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Politics › The Timeless Art Of Political Promises: “just Give Us Time” by malali(op): 8:50am On Sep 15, 2024

There’s an age-old strategy in politics that has proven to be more effective than a free bag of rice during elections, and that is the magical promise of “time.” You see, politicians have mastered the delicate art of convincing the people that time is not just money—it’s the answer to all problems. “Give us time,” they say, “and you will see wonders.” Wonders indeed, because after decades of waiting, the only magic trick we witness is how our problems multiply.

Take, for example, the great orators of our day, those leaders who never miss an opportunity to remind us that everything—absolutely everything—requires time. A strong economy? Time. Stable electricity? Time. Security? Time. Your road that looks like the surface of the moon? Ah, you guessed it, more time.

And we, the ever-hopeful, ever-patient citizens, are told to relax. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” they proclaim, conveniently forgetting that Rome was also not built on empty promises, missing budgets, and unexplained disappearances of public funds.

In fact, it’s almost poetic how these leaders talk about time. The moment they step into office, clocks begin to move slower. What seemed like a four-year term stretches into eternity, and every single goal they had during the campaign is suddenly attached to a future date so distant that even the grandchildren of today’s voters might not live to see it.

One leader promised that the roads would be paved with gold, not just metaphorically. “Our vision is to create a land of prosperity,” he said, his voice full of conviction, “but you must give us time.” Fast forward a few years, and it turns out we might as well have been hoping for flying cars. Instead, potholes became national landmarks, and prosperity remained a distant dream, much like those flying cars.

But don’t be fooled—there’s always a grand explanation. “The problems are more complicated than we thought.” Apparently, the country’s problems are like a complex physics equation that Einstein himself would struggle with. “We inherited these problems,” they add, conveniently forgetting that they’ve had their hands in the system for decades. In the end, it becomes clear: The only thing more durable than these promises is the politician’s ability to deliver the exact same speech every election cycle.

“Change is coming,” they assure us. And when change doesn’t arrive, it’s because we haven’t waited long enough. “Just give us more time,” they whisper again, as if time itself is some magical force that will repair schools, hospitals, and roads. And why wouldn’t we believe them? After all, we’ve been waiting for so long, we might as well keep hoping, right?

The most brilliant part of this time-based strategy is how it perfectly shifts the blame. If things go wrong, it’s not the politician’s fault. It’s just that time hasn’t been enough. And so, the people remain locked in this endless cycle of anticipation—waiting for the dawn that never quite seems to break.

The exploitation of gullibility is an art form. They promise you better roads but don’t tell you that you’ll be walking on those roads well into your old age, still waiting for the asphalt to appear. They promise healthcare but leave you with hospitals that are more like haunted houses than places of healing. And education? Well, “give us time,” and one day, your children might just go to a school where the roofs don’t leak when it rains.

So, what’s the lesson here? Well, if you’ve been promised something by a politician who also asks for your patience, be prepared to measure your progress not in years but in decades. Maybe, just maybe, when your grandchildren are old enough to vote, the promises made today will finally come to pass.

Until then, we’ll keep waiting, watching as the clocks tick slower and slower, while the promises of today float further into tomorrow. After all, “greatness takes time.” But for some reason, greatness only seems to arrive after a leader’s term has ended… if it ever arrives at all.

But hey, don’t worry—they’ll be back again, with more time-based promises. And who knows? Maybe, this time, they’ll actually deliver. But until then, let’s just give them time.

Malali

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 5:45am On Sep 14, 2024

pharmagba:
NNPC should immediately go and buy all the 'tokunbo' distillators
Perhaps it can work for one of our refineries

Will crude distillators maintain themselves ?
dey play.....this same naija

Politics › Re: EFCC Declares Staff Wanted For Car Theft, Seeks Public Support by malali: 1:56am On Sep 14, 2024

Right under EFCC's Watch, their own staff is stealing cars.

And you think this organization has the right leadership.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 12:47pm On Sep 13, 2024

jedisco:
We were able to attain self-sufficiency in cement production despite all that. No country is without challenges.

Yeah, there are challenges but they would only be solved by putting in effort and not raising hands, doing nothing and waiting for someone to come solve our problem while we export our jobs and our population languishes in poverty.

Dangote refinery is already working despite all those issues. We also have other local businesses e.g Air Peace trying their best. It can be frustrating but the solution is not to ask them to shut down until Nigeria fixes all the problems you listed. They need our support and we should push them to do better.

We have been pushing for them to do better for over 20 years, instead it has worsened every year. Einstein defined insanity as doing it over and over the same way and expecting different results.
You are no better patriot than i am, but wishful thinking is not working for us. We have a government filled with unpatriotic bastards. Yes i said it. And nothing will work till that is addressed. And FYI i am not a peter Obi supporter.
We have problems that can all be fixed within 6 months, but it has continued for over 20 years because some people are benefiting at the expense of everyone else and somehow they have convinced someone like your self to continue praying and hoping while the debauchery continues.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 12:10pm On Sep 13, 2024

jedisco:
Have you considered cost of labour? Also the availability of raw crude, local market, exchange rate differential e.t.c?
Many western nations have a fairly stable or declining population plus the introduction of electric vehicles and better efficiency means less demand for crude.
How does that compare with Nigeria- a country of over 200million which is rapidly expanding? Even western nations are using sanctions to stop cheap imports killing off local industries.

So should we close dangote refinery and import from who?

While at that, should we also end any attempt at manufacturing and depend on China? We could also stop farming and depend on import after all some western nations import food.

You have raised good points.
Our main problem lies in the inefficiencies of our systems in place
The same issues that killed NNPC is still alive and it poses an existential threat to Dangote refinery
Dont forget Dangote refinery is limited by downstream and midstream activities, which he has not control over.
Refining is just one step. Nigeria as a whole has to genuinely fight corruption, budgetary inflationary expenditure, corruption,lack of accountability by government officials and rule of law enforcement.
Not until we fix all these socioeconomic ills, nothing will work......Not even Dangote refinery.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 11:27am On Sep 13, 2024

jedisco:
So you think it's best we keep importing finished petroleum products?
From who exactly if I may ask?

I am not saying that.If Scotland can find it cheaper to import.
Why do we think it will be cheaper to refine in Nigeria ?
Scotland is a first world country, with minimal corruption compared to Nigeria
With a lot of technical expertise, yet they said it was cheaper to import.
My point is refinery doesn't guarantee cheaper prices than importation in "Nigeria."
Forget what the government is saying, they are just saying it to make Nigerians excited.

Crime › Re: Nigerian Man Sentenced To Nearly 12 Years For $200K Fraud In US by malali: 10:37am On Sep 13, 2024

OboOlora:
Doesn't look like he did the main job in the US, just the middle man or drop-guy.
Most of the top boiz know better than to do any rubbish in the US or even visit.
Have you not noticed how even Cubana Chief Priest avoids the US, even after giving birth to his 2 kids there and his wife regularly visiting.

Oh i thought he was extradited. These crimes arent worth it.
Nothing sweet pass freedom.

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Crime › Re: Nigerian Man Sentenced To Nearly 12 Years For $200K Fraud In US by malali: 10:17am On Sep 13, 2024

airsaylongcome:
Isn't $180k a lot of money anywhere on earth?

Not for 12 years of Jail.
180K is not "set for life" cash
It will finish.

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Politics › Re: Naira Devaluation Could Be A War Against China by malali: 10:09am On Sep 13, 2024

You can only fight China economically when you are able to produce what they are producing.

But if you still have to go and buy from china.....devaluing your currency just means you are losing 2 ways.

You are now buying less for more money.

If your currency has value, you will buy more for less.

Thats why even though USA,UK,Canada also import heavily from China, It barely affects their economy.

When China makes what is made locally in the USA, American government will slam 100% tariffs on China or ask China to come and make an assembly plant within the USA, thus providing jobs and paying taxes to Americans.

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Politics › Re: Naira Devaluation Could Be A War Against China by malali: 10:02am On Sep 13, 2024

MadPolitician:
You do remember that Nigeria imports almost all her chemicals for say pharmaceuticals? If you don't buy these chemicals that are totally essential for producing medicines from China, then you have two options left: buy from other sources, (in which case you will still expend foreign exchange), or don't buy at all and die. You do not have local chemicals factories for your pharmaceutical industry, and you are raising tariffs on imported chemicals! Is your head not paining you?

When people talk about restricting imports without talking about solid measures being put in place to provide local substitutes by the government, they sound hollow. Most imports are basic essentials that will take Nigeria almost a decade to start off the manufacturing of anything near the equivalent locally, even if we start the construction of the factories today.
You can'tput the cart before the horse .

What is going on in Abuja is nothing but the height of political debauchery. I honestly think that the Lagos gang in power became jealous of our traditional importers and reached for the crudest antics to circumvent their activities and share in their earnings. I say this because the government did not just stop at deregulating the exchange rate, they went as far as rasing import duties across board and interest rates. They just want to collect as much as they can from the gains of the importers.

Nothing else makes sense

Completely agree with you, from all indications, they are milking the country while running the clock. Nothing makes sense.

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Crime › Re: Nigerian Man Sentenced To Nearly 12 Years For $200K Fraud In US by malali: 9:36am On Sep 13, 2024

seanwilliam:
330m ..

Is that a lot of money ??

Crime › Re: Nigerian Man Sentenced To Nearly 12 Years For $200K Fraud In US by malali: 9:23am On Sep 13, 2024*

With the level of technology available now

1. Device Fingerprinting: This involves identifying a user based on the unique combination of characteristics from their device, such as screen resolution, operating system, and installed plugins. Like web fingerprinting, it makes it harder for criminals to remain anonymous.
2. IP Address Tracking: Monitoring the Internet Protocol (IP) address that devices use to connect to the internet can help trace the location of malicious actors. While proxies and VPNs can mask IPs, they can still be logged and tracked by law enforcement.
3. Browser Fingerprinting: By collecting information on a user’s browser version, extensions, fonts, and settings, it’s possible to create a unique fingerprint. This technique is similar to web fingerprinting and helps identify individuals even without cookies.
4. Behavioral Biometrics: Monitoring how users interact with websites—such as typing speed, mouse movement patterns, and touch behavior on mobile devices—can help distinguish between legitimate users and attackers.
5. HTTP Headers Analysis: HTTP headers reveal a lot of information about the client’s device and network. Analyzing these can uncover inconsistencies, revealing potential fraudulent activity or masking techniques.
6. Tracking Cookies and Supercookies: Cookies store user information and browsing habits, which can be used to identify malicious activity. Supercookies (which are more persistent and harder to remove) can be used to track users even after they clear their browser cookies.
7. DNS Monitoring: Monitoring DNS requests can help track suspicious activity, as it reveals websites that users are trying to access, allowing investigators to detect patterns of criminal behavior.
8. Packet Inspection: Deep packet inspection (DPI) analyzes the data packets that flow over networks. This allows for the detection of malicious data, potentially identifying cybercriminal activity.
9. SSL/TLS Certificate Pinning: Ensures that only legitimate, pre-specified certificates can establish secure communications with servers, helping to detect man-in-the-middle attacks and other forms of digital tampering.
10. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Though not a direct tracking method, 2FA adds a layer of difficulty for cybercriminals trying to access accounts, since it requires access to a secondary device or service.

Its easier for you to walk into a bank and rob them with a gun.
They made the computers , the chips in phones and laptops and also the internet. You now think you can outsmart everybody. All those of you doing yahoo. The day you step in these countries, they will arrest you.
Technology has gone far now, This is not 1980.

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Politics › Re: The Great Nigerian Gaslight: Tinubu And The Economy Of Empty Promises by malali(op): 9:02am On Sep 13, 2024

Salewa97:
Hahahaha

The writer should stop being petty now. It's not good

But where is the lie ?

Politics › Re: The Great Nigerian Gaslight: Tinubu And The Economy Of Empty Promises by malali(op): 9:01am On Sep 13, 2024

Rossikk:
Give the president time for his policies to come to fruition.

The time con is the oldest trick in the book.
If you borrow me 100naira today, i will pay you back in 200 years
Thats the time "format"
None of the policies on ground will yield anything fruitful in 200 years.
Asiwaju is running the clock. We are all not stupid.

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Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 8:47am On Sep 13, 2024*

GerogeI:
Thanks for this question. Refining petrol is a way to add value to the primary export. But irrespective, Nigeria's problem is not petrol import, locol refining, inflation or high cost of living. These things are all consequences of a failed currency system. Nigeria's economic problems are primarily an overcentralised and internationally ineffective currency. With about 13000% devaluation over the last five decades, the currency is treated as the option for common masses, while elites and the Federal Government operate and make policies to covet USD. The last two regimes took it to new heights by using currency devaluation to bargain for new loans of USD.

This is not peculiar to Nigeria, but common among low IQ African countries, including Egypt in recent years. They place so much value on earning forex, and end up killing themselves economically. Only South Africa with their Dutch Europeans seems immune to the mental disease. How come USA and Europe are not struggling to earn forex, yet they are not selling a lot of manufactured exports. Both are net Importers?

If paper currency are subject to political and technological prowess which we do not have. The right thing to do is to switch to commodity currencies which are not subject to manipulation. Infact a default feature of commodity currency like gold is that they cause deflation, not inflation. Meaning an old piece of gold coin becomes more valuable with time, hence can buy more goods.

Thanks, that's a very intelligent contribution.

njelrapheal

Politics › The Great Nigerian Gaslight: Tinubu And The Economy Of Empty Promises by malali(op): 8:40am On Sep 13, 2024*

Since assuming office, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has masterfully created an environment where the average Nigerian is expected to believe that every problem is someone else’s fault—whether it’s smugglers, Binance, or the economic ghosts of past policies. Yet, every day, the naira weakens, prices skyrocket, and the promises of a better tomorrow turn out to be nothing more than sophisticated gaslighting.

The Mirage of the Dangote Refinery
Remember the grand promises about the Dangote Refinery? We were told that this project would not only boost local refining but miraculously stabilize the naira to a fantastical rate of ₦1 to $1. Yet here we are, still importing fuel, the forex rates spiraling into chaos. The refinery, a private venture, is heralded as the magic bullet that would fix everything. But how can one refinery single-handedly tackle the nation’s myriad issues? The naira keeps plummeting, and the common man’s hope for economic stability continues to be stretched thinner by the day.

Blame Binance, But Where Are the Fiscal Solutions?
The government blamed cryptocurrency trading platforms like Binance for the volatility in the exchange rate, portraying them as some underground villains undermining the naira. But in reality, millions of Nigerians, beaten down by the inability of traditional banks to preserve the value of their money, turned to crypto as a last resort. Yet, the government’s attack on Binance was nothing more than a distraction from its inability to stabilize the naira through sound monetary policies. Binance wasn’t the villain; the real problem was the administration’s failure to provide credible financial alternatives for Nigerians.

BDC Scapegoating: A Cover for Policy Failures
Then, of course, there were the Bureau De Change operators (BDCs). The government accused them of exacerbating the forex crisis by creating artificial demand for dollars. While there might be some truth to this, it’s almost laughable to suggest that these operators are the root cause of Nigeria’s complex currency issues. The question remains: What alternative has the government provided? Instead of reforming Nigeria’s forex allocation system or boosting non-oil exports to bring in more foreign exchange, the administration has opted for the easy route—blaming others, while offering no meaningful solutions.

Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Policy with No Cushion
Fuel subsidy was another narrative spun to sound like a cure-all. They said that removing the subsidy would free up funds for infrastructure and development. However, this policy came with no safety net for the vulnerable. Instead of a phased removal or strategic reinvestment into transportation and energy infrastructure, the common man is left grappling with a threefold increase in fuel prices. Transportation costs, food prices, and general living expenses have shot through the roof. Where are the promised dividends of democracy? Nigerians are being asked to “tighten their belts” while the rich get richer.

More Utopian Policies, Zero Real-Life Impact
This administration’s policies are drawn straight from a utopian playbook—grand in vision but utterly detached from the realities on ground. The vulnerable, who make up the bulk of the population, are left unprotected by safety measures. Every policy seems tailored for an elite few who are insulated from the economic shocks. Floating the naira, eliminating subsidies, and promising digital currency regulation are well and good, but where is the relief for the common Nigerian?

The Naira’s Freefall: Still No Accountability
As of today, the naira hovers precariously around ₦1600 to $1, and there seems to be no end in sight. Every day, the average Nigerian’s purchasing power dwindles. But who is held accountable? Certainly not the policymakers. Instead, they weave new tales, pointing fingers at external factors while the naira continues its freefall. We’ve heard it all—global economic trends, war in Ukraine, oil price volatility—everything except the real issue: gross mismanagement and ineptitude.

Empty Promises, Endless Frustration
In many ways, this administration has turned the art of gaslighting into policy. Each time things get worse, we are fed a new narrative. They told us the Dangote Refinery would fix the fuel import problem. Yet, Nigerians are still lining up for expensive fuel. They claimed Binance and BDCs were to blame for the high exchange rates, but what about the government’s lack of coherent forex policies? Every step of the way, it’s someone else’s fault—never a failure in governance.

A Nation Gaslighted
The harsh truth is that Tinubu’s administration continues to insult the intelligence of Nigerians with these relentless half-truths and deflections. The policies they roll out are utopian fantasies with no grasp of Nigeria’s realities. The government has not just failed the common man—it has outright gaslighted them into believing that things are getting better when every indicator points to the opposite.

Nigeria deserves better. The people deserve policies that translate to real-world benefits, not more illusions crafted to buy time while the country crumbles. The common man isn’t delusional—the government just thinks we are.

Malali

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Business › Re: Naira Depreciates To N1,655/$ In Parallel Market by malali: 8:25am On Sep 13, 2024

Gaslighters.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 7:52am On Sep 13, 2024

njelrapheal:
you are the ignorant one. they clearly gave a reason for the shutdown but you are attributing it to shift in ideologies, CO2 emissions and all.

maybe you should explain how importing petrol and other allied products is cheaper for a country that produces crude oil locally.

We produce cocoa, we import chocolate.
We produce cotton, we import textile
We produce rubber, we import tire
We produce palm kernel fruits, we import palm oil from malaysia and indonesia.

I dont think you have the mental capacity to grasp what was originally posted. There is a lot to be inferred but you have to have the mental capacity to think outside the box.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 7:33am On Sep 13, 2024

Corporate2020:
Interesting things are happening worldwide. The Refinery in the report is not far from my house

Oh nice one.....the world is changing every 24 hours nowadays.

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 7:31am On Sep 13, 2024

alcuin:
Every heard of the North Sea?

Yes, Scotland has lots of crude oil.

Some people come to the village square to display their ignorance........

njelrapheal

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Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 7:30am On Sep 13, 2024

njelrapheal:
you talk like a child. does scotland have crude?

Oh, you think I talk like a child? Well, that’s interesting, because I thought I was speaking at your level—trying to keep things simple for you. But don’t worry, I can slow down even more if that’s what you need. After all, it’s not every day you get to witness someone struggle to keep up with basic conversation!

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Politics › Re: I Can’t Be Receiving Salaries For Doing Nothing - SA In kwara Resigns by malali: 7:19am On Sep 13, 2024

Not everyone is money hungry for those of you thinking your money can buy everyone.

Some of us have Gods blessing which is more than cash.

In addition we also have the cash as well.

A peaceful conscience is something a lot of these people don't have and will never have.

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Politics › Re: ₦6.95 Trillion Trade Surplus Record Shows Nigeria’s Economy Doing Well – FG by malali: 6:30am On Sep 13, 2024

Politics › Re: Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 6:24am On Sep 13, 2024

Several refineries are scheduled to shut down in 2024 and 2025 as part of broader energy transitions:

1. Grangemouth Refinery in Scotland: This refinery, operated by Petroineos, is set to close in 2025, impacting 400 jobs. The site will be converted into a fuels import terminal due to economic challenges .
2. LyondellBasell’s Houston Refinery: Originally planned to shut down by the end of 2023, this refinery will now remain operational until the first quarter of 2025. The company plans to convert the site for sustainable operations in line with its circular economy goals .
3. Shell’s Wesseling Refinery in Germany: Shell will shut down its oil refining operations at the Wesseling site by 2025, transitioning it to chemical production. This move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions as part of Shell’s broader decarbonization strategy .

These closures reflect the shift toward sustainability and a reduction in carbon emissions in the refining sector.

A lot of countries are closing down their refineries to reduce carbon emission and also because importing petrol is cheaper than refining it. I wonder why Nigerians think refining would be cheaper than importing. Unless we subsidize the crude oil

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Politics › Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set To Close In 2025 by malali(op): 6:23am On Sep 13, 2024

The Grangemouth refinery, Scotland’s only crude processing facility, is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 ,its owners confirmed on Thursday, as the refinery has been struggling to compete with the new complex facilities in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The Grangemouth refinery, which was opened by the predecessor of BP in 1924, expanded its production into petrochemicals in the 1950s.
However, the facility with a refining capacity of 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) has been unable to compete with the massive new refineries that major oil firms and refiners have built in Asia and the Middle East in recent years.

The refinery’s owner Petroineos, a joint venture between PetroChina and INEOS, on Thursday announced its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth and transition the site to a finished fuels import terminal and distribution hub during the second quarter of 2025, subject to consultation with employees.

But “The INEOS businesses at Grangemouth, namely INEOS O&P UK and INEOS FPS (Forties Pipeline System), will continue as normal delivering high quality services and products to our customers and are largely unaffected by this change,” INEOS said today.

The closure of the refinery will result in 400 job losses as the number of employees at the site would be cut to 75 from 475.

The conversion of the site to a fuel import terminal would “safeguard fuel supply for Scotland” but this terminal would need fewer than 100 employees, according to the company.
Some major oil firms, including Shell and Eni, have recently announced they would convert refineries in Europe to meet demand for base oil and biofuels.

In January 2024, Italy’s Eni said it would convert its refinery in Livorno into a biofuels-making facility in a second announcement of an upcoming closure of a European oil refinery in less than a week.

Eni’s announcement came days after Shell said that it plans to convert its oil refinery at the Wesseling site in Germany into a production unit for base oils.

By Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com

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Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 6:14am On Sep 13, 2024

Yankee101:
With satellite internet service providers right now you’re just wasting your time.

They are not even aware of VPN, or hosting media servers out of the country, they are a bunch of old men, not knowing times have changed. The most difficult thing to do now is gag people on social media.
If you ban them on Nairaland, they will go to Facebook, if you catch them on Facebook, they will post anonymously on Instagram....So many independent blogs.

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Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 3:33am On Sep 13, 2024

Lumarstone:
Another avenue to chop money

You can say that again.

Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 3:32am On Sep 13, 2024

diddorimi:
Efcc have no business whatsoever with social media or social media laws. Everything is upside down here

This EFCC is the worst we have had, not a single persecution of corruption since they got into power. They are suppose to be handling economic and financial crimes, now they are also going to "regulate social media".

Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 3:29am On Sep 13, 2024

Lanretoye:
People who don’t even know the importance of social media want to regulate it.

Their idea of regulating social media is frightening people from coming online to expose their inadequacies.

Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 3:28am On Sep 13, 2024

RealityKings:
New ministry coming... Ministry of Social Media

Ministry of social media with social media subsidy grin

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Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 3:27am On Sep 13, 2024

Kobojunkieee:

People are dying and the country is collapsing as a result of anti-people policies which have seen the rise of insecurity and also the near collapse of the economy but these one concern themselves with social media, why? Tell me the concern is because terrorists and bandits like Bello Turji regularly use social media platforms to broadcast their largesse and so on.

Na Egbetokun, Nuhu, and the governor's dey worry me pass for this one. Wetin concern dem at this point in time with social media given all that is happening across the country abeg?

I completely agree. The country is dealing with real issues like insecurity, poverty, and an unstable economy, yet the focus is on social media. It’s like putting out a small fire while the house is burning. Instead of addressing the deeper problems affecting Nigerians daily, they’re chasing distractions. The people in power need to prioritize what truly matters—saving lives and fixing the economy—not chasing social media trends.

Politics › Re: Governors, Ribadu, EFCC Chairman, Others Meet To Regulate Social Media. by malali(op): 2:35am On Sep 13, 2024

Out of all the existential problems in Nigeria.

• Unemployment and Underemployment: Creating jobs, especially for youth.
• Power Supply: Improving electricity generation and distribution.
• Corruption: Strengthening anti-corruption institutions and policies.
• Infrastructure: Investing in roads, railways, and public transport.
• Education: Enhancing access to quality education at all levels.
• Healthcare: Expanding healthcare access and improving quality.
• Security: Addressing terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
• Economic Inflation: Controlling rising costs of goods and services.
• Housing: Expanding affordable housing programs.

They have decided to have a summit on regulating social media, these are the kind of leaders we elected. Knowing fully well you can not gag social media, the internet is fluid. Please tell these men its their summit is like beating a shadow or flogging a dead horse.

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