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1Sharon:
Are you being for real right now? So all mixed race people are caramel complexioned?

Going by your logic, Blake Griffin isn't mixed because his skin is pale.

Nigerians do this all the time and it's annoying, they even label some Asians as "oyinbo"

OLAADEGBU:
Bill Gates Donates $50million To Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign

American billionaire, Bill Gates, has donated $50million to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign.

The donation breaks the jinx of decades of sitting on the sidelines of politics.

This donation is said to be a private one to a non-profit organisation that is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run, according to three people briefed on the matter.

Until the donation came into public light, it was meant to stay under wraps.

Although Mr. Gates, who is one of the founders of Microsoft, has not publicly endorsed Ms. Harris, his donation would represent a significant change in the strategy that had previously kept him away from gifts like this.

It was reported that Gates, in private calls this year to friends and others, expressed concerns about what a second Donald Trump presidency would look like.

He however was quoted as saying he would not mind working with either candidate.

While Bill Gates does not have a deep relationship with Ms. Harris, he has celebrated the Biden-Harris administration’s work on climate change.

Mr. Gates’s philanthropic organisation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is significantly concerned about cuts to family planning and global health programmes if Mr. Trump is elected.

Gates has said he made his donation to Future Forward, the main outside fund-raising group supporting Ms. Harris, according to the people briefed on the matter.

Mr. Gates has talked about his pro-Harris donation with his peers, including Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a major supporter of Future Forward who has considered a similarly sized gift, two of the people briefed said.

Mr. Gates’ donation went specifically to Future Forward’s nonprofit arm, Future Forward USA Action, which as a 501(c)(4) “dark money” organisation does not disclose its donors, according to the people briefed.

Speaking on his preferences in terms of support, Gates had said, “I support candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to improving health care, reducing poverty and fighting climate change in the U.S. and around the world,” he told The New York Times.

“I have a long history of working with leaders across the political spectrum, but this election is different, with unprecedented significance for Americans and the most vulnerable people around the world," he stated.


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Sunky200:
sometimes in 2018

Gostaria usar esse opportunidade para parabenizar os povos de Yorubas no Estado de Rio de Janeiro e Brasil geral pelo esse ato de Governador do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
PARABENS BRASIL!!!
................................................

The Government of Rio de Janeiro has approved and accepted Yoruba language as part of their Cultural Heritage taking a cue from UNESCO as the body did to some World Intangible Heritage sites. Religion and Culture. This translate into teaching Yoruba language,
culture, tradition and religion especially in the various Yoruba religion houses (Ilé Ase) in Rio de Janeiro and am sure soonest in the whole of Brasil.

make use of Google for more info as I don't have the link

Sunky200:
5. Bahia
Bahia is a state in Brazil, Yoruba is one of the most widely spoken languages in this state.
It is historic because it home the pelourinho, the building where the Yorubas and other slaves from other western countries were kept before they are been dispersed to there merchants in the 17th century.

Other countries that speaks Yoruba are Togo, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Gambia, North America, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands.

According to Wikipedia, Yoruba is the most widely spoken language outside Nigeria and Africa. It's been estimated that there are over 40 million Yoruba primary and secondary language speakers across the globe.


Source:
http://news-af.feednews.com/news/detail/bf408b3666000e7ec0a6c81f8d87e36c?country=ng&language=en&share=1&client&fbclid=IwAR1kFNzxuNtCJd6OMXfVBIJukZ4H6Id479mzzLvCAqNM2y2NC--YVIBfAIw

Sunky200:
1. El - Salvador

El Salvador is a North America country, that cherish Yoruba language a lot.

This country home a lot of Yoruba culture since the Yoruba slaved were concentrated in the country.

This particular country do exactly what is done in Yoruba land. They worship Sango, God of Thunder (Xango), Iyemoja, God of Water (Lemanja) and other Yoruba Traditional practice.

richeeyo:
Can't seems to remember the name
But immediately i comes across it would throw it ur way

OboOlora:

That senile, diaper-wearing dude finally realized he will not want to try any rubbish with the West.

Do you know what it means to hold a US citizen captive in a useless country as yours?

Especially when you and your COS are convicted drug dealers with dirt on you.

Watch the guy being released and returning to file a suit against you for holding him captive on a baseless accusation.
Ode oshi!

ShescreamEWOOO:
you sabi.
Okosun and i are from the same local govt area, esan central lga. Greetings.

ShescreamEWOOO:
The yoruba language is so beautiful, you ever wonder why before you make headway in the music industry you must use yoruba language?

Sunny okosun from my state said was making music for long without breakthrough until his kids advise him to sing in yoruba, he did and voila baba blew.

Angeligue kidgo had to sing in yoruba before she could win a grammy.

Have you heard yoruba love song, gospel songs, for real how do they make you feel?

Have you been called those sweet yoruba names?
Man, the yoruba Language is one of the most beautiful things about Nigeria.

richeeyo:
She is not Alien she is Yoruba
I follow her on gram

1Sharon:
That woman is mixed race.

officialwdhtv:
Pretty Oyibo (White) lady speaks Yoruba while eating a Nigerian meal (Swallow & Okro soup) ❤✅

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUjSXlEHe4

dre11:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday said he is better off as a Nigerian than a member of the Oodua Republic.

He spoke amid the growing agitation for the creation of the Yoruba nation.

Obasanjo, while receiving a delegation of the League of Northern Democrats led by a former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, identified regionalism practised before the attainment of independence in 1960 as the foundation of the country’s prolonged lack of cohesion.

He advocated merit, capacity and ability to deliver as some of the factors that must be considered in electing or appointing leaders, against the question of which geopolitical zone should produce who or what.

He said: “It is high time we began working for the national interest. Yes, you have identified your group as the League of Northern Democrats but how I wish you call your group National League of Democrats, because where you come from should not be a problem.

Where I was born should not be the enemy of my being a Nigerian. It will be great to be a Nigerian than to be a member of the Republic of Oodua.

“I am undoubtedly proud to be a Yoruba, but my being a Nigerian should not be the enemy of my being a Yoruba. We must get the best man for the job, it doesn’t matter where he comes from. We must get our acts together.


https://dailytrust.com/obasanjo-i-would-rather-belong-to-nigeria-than-oodua-republic/

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPNZOU1gq1o?si=ZMJGWqi53C4h4hbn

Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM

officialwdhtv:
Househelp caught redhanded putting rat poison in family's food

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC6L8tmDJhs

JAOS:
The Federal Government has stopped export of locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas.

The measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily.

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo, said “Short Term Solution: With effect from November 1, 2024, NNPCL and LPG producers are to stop exporting LPG produced in-country, or import equivalent volumes of LPG exported at cost reflective prices.”

Ekpo convened a meeting in Abuja with stakeholders to address the skyrocketing price and its attendant hardship on Nigerians.

This was contained in a statement by spokesman of the Minister Louis Iba.

In terms of the pricing framework, he directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to meet with stakeholders to derive the pricing framework within 90 days.

The statement reads: “Pricing Framework: NMDPRA will engage stakeholders to create a domestic LPG pricing framework within 90 days, indexing price to cost of in-country production, rather than the current practice of indexing against external markets, such as the Americas and Far East Asia, whereas the commodity is produced in-country and the Nigerian people are required to pay much higher price for an essential commodity the country is naturally endowed with.”

Proffering a long term solution, the statement added that within 12 months, facilities will be developed to blend, store and deliver LPG, ending exports until the market achieves sufficiency and price stability.

The statement noted that the Minister expressed deep concern over the continuous increase in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas in the country.

In a bold move to tackle the soaring price of cooking gas, the Minister established a high-level committee in November 2023 led by the Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, Mr. Farouk Ahmed with key stakeholders in the LPG value chain.

However, despite this effort to address the issue, prices have continued to fluctuate, recently soaring to N1,500 from an average of N1,100 – N1,250 per kg.

Ekpo’s directives are a step towards addressing the inherent challenges and ensuring Nigerians have access to affordable cooking gas.
https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-stops-export-of-cooking-gas-to-crash-price/

IjeBos:
Yeah, very odd they they haven't seen the CCTV footage by now. 5 months? They don't even need to have it turned over, just have it viewed with an investigator in their presence. The Nigerian Police should have had that happen relatively quickly. Hopefully this Social Media push puts more pressure on them. Hopefully it hasn't been erased. I have no faith in Nigerian processes.

That's great advice. It's easy to not pay attention to those little details.
Someone should know your itinerary and at the minimum when you land.
I even ask the g/f to send a pic of the license plate or share the Uber of any non company transport she takes when leaving the airport in a foreign country to me or her sister.
I try to do the same but I also have to be more thoughtful about it.
Circumstances can change in a second.

klintoski:
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city

On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State.

Flagging off the construction of the Nortra Tractors Plant and Service Centre, Governor Mbah noted that it was a significant step to his administration’s vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn.

“What we have gathered here to do today is not a mere symbolic act; it is certainly an act that takes us closer to the dream of having at least 1,000 tractors in Enugu State by next year.

“We have always said that Enugu is going to be that premier destination for investors to come. But we realised that, that will not happen just by wishing for it. Which is why what we see here today is Enugu State going that extra mile of making it attractive for investors to invest here. Which is also why we have placed an order for at least 1,000 tractors, which we hope to at least have through this assembly plant.

“It would have been easier for us to place an order for 1,000 tractors. But we did not see the value in that, which is why we are only getting 200 tractors already assembled and imported here. But the remaining 800 will be assembled right here in Enugu State.

“Again, initiatives like what we are doing with Nortra, not only creates opportunities, but will also stimulate our economy. It boosts that economic growth that we are expecting and creates employment for our people,” he said.

Mbah, therefore, promised to seek, identify with and support genuine investors, who want to partner with the state in the onerous journey to a $30bn economy.

“So, we are going to continue to support Nortra to ensure that we provide the basic amenities, the right infrastructure, and also security for your investment to thrive.

Earlier in her address, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Adaora Chukwu, observed that Enugu was ODK Group’s first investment destination in Africa, adding that the Group’s specialisation and reputation for manufacturing innovative and high-quality agricultural equipment and machineries would scale-up agricultural production in the state.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, also described the venture as a huge leap for agriculture in the state.

Earlier in their address, the CEO of ODK Group Denmark, Mr. Morten Anderson, and the Managing Director of Nortra Tractors, Mr. Philip Njoku, said that Enugu was chosen as the first entry point into Africa because they “identified Enugu State as a state that is thriving powerfully in terms of innovation, commercialisation and everything you can think of in terms of development.”

Commissioning the New-Watson Doors Industry at Nachi, Mbah that the company was still contemplating as to which state to invest in at the time they met him in 2023 and commended them for believing in what his administration was doing to make Enugu State the preferred destination for investment.

He reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to de-risk investments and patronise investors and businesses in the state.

“We have also created the enabling environment for the investors to thrive. We will be patronising the company, making sure we do not go outside of Enugu State to procure all that we need for our 260 Smart Green Schools, 260 Type 2 Healthcare Centres, and the other massive projects that we can get within the state,” he said.

He, therefore, urged other investors from China and other parts of the world to head to Enugu to invest.

In his remark, the CEO of New-Watson, Chen Shando, thanked Governor Mbah for “the massive support received from the government and the people of Enugu State.”
https://journalist101.com/2024/10/22/gov-mbah-flags-off-tractor-assembly-plant-in-enugu/

ijebosb:
He supposedly told his family he was arriving, just not the exact date. That part is hard to understand. If it was a surprise, they wouldn't know he was coming at all.

That they weren't sure of the exact date is odd.
He's a student. Had to buy his ticket in advance to save money.

So, from the moment he bought his ticket he didn't want his family knowing the exact date but did tell them he was coming at some point?

Sometimes people keep details out that could be helpful. They should be 100% forthcoming.

I sometimes land and tell people various dates/times depending on who I want to see first or when I want people to know when I'm around.

officialwdhtv:
My twin brother is missing after arriving Lagos Intl. Airport from UK - Man says

He hasn’t reached out to us. His phone number is inactive, and his bank accounts are not active.

Daniel Ogoh, a 27-year-old postgraduate student in the UK, disappeared without a trace after arriving in Lagos on May 5th. His twin brother, David, tells us that Daniel has been unreachable since.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDW3s8QCvWc

Ijcharis:
In a significant move aimed at reshaping global financial systems, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on members of the BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to adopt cryptocurrencies and other digital currencies in their financial transactions.

His objective is clear: reduce reliance on the US dollar and empower emerging economies to operate independently of traditional Western-dominated financial systems.

Speaking at a forum, Putin outlined his vision for BRICS to integrate cryptocurrencies into their daily financial dealings, stating that these digital assets could greatly benefit developing nations.

His comments were widely covered by Russian media outlet RT and shared via the BRICS News channel on X (formerly Twitter), bringing global attention to his ambitious proposal.

Putin’s push for cryptocurrency adoption is rooted in a desire for financial sovereignty for BRICS and other developing economies. He emphasized that these digital currencies could streamline cross-border transactions, foster economic growth, and help emerging nations sidestep the influence of Western financial institutions.

READ MORE: https://cinecritiquehub.com.ng/2024/10/21/russian-president-putin-calls-on-brics-nations-to-embrace-cryptocurrencies-to-reduce-reliance-on-us-dollar/

Tellmeastory:
Don’t mind them.

China went through HELL to do what they are doing today.

For starters, they rejected democracy.

Till today, nothing like democracy or freedom of speech in China.

If you dare criticise Xi Jinping, you are finished.

Then they banned all foreign imports for decades. Millions opposed it and were killed or jailed. Even till today there are millions of dissidents in jail in China. All those who were screaming about rights and supporting the west etc.

China shut them down permanently.

Are Nigerians ready to ban all imports until we learn to manufacture everything we need ourselves?

That’s exactly what the Chinese dictatorship did.

The Chinese used to have their roads filled with BICYCLES in the 1970s and 80s. Vehicle imports were banned.

Are Nigerians ready for that?

Ordinary removal of fuel subsidy is causing fracas and shouts of T-Pain.

Just accept that every nation has their own path.

We will get there in our own way.

akigbemaru:
Old news, there are more Chinese and Indians crossing both Mexico and Canada’s borders than other aliens. Chinese only come because of the money. One of my Naija friends came to USA with 2-year-visiting visa and already spent 15 months in USA. He was just hungry to cross to Canada in 2020. I have been in America for more than 10 years and no documents. He persuaded to follow him to Canada so that we can start a new life. Thank God to never followed him. He crossed and he got his papers but a year later immigration deported him back to Nigeria. I just got 8 years on my driver’s license this year and also got a job that offered me $120K as entry level automation engineer. Me seeing Indians and Chinese running from Canada to USA, crossing tortuous and dangerous borderline makes me happy to have never crossed border to Canada.

SIRTee15:
Oga western countries combined can't beat china when it comes to advanced technology.
China is way ahead. Look at electric car- china has completely dominated the industry just within few years and decimated the nearest opponent.

The only thing western countries can use to stop china now is trade embargo and tariff. And that will only work for a while until China find alternative viable markets- within and outside.

Morbeta11:
https://www.railway.supply/en/china-unveils-a-train-on-magnetic-levitation-capable-of-reaching-1000-km-h/

Karemarealty288:
Russian authorities have detained 18 North Korean soldiers who deserted their positions in Kursk Oblast, according to a military intelligence source speaking to the Kyiv Independent on October 21.

Pyongyang, a key ally of Moscow, is reportedly preparing to send around 11,000 troops to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine, with some soldiers already arriving, according to Ukrainian officials.

On October 15, Suspilne reported that 18 North Korean soldiers had abandoned their posts in regions near the Ukrainian border, citing unnamed intelligence sources.

Hromadske further detailed that about 40 North Korean troops had traveled to Russia to exchange military expertise with Russian forces.

Following their training, the 18 soldiers were reportedly left in a forested area of Kursk Oblast for several days without food or clear instructions. On October 14, they abandoned their positions in search of their Russian command.

Two days later, the missing soldiers were located and detained by Russian authorities roughly 60 kilometers (40 miles) from their original location.

South Korean officials confirmed the transfer of North Korean military personnel to Russia, while U.S. Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Michael R. Turner warned that such actions could cross a "red line" for the United States and NATO, urging immediate measures.

On October 18, a video surfaced online allegedly showing North Korean soldiers in a Russian military camp receiving equipment and preparing for deployment against Ukraine.

The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has included extensive shipments of artillery shells and ballistic missiles from Pyongyang to Moscow since the onset of the full-scale war.

https://www.dagens.com/news/north-korean-soldiers-arrested-in-russia-after-deserting

gidgiddy:
You are quoting third party comments that suit your narrative, I'm talking about facts. Gowon caused the war by not abiding what he signed in Ghana

The agreement said that Gowon was not change the structural arrangement of Nigeria "during the period military rule". That was the right thing to do, it's for the military to drawing borders for civilians. Gowon broke the agreement by abolishing the 4 Region's and replacing them with 12 states, using Decree 14. He also abolished resource control with Decree 15, completely changing the structural arrangement of Nigeria

Let me also add one thing. Gowon did not create states for the benefit of the minorities, but for the benefit of the North. The North that was one Region got half of the states, while the South that was 3 Region's got the other half. To make matters worse, the resources of the minorities was stolen with Decree 15. Gowon did all to make the North masters of Nigeria

GeneralPula:
Illegal declaration of Benin 🇧🇯 ?

Kindly shed more light about the story.

Exousiang01:
Very good

Same way they went online to declare Peter Obi the president in an attempt to run a parallel government, not knowing it was treason.

Nigerians need to start paying for every wrong information they put out there that way we can have a better society


Modified:
I just came back online before I start up for the day to find tonnes of insults from the Obidient dogs. We'll I wasn't expecting any different from them. Some don't even know what parallel government is, they just came to insult me. Some of the masses from across the Niger bridge have started calling me Yoruba this and insulting the Yoruba tribe...

Funny how the average Igbo man thinks that in Nigeria, a nation with more than 250 ethnic groups, any body who is not Igbo is Yoruba, you start insulting anybody with a contrary opinion and tag them Yoruba.
Does this show how small the brain of an Igbo man is?
Or is this just a case of a tribe with low IQ?
Just thinking to my self....

I am done with this the dogs are welcome to come bark again....

opamoses1:
Reno Omokri writes on X (Formerly Twitter)
Dear Obi,

Thank you for your feedback. On Aburi, you may want to consider the following facts.

When Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi abrogated regionalism and promulgated Decree Number 34 on May 24, 1966, which effectively ended regionalism, took control of all resources, including oil (all resources, including oil used to belong to the regions before Ironsi's decree), which had hitherto belonged to the regions, and domiciled them in his military government. Other members of the Supreme Military Council alleged that Ironsi did not consult them before promulgating the decree. It is not known if their allegation is true. However, Ironsi's Attorney General, Chief Gabriel Chike Michael Onyiuke, later said Ironsi did not need to consult them.

Also, perhaps naively, ALL of Ironsi's advisers were Igbo, like him. They included Chief Francis Nwokedi, Dr. Pius Okigbo and Colonel Patrick Anwunah. Calls for him to appoint at least one token non-Igbo fell on deaf ears.

That decree ignited the counter-coup of July 29, 1966, in which Ironsi was killed and replaced with[b] Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon[/b], who did not participate in the coup but was a compromise candidate since he was a Northerner, to appease the North and a Christian, to placate the South.

All Military Governors accepted him except Ojukwu. Eventually, the then Ghanaian military leader, General Ankrah, invited Gowon and Ojukwu for a peace meeting in Aburi, Ghana, between January 4-5, 1967. Agreements were reached, including that Gowon would broadcast first, AFTER CONSULTATIONS, followed by Ojukwu.

However, upon return, Ojukwu made his broadcast first, which shocked other regions and jeopardised Gowon, who was almost removed by those who made him Head of State. Please note that Gowon had no control of troops. He was, at that time, just a titular Head of State. The real power was domiciled with Colonel Murtala Muhammed until Murtala was militarily humiliated by the Biafrans at Abagana on March 31, 1968, after which Gowon relieved him of his command, and Colonel Obasanjo later became the darling of Gowon due to his military effectiveness against Biafra.

You must understand that at that time, Ojukwu had full dictatorial powers in Biafra, but Gowon was hanging on a rope in Lagos.

As a result of Ojukwu's broadcast, Gowon issued Decree Number 8, and later, on May 27, 1967, broke Nigeria into 12 states. That decree would NEVER have been passed were it not for Ojukwu's broadcast.

Ojukwu rejected both actions, and declared the Republic of Biafra on May 30, 1967, which ignited a police action by Gowon's government on July 6, 1967. Things degenerated into war, which did not end until Biafra's defeat on January 15, 1970, after Ojukwu fled on January 11, 1970.

The war may have been prevented if Ojukwu broke away with only the East Central state, which was homogeneously Igbo. However, he insisted on the whole of Eastern Nigeria, which included non-Igbos in Calabar and Rivers, whose leaders, like Isaac Boro and Ken Asari-Wiwa, rejected Biafra.

Even within Biafra, prominent Igbos, like Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, did not support Ojukwu's actions. They felt that a diplomatic solution could be reached. But after Colonel Ojukwu began executing his friends, like Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Colonel Victor Banjo, Philip Alale, and Sam Agbam, amongst others, for treason, they all kept quiet and began plotting to escape Biafra.

This is why Nnamdi Azikiwe escaped from Biafra and turned up in Lagos in 1969, sitting beside General Gowon, declaring support for the Federal Military Government and condemning Colonel Ojukwu, who he blamed for the deaths of millions of Biafrans.

If Colonel Ojukwu had only waited for Gowon to broadcast after Aburi, there would likely have been no war.

Thanks again, and may God bless you.

#TableShaker

gidgiddy:
It's hard to forget the past when the present is the same as the past, if not worse

Gowon is 90 years old but cannot tell Nigerians that he caused the civil war by violating the gentleman's agreement he signed in Aburi, Ghana

ekitimanalways:
Ojukwu was educated at King's College, Lagos, Epsom College in Surrey and Oxford University.
Bear in mind that education does not dictate intelligence. Ojukwu might have been educated in Lagos, Surrey and Oxford but he was never intelligent. Gowon was more intelligent than Ojukwu. Take it or leave it!