Geo-chemical Analysis. A recent example is the Guyana’s Stabroek Block (discovered in 2015) had successful 3D seismic data, multiple exploration wells, and flow tests before Exxon Mobil confirmed 11+ billion barrels of oil. They keep spinning the tale of nobody knew there was oil there, when it was awarded to Alakija, thats a big lie. These locations had preliminary studies that suggested large crude reserves. If not nobody would loan you that kind of money. Chevron would not deploy their offshore rig if seismic studies did not suggest large crude reserves. There are a lot of countries that all they produce is equivalent to OML 127 production and they have done a lot with it. Brunei produces about 200k barrels a day. Brunei despite giving all its citizen free health, free education all citizens pay zero income tax. And the investments in their Sovereign wealth fund has yielded approximately 100 billion dollars in investment. Their oil prooduction is similar to OML 127 for the whole country. So i hope you have the sense of right and wrong to know that , leaving OML 127 in Alakija and IBB'S hands is unfair to the Nigerians, going to bed without food, dying in the hospitals for medications that would have cost 100 naira or 200 naira, Even if Alakija family is 1000 people. Brunei was able to achieve all that with 1 million people. If you do the math, Alakija's 60% would hae yielded 40 billion dollars investing in similar investment as Brunei's sovereign wealth fund. There is no excuse supreme court or not for one person to have access to what could have yielded the whole country over 40 billion dollars. Restricted to one family. Alakija and IBB's family. That Oil well is a scam, IBB knew it had large crude reserves, he only needed someone to hold it for him and they can use it as a purse to control Nigeria, and thats exactly what they are doing till today. Points of Skepticism • Was the Oil Block Truly Rejected by IOCs? • While it’s true that deep offshore drilling was less developed in the early 1990s, it is unlikely that all IOCs avoided the area completely. • Nigeria’s deep offshore fields were high-risk but potentially high-reward, and other companies were still actively looking into deepwater exploration. • The claim that the block was useless at the time raises the question: why did Famfa Oil believe in it so strongly if it was “rejected trash”? • Could there have been insider knowledge that increased confidence in the oil block’s potential? • The Indigenization Policy & Political Connections • It is true that many Nigerian elites, such as Adenuga and Indimi, benefited from the oil block allocations during this period. • However, it is also true that oil blocks were often given to those with strong political connections, rather than a competitive bidding process. • Given that Alakija was closely linked to elite circles (friendship with Maryam Babangida and social status), this raises legitimate questions about whether the block was awarded purely on merit or due to connections. • Financial Capacity & External Partnerships • While Famfa Oil secured financing, you do not clarify where the capital came from originally to handle the massive costs of exploration.No bank would fund exploration without guarantee for oil. Unless you bring collateral running into billions of dollars. Folorunso Alakija did not have that kind of money or collateral. Even Babangida would have had to dip into government coffers. To be 100% honest. • Many “indigenous” oil companies in Nigeria end up acting as fronts for foreign partners who take the real stake behind the scenes. • Was Famfa Oil truly independent, or did it have hidden external backers who later helped secure development rights?
I'm just reading this. It's contains some insightful takes.
Just a quick note, back in the day right up to that 1991-1993 indigenization policy era in the oil and gas sector, 3D seismic data gathering had not become advanced. What we had was largely 2D seismic data gathering. With the improvements in 3D technologies for seismic data gathering, things began to improve. So, unlike now with 3D and 4D seismic data like in the case of Guyana's Stabroek Block that you cited here, things were NOT set in stone with E&P many decades back.
Last but NOT least, NOT all blocks in the deep offshore were commercially viable to cover the total cost of investments. Some Nigerian-born investors with OPL licences learned the hard way back in the 1990s that it's a risky terrain to play in due to heavy investment costs they had to incure.
ThothHermes: Mal.ali you're making a lot of sense. Why would they spend millions of dollars to explore an oilfield that was "useless" unless they already had prior knowledge of its viability.
Kon.quest come and answer. It seems you have personal ties to Alakija.
@ThothHermes,
That's a very good observation and question. Back in the day right up to the 1990s, the technology for deep offshore exploration had NOT become advanced OR even come into existence, so, the big IOCs (international oil companies) operating in Nigeria were reluctant to take on deep offshore oil blocks or acreages such as the OPL126 acreage which is located 100 kilometers from the nearest land out into the Gulf of Guinea, and it's 1.4 kilometers deep into the ocean! It's just like gold and diamond prospecting back in the day (1800s) of the "Wild Wild West" in the United States where people just dug anywhere WITHOUT knowing whether they would find gold nuggets or diamonds. NOT all oil blocks end up being commercially viable and the owners lost money from the initial phase of oil exploration and prospecting. The Nigerian-American, Kase Lawal (and others) ran into brick walls with his own oil block and didn't find oil and gas of "commercial quantity." Mike Adenuga of Consolidated Oil (Conoil), Authur Eze, the late High Chief Lulu Briggs of Moni Pulo, Alhaji Indimi, Alakija's Famfa Oil, etc, were just fortunate to strike oil in the deep offshore. So, it's a VERY risky business.
This is the risky OPL 126 oil block acreage that Famfa Oil was allocated back in 1993, so, it was a VERY risky gamble and venture that Mr Modupe Alakija the senior lawyer and Chairman of Famfa Oil and Mrs. Folorunso Alakija (a former banker with the investment bank, IMB in Lagos) and the Vice Chairperson of Famfa Oil took back in 1993. It eventually paid off for Famfa Oil and their other foreign technical partners and 5 painful years later in 1998, with improved or advanced 3D E&P technologies, the FIRST EVER evidence of proven oil reserve was found in OPL 126. It was NOT until 2008 that Famfa Oil and their foreign technical partners started drilling crude oil from OML 127 (Agbami Oilfield) located 100 kilometers away from land, far out into the ocean at a huge depth of 1,400 meters or 1.4 kilometers! So, things were and still are painfully complex in the oil and gas industry and NOT as simple as some laymen or people who have NEVER worked in that oil sector think it is.
By the way, Famfa Oil pays several huge taxes to the Federal Government in Nigeria and has been involved in a lot of charitable causes and developmental projects so it's unkind for anyone demonize and assume that the owners and many other oil block owners are NOT giving back to the Nigerian society. You can see the list of some projects Famfa Oil has been involved in right in my post just ABOVE this post.
I hope that helps.
Cheers.
P.S. I just checked your profile pic, which of the trading exchanges is that huge trading screen (with charts on it) located? That screen is the BIGGEST I've ever seen.
Great100000: Travelling from Nigeria to Canada and want to bring a taste of home with you? Packing your favourite local delicacies might seem like a great idea, but not all food items are welcome at international borders. Strict import regulations in Canada prohibit certain foods due to health, safety, and environmental concerns. Failing to declare restricted foods can lead to confiscation, hefty fines, or even criminal charges.
It is important to check the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website before travelling, as regulations can change at any time.
If you are preparing for your trip, here are eight common food items Nigerians can’t take to Canada.
Homemade or unlabelled foods
Homemade meals, unlabelled snacks, and repackaged food items are not allowed. Only factory-sealed, clearly labelled food products from recognised brands can pass through customs.
Honey and bee products
Raw honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly are restricted because they can carry bacteria and diseases harmful to local bee populations. Processed honey from approved sources may be allowed in limited quantities.
Fish and seafood
While dried catfish, crayfish, and herring are permitted, fresh or frozen seafood without proper certification is banned. The restriction helps prevent contamination from bacteria and marine toxins.
Meat and meat products
Canada strictly prohibits most meat products, including fresh, dried, smoked, or cured meats like kilishi, ponmo, sausages, and bacon. Even meat-based seasonings and broths are not allowed. These rules help prevent the spread of diseases.
9JAMac10: Trifecta of crime amongst 3 major ethnicities in Nigeria 🇳🇬. Yoruba = scam / fraud. Igbos = drug dealing . Hausa = terrorism and banditry
I DISAGREE with you stereotyping the Yoruba folks alone here with the "scam/fraud tag." It's a vicious thing involving many Nigerian ethnic groups because the entry level for internet fraud is easy due to the use of internet-enable laptops and mobile phones by these criminals. The entry level for hard drugs is a bit riskier and more costly.
Almost all Nigerian ethnic groups are into scam and fraud based on credible crime statistics available to me for over 35 years now. Over the last 35 years, many people who have been arrested for internet scam and fraud in Lagos and other parts of Yorubaland are NOT Yorubas. The BIGGEST fraud in Nigerian history against a Brazilian bank was committed by Emmanuel Nwude, his wife and other criminal gang members running into millions in the 1990s. This Nwude guy from Anambra State started buying skyscrapers in Lagos and mansions living large and a lot of people were fooled into thinking he was a legitimate business person, until the Interpol and Nigerian security busted him and his gang and charged them to court.
Many University and higher institution cities and towns over there in Nigeria are ALSO hotspots for international internet fraud and scams because of the high population of students who are into fraud in all the geopolitical regions of Nigeria based on EFCC crime data of arrested students and youth fraudsters. Owerri, Effurun, PH, Enugu, Benin, Ibadan, Jos, Kaduna, Yola, everywhere! It's really crazy what some of these young ones are doing and these have been widely reported in the media which you can read via a simple Google search.
My point is that you CANNOT pin scam and fraud as an exclusive to Yoruba folks as that assumption has long been busted by credible crime statistics available for over 35 years. Because of the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos and some other Yoruba cities, you have immigrants and hustlers from all over West Africa and Nigeria flooding in for survival and engaging in all kinds of crimes such as vicious armed robberies, kidnappings, murders, rapes, drug trafficking, Internet fraud and scams, etc.
PressMyButton: I can never trust Natasha, Uduaghan and Akpabio's families have always been close. Natasha just want to break a close bond. I wonder why women always come in between close friends.
Are you related to Alakija ? Do you think its fair for IBB and Alakija to hold so much of Nigerians wealth ? Do you think its fair to the other 200 million Nigerians ? Are you aware people die everyday because they can afford 200 naira medications in the hospitals ? Are you aware half of the children born in Nigeria do not have access to education till primary schools ? Are you aware maternal mortality is high in Nigeria ? Are you aware a lot of retiree die because of lack of adequate social security after working all their lives ?
And you still think its fair for Alakija and IBB to command an Oil field that produces billions of dollars between 2 families of less that 30 people max !!!! Where is humanity ? If we are a race why cant we be each others keeper ? Even humans share their food with dogs and their other pets, not knowing where their next meal will come from. The likes of Alakija and IBB have enough to eat for the next 1000 years. But they don't give a damn about other Nigerians. They are so small minded they think the power is is in hoarding resources from fellow humans.
A simple Google search would have revealed nearly all the things Mrs. Folorunso Alakija and her lawyer husband Modupe Alakija of Famfa Oil and Rose of Sharon Foundation Group have done in the years past for the benefit of the Nigerian society right till this moment. Read some huge projects right in the links BELOW:
3] The Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) is a private, voluntary, non-profit, faith based, non-governmental Organisation focused on easing the burdens of the public. Apostle Folorunso Alakija is a dynamic Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist who has established herself as one of Africa's foremost personalities. =>https://theroseofsharonfoundation.org
Instagram · ato_architects 50+ likes · 5] Renowned philanthropists, Mr. Modupe and Mrs. Folorunso Alakija @alakijaofficial, commissioned the Boys' Hostel at CMS School, Bariga, Lagos, as a generous donation to Mr. Modupe Alakija's alma mater.
6] Alakija Donates Skills Acquisition Centre To Yabatech =>https://yabatech.edu.ng 29 Oct 2018 — Folorunsho Alakija gave this call at the commissioning of the "Folorunso Alakija Skills Acquisition Centre" which she donated to Yaba College of Technology.
malali: Nigeria is a country blessed with vast natural resources, particularly oil, which accounts for the majority of the nation’s revenues. The oil industry has long been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet its benefits are not being felt by the majority of Nigerians. The wealth generated from this resource is disproportionately concentrated in the hands of a few individuals, a situation that is both inequitable and unsustainable. One of the most glaring examples of this injustice is OML 127, one of the richest oil fields in the country, where a single individual, Folorunsho Alakija, controls an astounding 60% stake. The history of how this oil field came into her hands is murky, steeped in political favoritism, and raises serious questions about accountability and the true ownership of Nigeria’s resources. It is time for OML 127, and others like it, to be renationalized and placed back in the hands of the Nigerian people.
The Shady Origins of OML 127’s Privatization
OML 127 is one of the most lucrative oil fields in Nigeria, yet the way it came to be controlled by Alakija is, at best, questionable. In the early 1990s, under the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), a decision was made to allocate a large share of Nigeria’s oil wealth to individuals with close ties to the government. Alakija, a fashion designer with little to no experience in oil exploration, was granted a 60% stake in OML 127 through a questionable process that many critics have described as corrupt and unfair. This deal, which was struck during the military dictatorship, bypassed transparency, and the bidding process was mired in suspicion.
There are serious concerns about how Alakija, with no prior experience in the oil industry, was awarded such a massive stake in one of Nigeria’s most valuable oil assets. The transaction was shrouded in secrecy, raising questions about the motives of the individuals involved and the integrity of the system that allowed this to happen. At the heart of this issue is the idea that such a precious national asset should not be the property of a single individual, especially when it was awarded under dubious circumstances.
Obasanjo’s Struggle for Justice
Even former President Olusegun Obasanjo was uncomfortable with the deal. In the late 1990s, during his first term as president, Obasanjo took legal action against Alakija, challenging the legitimacy of the deal that gave her such an enormous stake in OML 127. Obasanjo’s stance was clear: such a monumental asset should not be in the hands of one person, especially if its acquisition was tainted by questionable practices.
His move was backed by none other than Bola Ige, the then Minister of Justice, who represented the Nigerian government in the legal battle against Alakija. The case was pivotal in trying to reclaim what many saw as Nigeria’s rightful share of its natural resources. Tragically, Ige, a strong advocate for justice and anti-corruption, was murdered under mysterious circumstances in 2001. His assassination remains unsolved, leaving many to wonder if his death was a consequence of his efforts to uncover and challenge corruption at the highest levels.
The fact that Bola Ige, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, was involved in a legal battle against Alakija and was murdered shortly after underscores the deep-seated corruption that plagued Nigeria’s oil industry during that period. It also casts doubt on the true motivations behind the privatization of OML 127 and other oil assets.
The Case for Renationalizing OML 127 The time has come for the Nigerian government to take back OML 127 and other similarly privatized oil wells, which have been exploited for private gain at the expense of the nation. The argument for renationalization is not just one of fairness—it is one of national interest. Here are a few reasons why renationalizing OML 127 is imperative: 1. Equity for the Nigerian People: The oil wealth belongs to the Nigerian people, not a handful of individuals. Oil resources are a national asset, and they should benefit the entire population, not be hoarded by a few elites. Renationalizing OML 127 would be a step toward ensuring that Nigeria’s resources are used to uplift the masses, rather than perpetuate a system of inequality. 2. Transparency and Accountability: The initial privatization of OML 127 was marred by opacity and corruption. By renationalizing the asset, the government could implement greater transparency in its management, ensuring that oil revenues are used to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other crucial sectors that can improve the lives of Nigerians. 3. Restoring National Pride: The privatization of oil assets like OML 127 to individuals who wield disproportionate influence sends the wrong message to Nigerians. It suggests that their national wealth can be manipulated and controlled by a few powerful figures. Renationalizing these assets would restore the dignity of Nigeria as a sovereign nation and reaffirm the principle that natural resources belong to the people, not to oligarchs. 4. Ending the Cycle of Corruption: Oil has been both a blessing and a curse for Nigeria. While it has made the country one of the largest producers of oil in Africa, it has also fueled corruption and conflict. By renationalizing OML 127, the government would send a strong message that the era of using the oil sector as a tool for personal enrichment is over. 5. Maximizing Revenue for National Development: OML 127 has the potential to generate vast amounts of revenue for the Nigerian government. However, the current system of privatization has seen much of this wealth leave the country and enrich a small elite. By renationalizing the field, Nigeria could take full control of the revenue generated, which could be used to address the country’s pressing development needs, including poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, and job creation.
Time to Take Action
The renationalization of OML 127 is not just a moral or legal imperative—it is a practical necessity for Nigeria’s future. With the vast wealth that Nigeria generates from its oil, it is inconceivable that a single individual, through a politically compromised deal, should control such a massive stake in one of the country’s most important resources. The process of privatization in the past was flawed and fueled by corruption, and it is time for Nigeria to take a stand, restore equity, and ensure that the benefits of oil extraction are used for the collective good of its people.
Renationalizing OML 127 is a powerful step toward making Nigeria’s oil wealth a resource for national development, not personal enrichment. It is time to correct the wrongs of the past and take control of Nigeria’s future.
malali: The year 1993 was a pivotal one for Nigeria, a year when the nation’s political future and its oil wealth were both being shaped by unseen hands. At the center of it all stood General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), a man who had ruled the country with calculated cunning, issuing decrees that would outlive his time in power. One such decree saw Famfa Oil, a relatively unknown company, receive OPL 216—an oil block that would later transform into OML 127, Nigeria’s most lucrative deep-water asset. But make no mistake—this was no ordinary oil concession. It was a golden egg, strategically placed in the hands of Folorunso Alakija, a Lagos-based fashion designer whose political and business affiliations were far more powerful than they appeared on the surface.
IBB’s Desperate Need for Relevance
IBB had always understood one thing: Power means nothing without wealth, and wealth means nothing without power to protect it. As the walls of his regime began to close in on him in 1993, he knew he had to secure his interests before exiting Aso Rock. The easiest way? Award yourself an oil well through a proxy, ensuring an everlasting cash flow that could fund political maneuvering long after retirement.
But there was a problem—one that threatened everything.
MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12 election, was not the kind of leader to turn a blind eye to such blatant asset hijacking. If Abiola became president, there was zero chance that OML 127 would remain in private hands. It was too valuable. Nigeria was in debt, and no responsible leader would allow a single individual to control a multi-billion-dollar national resource.
IBB was at a crossroads: Protect his wealth, or watch it all be taken away.
Enter Abacha – The Deal with the Devil
Babangida had a choice to make. He could allow Abiola to take power and risk losing OML 127, or he could back General Sani Abacha, a man ruthless enough to protect his interests in exchange for absolute power. The decision was simple.
With Abacha as head of state, the agreement was clear: • No probes. • No nationalization of OML 127.
The Palace Coup & The Convenient Deaths
But power is never guaranteed, and neither is loyalty. In a span of one month, both Abiola and Abacha died mysteriously—a palace coup so surgically executed that even history books dare not question it.
Who benefited the most from their deaths? Follow the money.
With Abiola dead, there was no threat of reclaiming OML 127. With Abacha gone, no single individual held absolute control over the oil industry. The power returned to those who had orchestrated everything from the shadows.
Obasanjo’s War Against OML 127
By 1999, as Nigeria transitioned back to civilian rule, the control of oil wealth once again came under scrutiny. Enter Olusegun Obasanjo, a former military leader handpicked from prison to lead Nigeria.
As president, he faced a contradiction: • On one hand, Nigeria was begging the IMF and World Bank for debt relief. • On the other, the country’s most valuable oil asset was in the hands of a single individual with no prior experience in the industry.
To Obasanjo, this was madness. He launched a legal battle to reclaim 50% of OML 127, arguing that Nigeria could not afford to have one private entity owning what should be a national resource.
But Obasanjo underestimated the deep connections that protected OML 127.
Bola Ige – The Murder of a Government Lawyer
As the battle over OML 127 played out in court, a key figure emerged in Obasanjo’s administration—Bola Ige, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation. • Ige was the government’s top lawyer when OML 127 was taken to court. • His job? Help Nigeria reclaim its stolen wealth. • His fate? Assassinated inside his home on December 23, 2001.
Let that sink in.
Assassins walked into the home of Nigeria’s Minister of Justice—a sitting government official—and gunned him down. No forced entry. No robbery. Just a clear message: Stay away from OML 127.
Was it a coincidence that the man leading the legal charge to reclaim Nigeria’s most valuable oil asset was murdered? Or was he eliminated to silence the government’s strongest legal resistance?
Dahiru Musdapher: The Man Who Held the Key
A name resurfaced in the power dynamics: Dahiru Musdapher, a Supreme Court justice with a long-standing professional connection to Babangida. • Back in the late 1970s, Musdapher had been persuaded to accept the position of Attorney-General of Kaduna State by none other than IBB and Abacha. • His rise in the judiciary had always been quietly supported by the same military elite that orchestrated coups and controlled Nigeria’s resources.
By 2012, under Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency, Musdapher had reached the pinnacle of judicial power as Chief Justice of Nigeria. And when the time came to decide the fate of OML 127, he ruled in favor of Folorunso Alakija—ensuring that the oil block remained in private hands and out of government control.
Was this simply legal justice, or was it the final payment for the favors that had placed him in power? We may never know.
The Grand Design: 2012 to Present
From 2012 till today, OML 127 has reshaped the power structures in Southwest Nigeria. The money that flows from it has built political alliances, media empires, and economic strongholds.
And now, with the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, another player has been placed on the board—a leader who, unlike Obasanjo, will not challenge the ownership of OML 127.
The game has come full circle.
The Game Never Ends
If there’s one lesson in all of this, it’s that Nigeria has always been ruled not by its presidents, but by its shadow elite—men who understand that wealth outlives power, and that controlling one oil well is more powerful than controlling an entire army.
Bola Ige was murdered, but no one was convicted. OML 127 was taken to court, but the government lost. Babangida left power, but his influence never faded.
The players may change, but the game remains the same.
And as always, if you want to understand power in Nigeria, just follow the money.
Basorun MKO Abiola that is being alluded to in the article right above himself benefited from the same oil block allocation through the indigenization policy in the oil sector back in the early 1990s through his company Summit Oil. Summit Oil is still active as of today.
Other Oil Magnates from the early 1990s indigenization policy include: Otunba Mike Adenuga (Ijebu, Ogun State)
Kase Lawal (Ibadan, Oyo State)
Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi of Oriental Energy (Kanuri, Maiduguri, Borno State)
Arthur Eze (Igbo, Anambra State)
High Chief Lulu Briggs of Moni Pulo (Ijaw, Rivers State), etc, and some more were the beneficiaries of these oil blocks.
malali: In a nation where millions of Nigerians are trapped in poverty, where the roads remain dilapidated, where power outages are a daily reality, and where the healthcare system has collapsed, it is nothing short of criminal that a small handful of individuals continue to hoard the country’s most valuable resources.One glaring example of this immorality is the fact that Folorunso Alakija owns 60% of OML127, a prime oil block, while millions of Nigerians continue to suffer without access to basic amenities.
Let’s break it down.OML127 is an oil block that generates billions of dollars annually. The amount of wealth that Alakija and others like her extract from this single asset every year could be used to subsidize the lifestyle of all Nigerians, providing everyone with access to clean water, electricity, and basic healthcare. This wealth could revitalize our infrastructure, make quality education accessible to all, and put an end to the abysmal power situation plaguing the country. Yet, these individuals choose to hoard their wealth, building empires off the back of Nigeria’s suffering.
This concentration of wealth is not just a problem for Alakija, it is a systemic issue that dates back to the military junta’s time in power. Assets like OML127, Nigeria’s refineries, power generation companies, telecommunications, and mineral reserves have been sold off to a select few individuals and their cronies over the last few decades. These assets were meant to serve the entire country but have instead been privatized to enrich the few. The amount of money these individuals make from these assets each year is beyond obscene. Yet, these people remain immune to the suffering that their greed perpetuates.
The question must be asked: how can a country whose citizens are borrowing money from the IMF and World Bank to survive allow a few private individuals to own its most valuable resources? The national wealth is being funneled out of the country into the pockets of a few, leaving the masses with nothing but a cycle of debt and poverty.
It’s immoral. The wealth generated from these national assets should be used for the benefit of the people, not to enrich a few privileged individuals. Instead, we’ve allowed a situation to persist where individuals like Alakija make billions of dollars annually from OML127 alone, while millions of Nigerians live in poverty, deprived of the most basic rights and opportunities. This is a crime against the people of Nigeria.
But there’s something even more sinister at play here: the political system. We must remember that these private asset holders are not operating in a vacuum. The senators, house representatives, and high-ranking government officials who’ve been sponsored by these wealthy asset holders have ensured that the status quo remains unchanged. These politicians do not speak out because they have financial ties to those benefiting from the exploitation of national resources. They’ve been bought off, and so the Nigerian people remain silenced by the very system that is supposed to protect them.
This is why there has been no outcry from the Nigerian legislature over this injustice. The system has been engineered to keep the rich richer and the poor poorer. This is not a coincidence – this is a deliberate act of oppression.
We can’t keep fooling ourselves. It is high time we nationalize these assets and take back what is rightfully ours. OML127, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), telecommunications companies, and mining resources must be placed in public hands – not the hands of individuals who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of an entire nation.
If we are not ready to fully nationalize these assets, we should at the very least force these individuals who own these assets to reinvest in Nigeria. Make them employ 100,000 Nigerians every year, paying them the minimum wage, and creating jobs in every state across the country. This is not a request – this is a demand. These people have extracted billions from the people, and it is high time they give something back.
We need to stop hiding behind the notion of private property rights and foreign investment. Nigeria’s resources are public goods, meant to be used for the collective good of the people, not to fuel the extravagant lifestyles of a select few. The time for change is now. We cannot afford to let this system continue.
This is not just about economic policy – it is about justice. It is about correcting an injustice that has been allowed to fester for far too long. The Nigerian people cannot continue to live in abject poverty while a small elite gets richer and richer. It is time to seize our resources, reclaim our future, and dismantle the system of exploitation that has held us down for decades.
Nationalize the assets, or make the owners pay back to the people. There’s no other option. The masses must take back their country, or else we will continue to spiral into an abyss of inequality, injustice, and suffering.
To estimate 60% of the annual net profit from OML 127, we need to first make some assumptions about its production and costs. Since the specific net profit for OML 127 is not publicly disclosed, we can use some general oil industry estimates to provide a rough calculation.
Assumptions: 1. Production Rate: OML 127 is an oil field that produces around 240,000 barrels per day. 2. Oil Price: The current price of Brent crude is approximately $72 per barrel. 3. Annual Revenue: Multiply the daily production by the number of days in a year (365) and the price per barrel: • 240,000 barrels/day × 365 days × $72/barrel = $6.29 billion in gross revenue per year. 4. Operating Costs: Industry-standard operating costs for oil production can vary, but for the sake of this estimate, let’s assume around 40% of revenue goes toward operating costs, taxes, royalties, and other carrying costs.
Calculation of Net Profit: • Operating Costs = 40% of $6.29 billion = $2.52 billion. • Net Profit = $6.29 billion - $2.52 billion = $3.77 billion.
Estimated 60% of Annual Net Profit: • 60% of $3.77 billion = $2.26 billion.
Conclusion:
Folorunso Alakija’s 60% share of OML 127’s annual net profit could be roughly $2.26 billion per year, assuming these basic assumptions hold true. This figure is a rough estimate, and the actual numbers may vary based on production levels, operating costs, oil price fluctuations, and other factors that affect the profitability of the asset.
That's a nostalgic video right there from MKO Abiola. MKO Abiola himself is a beneficiary of the indigenization policy in the oil and gas sector in the early 1990s and was the founder of Summit Oil which owns oil blocks as well. So, it's a free world of enterprise. If you are business savvy enough, get into it. Period.
Nigeria boast of having some of African richest men and women. Richest African man is a Nigerian Richest African woman is a Nigerian
We know of foreign billionaires, they provide funds for scholarships that even Africans students benefit from. They even dash start ups in Nigeria money
Please I need to be enlightened, is dangote doing anything for his immediate community
What has Folorunsho Alakija done for her immediate community?
I may be wrong, but is there any fully funded scholarship from any of these people
Billionaires in US donate a lot to charity and community development.
Some schools have been renamed after philanthropists in the US. They give out funds as much as 100million dollars and even far more
If our billionaires can give out just 1 million dollars to sponsor some community project, Nigeria would have been a better place
Some projects could be;
1. Elderly homes 2. Free health care facilities 3. Funding start ups 4. Scholarships for students
Please in what ways are our billionaires giving back to the community?
Any idea??
Not audio donations but real life projects that you and I can benefit from
Bump.
A simple Googling would have revealed nearly all the things Mrs. Folorunso Alakija and her lawyer husband Modupe Alakija of Famfa Oil and Rose of Sharon Foundation Group have done in the years past for the benefit of the Nigerian society right till this moment. Read some huge projects right in the links BELOW:
3] The Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) is a private, voluntary, non-profit, faith based, non-governmental Organisation focused on easing the burdens of the public. Apostle Folorunso Alakija is a dynamic Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist who has established herself as one of Africa's foremost personalities. =>https://theroseofsharonfoundation.org
Instagram · ato_architects 50+ likes · 5] Renowned philanthropists, Mr. Modupe and Mrs. Folorunso Alakija @alakijaofficial, commissioned the Boys' Hostel at CMS School, Bariga, Lagos, as a generous donation to Mr. Modupe Alakija's alma mater.
6] Alakija Donates Skills Acquisition Centre To Yabatech =>https://yabatech.edu.ng 29 Oct 2018 — Folorunsho Alakija gave this call at the commissioning of the "Folorunso Alakija Skills Acquisition Centre" which she donated to Yaba College of Technology.
Rapmoney: Do you still remember this Nollywood actor, Emma Odele? He used to be very good in acting the roles of a hitman or a bodyguard for an evil politician. He is now a citizen of the United States. Mr Odele was granted US citizenship yesterday, 26 February, 2025.
Give it to the Yorubas when it comes to resolving disputes. Those that are Fantasising about chaos and breakdown of law and order in Lagos as a result of small political disputes are already crying everywhere. 😂 😂
You won't teach Yorubas how to manage their affairs. They know better.
Let's hope things pan out that way and Princess Meranda likely takes over after Obasa leaves the stage as the Speaker.
professorPABX: Kon.quest, where is nairaland user - kon.quest.
Kon.quest, what is your opinion on the charade at the Lagos State House of Assembly? This is undemocratic.
Seun.msg, I have never benefitted directly and indirectly from any government. I cannot support uncivilized and very crude area boys democracy.
@professorPABX
Thanks for the mention. I just saw the breaking news on IG indicating that Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa is back as the speaker and Princess Meranda is his Deputy. If the arrangement is fine by all the parties involved, then so be it so that peace can reign. The lawmakers ought to have planned the situation better by allowing Obasa to return and defend himself of ALL allegations before seeking to impeach him. All these ego-driven political flip-flops don't speak well of and/or project the known political sagacity of Ipinla Eko (Lagos State) here.
But Obasa too has to work on himself from here on out and be a better Speaker unlike the shameless performance he put up last year when he kept everybody including Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu waiting for hours and when he came in, he didn't offer full apologies for his lateness. I don't know whether he had too much whiskey to drink on that day for him to have put up such a poor performance on live video recordings. That's my take on this unfolding political event.
Have a great day ahead.
Watch the video BELOW:
Obasa Re-Elected As Lagos Speaker After Meranda’s Resignation
V7place: 25-year old graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Alfred Adebayo, said he planned to commit suicide after he was defrauded by a forex trader, Eseka Chuckwutem Gospel, popularly known as ECG.
Speaking to Newsmen, Adebayo said he lost over N100 million to ECG.
According to the Microbiology graduate, he was introduced to the forex trader by a friend on WhatsApp.
He said, “I actually got introduced to Gospel around March, I joined his group through someone I know on WhatsApp. So, when I joined the group, this guy used to give us 40 per cent of our investment every week. So, I started investing in it; you invest in a group, he doesn’t have a website or nothing.
It’s a WhatsApp group, he drops the account number to invest in, so you send money to the account. You send the payment receipt and he would confirm. Then the following week, you get 40 per cent interest on your capital.
“There was a day I asked him what he does with the money and he told me he trades in forex. I asked him how sustainable and how everything was because we actually spoke at length. He told me not to worry and that he knew how he was doing those things. Then I told him I wanted to start collecting money from people to invest and give them a lower interest.
“Around May, he said he was going to register the company and he started the process. I think he got registered by June. That same June, he came up with a story that his bank account had been frozen, and that he couldn’t make payment. That should be around June 17; let’s just say the third week in June. That was when he came up with the story and since then, we haven’t heard anything about him.
He was arrested here in Akure and taken to Abuja. For me, I lost over N100 million and for those affected, the amount of money we lost runs into billions of naira. I spoke with a lady that made the police transfer him to Abuja and she told me Gospel doesn’t trade in forex but actually runs a Ponzi scheme.
“It’s actually crazy; I actually thought about suicide when this thing happened at first. I actually thought about suicide. Where would I get money from to pay people back? My brother has really supported me emotionally and financially, also my friends have been helpful. Immediately, I told them I wanted to kill myself, they advised me against it.”
A 300-level student of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, committed suicide on December 20 after he was also allegedly defrauded of over N300 million by ECG.
Trouble reportedly started for the 19-year-old student when the returns from the N300 million refused to come at the expected time.
Those who invested with the deceased were said to have circulated his pictures on different social media platforms, tagging him a ‘thief, fraudster and scammer.’
This guy in this picture called Jasper is a scammer. I have been paying to his Opay account and reinvesting my capital until he scammed us of our money. ‘Na God go judge am’ (God will judge him. He was proudly telling us that he had backup funds that was enough to pay everyone and he later told us that he had changed the money into crypto currencies. He has been given us stupid excuses since June,” one of the posts read.
Lifestylecom: President Bola Tinubu hosted Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football player, at the state house in Abuja.
The president received the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl winner.
Ojomo visited Tinubu alongside Ololade, his father; Bimbo, his mother and Modele, his sister.
The 23-year-old American football player arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday. He was born in Lagos before the family relocated to the US when he was seven.
He returns to his country of birth a few weeks after winning Super Bowl 59 with the Philadephia Eagles.
The Super Bowl is the grand championship final of NFL season in the US.
Ojomo featured in the final game as the Eagles won their second-ever Super Bowl.
Nigerian Pride: Super Bowl Champion Moro Ojomo Returns Home
Great100000: Seeking greener pastures also means finding the right environment especially for Nigerians with the Igbo-man spirit, those driven to build businesses rather than settle for a 9-to-5 job.
For many Nigerians, starting a business abroad opens doors to new opportunities, better access to capital, and a more stable business environment, but choosing the right country is key to success.
Considering factors like ease of doing business, access to funding, immigration policies, and market potential, here are some of the best countries for Nigerians looking to start a business abroad should relocate to:
1. United Kingdom
The UK has a stable economy, well-structured business regulations, and access to global markets. It also has a large Nigerian diaspora market making it easier to network and find support. The country has favourable policies for startups, including visa programs for entrepreneurs. The Innovator Founder Visa allows entrepreneurs to set up businesses with scalable potential.
2. Canada
Canada is also a top choice for Nigerians looking to start a business abroad, especially in industries like technology, real estate, and healthcare. Canada has business-friendly immigration policies, including the Start-Up Visa Program. The country’s Start-Up Visa Program is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs, offering a pathway to permanent residency. Additionally, cities like Toronto and Vancouver have thriving business ecosystems that support new ventures.
3. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of the most popular business hubs in the UAE. It’s great for Nigerian entrepreneurs because there is no personal income tax or corporate tax for many business sectors. It is also a strategic location, making it easy to trade with Africa, Asia, and Europe. Sectors such as trade, real estate, e-commerce, and logistics are particularly lucrative for Nigerian entrepreneurs in the UAE and they allow foreign entrepreneurs to own 100% of their business without needing a local partner.
4. United States
The U.S. is a land of opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses internationally. The country is one of the largest consumer markets in the world. Cities like New York, Houston, and Atlanta have large Nigerian communities and offer great networking opportunities. The E-2 Investor Visa and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provide pathways for business owners to establish themselves in the country.
5. Germany
Germany’s residence permit for self-employment makes it easier for business-minded Nigerians to set up and run businesses in sectors like manufacturing, IT, and engineering. The country has a strong economy and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Berlin, in particular, is known for its thriving startup culture and access to European markets.
Note that to stay in Germany legally and successfully, it's crucial to obtain the right residence permit—depending on the purpose and length of your stay.
6. South Africa
For those who prefer to stay within Africa, South Africa is a great option. It is a familiar cultural and business environment that has a strong demand for Nigerian products and services. It has a strong economy, especially in industries like mining, agriculture, retail, and technology. Nigeria and South Africa have strong trade ties, making it easier for Nigerian entrepreneurs to navigate the market.
7. Singapore
Singapore is one of the easiest places in the world to start and run a business. They have low corporate tax rates and a strong financial sector. The country is also a gateway to Asian markets, including China and Indonesia. Singapore is a global business hub and its Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) allows foreign entrepreneurs to establish and run businesses in Singapore. Its strategic location makes it ideal for Nigerians looking to expand into Asia.
What Kind Of Business Can One Do In These Countries?
United Kingdom
The UK hosts a substantial number of Nigerian-owned businesses, particularly in London. These enterprises span various industries, including restaurants, grocery stores, fashion boutiques, and tech startups. Notably, areas like Peckham are often referred to as "Little Lagos" due to the concentration of Nigerian enterprises.
United States
The U.S. is home to a vibrant Nigerian entrepreneurial community, with businesses ranging from tech startups to retail establishments. Cities like Houston and Atlanta have significant Nigerian populations, fostering robust business networks.
Canada
Canada has seen a rise in Nigerian-owned businesses, particularly in provinces like Ontario and Alberta. These businesses often operate in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and education.
United Arab Emirates
Nigerian entrepreneurs have a notable presence in the UAE, especially in Dubai. Businesses range from import-export enterprises to real estate and retail outlets.
Germany
Germany hosts a growing number of Nigerian-owned businesses, particularly in cities like Berlin and Frankfurt. These enterprises are often in the tech and engineering sectors.
South Africa
South Africa is home to numerous Nigerian-owned businesses, spanning sectors like retail, entertainment, and professional services.
You needed a minimum of 1 million USD for the soon to be scrapped EB-5 investors program to be replaced in 2 weeks by a higher entry bar of 5 million USD in the new Gold Visa Card.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFI6pOhuVsc A man was caught after he stole a bottle of Tiger Nut drink from a supermarket in Abuja, he was later set free to go after, nearby passer-by begged the mart owner !!!
Christlike01: "Republic of Angola,Zaire"? This is confusing!
Angola Republic (Zaire)... The "semi-literate drug law enforcement officer who wrote that nonsense should be demoted from his or her current rank. How can anybody NOT know that Zaire does not exist anymore but now known as DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) which is distinct from the nearby country called Congo-Brazzaville.
There's NO doubt that the male drug mule in the attached picture here is originally from Nigeria (but using a fake identity like MOST of the criminal drug traffickers always do), OR he is indeed an Angolan citizen that was recruited to divert attention away from the ever suspecting security personnel at the airports who watch out for Nigerian drug mules or passport holders. Angola is oil-rich and the citizens are a bit comfortable so it would be a WORSE case scenario if this criminal is an Angolan.