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PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 7:11am On Oct 09, 2025
saintkel:
which Tinubu?...has he come to d rescue of Nigerians dying like fowls in Benue, Kwara, Jos and other parts of d country?.....
Are you the one killing them ?
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 7:10am On Oct 09, 2025
Chibuzoc:
I prefer the Zionist Jews than the Muslim terrorists
Ok.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 7:09am On Oct 09, 2025
Coldspice:
If they jail him in Israel, what will you do?

Abeg shift.

The government will invite their ambassador and demand his immediate release.
Nigeria is a sovereign country.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 7:07am On Oct 09, 2025
Chibuzoc:
And also Free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
Free Biafra
Kanu has publicly said he is not Nigerian. I have no personal stake in him.
If he officially declares himself a Nigerian, I will publicly support efforts to secure his release.
If he remains a foreign national, then his actions should be treated under the laws that apply to non-citizens who disturb peace and security.
Any talks over release should happen through the proper channels, let the Nigerian government engage directly with representatives of the Biafra.


We are Nigerians, by tribe or region, we share a national identity.
If someone publicly declares themselves aligned with another country or separatist movement, that’s their decision.
Politically, we reserve our activism for citizens who claim Nigerian identity; those who reject it should take their disputes to the proper diplomatic channels.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 7:00am On Oct 09, 2025
saintkel:
which Tinubu?...has he come to d rescue of Nigerians dying like fowls in Benue, Kwara, Jos and other parts of d country?.....
All of you sponsoring chaos in Nigeria, will be arrested.
Its just a matter of time, Nigeria terrorism is sponsored by disgruntled politicians.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 6:57am On Oct 09, 2025
Predictor3:
He will be freed.
But you shouldn't be surprised that majority of the people against him here are ibos. They think the war is a war between Christians and Muslims
That’s exactly why they keep missing out politically, concepts like loyalty and national interest seem foreign to them. The same people they’re busy defending are simply using them as convenient pawns.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 5:03am On Oct 09, 2025
Biafrannuke:
Let's see whether dabiri and all the nairaland lovers of Hamas will love him and fight for his release.

At least you are lucky you were not the one locked up !!
Imagine after all the support for the genocide......they locked you up and we still had to beg for you.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 4:52am On Oct 09, 2025
samstradam:
I am confused, are igbos no longer jews?

Why is Israel detaining their own people

grin grin grin grin grin Please forgive the confused Nigerians that make a case for the Jews.
This is an example that the Zionists Jews dont care about anybody.
They will lock up the whole Igbo people without batting an eyelid.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 12:03am On Oct 09, 2025
purleesh:
For your mind, Igbo man do activism for nothing? shocked Even you nor believe yourself. Oga enter house
He is Nigerian, thats all that matters

Free Okey Nnorom
Free Palestine
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 12:02am On Oct 09, 2025
WesleyPepper:
That man is definitely different from the ones we have littered all over naira land .
Real life is different from online after all
The ones on Nairaland making excuses are clearly paid.

Okey Nnorom is not a troublemaker, he’s a man with a heart anchored in pure humanity.
Don’t let these paid commenters twist the story. Most of them collect small stipends from,you know who.

We must raise our voices now before the next headline reads, “He tripped, fell, and died in IDF custody.”
We’ve seen this playbook too many times before.

Nothing must happen to Okey Nnorom.
We are fully aware that he is being held by the IDF.
President Tinubu should summon the Israeli Ambassador immediately and demand an official guarantee of his safety.

Because silence at this point is complicity.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op):
PLEASE WRITE AN EMAIL TO THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN ISRAEL, NOTHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO OKEY NNOROM.

NIGERIANS WILL NOT TOLERATE ANYTHING HAPPENING TO OKEY NNOROM

PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 11:40pm On Oct 08, 2025
Racoon:
Nobody sent him to rescue the Palestinians when his own people have been under the oppression of state backed terrorists

OkeyNnorom will be free
Palestine will be free.

The world has no room for evil and evil-doers.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 11:39pm On Oct 08, 2025
Validated:
Did he tell Nigeria when he was embarking on the voyage to violate IDF blockade? He should be tried and jailed. Their leader Geta Thurbberg has since been deported, she never protested about other detainees.

He will be free. You can continue to advocate for evil and evil-doers
But OkeyNnorom will be free.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 11:38pm On Oct 08, 2025
sleek214:
He should remain in detention...
He will be free.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op):
jchioma:
Well, nobody send am dat one o! If it was to make name for himself or ingratiate himself with fellow activists, then he has done it because i didn’t know of his existence until now. How i wish Nigerian activists can bind themselves together to protest the bandits/terrorists killings, massive looting and hunger in the country.
We know your type,dismissive and quick to deflect.
He is Nigerian, and your comparisons to other national ills won’t deter us or erase his plight.

We will rally to Okey’s aid. He is one of ours, and nothing must happen to him while he’s in custody.
We demand his immediate, unconditional release, now.

Free OkeyNnorom
Free Palestine

PoliticsNigerian Activist Okey Nnorom Held by IDF After Gaza Flotilla by malali(op): 11:16pm On Oct 08, 2025
I am calling on Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and on the Tinubu administration to immediately step in and facilitate the safe return and recognition of the Nigerian activist hero who participated in the Gaza Sumud Flotilla.

This was not just another protest, it was a mission of moral courage. The Sumud Flotilla sailed in the face of military blockade, carrying nothing but humanitarian aid and the conscience of the world. Among those who braved that voyage was a Nigerian, a citizen who embodied the spirit of resistance, empathy, and international solidarity.

If Nigeria can send peacekeepers abroad, we must also protect peace activists who stand up for justice globally.
This is not a political issue, it’s a humanitarian and national pride issue.

The world should see that Nigeria does not abandon her citizens who act on the right side of history.
Abike Dabiri and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must use every diplomatic and consular channel to ensure this activist’s welfare, safety, and recognition as a symbol of Nigerian conscience abroad.

Let it be known that in a time of global silence, a Nigerian voice spoke, and Nigeria stood behind it.

Tinubu, Minister Tuggar, Ambassador Bianca, and Abike Dabiri must urgently call on the Israeli Ambassador, Michael Freeman, to guarantee the safety of Okey Nnorom while he remains in IDF custody.

Nigeria should also demand his immediate and unconditional release, just as other nations like Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have successfully done for their detained citizens.

Okey Nnorom stood for humanity; now humanity must stand for him.


Salute to courage. Salute to humanity. 🇳🇬✊🏽


Activist Okey Vitalis Nnorom who joined the Omar AlMokhtar Flotilla sailing alongside the Global Sumud Flotilla, remains in detention, despite earlier false reports claiming he was handed over to the Nigerian embassy in Jordan. The occupation authorities deliberately obfuscated information and misled lawyers about the detainees’ status.

Supporters are called on to contact their local Nigerian embassy and the Nigerian government to demand Michael’s immediate release.
https://x.com/WearThePeaceCo/status/1975960797323862368?t=hrDRnHf2n8cQvOmT69WIGw&s=19

PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 6:19am On Oct 08, 2025
bdon123:
This is a ridiculous assertion...Are u saying he knew d man has certificate issue n still appointed him.No be everything we fo blame tinubu
Maybe we should go and blame the President of Senegal ?
FamilyRe: Recognizing The Red Flags: How To Spot A Narcissist Spouse Before It’s Too Late by malali(op): 3:47am On Oct 08, 2025
Just look at her eyes… cold.
I mean truly, stone-cold, no warmth, no joy, no emotion.

I’d bet my life she’s a narcissist. He likely triggered what psychologists call a “narcissistic injury”.

That’s what makes them erupt with sudden rage, lashing out in ways that seem disproportionate or unpredictable.
FamilyRecognizing The Red Flags: How To Spot A Narcissist Spouse Before It’s Too Late by malali(op): 3:46am On Oct 08, 2025
The recent tragic death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna in Akwa Ibom has shocked many. Reports indicate that a domestic dispute escalated to a horrific act of violence, resulting in his untimely death. While the circumstances are extreme, they underscore a critical reality: understanding the warning signs of narcissistic or emotionally abusive partners can save lives.

Domestic violence often begins subtly. It escalates when one partner manipulates, controls, or emotionally destabilizes the other. Narcissistic tendencies in a spouse or partner can be particularly dangerous because they often hide behind charm, intelligence, or status, making early detection challenging.

Here are key signs and behaviors to watch for when evaluating a potential life partner:

1. Excessive Need for Admiration

• A narcissistic person craves constant attention and praise.
• Early signs include frequent boasting, exaggerating accomplishments, or subtly undermining your achievements.
• They may become irritable or resentful if you receive recognition or attention.

2. Lack of Empathy
• One of the hallmark traits of narcissism is emotional detachment.
• They struggle to validate your feelings, often minimizing or dismissing your emotions.
• Pay attention to how they respond to others’ suffering — empathy should not be optional.

3. Controlling Behavior
• Narcissists often attempt to control your actions, thoughts, or relationships.
• Early signs include dictating how you dress, whom you socialize with, or how you spend money.
• They may subtly manipulate situations to keep you dependent on them.

4. Excessive Jealousy and Possessiveness
• Obsessive jealousy or possessiveness is a red flag.
• Narcissists may accuse you of betrayal or exaggerate small interactions to provoke guilt or fear.
• Healthy relationships allow for trust and autonomy, not constant scrutiny.

5. Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation
• They may twist facts, deny events, or make you question your own memory.
• Gaslighting can slowly erode self-confidence and make you doubt your judgment.
• Watch for patterns where you feel confused, anxious, or constantly “walking on eggshells.”

6. Blame-Shifting
• Narcissistic partners rarely take responsibility for mistakes.
• Conflicts are often your fault, regardless of circumstances.
• Healthy communication involves accountability; habitual blame-shifting is a danger sign.

7. Early Red Flags in Family or Social Interactions
• How do they treat family, friends, or service personnel?
• Observe whether kindness is genuine or performative.
• Aggression, intimidation, or disrespect toward others is a warning that private behavior may escalate.

Protecting Yourself Before Marriage
1. Take Time to Observe Patterns
• Don’t rush into commitments. Observe how they handle stress, disappointment, and conflict over months, not weeks.
2. Set Boundaries Early
• Assert limits around communication, respect, and personal space. A narcissist will challenge these boundaries — watch how they react.
3. Seek Third-Party Perspectives
• Talk to close friends, family, or mentors about your partner’s behavior. External perspectives can reveal patterns you may overlook.
4. Trust Your Instincts
• If you feel consistently anxious, controlled, or unsafe, your intuition is signaling danger.
5. Know When to Walk Away
• Early exit is far safer than attempting to “fix” a narcissistic partner. Love should never come at the cost of your safety or mental health

While no one anticipates violence in a relationship, tragedies like Lieutenant Haruna’s death are stark reminders that personality traits matter as much as compatibility. Recognizing narcissistic patterns and emotional abuse early can prevent heartbreak, trauma, and, in extreme cases, loss of life.

Marriage or cohabitation should enhance your life, not endanger it. Emotional intelligence, careful observation, and clear boundaries are the first lines of defense.

Remember: Protecting yourself is not selfish. it’s necessary.

PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 3:37am On Oct 08, 2025
givedemwotowoto:
Yeah the entire system failed! I think they were in a hurry and simply trusted the nominees especially if they were issued security clearances. Those huge committee budgets ended up in their private pockets, same with the security agencies. Even EFCC and ICC review financial declarations as well and should’ve checked for forgeries on nominee documents. The whole system failed.
He should be arrested and made to face the law. Because he swore oaths knowing fully well they were not true and he was just a dud. He should be held accountable for sitting in on national security issues without due qualifications and lying his way there. There should be consequences.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 3:25am On Oct 08, 2025
givedemwotowoto:
Malali #1 is the job of the National Assembly. They failed to do their job. Also, DSS does independent verification to issue security clearance. So both the legislative and executive arms of government failed.

#2 is not necessary. It’s a waste of taxpayer money to constitute a body that will do what National Assembly and DSS can already do. Taxpayers pay more when new agencies and bodies are created, which increases the cost of governance.
I agree, there was a clear failure by both the National Assembly and the DSS to verify that this man is who he claims to be.

At this rate, it seems for all they care, President Tinubu could appoint the head of Boko Haram or an IPOB militant into his cabinet, as long as the credentials are forged correctly.

This isn’t just negligence; it’s a systemic breakdown in vetting that puts the nation’s security at risk.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 1:51am On Oct 08, 2025
BeardedMeat:
It's very disturbing and very shameful indeed. Just look at the chain of verification as you call them.
Verification time must be a very lucrative moment for the verifiers.

Resignation should not be enough, man must be prosecuted and made to return every Kobo he has received in salaries and estacode. This should be the way forward.
We joke with everything in this country.
I completely agree with you, he swore an oath as a minister, and that makes this not just deceit but a constitutional violation.

He took that oath under false pretenses, which means he lied under oath and misrepresented himself to the nation. That’s not a minor infraction; it’s a criminal breach of trust.

Anyone who forges credentials and then swears an oath of office has betrayed the Constitution.
He should be prosecuted fully under the law, not just dismissed.

This is about integrity in governance, if one minister can falsify identity and escape accountability, it undermines the very legitimacy of public office.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 12:40am On Oct 08, 2025
BeardedMeat:
This might not be mere incompetence, it could be a clear case of bribery and corruption within the verification chain.
Nothing more to add.

This has happened multiple times. There needs to be an oversight in place to prevent further occurrences. We are always appointing people without due qualification
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 12:13am On Oct 08, 2025
richeeyo:
Yet his people are online glorifying him as a man of integrity for resigning, meanwhile if it was another person from a different place we know how they would play the music. All this one sided judgment doesn't make them fit

This is an embarrassment on the whole government. How can a minster of science and technology not have graduated from university. I am sure there are more people on Tinubu's cabinet with forged credentials.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op): 11:57pm On Oct 07, 2025
How can someone sit in the Federal Executive Council for three years pretending to be who he is not?

This individual had access to the nation’s most classified intelligence, documents, and secrets, and met with the President weekly.

Yet the DSS, NSA, and NIA, with all their surveillance capacity, could not detect he was an impersonator? A simple phone call or email to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka would have confirmed whether that certificate was genuine or forged.

So how many more certificate forgers are hiding within this administration?

President Tinubu must act decisively, sack those who failed in their duty to verify credentials. Someone was tasked to confirm those documents. That person must be investigated and dismissed.

This might not be mere incompetence, it could be a clear case of bribery and corruption within the verification chain.
PoliticsTinubu Incompetently appointed cabinent members with forged credentials. by malali(op):
Chief Uche Nnaji’s letter of resignation, accepted by President Tinubu this week, is a stark, public punctuation mark in a story every Nigerian already knew too well: the country’s institutions routinely fail at the most basic task of credential verification. The resignation comes after a sustained investigation and public pressure that alleged forged academic and NYSC documents and forced a political reckoning. 

Let’s be blunt and unemotional: one resignation does not clean a system.
It is a disinfectant dab on an infected wound. If we want institutions that command respect and a public service that is competent and legitimate, the logic is simple , the rot that makes forgery possible must be flushed out, remediated, and blocked by design. The Nnaji case is exhibit A: an appointee whose certificates were publicly disowned by the issuing academic body and whose papers failed elementary provenance checks , yet he rose high enough to be sworn into a federal ministry. That should be intolerable. 

What the resignation exposes
1. Verification failure at every gate. Nominees for public office pass through multiple checkpoints, the presidency, service records, INEC disclosures, the Senate screening committee, yet forged or dubious documents still get through. That’s not a series of isolated human errors; it’s a system design flaw. 
2. Ad-hoc accountability. Public outrage and press investigations, not institutional verification, forced the outcome. That’s a perverse incentive structure that rewards secrecy and punishes transparency. 
3. Erosion of meritocratic norms. Each case chips away at public trust in governance and in state institutions like universities and the National Youth Service Corps.

What must happen next, concrete, non-performative reforms

Policy theatre won’t do. If Nigeria truly wants to deter certificate fraud and restore legitimacy, here are reforms that are implementable, measurable, and hard to dodge:
1. Mandatory direct-verification rule: No ministerial nominee, senior civil servant, or anyone whose appointment requires Senate confirmation should be approved unless the issuing institution (university, NYSC, professional body) has directly transmitted credentials to an independent verification hub. No photocopies, no scanned PDFs from applicants. (Think: transcript sent straight from the university to the verification authority.)
2. Create an independent National Credential Verification Agency (NCVA): Statutorily insulated, chaired by retired judges and technocrats, online, and mandated to publish verification status for nominees. The NCVA’s sole task: receive official records, validate via institutional APIs or direct attestation, and time-stamp the result publicly. Appointments cannot proceed without NCVA clearance.
3. Legal teeth and visible sanctions: Fast-track prosecutions for willful falsification and criminal sanctions against those who procure, facilitate, or knowingly submit forged credentials. Equally, hold to account public officials who approve nominees without NCVA clearance — dismissal, temporary ban from public office, and a transparent inquiry.
4. Beneficial-ownership and document traceability for appointment-related entities: Where shell companies, proxies, or “consultancies” are used as CV padding, require audited disclosure and UBO (ultimate beneficial owner) checks.
5. Whistleblower protection fund and incentives: Reward and protect staff (university registrars, NYSC officers, civil servants) who flag irregularities. The press should not be the only line of defense.
6. Digital-first records culture: Universities must publish digitally signed, verifiable credentials. Nigeria’s higher-education regulators should mandate interoperable digital transcripts within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Periodic audits of past appointees: Conduct a rolling audit of all nominees approved since 2015; publish anonymized statistics and a remediation plan. The aim isn’t public shaming but systemic accountability.

Why these measures will pass the “political will” test

They are cheap to administer relative to the cost of ongoing reputational damage. They protect honest aspirants from cynical smear campaigns and save the state from the endless distraction of scandal cleanup. Most importantly: they restore predictability to appointment processes and cut the supply of impunity that fuels certificate fraud.

Make example-setting procedural, not performative

Resignations matter , they are moral signals. But the lesson we must take from Nnaji’s fall is institutional: the opportunity for one individual to rise on forged papers reflects collective institutional negligence. The antidote is not rhetorical fury but durable systems: an NCVA, mandatory direct verification, prosecutions that proceed with alacrity, and protections for truth-tellers. Do that, and future scandals won’t be a matter of who falls next; they will be prevented upstream.

If the presidency, the Senate, and the universities are serious about cleaning house, they must treat this moment as the start of systemic reform, not a cycle of outrage followed by forgetting. Otherwise, the next scandal will land not in our newspapers but inside ministries where it does real damage, to policy, procurement, and public trust. The time to set an example was yesterday. The time to build the guardrails is now.


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Editorial

Foreign AffairsRe: Israel Kills 7 People After Trump Tells It To ‘stop Bombing’ Gaza by malali(op): 7:59pm On Oct 05, 2025
godwinngbede:
Propaganda won't save Hamas at all, the earlier you get it the better

Israel officially won the war against hamas terror
See how BIBI crushed Hamas in 24 months
Lol, which war did they win ?
They are still negotiating with "Hamas"....same people they promised to destry....lol
Are they negotiating with their ghosts ?
FamilyRe: LGBTQ Activist, Bandy Kiki & Her Wife, Jenny, Share Maternity Photoshoot by malali: 12:35am On Oct 05, 2025
The man that got her pregnant or whose spe*rm was used is missing from that picture.


At the end of the day, they still needed a man.
TravelRe: Five Die As Dangote Truck Crashes Into Tricycle In Ogun by malali: 1:14pm On Oct 04, 2025
TheBizGenius:
I absolutely love this solution.

The problem with dash cams is the internet service while thr journey is ongoing though.

And you never can say, Aliko might just adopt this. #wink wink#
There are phone apps, that you can use, this is 2025. Some parents even have it on their kids phones, abroad. It will send the parent a text message if the car goes above a certain limit, if the kid tries to drive over 3 hours non stop. depending on preset parameters. These can be installed in trucks and MTN can be approached for data only sims bulk purchase.
Something has to be done, we cant just fold our hands and watch people die like fowls
Foreign AffairsRe: Breaking News: Statement From HAMAS. by malali(op): 1:02pm On Oct 04, 2025
safarifarms:
Here are the sponsors of Hamas as indicated by ChatGPT. As expected, Israel is not on the list.


I’m not defending Hamas, but let’s be real: Palestinians have never been given space to build their own economy. Long before Oct 7, Gaza was already an open-air prison, locked down and suffocated.

Despite being the occupier, Israel never provided for the elderly, the vulnerable, or pensioners. That lifeline came from Iran, Qatar, and Kuwait, who kept people fed and alive. Israel, instead, has spent decades seizing homes and land, stripping Palestinians of dignity.

So what happens when people are cornered, starved, and humiliated for generations? They resist. Israel calls aid “sponsoring terrorism” but by that same measure, Israel’s military occupation and daily violence on civilians is state terrorism.

The world sees this clearly, that’s why protests are erupting across all six continents. The message is simple: Palestinians must be free.
Foreign AffairsRe: Breaking News: Statement From HAMAS. by malali(op): 12:55pm On Oct 04, 2025
SeverusSnape:
But it's your own post that didn't make sense.
i love the block button.
Foreign AffairsRe: Breaking News: Statement From HAMAS. by malali(op): 12:42pm On Oct 04, 2025
safarifarms:
You will say I'm saying what I'm being fed. Following is Grok's analysis on Israel sponsoring Hamas. It even states it's Iran and Qatar that sponsors them, not Israel. Israel's only fault is tolerating precursors to Hamas, not funding it.
Brigadier General Yitzhak Segev, who was military governor of Gaza in the early 1980s. He reportedly said that Israel gave a budget and supported Islamic movements (precursors to Hamas) as a counterweight to the PLO and leftist or secular factions.

Check that on Grok.

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