NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 6:33pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Ivimmanuel: what nonsense are you saying? How many Nigerians are on government payroll? How many cars use CNG and how many Nigerians can afford 700k above to convert their vehicles to CNG even if they do how many CNG stations do we have? Some states have none. A reasonable government would ensured CNG conversion and gastation distribution is significantly achieved to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal.
So if I'm using fuel for only what I need it for 1200 is not too expensive when most Nigerians earn below 100k and still have other expenses to take care of. Some of you are not normal because because if you don't see anything wrong with the state of things I don't know how to describe you. When private workers get salary increments nobody hears,i personally know a number who already have,my wife included. On CNG why not see the opportunity in starting a CNG distribution business and also installation rather than whine and complain like an old hag. Fuel is 900 naira at NNPC in ikire osun state,I don't know where you get 1,200 from,I bought over the weekend while I was there on a business trip.....what percentage of Nigerians own cars and what percentage uses public transport.....you as a car owner wants govt to subsidise fuel that probably just you and your family would use as against the poor who don't have cars to enjoy subsidy.....it cost me 3k to get a staff from ikire back to Lagos just today which is fair compared to having to drive all the way to Lagos. Everyone here isn't bothered about fuel prices because majority practically don't use private cars on a regular basis the way you city folks do as they consider it wastage,but many live better quality lives than many city dwellers. |
Politics › Re: FG Distances Itself From Controversy Between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery by Lithiumite: 2:53pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
malali: While it’s true that the government aims to regulate and intervene only when necessary, the reality is that petrol pricing impacts everyone, especially the most vulnerable. A “willing buyer, willing seller” approach may work in theory, but without oversight, it can lead to price gouging and instability in essential services. Competition among independent marketers and refineries is important, but it needs to be balanced with consumer protection measures. The government’s role should include ensuring that no one is unfairly exploited and that essential goods remain accessible to all citizens, especially during crises. I agree with you that the nomenclature in which the presidential spokesman coated such a sensitive issue is at best inappropriate.....however it's what it is,petrol pricing has been deregulated. |
Crime › Re: Nigerian Pastor Arrested in Thailand Over Scam-Related Documents (Picture/Video) by Lithiumite: 2:51pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Ekejoestar: Now, you are talking. All he needs is to provide proof of consent from the owners of the said accounts and he is a free man |
Business › Re: Bill Gates Seen Walking Freely To Buy Hot Dog From Street Vendor (Pic/video) by Lithiumite: 1:40pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Coolsperm: Even ordinary MC Oluomo who is a well known thugt can never try this Only if you know how many covert security details are within that place you would understand.....Femi otedola was once videoed riding a molue bus,same with elumelu and moghalu,even dangote has been seen many times without security guards in different places. |
Politics › Re: FG Distances Itself From Controversy Between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery by Lithiumite: 1:36pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
malali: Petrol is too essential to leave entirely uncontrolled. Even in the US, UK, and Canada, the government plays a role in regulating fuel prices. In the USA, the government maintains strategic reserves to release when prices spike, helping stabilize the market. Allowing full deregulation without oversight would risk exploitation and inflation, especially in vital sectors like transportation. Fuel is not just another product; it’s a lifeline for the economy and daily life, so government intervention is necessary to protect consumers and ensure fair pricing. There is absolutely no point crying blue murder over this,the process as just started and govt would only rather act as a regulator and intervened only in extreme exigencies......petrol pricing as it is,is now on a willing buyer willing seller basis.... independent marketers have been given licences to import so as to create competition also other refineries are also available to sell at what ever price they dim fit. |
Career › Re: Hardship: Civil Servants Go To Work Twice A Week by Lithiumite: 1:25pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
yuzjet: Organized private sector should try and embrace same. Chai! So many organisations already have.....I am in logistics business and I really don't need to be at work every day and my management would allow you work from home,same as my wife.... I can even multi task better and be more productive working from home and the quality of relationship with my family,friends and neighbours have improved greatly.....I only go out only when it's extremely necessary. |
Career › Re: Hardship: Civil Servants Go To Work Twice A Week by Lithiumite: 1:22pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
CodeTemplarr: Most LGAs, once a month to pick their pay. I don't understand why those obidients are wailing...what has changed in then going to work twice or thrice a week.....it is a known fact how redundant many govt offices are,from federal down to LG.....some even goes just one a week. |
Career › Re: Hardship: Civil Servants Go To Work Twice A Week by Lithiumite: 1:14pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
chigator2: They've truly taken this sit-at-home to a whole new level, and to think you all viewed the Southeast as the rebellious ones! 😂😂
BreconHills what’s your take on this monumental 'achievement' from your Tinubu? It’s time we learned to be objective and own up to our biases. Step off the high horse and admit that you supported, or even voted for, an undeniable flop, instead of desperately trying to extract brilliance from sheer incompetence. What is wrong with workers going to work twice or thrice a week so far it doesn't affect productivity.....many organisations have streamlined their operations on a work from home basis ....the world has become more far advanced than sitting on a desk all day. Hypocrites have always been making a noise about how redundant many govt offices and workers are but in same vein now criticise reducing their work hours to reduce the strain on their finances even the US govt initiate procedures such as govt shutdowns,it happened twice under trump....how more confused can you people be......there is absolute nothing wrong in criticising but it becomes dysfunctional when its tainted with hate and bias. |
Politics › Re: FG Distances Itself From Controversy Between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery by Lithiumite: 1:01pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
malali: The government’s stance on the fuel pricing controversy between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL is astonishingly tone-deaf. By refusing to intervene and leaving Nigerians at the mercy of market forces, the administration shows a dangerous level of detachment from the hardships faced by the average Nigerian. President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, claims that because the market is deregulated, the government cannot interfere, effectively absolving the administration of responsibility.
This position is a betrayal of the public trust. If Nigerians are left to “negotiate” with billionaire businesses like Dangote and a monopolistic NNPCL, why did we even bother voting for this government? The presidency is acting as though the “buck doesn’t stop” at their desk, leaving citizens to suffer exorbitant fuel prices that affect every aspect of life—from transportation to food costs.
In tough economic times, leadership should step in to protect the people, not stand by idly while private entities dictate essential commodity prices. It’s clear that this administration has become detached from the daily struggles of the masses, showing no intent to use its influence to cushion the blows of economic hardship. Does the govt come out to tell you how much you must charge in your business.....does the govt come out to tell dangote how much he should sell his cement. If dangote gives you a price that's to expensive,you are free to source from other places including importation if possible.....other refineries have been given licences since obj era and till now have not being able to drop a single liter of petrol and their fire argument is that govt needs to hands off petroleum pricing in the market albeit full deregulation. Govt has already offered to sell crude to DRL and others in naira so as to reflect on the pricing of the refined product. |
Crime › Re: Nigerian Pastor Arrested in Thailand Over Scam-Related Documents (Picture/Video) by Lithiumite: 12:40pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Ekejoestar: Lol, this matter get as e be, if there's a law against having sensitive information of other people on your person, then let the law take its course . Since I believe no crime had yet been committed. Being in procession of someone else's sensitive information without proof of consent from the owner is a crime. |
NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 12:35pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
naijaboy756: A confused government
Why not leave salaries and figures low
Person wey see 77k will think that there is an increase in purchasing power.
A bag of rice is now above 90k
Why not leave prices, salaries and figures low? Then you start screaming that people can't feed and NLC should go on strike for wage increment......the same reason why interest rates have to go up to surpass inflation is also same reason why wages need to move up to keep with inflation. |
NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 12:27pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Focusmind: A commendable gesture. 
But my 7500 earned in 2004 as a corper was of more value than the 77k of 2024. May it interest you to know that....7,500 in 2004 was worth more than 75k today because the country had far less debt to service. exchange rate was lower. oil production was over 2m barrels per day compared to 1.2m during Buhari and 1.7m now. The naira was being heavily defended by govt which was a policy that continued till tinubu stopped it as it was becoming a huge drain on the economy. We had far less export and appetite for foreign goods. All this factors all culminated in the lacuna we have now in the economy,we didn't get here overnight,the bad economic decisions we made for decades is what we are all suffering now....how can govt expenditure exceed revenue and we had been like this since yar adua |
NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 12:17pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
chicoMX:

Mudu of beans was 600-700 last year, it is now 3700-4000 this year. What about fuel? Rice? Garri? Crate of egg?
Omo 33k last year is far better that this 77k. 2000 naira salary your dad earned as salary in the 80s is still more valuable than 2m today |
NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 12:13pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Offpoint1: Still can't buy a bag of rice A youth corp member can't single handedly finish a bag of rice the entire duration of service. |
NYSC › Re: FG Increases Corpers' Allowance To ₦77,000 by Lithiumite: 12:11pm On Sep 26, 2024 |
Ivimmanuel: Naira keeps depreciating every day, very soon petrol will hit 2k a litre will this ease the suffering. We don't need this peanut and palliatives, make petrol affordable let the price of foodstuffs come down so people can afford to feed If you are using petrol for just what you need it for,you would be able to afford it......it seems you are the only one crying about not being able to afford foodstuffs..... Govt has increased minimum wage Govt has increased youth corp allowance Govt has introduced CNG conversion at subsidised rates Govt as removed tariff from major food imports. Yet you are still complaining about not being able to feed......keep complaining govt will bring food to your table. |
Business › Re: Apams Unveils 18th Office In Uyo (Photos) by Lithiumite: 5:46pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
ibechris: I wonder the kind of prayer that would be said by that reverend? People would always die...it's the law of natural selection......what you should pray for is to have money for befitting burials. |
Business › Re: Apams Unveils 18th Office In Uyo (Photos) by Lithiumite: 5:44pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
Mordson: The man has made a lot of money from people dying.
Such business can never thrive in the north where funeral is never associated with pomp, pageantry and merriment. It's only people from the south, especially my fellow kinsmen that see funeral as an occasion to showcase wealth. One advantage of islam over Christianity.....hold Ur fire,I am a xtians!! |
Business › Re: Apams Unveils 18th Office In Uyo (Photos) by Lithiumite: 5:43pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
seunpas: And Pastor dey anoint the place  Is he praying for people to die? Because that's the only way the young billionaire can prosper. people will always die....it's for you you to pray to be able to afford a befitting burial |
Business › Re: Apams Unveils 18th Office In Uyo (Photos) by Lithiumite: 5:42pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
RollinTNDA: E be like say to open Coffin or Mortuary business sure pass for this Tinubu economy Business of the dead is good business even abroad. |
Business › Re: Apams Unveils 18th Office In Uyo (Photos) by Lithiumite: 5:40pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
pyyxxaro: As people de die , the CEO go de celebrate 🤦🏾♂️ That's one advantage Muslims have over xtians......lavish burials have no bearing whatsoever on the dead but only for the gratification of the living. |
Travel › Re: Flight Ticket From Lagos To Abuja Is ₦143k (Picture) by Lithiumite: 5:38pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
Beremx: In 2014, the very first time I entered flight from Lagos to Abuja, I paid 12k. I can't remember the airline I used because it was a new company doing promo. In 2024, it's now over 200k. How much will it be in 2034?
God have mercy!! Air travel is an elitist want and has nothing to do with the poor......what's the percentage of Nigerians that use air travel. Do you want the govt to subsidise air travel for the rich? Those who need to travel would do so at those rates. |
Travel › Re: Flight Ticket From Lagos To Abuja Is ₦143k (Picture) by Lithiumite: 5:31pm On Sep 25, 2024 |
Saskay44: If Lagos to Abuja are struggling to get passengers,why are some governors still building airport
https://x.com/Oladapomikky1/status/1838458344115159349?t=GQl0jNqC0lKNBU7Pr21POQ&s=09
Amb. Dr. Stephen O. Enike-Matthew This is probably a mid week early morning flight and passenger volume would be usually low..... check same space between Thursday, Friday and Saturday then Sunday evening to Monday and Tuesday mornings. Go ask yourself why international flight rates are reducing.....it's due to policies that were put in place by this govt, remember UK economy was as high as 3m at some point. Now you all would start shouting subsidy for air fares or aviation fuel and same you would still come shouting that the govt doesn't care about the poor.....at our level of devt air travel is an elitist demand and has nothing to do with the poor......if you want to fly,pay for it. |
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Business › Re: CBN Increases Interest Rate To 27.25% From 26.75% by Lithiumite: 10:08pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
CodeTemplarr: Why is it not working then? Or is it working in your own opinion? You men that N1.5Tr came from the lower class of the society ans has stemmed the tide of inflation thats steadily increasing? You are wonderfully brainwashed beyond what verifiable results can concvince otherwise. What statistics have you got to proof inflation is increasing.....because it hasn't deflated back to pre 2023 doesn't mean it's increasing.....if interest rates were not increased inflation by now would have blown off the roof. Jacking up Interest rates would curb the liquidity in the economy there by contracting the economy and liquidity would be directed into the most productive sectors of the economy. |
Travel › Re: Nigerian Man Tied To Luggage In Car Boot Over Hike In Transport Fares by Lithiumite: 9:57pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
EmekaBlue: no matter what u say he was the most credible not ur chicago fraud lagos omonile king. Go see how his business are doing just fine. All those anambra talks are normally just anti-him to be deceiving people on things you can verify on how he performed well not stealing like your fraud and blind your eyes to some little hiccups here or there. Nigeria is doomed kinda sha so I no send politics talk.. U can leave Jagaban there like Mugabe forever Yes jagaban has a right to aspire to be president and get it.....he was the most prepared of the 3 and we would always respect him for that.....obi didn't steal money,take a listen and hear yourself, you are blind to his infractions because he is your kinsman but would magnify that of others because they aren't....... What legacies of obi still exists in Anambra and still being sustained by subsequent govts. What legacy project did obi build in Anambra that still stands What blue print did obi have for the development of Anambra that is worth implementing. Obi who is now claiming to be the champion of democracy,why wasn't he able to conduct LG elections in his 8 yes as gov. How many schools did he build. How many investments was he able to bring to Anambra during his time. Why isn't he living in Anambra with his children if he made Anambra the Dubai of Africa as he is claiming to do for Nigeria. |
Politics › Re: Throwback Picture Of MKO Abiola & Obasanjo In Secondary School by Lithiumite: 9:44pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
Scholarforlife: [color=#000000][/color] Fallacy! MKO was born in 1938 whereas Obj was born in 1937. MKO made it to school before him....he was his senior,obi himself attested to that in his book MY WATCH. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: US Is Sending More Troops To The Middle East As Violence Rises by Lithiumite: 5:31pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
oluwaahmed: But Transracian kambala harris said no US troops are stationed abroad or in a combat zone It's a regular scheduled deployment and they aren't going to be on ground in the trouble zones ......The US had always had troops in the gulf since Reagan. |
Politics › Re: Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Patricia Obila, Shares ₦1K To The Poor (Video) by Lithiumite: 5:25pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
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Food › Re: Two Antelopes, Two Porcupine And A Crocodile Killed By My Brother by Lithiumite: 5:22pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
flyinnizam: It's been long I posted things like this but i am partially back. If you are an animal right activist and you eat cow, goat, fish etc please rest o. Your brother is a threat to nature and he should be arrested immediately. |
Travel › Re: Nigerian Man Tied To Luggage In Car Boot Over Hike In Transport Fares by Lithiumite: 5:17pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
EmekaBlue: From d way u sound it's good to see your acceptance of total failure. If LP had been given their rightful win should be left like that because no one will let u know d master plan from the economic business brainbox who would have led the country better "Rightful win" it's normal to be delusional at times ,it's however abnormal when it becomes compulsive and bridled with ineptness. How was he able to lead Anambra in 8 years,how many of his legacies still exist and being sustained by the govs after him? The immediate subsequent gov after him punched holes into the fallacies being portrayed by your holier than thou saviour....the current gov only stopped at calling him a packaged fraud. Is that whom you want us to believe can lead this country to Eldorado when even the little he was given, he was abysmal in his administration. |
Crime › Re: Bandit Commander, Kachalla Sharme Killed In Fratricidal Clash by Lithiumite: 4:50pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
Brendaniel: Sometimes I wonder if you guys actually ignore bad news in Nigeria or just simply forget so easily ...
If it was only Boko haram it would have been a different thing, but we are talking about various terror groups, below are various news of terror incidents from only the north and only in September 2024 and these are the reported ones, all the topics here are from Nairaland frontpage dating back to sept 1 2024, we are not even talking about other parts of Nigeria only the north and September hasn't even finshed.
I think you people need to start asking yourselves if you are really normal....
1. https://www.nairaland.com/8220036/again-boko-haram-bombs-damaturu-maiduguri
2. https://www.nairaland.com/8211858/bandits-raid-katsina-hospital-kidnap
3. https://www.nairaland.com/8211433/how-bandits-collected-n35million-ransom
4. https://www.nairaland.com/8211780/zamfara-police-confirm-killing-5
5. https://www.nairaland.com/8211697/bandits-invade-public-school-showcase
6. https://www.nairaland.com/8211241/bandits-attack-bassa-shiroro-niger
7. https://www.nairaland.com/8208670/bandits-attack-kuyallo-hospital-kaduna
8. https://www.nairaland.com/8207429/gov-radda-community-leader-collected
9. https://www.nairaland.com/8206315/bandits-fed-dogs-flesh-abducted
10. https://www.nairaland.com/8205695/hausas-not-farm-after-killing
11. https://www.nairaland.com/8203332/bandits-order-niger-residents-vacate
12. https://www.nairaland.com/8202886/military-evacuates-37-corpses-scene
13. https://www.nairaland.com/8202214/bandits-kill-policeman-vigilante-sokoto
14. https://www.nairaland.com/8202096/boko-haram-hits-mafa-yobe
15. https://www.nairaland.com/8201984/bandits-attack-garki-sokoto-kill
16. https://www.nairaland.com/8201656/how-turjis-gang-accessed-military
17. https://www.nairaland.com/8201071/bandits-block-highway-zamfara-kidnap I put it to you that most of this news is propaganda also there are 5th columnist in every facet of our politics. The states where these things happen have govs and govt officials who haven't come out to confirm many of the stories. The question I have always asked us,did all these just start today and you think you can eliminate non state actors with one sling shot......I can confirm to you the number of troops already mobilised to Sokoto, zamfara axis of evil and visible results are already being asserted. Abuja kaduna highway used to be one of the most dangerous places somewhere few years back but sanity has long returned there,same for kaduna south,Buhari before he left had been able to deal with BH and iswap to a large extent and it's beeping sustained by the current govt. Mali and Burkina Faso with supposed strong military leaders are now being overwhelmed with terrorism,the entire sahel is under existential threat and the instability in the region has fueled insurrections from western Sahara,mali to Algeria,Libya and chad. |
Crime › Re: Joseph Efe Who Lures Abuja Hookup Girls Speaks (Video) by Lithiumite: 2:48pm On Sep 24, 2024 |
NothingDoMe: Hmmm.
This story nor dey jive.
A proper thief would rob while she's sleeping. Which one be the tying with sellotape? Which one be the nudity? Abi you wan tiff her clothes join? And why not rob and leave after tying with sellotape? Why hang around until caught?
All parties need to talk true for this matter because this story nor dey jive. It's either he is plain stupid or they have added salt and pepper to the story,just doesn't add up. |