₦airaland Forum

Bobloco:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/13/agbakoba-explains-why-tinubu-cant-achieve-meaningful-economic-reform/

ACHILLES45:
The war in Iran is because of this. Leave all the noises aside of nuclear weapons. This is the reason for war.

America sanctions and go to war for specific reasons. All economic and global dominace in economics. That's it. No other reason. Other reasons are tabled against citizens of the west to approve the war so they can send their children to go fight the wars.

So what's happening here?

China and Iran are underway building a railway that will connect China to Europe with Iran being the transfer terminal of Chinese goods to various European countries.

This means an old silk road is being constructed, but instead of horses and camels, the goods will travel in high speed Chinese trains. This will remove the burden of sea freight.

Who own ship companies and insurances?

Europeans and American companies owns Maersk, Evergreen and many sea supply cargo ships. UK and EU controls most of the insurances. Because trains will be faster and owned by China, now China will own the insurances and the rail cargo supply chains.

This means the west loses trillions because of this rail infrastructure.

Iran benefits in this project because sanctions works like this. When sanctions are tabled against Iran, it means no cargo ship will take goods to Iran, and if a cargo ships agrees, no insurance company will cover that ship. So without being insured, you have to charge fees very high to supply Iran or supply Iranian goods to the world. Then no one will buy those goods because they arrive expensive. That is the role of sanctions. Sanctions work when transport and insurance don't want to touch you.

So sanctions will no longer work on Iran with this project and Iran will become a regional super power.

Israel is an enemy to Iran.

If this project succeed, the existence of Israel in the region is threatened. When you put away the Bible or the Torah, this current Israel is not the Israel of Judea and Sunmeria in those books. This is a settlement, a colony and an occupation of Arabs. It is not different from what happened in South Africa. And people governing this settlement they named Israel are not from the middle east, they are white people from East Europe from countries like Russia, Ukraine, Romania etc. They have no connection to that land or ancient Hebrews. People who have connection to that land are those bombed in Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon, Syria etc. Those are ancient Hebrews who later converted to Islam.

So Arabs knows this fact. The only reason Arab capitals like Saudi Arabia helps the religious Jews on occupying Palestine is because they are afraid of what America will do to their beautiful countries. America can say Saudi Arabia is a Sharia state and needs freedom and Saudi Arabia will turn into Gaza.

However, Arabs are also afraid of Persian dominance. Because Arabs and Persians have fought many wars over centuries and America knows how to play this division.

Russia and China are trying to tell Arabs that they have protection under BRICS, but Saudis and Emirates are not really afraid of what Iran might do if it becomes powerful, they are more afraid of America and they are not sure if China can deter America yet.

So this is a test of character on the Chinese, will they fold when Iran gets invaded? Or US strategy is to disturb the project without going to war?

If there will be strikes on Iran every 6 months by Israel, then they will effectively disturb the project.

The "nuclear bomb" story is a hoax. Iran needs unclear energy to power this project. Israel is bombing civilian nuclear fissle material to delay the project and hope America comes in and end the project.

So this is the fundamental truth. Everything else is just propaganda.

CapitalLens:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, and his dedicated team for the successful completion and delivery of 17 vital infrastructure projects within the FCT to commemorate his second year in office.

The commendation came during the commissioning of the 15-kilometer left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), stretching from Ring Road I to Wasa Junction in Abuja.

President Tinubu, who was represented at the commissioning ceremony by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio also applauded the FCT Minister for his unwavering commitment to providing essential infrastructure that positively impacts the lives of FCT residents.

He described the OSEX as Abuja’s crucial transport backbone, emphasizing its role in connecting the city center to rapidly expanding districts such as Apo, Lokogoma, Gudu, Wumba, and Wasa, thereby significantly enhancing urban mobility.

"This road, stretching from Ring Road I all the way to Wasa Junction, is a significant addition to the road networks in the heart of Abuja. This vital infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to sustainable urban development, enhanced mobility, and improved quality of life for the people of the FCT and by extension, to all Nigerians and visitors alike", President Tinubu stated.

The President also praised the impressive quality of work on the OSEX and acknowledged the Minister's efforts to relocate the Apo Mechanic Village traders, expressing confidence that the exercise would be brought to a successful conclusion.

He further commended the surrounding communities for their patience and support during the construction phase, urging FCT residents to protect the new infrastructure.

“I commend the FCT Administration led by the Hon. Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike and the contractor, Messrs CGC Nigeria Limited for the impressive feat and quality of work. Through Wike’s leadership, uncompleted projects have been reactivated and delivered with discipline, quality and timeously. Like the Minister described, they had to cut through the rock for 5 kilometers in order to bring about this road.

“The Minister has also promised the mechanic village that has been here since 1991, that they will be relocated and they said they are happy. They expressed it by answering it. If there is something I know about you; it’s the fact that you don’t like anybody breaking agreements. Agreement is agreement. So, today you have an agreement with the good people of the FCT. Remain focused and continue to deliver. Nobody will remember you for the way you answered your critics. They will only remember you for the legacies you are leaving on ground”, the President added.

Speaking earlier, the FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike expressed gratitude for President Tinubu's personal commitment and presence at the commissioning of completed projects in the FCT.

He reaffirmed the FCT Administration's dedication to completing all ongoing projects in line with the President's Renewed Hope Agenda, crediting the support from the President and the National Assembly for the successes achieved thus far.

Barrister Wike stated that the OSEX road project has already improved connectivity within the FCT, allowing easier access from Wasa to Takushara and Ketti, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council.

While committing to the dualisation of the main OSEX carriageways, the FCT Minister equally pledged to personally supervise and ensure the relocation of the Apo Mechanic Village along the road corridor.


He said, "Mr. President, as I speak to you, where we are sitting now, we are going to dualize this road to finally address anything about traffic in this area. Secondly, we have told the Mechanic Village; they said since 2011, they have promised them they will relocate them. Ours is not a promise. Ours is that we are going to do it. I will supervise it, I will chair the relocation"

LAUDS FCT MINISTER OVER PROJECTS DELIVERY

immaculatesense:
The flag with the coat of arm is exclusive ONLY for the PRESIDENT according to SECTION 3(1) of the FLAG AND COAT OF ARM ACT. So anyone other than the President has NO right to use the Nigeria flag with the coat of arms.

THANKS.

naptu2:
FORMER REGIONS OF NIGERIA

1) Northern Region flag (1960-1967)



2) Northern Region coat of arms (1960-1967)



3) Western Region flag (1960-1967)




4) Western Region coat of arms (1960-1967)

naptu2:
1) Flag of the commander in chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (aka the Armed Forces flag).




2) The national flag and the flag of the commander in chief at the council chamber at the Aso Rock Villa.



3) Seal of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

naptu2:
HEADS OF STATE OF NIGERIA

1) Flag of the governor-general of Nigeria




2) Former flag of the president of Nigeria




3) Current flag of the president of Nigeria


4) You can see the presidential flag behind President Buhari in this picture.

naptu2:
NIGERIA

1) Colony And Protectorate Of Southern Nigeria

Picture 1) Flag of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)



Picture 2) Badge of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)


2) Protectorate of Northern Nigeria

Picture 3) Flag of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)


Picture 4) Badge of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)

SoulWriter:
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted a desperate attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, who disguised herself with a hijab to export large consignments of cocaine concealed in her private part, stomach, and the false bottom of her handbag to Iran via Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State.

Obehi, dressed in a hijab in an attempt to evade security checks, was intercepted at the departure hall of Port Harcourt airport on 3rd May 2025 while trying to board a Qatar Airways flight to Iran via Doha, following credible intelligence.

As a result, she was placed under excretion observation, and after four rounds of excretion spanning several days, she expelled the 67 wraps of cocaine from her stomach. She claimed she had intended to swallow 70 pellets but, after ingesting 67, was unable to consume the remaining three and opted to conceal them in her private parts. The total weight of the three consignments hidden in different parts of her body was 2.523 kilograms.

Similarly, NDLEA operatives at Lagos International Airport intercepted a 22-year-old British national, Campell Kaizra Kofi Johannes Slifer, on 9th May while arriving from Thailand via Doha on a Qatar Airways flight. He was found in possession of two suitcases containing 35 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis weighing 37.60kg.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/ndlea-arrests-iran-bound-woman-with-cocaine-in-private-part-stomach-bag/

immaculatesense:
Two wrongs do not make a right.
It is only the president who is allowed to use the Nigerian flag with the coat of arm on it.
Both Obi and Sanwo Olu are wrong to use the flag with a coat of arm on it.

LET ME EDUCATE YOU AND EVERYONE

WHY THE PRESIDENT USES THE FLAG WITH THE COAT OF ARM ON IT.
1. Distinction of Office (Presidential Standard)

The flag with the coat of arms is known as the Presidential Standard. It is a variation of the national flag used specifically by the President of Nigeria. The coat of arms in the center signifies that the flag represents the office of the President, not just the country in general.

This version is flown or displayed:

At the President’s official residence (e.g., Aso Rock).

On vehicles, aircraft, or podiums when the President is present.

At international or state functions involving the President.


2. National Flag vs. Presidential Flag

The national flag (green-white-green, without the coat of arms) represents Nigeria as a nation and is used by the general public, institutions, and at most official events.

The Presidential version (with the coat of arms) represents the authority of the President specifically.


This practice aligns with global norms. Many countries have a modified version of the national flag for their heads of state or military leaders (e.g., the U.S. Presidential Seal on the U.S. flag, or the UK Royal Standard for the monarch).

ARE GOVERNORS PERMITTED TO USE THAT FLAG?
No, state governors in Nigeria are not authorized to use the national flag with the coat of arms on the white stripe—that version is reserved exclusively for the President and represents the federal executive authority.

VERDICT: Buhari was right to use the flag with the coat of arm on it. Obi and Sanwo Olu were wrong to use the flag with the coat of arm on it.

Thanks.

chopnaira:
If the person had not claimed that the book was approved by NERDC, no one would care.

chopnaira:
This is beyond madness. The persistent attempts by certain individuals to insert the Igbo identity into Yoruba history are not just misleading—they are disgraceful and, frankly, sinister. A warning bell was rung decades ago. In a letter published in the Times Literary Supplement on 24 October 1975, D.A.N. Jones foresaw the confusion that could arise from shifting the spelling of “Ibo” to “Igbo”(see attached). He specifically used the example of Ijebu-Igbo to illustrate how such a change could distort geographical and historical understanding. What Jones could not have anticipated was the emergence of mischievous revisionists like @ChurchillNwagwu, whose objective seems less about historical clarity and more about historical colonization.

Here are the facts. Up until the mid-1970s, "Ibo" was the most commonly used spelling in literature and documentation. While variants such as "Igbo," "Heboe," and "Eboe" appear in texts, "Ibo" dominated most records. Regardless of spelling, the term was coined outside the present-day Igbo region. It was a label applied externally, mainly by slavers and slave traders. The earliest written reference to the name dates back to 1627, when Spanish priest Alonso de Sandoval used it in a list describing “a group of forty to fifty independent villages who recognized no king, fought regularly, often sold their women and children as slaves, and were all cannibals.” In several Niger Delta dialects, “Igbo” meant “slave,” and even among communities west of the River Niger, the term carried a similar derogatory connotation.

Because of its pejorative foreign origin, the term was rarely adopted as an ethnic self-identifier until much later. It was often used to describe “others,” “strangers,” or “slaves.” In Onitsha, for example, the term was commonly applied to people from the interior with a connotation of 'backwardness'. Even Nnamdi Azikiwe, in his 1930 article Fragments of Onitsha History, used “Igbo” to refer to neighboring tribes. It was only in the 20th century, with the rise of pan-ethnic consciousness, that the term was retroactively enriched with ethnic content to describe a unified Igbo identity.

In contrast, Yoruba history is well documented and internally consistent. As a group, the Yoruba had limited contact with the Igbo until the 1930s. Yet, in recent times, we are seeing audacious attempts by some Igbo writers to claim ancestral links to Ife, the spiritual home of the Yoruba. Entire books, authored even by PhD holders, have been written to justify this fantasy, often citing a single recent royal gaffe as their “evidence.” But the historical record contradicts them. The Ugbo people, whose name is often misappropriated in these narratives, still exist and are indisputably Yoruba. Their oral traditions and the Ife creation myth corroborate each other, firmly rooting them in Yoruba cosmology.

Moreover, Yoruba towns like Ijebu-Igbo, Igbo-Ora, and others being claimed by these revisionists predate any known use of “Igbo” as an ethnic identifier in southeastern Nigeria. These are towns with rich, established histories, well before any collective identity known as “Igbo” emerged in its current form.

This rewriting of history is not only intellectually dishonest - it is an act of cultural theft. To impose a fabricated narrative on Yoruba heritage in the name of “shared ancestry” or “common identity” is to erase the real histories of real peoples. And we will continue to resist all such attempt.

Slytiger:
The Ooni was referring to Ugbo who are now Ilajes in present day Ondo state not Igbo (Tribe).

Vanguard is pro Igbo. They are cooking an agenda that failed to fly.

ijustdey:
Mr Freeman alleged, “Iran’s leaders are also working to destabilise Western Africa, including here in Nigeria.’’



https://gazettengr.com/iran-behind-plots-to-destabilise-nigeria-israel/

God1000:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timesofisrael.com/irans-khamenei-rejects-us-nuclear-deal-proposal-vows-to-keep-enriching-uranium/amp/

panafrican:
South Africans are Bantu who migrated from the Niger- Congo region some 1700 BC.

Hello the xenophobic derivative out there down south , we West Africans are calling South Africans to come back home to West Africa

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1VZUmm4wYw/

Seriki Abdulwazir Abbey
9 juin, 08:52 ·
Unveiling Africa's Hidden History: 5 Groundbreaking Discoveries

For centuries, the rich and diverse history of Africa has been overlooked, undervalued, and often intentionally distorted. However, recent archaeological and historical findings have shattered these misconceptions, revealing a continent with a profound and fascinating past.


Here are 5 remarkable discoveries that showcase Africa's significant contributions to human history:

1. The Cradle of Humanity: Africa is the birthplace of humanity, with the oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans discovered in East Africa, dating back to 195,000 years.

2. Prehuman Origins: Prehuman skeletons found in Africa date back an astonishing 4-5 million years, with the oldest known ancestral type of mankind, Australopithecus ramidus, living around 4.4 million years ago.

3. Pioneers of Fishing: Africans were the first to organize fishing expeditions, with evidence of finely crafted harpoon tips and daggers discovered in Katanda, Congo, dating back to 90,000 years ago.

4. Mining and Innovation: The oldest known mine in the world was discovered in Swaziland, dating back to 43,000 years ago. This ancient mine showcases the ingenuity and innovative spirit of Africa's ancestors.

5. Mathematical Pioneers: The Ishango bone, discovered in Congo, is a tool handle with engraved notches that demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of arithmetic, dating back to 25,000 years ago.

These discoveries not only rewrite the history books but also underscore the significant contributions Africa has made to human civilization. It is essential that we continue to uncover and celebrate Africa's rich cultural heritage, challenging the misconceptions of the past and inspiring a new generation of scholars, historians, and enthusiasts.

Photo credit/Source : Pinterest Wikipedia Flickr

Agbegbaorogboye:
Coming from the same people who voted Buhari PTF chairman under Abacha
Tell us Obi's office under Abacha and expose yourself

Putindbutt:
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi recently said that Nigeria can no longer be called a democratic country.

In a pointed critique of Nigeria's democratic state, Peter Obi declared that the nation no longer merits the label of a democratic country.

His remarks, delivered during a Democracy Day address, have sparked a flurry of responses, including a notable correction from Jubril Gawat, a senior aide to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

However, the focus shifted slightly when Gawat took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to address a visual element If Peter Obi's presentation.


https://x.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1933436507076887000?t=Ljv-EJW09XUIROulU9fCqw&s=19[/quote]Does he even know what a "democracy is?"
It's IRRESPONSIBLE for any "wet blanket" to say that Nigeria is no longer a democracy. Though not entirely perfect since 1999, but it's still a democratic journey. Why doesn't he just simply teleport himself and his sorry ass back to the highly corrupt military dictatorship years of IBB and Sani Abacha then... I just remembered, he was made a taskforce Chairman [ad hoc basis] on Tin Can Port decongestion by Abacha as well.

Putindbutt:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/cng-to-reduce-railway-maintenance-cost-by-70-opeifa/

Ecanenar:
You're just making excuses for the incompetent government of Dapo Abiodun. What stops him from doing all these things you've stated above or even copying from other states like Lagos. Mind you this guy has spend over 6 years in office and Ogun state is still like that. You will say he doesn't have enough funds, but there are states that has less funds that his but are doing far better. It's just unfortunate.

Racoon:
https://punchng.com/doctor-couple-three-children-among-242-killed-in-india-plane-crash/

Iampromoted:
Same Al Mustapha that wants to contest for presidency in 2027?

fergie001:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsj5pw4QPls
^{Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu}

_{Israel has maintained Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon}


SOURCE


Times of Israel


The Jerusalem Post


The Jerusalem Post


Benjamin Netanyahu

MadeInTokyo:
Iran confirms that Israel has killed:

– Hossein Salami (the IRGC’s Commander-in-Chief)

– Gholam-Ali Rashid (the Armed Forces Strategic Commander)

– Dr. Tehranchi (The project supervisor in the Amad Plan to develop nuclear weapons and project supervisor for Subproject 3/30 which on nuclear explosive testing. He was one of Iran’s top nuclear scientists)

– Fereydoon Abbasi (the former head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization)

More assessments are being carried to ascertain other leaders who have been eliminated in this targeted Israeli assassination airstrikes

Iranian TV hosts and staff have all been asked to put on black arm bands to express mourning state

Israel has had confirmed they know the current underground locations of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei and him being moved from one location to another, and they will come for him too when the time is right

Buccalcavity2:
Agreed. But when we call it "Trumped up" charges, we trivialize and are insensitive to the lives of the chiefs.

Just imagine if endsars protesters coincidentally found Tinubu and killed him in 2020.. NK supporters would have said he wasn't directly the cause but BAT's relatives and kinsmen would have sought for justice, which is why proper trial would have been best.

Our people must learn to be civil, even in activism.

No life is inferior to another.
May peace reign in Ogoni land.

Mynd44:
Most Nigerian states do not have the important agencies, manpower and equipment to deal with these type of thing. A lot of times, they rely on MEMA to help out.

I guess a lot of states simply don't have the funds to allocate to it. It is bad but the sad reality

Buccalcavity2:
Honestly this comes with mixed feelings for me. I don't think Ken Saro Wiwa was totally innocent of his offense. I only felt bad that he was not properly tried. The Ogoni Chiefs were truly murdered...The argument was "was their death caused by rhetoric from Ken &co?"

Community members, witnesses and the court would have been better to judge this!

I love as they were pardoned and not exonerated, though.

All the same. All parties must be acknowledged for peace to reign in Ogoni land.

yemre:
Absolutely! As a matter of fact, I never really fully understood why PMB choose his style of government until after 2023. He never gave room for all those nonsense and people said he was too tough.

Anyways, I hope they continue till they get to learn from it.

jaxxy:
Who cherry picking anything? The massive disinformation ure talking about starting from apc in 2014 election spreading lies and hate against the incumbent government and Goodluck Jonathan administration or do u need to be reminded?

This hateful rhetoric started from apc so tinubu shouldn't complain about the demonising politics he created.

There are worst pictures all over the Internet. Jonathan didn't arrest these apc miscreants so stop ur hypocrisy.

yemre:
You are actually very right, but you see, you don't stop to throw stones at every dogs that barks. PBAT has been able to grow thick skin against them so whatever they say, write or do has no effect on him.

PureFace1:
Nigerian archaeologist Babalola wins $300,000 Dan David Prize

Nigerian archaeologist Abidemi Babatunde Babalola has been selected as a 2025 Dan David Prize winner.

The Dan David Prize, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University, is the largest history prize in the world.

The Dan David Prize was first established in 2001 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Dan David, to reward innovative and interdisciplinary work that contributed to humanity.

Each year, up to nine researchers are awarded $300,000 each in recognition of their achievements and to support their future endeavors.

In a statement to The Nation, the award organisers said: “Babalola has used material science to uncover the history of technological development in premodern West Africa.

“His research showed that glass production in Africa predated European colonialism and was developed independently. Babalola is active in public outreach in Nigeria, bringing the knowledge he produces through archaeological work to the communities that are connected to this history.

“He served as lead archaeologist ahead of construction of the upcoming Museum of West African Arts set to open in Benin City, Nigeria this year.”

The nine 2025 Dan David Prize winners, whose work explores the human past through exceptional scholarship and research, will each receive $300,000 (USD) in recognition of their achievements and to support their future endeavors.

The nine winners, all in early and mid stages of their career, are researchers and filmmakers who work in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

The winners are selected after an open nomination process by a global committee of historians that changes annually.

This year’s selection committee members are affiliated with leading academic institutions including the University of Toronto, the Cyprus Institute, and the University of Cambridge.

“The work of this year’s winners ranges from enlisting the methods of archaeology to explore Nazi death camps to rewriting what we know about the development and use of glass in Africa,” said Ariel David, board member of the Prize and son of Dan David, the founder of the Prize.

“By making groundbreaking discoveries or applying new methods to historical research, our winners constantly challenge us to think about the past while rethinking how we shed light on it.

“We are also particularly excited that two winners this year work in the film industry, helping bring scholarly findings to broader audiences and thus highlighting the importance of historical research for society at large.”

In addition to authoring academic articles, Babalola – a research archaeologist at the British Museum – is active in public outreach in Nigeria, bringing the knowledge he produces through archaeological work to the communities that are connected to this history.

He served as lead archaeologist ahead of construction of the upcoming Museum of West African Arts set to open in Benin City, Nigeria this year.

Other winners include: Mackenzie Cooley, Hamilton College; Bar Kribus, Tel Aviv University; Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Do the Right Films; Dmitri Levitin, University of Utrecht and All Souls College, Oxford; Beth Lew-Williams, Princeton University; Hannah Marcus, Harvard University; Alina Șerban, Founder of Untold Stories; and Caroline Sturdy Colls, University of Huddersfield.

“We’re delighted to add another nine outstanding individuals to our growing community of scholars, curators and filmmakers from around the globe,” said Professor Tim Cole, historian and Academic Advisor to the Dan David Prize.

“They will join the 27 previous winners who, together, research varied aspects of the human past. The originality of the questions being asked and the methods deployed show how archaeologists and historians are creatively working within and across disciplines to offer new understandings of our collective past.”

The 2025 winners recently received the Prize at a gathering in Italy.
https://thenationonlineng.net/nigerian-archaeologist-babalola-wins-300000-dan-david-prize/#google_vignette

Conciousnigeria:
https://www.arise.tv/nobody-should-suffer-injustice-for-calling-me-names-tinubu-says-on-democracy-day/