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Wallade:Some Nigerians are falling for Trump's propaganda. What Trump wants is Nigeria Oil and Lithium. The only way to get it is to cause disintegration and division between NIGERIANS. Check out Sudan and see the hell they are passing through |
justpower:I don't know why some Nigerians are myopic in thinking. There gullibility will cost them a lot. Americans have been looking for means to enter Nigeria since inception. Jonathan denied America from coming to fight the so called insurgency they created. Buhari denied them, now they have changed their strategy to Genocide on Christians. |
I PRAY NIGERIANS WAKE UP FROM SLEEP TRUMP IS ONLY AFTER NIGERIA OIL AND LITHIUM. Trade and Investment: Trump's general approach to African nations has been a shift from traditional aid to a focus on trade and bilateral investment opportunities, encouraging U.S. companies to invest. "America First" Stance: Overall, his policies are guided by the "America First" agenda, meaning any engagement with Nigeria, whether concerning oil, minerals, or security, is framed around how it benefits American national interests. |
By Channels Television The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, has announced the interception of two containers laden with motor vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs worth ₦5.3 billion.https://www.channelstv.com/2025/10/25/customs-seize-%e2%82%a65-3b-worth-of-drugs-concealed-in-imported-vehicles/
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My Visit to the USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria's Situation to God.https://x.com/PeterObi/status/1977256090682237118?t=VakRtemivZ7OTGu1d_k66A&s=19
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BELIEVE ISRAEL LIES AND PROPAGANDA AT YOUR OWN RISK. Documents reveal Israel paying $7,000 per post in propaganda drive. Netanyahu govt’s influencer campaign nears $1 million. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week acknowledged the role of social media influencers in shaping narratives about Israel abroad — and documents show just how much money is at stake. At a meeting on Friday, Netanyahu referred to a “community” of influencers, telling participants, “We have to fight back. How do we fight back? Our influencers… they are very important.”
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Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola, Michael Okpara, Aminu Kano, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and other nationalists—believed it was Nigeria’s manifest destiny to lead the entire black race as the largest black nation on earth. For decades, the promise of our Independence has been tested by profound social, economic, and political challenges, and we have survived. While we may not have achieved all the lofty dreams of our forebearers, we have not strayed too far from them. In 65 years since our Independence, we have made tremendous progress in economic growth, social cohesion, and physical development. Our economy has experienced significant growth since 1960. Although, it is much easier for those whose vocation is to focus solely on what ought to be, we must recognise and celebrate our significant progress. Nigerians today have access to better education and healthcare than in 1960. At Independence, Nigeria had 120 secondary schools with a student population of about 130,000. Available data indicate that, as of year 2024, there were more than 23,000 secondary schools in our country. At Independence, we had only the University of Ibadan and Yaba College of Technology as the two tertiary institutions in Nigeria. By the end of last year, there were 274 universities, 183 Polytechnics, and 236 Colleges of Education in Nigeria, comprising Federal, State, and private institutions. We have experienced a significant surge in growth across every sector of our national life since Independence – in healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, information technology, aviation and defence, among others. Our country has experienced both the good and the bad times in its 65 years of nationhood, as is normal for every nation and its people. We fought a bitter and avoidable civil war, experienced military dictatorships, and lived through major political crises. In all these, we weathered every storm and overcame every challenge with courage, grit, and uncommon determination. While our system and ties that bind us are sometimes stretched by insidious forces opposed to our values and ways of life, we continue to strive to build a more perfect union where every Nigerian can find better accommodation and find purpose and fulfilment. Fellow Compatriots, this is the third time I will address you on our independence anniversary since I assumed office as your President on May 29, 2023. In the last 28 months of my administration, like our founding fathers and leaders who came before me, I have committed myself irrevocably to the unfinished nation-building business. Upon assuming office, our administration inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth. As a new administration, we faced a simple choice: continue business as usual and watch our nation drift, or embark on a courageous, fundamental reform path. We chose the path of reform. We chose the path of tomorrow over the comfort of today. Less than three years later, the seeds of those difficult but necessary decisions are bearing fruit. In resetting our country for sustainable growth, we ended the corrupt fuel subsidies and multiple foreign exchange rates that created massive incentives for a rentier economy, benefiting only a tiny minority. At the same time, the masses received little or nothing from our Commonwealth. Our administration has redirected the economy towards a more inclusive path, channelling money to fund education, healthcare, national security, agriculture, and critical economic infrastructure, such as roads, power, broadband, and social investment programmes. These initiatives will generally improve Nigerians’ quality of life. As a result of the tough decisions we made, the Federal and State governments, including Local Governments, now have more resources to take care of the people at the lower level of the ladder, to address our development challenges. Fellow Nigerians, we are racing against time. We must build the roads we need, repair the ones that have become decrepit, and construct the schools our children will attend and the hospitals that will care for our people. We have to plan for the generations that will come after us. We do not have enough electricity to power our industries and homes today, or the resources to repair our deteriorating roads, build seaports, railroads, and international airports comparable to the best in the world, because we failed to make the necessary investments decades ago. Our administration is setting things right. I am pleased to report that we have finally turned the corner. The worst is over, I say. Yesterday’s pains are giving way to relief. I salute your endurance, support, and understanding. I will continue to work for you and justify the confidence you reposed in me to steer the ship of our nation to a safe harbour. Under our leadership, our economy is recovering fast, and the reforms we started over two years ago are delivering tangible results. The second quarter 2025 Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.23%—Nigeria’s fastest pace in four years—and outpaced the 3.4 per cent projected by the International Monetary Fund. Inflation declined to 20.12% in August 2025, the lowest level in three years. The administration is working diligently to boost agricultural production and ensure food security, reducing food costs. In the last two years of our administration, we have achieved 12 remarkable economic milestones as a result of the implementation of our sound fiscal and monetary policies: i. We have attained a record-breaking increase in non-oil revenue, achieving the 2025 target by August with over N20 trillion. In September 2025 alone, we raised N3.65 trillion, 411% higher than the amount raised in May 2023. ii. We have restored Fiscal Health: Our debt service-to-revenue ratio has been significantly reduced from 97% to below 50%. We have paid down the infamous “Ways and Means” advances that threatened our economic stability and triggered inflation. Following the removal of the corrupt petroleum subsidy, we have freed up trillions of Naira for targeted investment in the real economy and social programmes for the most vulnerable, as well as all tiers of government. iii. We have a stronger foreign Reserve position than three years ago. Our external reserves increased to $42.03 billion this September—the highest since 2019. iv. Our tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to 13.5 per cent from less than 10 per cent. The ratio is expected to increase further when the new tax law takes effect in January. The tax law is not about increasing the burden on existing taxpayers but about expanding the base to build the Nigeria we deserve and providing tax relief to low-income earners. v. We are now a Net Exporter: Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus for five consecutive quarters. We are now selling more to the world than we are buying, a fundamental shift that strengthens our currency and creates jobs at home. Nigeria’s trade surplus increased by 44.3% in Q2 2025 to N7.46 trillion ($4.74 billion), the largest in about three years. Goods manufactured in Nigeria and exported jumped by 173%. Non-oil exports, as a component of our export trade, now represent 48 per cent, compared to oil exports, which account for 52 per cent. This signals that we are diversifying our economy and foreign exchange sources outside oil and gas. vi. Oil production rebounded to 1.68 million barrels per day from barely one million in May 2023. The increase occurred due to improved security, new investments, and better stakeholder management in the Niger Delta. Furthermore, the country has made notable advancements by refining PMS domestically for the first time in four decades. It has also established itself as the continent’s leading exporter of aviation fuel. vii. The Naira has stabilised from the turbulence and volatility witnessed in 2023 and 2024. The gap between the official rate and the unofficial market has reduced substantially, following FX reforms and fresh capital and remittance inflows. The multiple exchange rates, which fostered corruption and arbitrage, are now part of history. Additionally, our currency rate against the dollar is no longer determined by fluctuations in crude oil prices. viii. Under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians, N330 billion has been disbursed to eight million households, many of whom have received either one or two out of the three tranches of the N25,000 each. ix. Coal mining recovered dramatically from a 22% decline in Q1 to 57.5% growth in Q2, becoming one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sectors. The solid mineral sector is now pivotal in our economy, encouraging value-added production of minerals extracted from our soil. x. The administration is expanding transport infrastructure across the country, covering rail, roads, airports, and seaports. Rail and water transport grew by over 40% and 27%, respectively. The 284-kilometre Kano-Kastina-Maradi Standard Gauge rail project and the Kaduna-Kano rail line are nearing completion. Work is progressing well on the legacy Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Highway. The Federal Executive Council recently approved $3 billion to complete the Eastern Rail Project. xi. The world is taking notice of our efforts. Sovereign credit rating agencies have upgraded their outlook for Nigeria, recognising our improved economic fundamentals. Our stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, rising from an all-share index of 55,000 points in May 2003 to 142,000 points as of September 26, 2025. xii. At its last MPC meeting, the Central Bank slashed interest rates for the first time in five years, expressing confidence in our country’s macroeconomic stability. Security: We are working diligently to enhance national security, ensuring our economy experiences improved growth and performance. The officers and men of our armed forces and other security agencies are working tirelessly and making significant sacrifices to keep us safe. They are winning the war against terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes. We see their victories in their blood and sweat to stamp out Boko Haram Terror in North-East, IPOB/ESN terror in South East and banditry and kidnapping. We must continue to celebrate their gallantry and salute their courage on behalf of a grateful nation. Peace has returned to hundreds of our liberated communities in North-West and North-East, and thousands of our people have returned safely to their homes. Youth: I have a message for our young people. You are the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country. You must continue to dream big, innovate, and conquer more territories in your various fields of science, technology, sports, and the art and creative sector. Our administration, through policies and funding, will continue to give you wings to fly sky-high. We created NELFUND to support students with loans for their educational pursuits. Approximately 510,000 students across 36 states and the FCT have benefited from this initiative, covering 228 higher institutions. As of September 10, the total loan disbursed was N99.5 billion, while the upkeep allowance stood at N44.7 billion. Credicorp, another initiative of our administration, has granted 153,000 Nigerians N30 billion affordable loans for vehicles, solar energy, home upgrades, digital devices, and more. YouthCred, which I promised last June, is a reality, with tens of thousands of NYSC members now active beneficiaries of consumer credit for resettlement. Under our Renewed Hope Agenda, we promised to build a Nigeria where every young person, regardless of background, has an equitable opportunity to access a better future—thus, the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. The Bank of Industry is driving the programme, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and the Islamic Development Bank. This initiative is at the cusp of implementation. Over the last two years, we have collaborated with our partners to launch the programme, supporting our young builders and dreamers in the technology and creative sectors. A message of hope Fellow Nigerians, I have always candidly acknowledged that these reforms have come with some temporary pains. The biting effects of inflation and the rising cost of living remain a significant concern to our government. However, the alternative of allowing our country to descend into economic chaos or bankruptcy was not an option. Our macro-economic progress has proven that our sacrifices have not been in vain. Together, we are laying a new foundation cast in concrete, not on quicksand. The accurate measure of our success will not be limited to economic statistics alone, but rather in the food on our families’ tables, the quality of education our children receive, the electricity in our homes, and the security in our communities. Let me assure you of our administration’s determination to ensure that the resources we have saved and the stability we have built are channelled into these critical areas. Today, the governors at the state level, and the local government autonomy are yielding more developments. Therefore, on this 65th Anniversary of Our Independence, my message is hope and a call to action. The federal government will continue to do its part to fix the plumbing in our economy. Now, we must all turn on the taps of productivity, innovation, and enterprise, just like the Ministry of Interior has done with our travel passports, by quickening the processing. In this regard, I urge the sub-national entities to join us in nation-building. Let us be a nation of producers, not just consumers. Let us farm our land and build factories to process our produce. Let us patronise ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ goods. I say Nigeria first. Let us pay our taxes. Finally, let all hands be on deck. Let us believe, once more, in the boundless potential of our great nation. With Almighty God on our side, I can assure you that the dawn of a new, prosperous, self-reliant Nigeria is here. Happy 65th Independence Anniversary, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/dawn-of-new-prosperous-self-reliant-nigeria-is-here/amp/
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The Rivers State Government has officially begun transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-rivers-begins-transition-to-democratic-governance/
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A police officer, Inspector Lasare Jeremiah attached to the Plateau State Police Command has died following an attack by a mob at Nyakala Village in Bassa Local Government Area of the state.https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/12/jungle-justice-mob-mistakenly-lynch-police-officer-in-plateau/
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Netanyahu 'just killed any hope for those hostages…He needs to be brought to justice,’ says Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani ISTANBUL Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Wednesday that a collective regional response is being prepared to counter Israel’s attack on Doha, stressing that consultations are underway with Arab and Islamic partners. “There is a response that will happen from the region. This response is currently under consultation and discussion with other partners in the region,” Al Thani told CNN. “We are hoping for something meaningful that deters Israel from continuing this bullying,” he said. Al Thani confirmed that Doha will host an Arab-Islamic summit in the coming days to decide on measures against the Israeli assault, which targeted senior leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas who were meeting to discuss a US ceasefire proposal. He expressed outrage over the strike, declaring: “I have no words to express how enraged we are at such an act. This is state terror. We are betrayed.” He also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying hopes for hostages in the Gaza Strip that are being held by Hamas and obstructing ceasefire efforts. “I was meeting one of the hostages’ families the morning of the attack,” Al-Thani said. “They are counting on this (ceasefire) mediation. They have no other hope for that.” “I’ve been rethinking, even about the entire process for the last few weeks, that Netanyahu was just wasting our time. Netanyahu just killed any hope for those hostages…He needs to be brought to justice…He’s breaking every law – he broke every international law,” he said. The Qatari leader added that his country is reassessing its role in any future Gaza ceasefire talks in light of the strike on its capital. Al Thani did not reveal the fate of Hamas leader and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, saying: “Until now…there is no official declaration.” The Palestinian group initially said that five of its members were killed in the strike but Israel failed to assassinate the negotiating delegation. “We are trying to identify if there is any other one missing…there are Qataris who are in a very dangerous situation,” he added. He further highlighted that Netanyahu is leading the Middle East toward chaos, stressing that the entire Gulf region is now at risk. The Israeli airstrike on Doha has drawn a wave of condemnations as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. Israel has killed more than 64,600 Palestinians in a brutal offensive in Gaza since October 2023. The military campaign has devastated the enclave and pushed the territory’s population into famine. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-preparing-regional-response-to-israeli-attack-on-doha-prime-minister/3684167
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Türkiye's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's attack on Qatar's capital Doha, saying that it proves Tel Aviv has adopted expansionism and terrorism as state policy. "The targeting of the Hamas negotiating team while cease-fire talks continue shows that Israel’s aim is not to reach peace but to sustain the war,” the statement said. Ankara added that with the strike, Qatar — a key mediator in the truce talks — has now been added to the list of countries targeted by Israel in the region. "This is clear evidence that Israel has adopted expansionism and terrorism as a state policy,” it said. Reaffirming solidarity with Doha, Türkiye said it stands by Qatar "in the face of this vile attack against its sovereignty and security.” Türkiye once again urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to halt its ongoing aggression in Palestine and the wider region. Israeli airstrikes tried to assassinate the political leadership of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in the Qatari capital Doha. The group’s senior leadership survived the unlawful Israeli strike, though six people, including the son of exiled Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, were killed in the attack. https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-mushroom-murderer-gets-life-in-prison-over-deadly-meal
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Hamas says senior leaders have survived an Israeli air attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, but five lower-ranked members were killed. As international condemnation mounts, Qatar says the “cowardly” Israeli attack on a residential area also killed a security officer and wounded others. The IDF has launched strikes on senior Hamas officials in the Qatari capital of Doha. Sky News understands they killed a leader's son but the group's leadership survived. In Gaza, almost a million Palestinians have been told to evacuate Gaza City immediately. Follow live below. Israel strikes Doha The son of Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya was killed in Israel's attack on Doha, Sky News understands. But it is also understood that the group's leadership survived. Al-Hayya is Hamas's exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator, seen as the group's most influential figure abroad since Ismail Haniyeh was killed in July 2024. He is one of five men in Hamas's leadership council who have led the group since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel last October. It is not the first time Israel has killed a member of Al-Hayya's family. An Israeli airstrike hit his family home in Gaza City's Sejaiyeh quarter in 2007, killing several of his relatives. During the 2014 war between Hamas and Israel, the house of his eldest son, Osama, was bombed, killing him, his wife and three of their children. Trump distances US from 'unfortunate' Israeli attack on 'close ally' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration was notified by the US military this morning of Israel's attack. She refuses to answer questions over whether the US military themselves were informed by Israel or if they detected the attack. "Hamas, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha," she says. "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the US that is working very hard in bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance Israel or America's goals. "However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal." Special envoy Witkoff warned Qatar of the impending attack, she says. "The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the US and feels very badly about the location of this attack." Trump believes "this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for peace". The US president assured the leaders of Qatar that such an attack would not happen again, she says. In a follow up question, Leavitt was asked if Trump is upset with Netanyahu now after Israel's unilateral action in Qatar's capital. Leavitt replied saying the president made his thoughts very clear and that was the case. Asked if there would be any consequences for Netanyahu, Leavitt says only the president can make that decision. Turkey says Israel has adopted 'terrorism as state policy' Turkey condemns Israel's attack in Doha, its foreign ministry has said, adding this showed Israel had adopted "expansionist politics in the region and terrorism" as state policies. "The targeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks continue shows that Israel does not aim to reach peace, but rather continue the war," the ministry said in a statement. "This situation is clear proof that Israel has adopted its expansionist politics in the region and terrorism as a state policy," it added. https://news.sky.com/story/doha-strikes-hamas-latest-israel-idf-qatar-gaza-live-updates-13427415
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olabrad:And you call yourself a Christian. You can't attempt a pre-nursery question about Christianity. Back to my question, "Is 100% of the entire Bible inspired by God"? |
olabrad:Until you answer my question. You can invite your pastors to help you with the answer. "Is 100% of the Bible inspired by God"? |
olabrad:Back to my question. "Is 100% of the Bible inspired by God"? |
olabrad:Pls don't deviate from my question. "Is 100% of the Bible inspired by God"? |
olabrad:Pls don't runaway from my question "Is 100% of the entire Bible inspired by God" ![]() |
olabrad:I have done that. Pls is the Entire Bible inspired by God? |
chuose:I don't deal with lazy folks. Check Old Testament yourself |
BlackfireX:Ignorance is a disease. I feel your pain |
olabrad:You're not asking this question for knowledge sake but for the selfish interest you want to achieve and for argument sake The character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 1. His honesty and integrity The Prophet ﷺ was a person whose honesty was common knowledge to those around him. In fact, his clansmen had officially titled him al-Amīn (the Trustworthy). 2. His simplicity and humility. The simple, austere lifestyle of the Prophet ﷺ is a major indication that his mission could not have been self-serving, especially when contrasted with the decadent, extravagant lifestyles of so many false prophets in world history. 3. His mercy and compassion The Prophet’s ﷺ “character was the Qur’an,”[28] as described by his wife, ‘Āishah (rA). He ﷺ practiced everything that he preached, and since the Qur’anic message preached mercy above all, this quality was more pronounced in his practice than anything else. The Prophet’s ﷺ call to mercy was therefore not mere words, but rather teachings that he held to be sacred and felt he must embody better than any other adherent of Islam. |
BlackViper:I feel your pain.
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BlackfireX:At this level, you can't continue to remain dependent. You can make a difference by improving yourself in research. |
BlackViper:Islam is consistently identified as the fastest-growing religion in the world, a trend supported by recent studies from sources like the Pew Research Center and reports in June 2025 from organizations such as KCCU and Wisconsin Muslim Journal. This growth is attributed to factors such as high fertility rates |
omooba969:Learning does not stop as long as you're alive. Pls do a private research about the Old Testament and the truth shall be revealed to you. And you can as well help others. Thanks |
advanceDNA:Don't be deceived by what you hear from your pastors, If you want the truth you will go extra mile to do a private research on the Old Testament and the truth shall set you free. Don't always wait, work with what you hear from people. Sometimes they may be wrong and lead you astray |
OriOko88:So you're ignorantly dropping comments for what? (Is it to defend your false claims or gullibility) As a good Christian, can't you take your time and do simple research about your Bible? |
BlackViper:You're too lazy to make research. Islam is consistently identified as the fastest-growing religion in the world, a trend supported by recent studies from sources like the Pew Research Center and reports in June 2025 from organizations such as KCCU and Wisconsin Muslim Journal. This growth is attributed to factors such as high fertility rates |
A more confused being is, he who is having sleepless night for Islam (a religion that no propaganda can stop it from growing). The more they hate Islam, the more it grows |
stonemasonn:Before you quote on any comment pls go through the comment over and over again to avoid offline points. Good exemplar is a person, thing, or idea that serves as an outstanding example, model, or ideal to be copied or followed. "NO ONE IS PERFECT EXCEPT GOD" |
Seun.. pls don't keep mute and allow religion violence on this thread. It's high time you start banning those that cannot control their mouth. |
chuose:Pls don't be lazy in doing research. Even Prophet Muhammad's name was mentioned in the Bible (Old Testament). Pls confirm it |


