₦airaland Forum

ddippset:


Let's just hope that is not the language used by the SP court.
Let's hope it's the media that has used that phrase "to enjoy'

Cus if it's the Supreme Court then highly pathetic.

Honestly!☺️

...enjoy indeed!

But mosquitoes didn't reduce by any per cent

Omoawoke:
Stop giving them money. Last time I refused to drop one Naira. One idiot was even following me asking my if I have dollars with me, that I should give him 20 dollars. I was like is this one mad!!!!!

I will stop, lest one become an enabler.

Nonexisting1:
In other countries, a man with with internet device has no privacy and can not hide but in Nigeria, they even take selfies and do gveaways on the internet. In fact, this is the only country where kidnappers receive ransom in verified bank accounts, the same bank account you open with your identity card, your full address and in some instances, two guarantors. Someone once called this place a zoo and people condemned him. Well, where humans see as zoo, animals see as home so those that condemned him are not wrong too.

It's unfortunate indeed!

Why should scammers be operating freely...many Nigerians are illiterates and vulnerable, thus, they must be protected.

Penguin2:
Caveat: There's need to state that by 'north' here, I am referring to the northern mafias, Kaduna Mafia if you please, who have over the years constituted themselves as kingmakers of Nigeria whereby only the person they approve of can become president of Nigeria whether from their northern region or the south. So, by north, I'm not referring to the entire region nor the poor northern masses who are mere victims of the machinations of this mafia over the years.

Now that we have stated that, let's into the meat of this piece.

Any critical follower of politics in Nigeria will know that the high turnout of protesters in the north in the recently concluded #EndBadGovernance Protest was engineered by this northern mafia as a way of registering their frustration at how powerless they've become since they conspired to hand power over to Tinubu; maybe because they thought he was frail and might go the Yaradua way but man seems to have gotten new life since he was sworn in. The north has never been as powerless, politically, as they are now, and it seems Tinubu is bent on making sure he breaks their hold on Nigeria which was used to making them think they own the country. They are afraid of this happening but I think it's too late for them already.

Many may not have realized the game the north wanted to play in 2023 but I will mention it.

In 2023, this northern cabal wanted to retain power in the north through Atiku and the plan was to ensure that they make rubbish of the APC ticket to prevent a strong candidate from emerging so that Atiku's path will be smoother. This is why they wanted to useless the APC ticket by announcing Ahmed Lawan as consensus candidate. They knew nobody would vote Lawan which would leave Atiku as the most manageable option. But something happened.

Throughout their years of calculations and strategy before the 2023 elections, they never envisaged Peter Obi. They never knew that a certain Peter Obi would go to a different party and take the eastern and northern Christians votes they were banking on for Atiku away from him.

When the Peter Obi wave became too much and the north saw that the Atiku project will no longer work, add Wike and his Asoebi boys’ shenanigans too, they were now faced with a choice of either allowing Peter Obi ride on his wave to victory or ‘deliver’ Tinubu. They chose Tinubu instead. Yeah, I said they chose Tinubu because what happened in 2023 elections wouldn't have happened if these 'owners of Nigeria' were not in support.

Obasanjo knew what he was talking about, and the people he was referring to when he wrote his open letter endorsing Peter Obi in 2023.

Why did they choose Tinubu?

Many factors contributed to them choosing Tinubu. First, Peter Obi is an Igbo man, a tribe they are scared of allowing get power for whatever fear they harbour. Again, Tinubu’s Muslim Muslim ticket, which was specifically chosen to deceive them and it worked, making them think they were doing Allah’s work by choosing Tinubu. Similarly, during campaigns, Tinubu seemed he was nearing his death. So, their calculation may have been that if he goes the way of Yaradua, then power will return to the region faster.

All these and other factors made them decide that Tinubu should have it and instruction was given as such which is why a character like Mahmoud Yakubu could do what he did because he was acting on instruction from his superiors already; that’s aside the money that may have exchanged hands also.

All of this is why the north feels Tinubu owes them.

Now, why are they angry? You might ask.

1) Subsidy: Since Tinubu took power, he removed subsidy. When they talk about the vultures that were benefiting and feeding fat on subsidy payments, believe me when I tell you that most of them were northerners. Tinubu’s removal, or redirection, of subsidy payment has taken feeding bottle off their mouth and they are fighting back.

2) Exchange Rate Unification: It’s common knowledge that northerners dominate the Bureau De Change market in Nigeria with claims having been made in the past that these men used to source their dollar directly from the CBN and resell at Black Market rate to make excessive profit at the expense of Nigerians. The exchange rate unification has taken food from a lot of northern Alhajis who are the real owners of these businesses.

3) Appointments: The north spent 8 years defending Buhari's nepotistic appointments and justifying them with the most irrational reasons ever heard. What they never imagined is that a time would come when they would be the ones crying against another person's nepotism. Yes, Tinubu has broken every nepotistic record set by Buhari with nearly 80% of the appointments he has made since he took power going to the Yoruba, and the north considers that an affront. They feel they deserved more from Tinubu for 'helping' him to power. Again, they feel only one of theirs can dare to be nepotistic as Buhari was. How dare a southerner?

4) Politically: Politically, Tinubu seems to have succeeded in keeping every member of that evil circle away from his government like the likes of Elrufai, and they are not happy they are not inside. If anything, the reason somebody like Elrufai supported Tinubu was because he wanted to be Vice President. But with Tinubu shutting him out now, he has seen the pathway to his presidency dimmed which would delay, or kill, whatever agenda they want to achieve with power which they fail to achieve with Buhari.

5) Restructuring and Regionalism: If there’s anything the north hates, it’s the idea of Nigeria being restructured and the country going back to regionalism which they feel would greatly put them at a disadvantage as they are the biggest beneficiaries of the current dysfunctional structure. Now, during campaigns, Tinubu never said anything about restructuring but since he took power, we have seen documents flying around in the media space on how Nigeria is to be restructured with even a proposed return to regionalism. The presidency has never disowned this document which has heightened the fear of the north that their greatest fear might end up happening from someone they thought had no interest in that without realizing that they were simply played. Or maybe they have realized.

In a nutshell, the north was beaten at their own game in 2023 and now they are looking for a way out.

In looking for this way out, they have started fraternizing with Peter Obi to try to convince him to be Atiku’s running mate in 2027 so that Atiku can hand over to him after 4 years.

But I write this to tell Peter Obi to never make himself available for such deal in 2027.

In 2027, the north must choose between Peter Obi or Tinubu.

If they fear Igbo man so much that they cannot allow him get to power then I don’t mind Southeast voting for Tinubu to continue in power. And once Tinubu gets his second tenure and has nothing to lose anymore, he would finish off everything he has eyes on - to ensure Nigeria is completed restructured with a return to regionalism.

So, in conclusion, in 2027, the north must choose between southern candiates and no southerner, not much Peter Obi, should help save them from the misery they got themselves into by themselves.

I’ve seen early signs of them trying to throw the Jonathan joker in 2027 but that’s story for another day as we watch events unfold.

Pengiun is a bird of reason!

This is arguably the most balanced political piece out there. Nic one OP!

Christ HIMSELF ascended to heaven. Millions have gone, millions are going, millions will go! There's life after now, soul!

That's Nigeria's type of holiness, to wit: others are bad, and I'm good!

Diplomacy at its finest...the cow lovers are watching!

It's actually a time for sober reflection...given the reality of a lifetime responsibility staring you in the face. He has not been well oriented on these issues, except, of course, it is a cry for help!

Mindlog:
No be vawulence o, nutrition and cognitive development in babies was one of the topics we covered during my Masters program in Clinical Child Psychology and uncle was trying to convince me that garri is the wonder food that contains the nutrients, a baby needs.😅😅😅

Hahahahhaa

Demigod22:
For this protest and chaos in Nigeria, man has more important struggles than just keeping a woman.

Thirded

Mindlog:
Share the nutritional components of garri that enables cognitive development in babies....brain development in babies is one of my areas of interest in clinical child psychology, so share your knowledge.

Vawulence

RealityKings:
What I meant was that there are other parts thy don't mention like work place hatred, unsupportive families and very difficult phases.

They just Make their stories sound short and a beautiful smooth way to success.
I'm not disputing one can get lucky though life path but it's not as if it's always a straight path

I agree with you 100%.

RealityKings:
How true are all these stories... So many parts are always cut off

I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't seen such a miracle. There's this guy who hawks garri on the streets of Jos (selling in cups and mudus), he is currently doing his PhD in the USA.

It’s better...maybe that will help in curbing the birthing of "useless" kids by "useless" girls! I sincerely crave for population control, albeit through ethical means.

It's the quality of population we have. Majority are just giving birth without a clear plan kf raising the kids.

Remaining National College of Education Commission!

Hmmmm

Saner

1. Mosquitoes
2. Houseflies.

Difference is in the degree of deception and manipulation for gains.

This same man begged me three weeks ago and I genuinely promised to find him something when I return. Eya...anyways, truth is it's not professional!

Funkyswagzz:
LordIsaac how will the governor go about this situation as they retaliate due to killing of some people during the curfew. Do u suggest the army should continue killing the civilians. If you are the governor or the army what would you do at this point

I understand your point, but, none of us know the exact circumstance that warranted opening fire. I have seen instances where "peaceful" protesters wanted to disarm the officers trying to stop them from setting a place on fire. Leading a complex country like ours is a herculean task.

OnlineTeacher:
Sorry bro, wisdom is farrrrrrr from the perennially fuulish souls, even if you whip them with a thousand rods......they'll NEVER heed to that ''peael of wisdom".
Na DNA tinz.

I concur.

The Gbajue Coroner and the Gbajue Adherents must heed this pearl of wisdom!

DevilsEqual:
In a Saner Clime, they'd have done something about this nonstop and very avoidable Copter crash

Maybe overhaul the whole Aviation system in the U.S

RIP heroes, Your country failed u

I thought so too. It is a saner clime; you meant to say "a sane clime," I presume.

Tinubu is still better than the three major contestants in the last election. The other two have a track record of incompetence, as Governor and as Vice President, respectively...not to mention Pandora and Dubai laundering attitudes. It's why their people rather die in a State once governed by Tinubu, than anywhere else. That's not to say Asiwaju is the best Nigeria can offer; but he is the very best of the lot!
Quote me sensibly today!

mrvitalis:
Someone paying more subsidy than ever before?

Let's stop lying as adults! He cannot be paying more subsidy than before. If he did, there will be no Nigeria left to complain about.