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otrasane:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Hj90yaMJA?si=DcMobQnDLz_Bk7_y

Watch videos.

This development was reported by Prince Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu's brother. On his Facebook Page, he wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HXMa5ghGN/

Kemetian:
WRONG. Because of sanctions.

Maduro is an anti-imperialist.

Do you know what that means, Mr Fox News head?

He wanted greater domestic control of his nation's oil and gas resources.

Do you even KNOW that it is bowing to western imperialism that generates poverty in developing countries?

Do you actually KNOW that?

So Trump is providing them with ''good leadership'' by forcing them at gun point to buy exorbitant American products?

Forum of mental midgets.

WizardOfNG:
Well said. I started the thread below a while back. Is it not now obvious the American criminal defense attorney and former state and federal prosecutor, Ron Filipkowski, who raised concerns over the mental stability of United States President Donald Trump may have a valid point that Trump is mentally unstable?

Like you stated, what he announced should never be uttered publicly because they are offensive and only a lunatic can make such provocative announcement tantamount to telling a man "I will enter your house, jail you and take your wife, family and asset as my own to do as I please with".

Like another poster said, no one would have believed this would be the reality of the world even a year ago. Yet I am not surprised .

We all know history to understand how Hitler carried Germany along in evil , unopposed and as Trump is doing, to the shame and regret of the German nation to this day.

Trump will leave the stage but the damage he is doing, that Americans are abetting, will linger to stain and haunt the USA for a long time. Human beings, Hitler etal for example, tend to see today only and not tomorrow or even ten years ahead.

https://www.nairaland.com/8553042/threat-invade-nigeria-trump-may

dgitrader:
90% of the comments here show that deep knowledge of the history of this crisis is lacking. Headlines and trendy news flashes isn't enough to form opinions. It's a waste of time and energy to be in social media space arguing with random people on matters like this

Edoblakky:
Please, listen to Iranians themselves - they do not agree that majority of Iranians are muslims. They are Persians and less than 25% are actually muslims. I didn't say it, they did.

nairavsdollars:
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, looking fit in picture with Samuel Ortom

Cashel:
Compilation of What Wike Said About APC and Tinubu Before Working For Tinubu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q9fsZfYiJE

BlackViper:
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a student on University of Toronto's Scarborough campus (UTSC) last month, police say.

Babatunde Afuwape, a 28-year-old Toronto man, is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi on a popular campus trail on Dec. 23, Det.-Sgt. Stacey McCabe said at a news conference Wednesday.

Around 3:30 p.m. that day, officers were called to the area of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road for unknown trouble, Toronto police said last month.

Police arrived to find Avasthi with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting was Toronto's 41st homicide of 2025.

Avasthi was a third-year University of Toronto student from India, McCabe said.

"He was young, bright, and had his whole life ahead of him. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and classmates," she said. "This was a deeply tragic case."

The university's cheerleading and powerlifting clubs both posted tributes to Avasthi on social media in the days following the shooting, both saying he had a way of lifting others up with his positivity.

Attack may have been random, police say

Investigators are still working to determine a motive, as police believe Afuwape and Avasthi were not known to each other, McCabe said Wednesday. She said police believe the shooting may have been random.

"He was there to kill somebody, is our belief. I'm not sure how he chose Avasthi," she said.

Afuwape had been on the campus for about an hour before the shooting, McCabe said. She said police don't know his employment status, but they don't believe he was a student.

Afuwape was arrested on Dec. 28 for breach of parole, which was issued for firearm offences, McCabe said. He was scheduled to appear in court earlier this week, police said in a news release Wednesday.

'He would do anything for the people he cared about'

Caitlin Whittier, a friend of Avasthi, said she met him through the University of Toronto cheerleading team. She said he was an active member of the team, and after the cheerleading season ended, the two stayed friends. She said she spent his last birthday with him.

"He was absolutely supportive. He was such a wonderful person. He cared so much about his friends. He was so caring and just a wonderful soul," she said.

"We would study together and he would walk me back to my car at late hours of the night to make sure I got home safe. Any problems that I had, he would give me the most wonderful advice. He would listen to everything, all of my concerns," she added.

"He would do anything for the people he cared about and it was just the love and friendship that I valued most about him."

The night Whittier found out it was Avasthi who was fatally shot, she wrote a letter to him about all the things she would have wanted him to hear in a final conversation. She gave the letter to his parents at his funeral.

"What I think Shivank would say to us if he was here, he would want us to live our lives to the fullest and he will be watching over us, cheering us on and he'll be waiting for us one day when we see him again," she said.

Whittier said in their last conversation she did tell him that he was hard working and driven and that she believed in him.

She said she has two framed photos of him in her room.

"One picture was of us at our February cheerleading competition and the other photo was me and him at the beach on his birthday and he has the most bright and wonderful smile in both of those photos.

"And that's how I want to remember him."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/man-charged-with-murder-utsc-shooting-9.7036358

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1vj-jgxxyc?si=aH_KLcl0wp1snzqq


A young Nigerian man has taken to social media to share his frustration after being denied a US visa for the second time. Normally reserved online, he decided to speak out this time, capturing his reaction on video.

In the clip, he explained:

“The U.S. Embassy just denied me a visa. This one is really painful because it’s the second time. After two years of waiting for an interview, I answered all the questions, yet my visa was still denied. Whether they like it or not, I must travel to America.”

He revealed that he answered all questions, including how he would cover his expenses. He told the embassy that his mother would support most costs, alongside his own savings accumulated over the past two years. Despite this, the embassy officer told him:
“I am so sorry I will not be approving the visa,”
while stamping his papers, leaving the young man visibly frustrated.

He also noted that almost everyone at the embassy that day was denied, except the first person who was interviewed earlier. Speaking partly in Yoruba during the video, he vowed that he would eventually enter the US, showing determination despite the setback.
The video has sparked reactions online, with many sympathizing with him while others questioned the challenges of obtaining a US visa.

Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments.

https://gtvdaily.com/young-nigerian-man-us-visa-denial/

TimeManager:
Tell this to the birds, don't even get me started. Respect yourself and stop twisting history.

-Kiss the truth!

moscobabs:
Income Range
Tax Rate

₦0 – ₦800,000
0% (tax-free)
₦800,001 – ₦3,000,000
15%
₦3,000,001 – ₦12,000,000
18%

…higher bands above this don’t apply in your case. �

KPMG +1
📌 Your Tax Calculation (₦1,900,000 salary)
First ₦800,000 → Tax-free
Remaining taxable income = ₦1,900,000 – ₦800,000 = ₦1,100,000
Tax on remaining at 15% →
₦1,100,000 × 15% = ₦165,000

✅ Total Personal Income Tax ≈ ₦165,000 per year

👉 That means out of ₦1,900,000 gross salary, you’d pay about ₦165,000 in tax for the year under the new tax bands. Net salary after tax would be roughly ₦1,735,000 (before other deductions like pension).
KPMG.


📌 Notes
This estimate assumes no other reliefs or deductions (e.g., pension contributions, rent relief if applicable) are factored in. In practice, allowable deductions can reduce taxable income and lower tax payable.

If you contribute to mandatory pension (8% of salary), that would further reduce taxable income before tax is applied.
Exact net pay depends on your state tax rules and specific allowances.

moscobabs:
All these posts flying around saying
“Put gift”, “Put loan”, “Put disbursement” in your transfer narration
will NOT save you from tax.

Let me repeat it slowly:

Narration does not protect you.
Narration is not proof.

Sit down. Let me explain why.

I’ve been seeing many posts online telling people:
“If you want to send me money, just put ‘gift’.”
“Put loan.”
“Put support.”
“Put disbursement.”

Let me say this clearly and honestly:

The Nigeria Revenue Service is NOT taxing you based on narration.

They are not even paying attention to it.

The system watches INFLOW.

That’s all.

Not grammar.
Not English.
Not “gift”.

They watch:
• Volume
• Frequency
• Pattern

Imagine this:

For years, the total money entering your account is about
₦1 million per year.

Suddenly:
₦1 billion starts entering your account in one year.

Not once.
Maybe 4 times in a year.

Each time:
You write “gift” as narration.

Let me ask you a simple question:

Do you honestly think the system will say:

“Oh, he wrote gift. Let us ignore it”?

No.

Because:
Anybody can type anything.

If narration was proof:
Everyone would escape tax by typing “gift”.

That’s why:
• Narration is not evidence
• Narration is not verification
• Narration is not protection

What matters is:
PATTERN + VOLUME

Let me also be honest with you.

If a large amount enters your account suddenly:
• Banks flag it
• Reports are filed
• Questions are asked

Sometimes, other agencies are notified.

So this idea that:
“Just put gift and relax”

is dangerous advice.

Does This Mean Gifts Are Taxed?

NO.

Gifts can be tax-exempt.

But here is the difference:
You must PROVE it is a gift.

Not by narration. By evidence.

Narration is for YOU, not the taxman.

It helps you:
• Remember transactions
• Match transfers with records
• Reconcile your books

For Example:
You open your statement and see: ₦50,000 “Transport to Mile 12 market”

Immediately:
You remember what it was for
You can find it in your records

That’s the real purpose of narration.

So, as a smart Citizens, If money enters your account and you are asked:
“What is this?”

Your answer should not be: “Check the narration”

Your answer should be:
“Here is the record”
“Here is the explanation”
“Here is the supporting detail”

No record? The system assumes income.

Narration is not a tax strategy.
Narration is not a loophole.
Narration is not evidence.

It is just a note to yourself.

What protects you is:
• Structure
• Records
• Consistency
• Honesty

Stop looking for shortcuts.
Start building structure.

The system is no longer emotional. It is digital.

BlackViper:
As seen online here:
Till date, my law firm is the only that has been thanked with a basket of tomato by a pro bono client; after we did her case.

True widows mite!

Shalom
Source


https://x.com/i/status/2008861844900049258

fergie001:
https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/07/2027-i-wont-dump-labour-party-as-obi-did-datti-baba-ahmed/

Ayodele70:
Actress/IG comedian, Etinosa Idemudia, has finally reacted after being slammed for going nude on singer MC Galaxy's Live video session.

According to her she made a mistake, and she would not repeat it. See her post below...


http://www.amagitesblog.com/2019/03/etinosa-reacts-to-going-nude-on-mc-galaxys-ig-live-video.html

TITOPE:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-15438455/amp/Anthony-Joshuas-reckless-driver-pictured-faces-life-sentence-Nigeria-crash.html

nlfpmod:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/god-blessed-me-double-adekunle-gold-announces-arrival-of-his-twins/

Ironfaceman:
The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000.



According to information published on the US Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance, adding that fees paid without the direction of a consular officer will not be refunded.

Of the listed Nations, African countries accounted for 24 of the 38, including Nigeria, in the updated list released by the US State Department on Tuesday.

Visa bonds are financial guarantees required by the US State Department for certain foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk, who are applying for B1/B2 visas for business or tourism purposes.

The implementation dates vary by country, with Nigeria’s date set for January 21, 2026.

The Department of State said nationals from the listed countries have been identified as requiring visa bonds, with implementation dates shown in parentheses.

Countries affected include Algeria (21 January 2026), Angola (21 January 2026), Antigua and Barbuda (21 January 2026), Bangladesh (21 January 2026), Benin (21 January 2026), Bhutan (1 January 2026), Botswana (1 January 2026), Burundi (21 January 2026), Cabo Verde (21 January 2026), Central African Republic (1 January 2026), Côte d’Ivoire (21 January 2026), Cuba (21 January 2026), Djibouti (21 January 2026), Dominica (21 January 2026).

The rest are; Nigeria (21 January 2026), São Tomé and Príncipe (23 October 2025), Senegal (21 January 2026), Tajikistan (21 January 2026), Tanzania (23 October 2025), Togo (21 January 2026), Tonga (21 January 2026), Turkmenistan (1 January 2026), Tuvalu (21 January 2026), Uganda (21 January 2026), Vanuatu (21 January 2026), Venezuela (21 January 2026), Zambia (20 August 2025), and Zimbabwe (21 January 2026).

The directive states that, “Any citizen or national travelling on a passport issued by one of these countries, who is otherwise found eligible for a B1/B2 visa, must post a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The amount is determined during the visa interview.

“Applicants must also submit the Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-352. Applicants must also agree to the terms of the bond through the US Department of the Treasury’s online payment platform, Pay.gov. This requirement applies regardless of the place of application.”

It added that Visa holders who post bonds must enter the United States through designated airports, including Boston Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport. Virginia.

Bonds will only be refunded when the Department of Homeland Security records the visa holder’s departure from the United States on or before the expiration of their authorised stay, when the applicant does not travel before the visa expires, or when a traveller applies for and is denied admission at a US port of entry.

This development follows the introduction of partial US travel restrictions on Nigeria a week earlier. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, The Gambia and others that were placed under partial travel suspensions by the US government on 16 December.

In Nigeria’s case, the US cited the presence and operations of radical Islamic terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State in certain parts of the country, resulting in “substantial screening and vetting difficulties.”

An overstay rate of 5.56 per cent for B1/B2 visas and 11.90 per cent for F, M, and J visas was also cited as a justification for Nigeria’s inclusion. As a result, the travel suspension covered immigrant visas as well as non-immigrant categories, including B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas.



https://punchng.com/us-introduces-15000-visa-bond-for-nigerians-others/