₦airaland Forum

IronGalaxy:
he'll go on to obsess about xenophobia even though we know thats the reason for the hate..

Ikpunekenwa:
As your muslim muslim ticket is dealing with us in Nigeria, thi is what gives us joy that islaMic terrorists, the children of the mad imbecïle the fake prophet mohamed are cleared from this planet, and no one gives a 4k about your feelings on this, so because you are q muslim and Israel is keeping you terrorists at bay, because you don't like it, we also shouldn't, beast of no nation idiots.

Joshcoli:
In summary, the conflict in the Niger Delta involving the killing of 17 soldiers stems from a feud between illegal oil bunkers, notably Endurance Okodeh alias Amangbein, and a powerful cartel led by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemukpolo alias Tompolo. The dispute is intertwined with a land conflict between Okuama and Okoloba communities, exacerbated by the alleged involvement of ex-NIMASA boss Patrick Akpobolokemi, who is accused of building a mansion on disputed land.

The illegal oil cartel, comprising influential individuals including top military operators, politicians, and businessmen, orchestrates oil theft from major pipelines with insider assistance, causing significant damage to the economy. Despite government efforts, the cartel continues to operate with impunity, shielded by connections and corrupt practices.

The involvement of Tompolo's private security company, Tantita, in supplying a speed boat used by the slain soldiers raises questions about his connection to the incident. However, Tompolo has remained silent on the matter, leaving speculation about his involvement. Meanwhile, activists criticize government ineffectiveness in tackling oil theft, attributing the persistence of the issue to the powerful cartel's operations and protection.

Overall, the conflict underscores the complex web of interests and corruption fueling illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta, posing challenges to security and economic stability in the region.

Joshcoli:
In summary, the conflict in the Niger Delta involving the killing of 17 soldiers stems from a feud between illegal oil bunkers, notably Endurance Okodeh alias Amangbein, and a powerful cartel led by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemukpolo alias Tompolo. The dispute is intertwined with a land conflict between Okuama and Okoloba communities, exacerbated by the alleged involvement of ex-NIMASA boss Patrick Akpobolokemi, who is accused of building a mansion on disputed land.

The illegal oil cartel, comprising influential individuals including top military operators, politicians, and businessmen, orchestrates oil theft from major pipelines with insider assistance, causing significant damage to the economy. Despite government efforts, the cartel continues to operate with impunity, shielded by connections and corrupt practices.

The involvement of Tompolo's private security company, Tantita, in supplying a speed boat used by the slain soldiers raises questions about his connection to the incident. However, Tompolo has remained silent on the matter, leaving speculation about his involvement. Meanwhile, activists criticize government ineffectiveness in tackling oil theft, attributing the persistence of the issue to the powerful cartel's operations and protection.

Overall, the conflict underscores the complex web of interests and corruption fueling illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta, posing challenges to security and economic stability in the region.

Fuckingmallam45:
They are not, "haunt "is the best word to use in sujch instances.

Princedapace:
U are speaking from pure sentiment. I dont have ur time. Super eagles is not favourite to win the cup. We are here. We go see am. Host nation? Ivory Coast that has been very poor for years now. lol
Na una type dey always support nonsense. Na so Nigerian missed out on last world cup. E go clear for una eyes. Make Morocco catch Nigeria first. Lol, this one super eagles dey play? No be wetin I dey see?
Poor set piece, poor corner kicks, poor free kick. How u want to win a competition when u lack in all of these?
Becus u manage to get one lucky penalty? Ur type will always hype Nigeria even if it is collapsing. I know ur type.
Super Eagles for now is poor and terrible. South Africa eliminated Egypt as host nation. Cameron was host nation and was eliminated too by a team. E no mean bro.

sukkot:
ikoyi ?

fkelly:
Be in ur office and be talking rubbish. Since 2 months now my passport isn't ready.

After 2 months an idiot is asking me if I need it through express.

saintrow1:
Lagos State Government is now waking up. Apart from parking levy, lagos state must introduce congestion charges, pollution tax, high property tax for landlords who are renting houses to non indegenes and create toll gates at the entrance of the state. Lagos state is over stretched, everyone wants to live in lagos. That state is not the only commercial city in Nigeria so I don't know why people are leaving their region to move to lagos to inconvenient the indegenes. Current fines and penalties should be doubled aswell. Lagos must do everything to discourage people from moving into the state. This is why we need to go back to regional government.

tamdun:
Oga o, everybody just believe say them fit do anyhow for yoruba land without consequences, when was the last time u saw a yoruba man committed a crime in other regions?

wonder233:
The primary duty of the State is the protection of the fundamental human rights of it's citizens.

One of such rights is the right to peaceful assembly. The protesters are exercising that right. It is the duty of the State to provide protection for them and ensure they are safe from hoodlums, criminal elements and even unruly counter-protesters whether sponsored or organic.

Another of such rights is the right to freedom of movement. The state has a duty to protect the rights to unhindered movement of citizens who wish to go about their lawful activities at all times.

The State fails when it forcibly breaks up protests under the guise of upholding "freedom of movement".

The State also fails when it stands back and does nothing when protesters deny other citizens access to public roads thereby violating their rights to free movement cos it wants to be seen as supporting freedom of expression.

It doesn't matter who is in the majority at any given time - whether the protesters or the other citizens, the State must ensure simultaneous protection of everyone's rights at all times.

Arrewa:
bigot shut up!! Must you politise everything?? How safe is your region that people are being killed on daily basis because of hectare of land.

The way you people twist every security problem in the north to suit your pre-existing beliefs is shocking.

Are gunmen not killing and kidnapping people in rivers?? Are people not being killed over land disputes in Anambra?? What of the ongoing killings in ebonyi state??

You people will never post such News on Nairaland... But will rush to post every single killing in the north.

Even if someone manage to post about the killing going on in the south east... It will not hit the front page.

I can share more than 20 threads of killings in the south east that never hit the front page.

Even if an ant get killed in the north... Una must post am and the modes must surely move it to the front page cos na that kind news dey sweet una!

Explorers:
Some patients are lying face-down on their hospital beds, which researchers believe can raise survival rates in intensive care by improving oxygen levels in the blood.

The hospital is in Lombardy which is one of the regions sealed off in the toughest quarantine measures that any country has imposed outside China.

berrystunn:
Lawless

yahamisu:

Woke up at about twelve noon. feeling lazy and wanting to stay

in bed all day. my phone suddenly rang. a call from Nigeria

requesting the inventory i had ( i purchase and ship cars to

people) and with my efficiency and tract record of prompt

delivery, my customer base grew to a level i had to eventually

run from.
The caller requested that i purchase and ship 2 lexus rx 330

to Nigeria urgently. so i opened my app to playfully search.

the plan was to find a good deal (as always done) for the best

price and propmt completion of the job.
behold, in less than 10 minutes i found 1 which was just

posted, i gave my innitial asking price and we wher set to

deal.

3:30pm (my local time) i asked for his phone number and

address but to my shock, he is located in Stockton California

(northern california).


Damn!!!....this deal is about to give me usd $2000 in 2-3 days

what do i do?

I called the vehicle owner and made a deal that if he keeps

it for me, i'll be there the following day in the afternoon

(obviously he saw my mobile number was from Baltimore MD and

to him, this was some sorta joke).

The clock was ticking and i needed to get moving. checked

all available airports within a 100 mile radius but the only

available flight booking i could get was JETBLUE from JFK NYC

to LAX CA.

well, i booked it and ran to the shower shortly after

returning my Nigerian Client's call to conclude on the

delivery price.

5;00pm... i stepped into my car and drove to the greyhound bus

park. my intention was to leave my car there, take the bus to

NYC (3hours 30mins trip to jkf). everything seemed normal.

5:30pm...I got to greyhound and the next available bus was

scheduled for 8pm. i have to be at the airport before 10pm cos

my flight was for 10:40pm.

I have paid about $270 for the cheap non refundable flight and

am not about to loose such amounts on a Sunday evening so i

got on the road and was on my way to JFK.

Plan B... This was to simply drive to the airport, park ma car

there and i'll come get it once i return(man proposes....)

about 20 minutes into my drive, just before the first paid

toll, i came to a total stand still. a horrible accident

involving loss of lives happened and the entire North bound

interstate highway #95 was blocked.

I was determined that nothing could stop me so, i took the

only available exit which makes me drive trough some towns in

Delaware.

on getting to a gas station i filled up and while just looking

around, i saw a white guy getting into his pickup truck. so i

approached him.

Plan C....Asked if he was headed my direction and he replied

in the afirmative. so, i nicely asked if he could drop me off

at JFK. he said he can drop me off In new york then ill find

my way.

Without any form of hesitation, i hopped in and we where set

to go. he took longer routes to avoid traffic but with my

calculations, the only way i could make the flight was if he

dropped me off at the airport gate. since i knew i might miss

the flight, i tried changing the schedule on my phone but it

will cost me $800 just to shift my schedule to the next day.


Double Damn!!!.

I was able to convince the white guy to drop me off at the

airport gate in exchange for me paying all the tolls and gas

(great gentleman indeed).


10;25pm.... I got to the departure gate. then it was a race

against time. got to the counter and they said boarding is

closed. then this black guy came to me and asked that we race

to the aircraft. Mind you, the airport is like a mini city on

its own.... I ran with him like a mad man and luckily i made

it just when the flight attendant was about to shut the door.


WHEW!!!..... for the next 30 minutes, I was gasping for air

(guess i have to quit smoking ciggaretts....lol)


Had a smooth 6 hour flight and landed in LAX at dawn. got an

airport shuttle which took me into the annoying city of Los

Angeles. dirt and filt all over, with the highest number of

homless crack junkies i have ever seen. mind you, the

California economy alone, rivals some european countries. so

when you complain about something, open your heart and channel

your pains in the right direction (our wicked politicians in

Nigeria come to mind).

After nibling on some real mexican Tacos, washed down well

with some very hot coffee. i was set for the next step. took a

7 hour Greyhound bus ride to Fresno then got on the Amtrak

train ride to Stockton).

3:00pm I landed in Stockton, called the seller and we

concluded our deal. had some problems withrawing the total

amount via the ATM(couldnt use the bank cos it was Martin

Luther King day which is a public holiday). it took us till

around 7pm before we concluded the deal(found other means of

paying up). signed all the papers, said good bye and i left

with the first car.

he kept telling me am crazy and even though i had shown him

all my travel itirinary, he still couldnt believe what was

happening. this is simply because the distance is not

something you just get on the road and think you can make it

in 1 piece.

Anyway, i had this spiritual strenght pushing me cos honestly,

i wasnt thinking. (I SIMPLY KEPT GOING WITH THE FLOW).

Around 8pm, i was done resting so i got in the vehicle and the

intention was to drive back to Los Angeles, buy a second of

the same SUV, connect them together using a tow dolly and get

on the road for an almost 3000 miles trip.

Once again, man proposes....(you know the rest) just about 10

mins into getting on the interstate highway #5, i started

hearing a knocking sound and the vehicle wont just move well.

I looked up into the sky. called on God and felt like God has

totally abandoned me to an up coming misery. if the problem is

what i think it is, then am about to loose about usd $5000

just in 1 deal....DAMN.

the prospect of making $2000 turned into the posibility of

loosing $5000....plus all my efforts.

On getting off the highway, i went into a gas station, did all

the checks familiar to me and couldnt point my finger at any

problem....the knocking sound just kept getting stronger.

A mexican guy walked up to me, said he heard the engine and i

needed to shut down the engine asap.

he called a mechanic (who happens to be his father) and my

greatest fear was confirmed. the engine is f.u.c.ked up. what

do i do


DAMN!!!



to be continued..........

Teensway:
I read it just now, nothing like giving one month notice before being entitled to what i worked for.

obiageIi:
State police will stop this nonsense

DonCortino:
The name is lemur. Some scientist call it bush baby because they make sound like a baby.

You guys should watch documentary channels they educate a lot. Not only telemundo and zeeworld and E.