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 Business › Re: Only 3 African Countries Host Companies Worth Over $1 Billion by malali: 9:05am On May 15, 2025 |
This article though copied verbatim from business Africa is wrong in many regards, i don't want to even start correcting and pointing it out. I think it should be removed for misinformation. A Unicorn = A privately held startup valued at ≥ $1 billion (typically via VC funding, not yet publicly listed). Nlfpmod 20 Likes 4 Shares
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| Politics › Re: Dangote Among Dignitaries That Shook Hands With Trump (picture) by malali: 11:02pm On May 14, 2025 |
When you suck up to people who have voiced there disdain for your type. Its the worst form of self humiliation. “When you bow to those who despise your kind, you do not rise in grace—you drown in disgrace.” Malcolm X 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Gets The Purple Carpet Treatment- Not Red Carpet. by malali(op): 7:40pm On May 14, 2025 |
RenaissanceGuy:I stand corrected. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Gets The Purple Carpet Treatment- Not Red Carpet. by malali(op): 8:45pm On May 13, 2025 |
TheNobleProphet: The Arabs have real wealth. And they spend it, they dont hoard it. Aramco makes 160 billion dollars net revenue a year. Just the oil company alone. They have been making that for close to 100 years, it cost $10 to extract a barrel of oil in Saudi. It cost $40 to extract the same barrel in Naija They have been investing their surplus in the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and it has multiplied numerous times Thats just oil, they also have tourism and hospitality from Hajj and Umrah. Millions of people visit every year. 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Sports › Re: See The Phone Evangelos Marinakis Is Using (Photo) by malali: 8:38pm On May 13, 2025 |
UnknownQueen:Lol, i was raised on less than 200 naira a day......I had amazing fun as a kid growing up. I only realized money was important to be free, freedom of time ,freedom of place,freedom of person (no one owns me) I do wateva i like. After i amassed enough to last me a lifetime. I relaxed, don't chase money aggressively anymore. But guess what, i was happier when i was ignorant and didn't have much. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Gets The Purple Carpet Treatment- Not Red Carpet. by malali(op): 8:32pm On May 13, 2025 |
WhizdomXX:They all personally escorted Trump to Saudi Arabia. Those are the Oligarch capitalist of America The people running the Fortune 500 None of them runs a company less than 500 billion dollars(each company) For comparison Aliko Dangote is just 23 billion dollars. 4 Likes |
| Sports › Re: See The Phone Evangelos Marinakis Is Using (Photo) by malali: 8:29pm On May 13, 2025 |
[quote author=UnknownQueen post=135356179][/quote]Lol, money is not happiness. I know a few unhappy billionaire's |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Gets The Purple Carpet Treatment- Not Red Carpet. by malali(op): 8:21pm On May 13, 2025 |
The trillion dollar squad.......visits the trillionaire at home. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Trump Gets The Purple Carpet Treatment- Not Red Carpet. by malali(op): 8:21pm On May 13, 2025 |
On May 13, 2025, President Donald Trump embarked on a significant visit to Saudi Arabia, marking his first foreign trip of his second term. This visit underscored the deepening ties between the United States and the Kingdom, highlighted by a series of high-profile events and discussions.  A Grand Reception in Riyadh Upon arrival in Riyadh, President Trump was greeted with an elaborate ceremony, including a distinctive lavender carpet—a color symbolizing hospitality and a nod to the Kingdom’s cultural heritage. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally welcomed the President at the aircraft, a gesture reflecting the importance of the visit. Strategic Economic Engagements During his stay, President Trump participated in the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, attended by prominent business leaders from both nations. The forum focused on strengthening economic partnerships, with discussions on investments in technology, energy, and infrastructure. Notably, the two countries announced a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in various sectors within the United States.    The Controversial Aircraft Offer Amid the visit, reports emerged about an offer from the Qatari royal family to provide President Trump with a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jet, valued at approximately $400 million. The aircraft, known for its opulent interiors, was proposed as a temporary replacement for Air Force One. While the offer sparked discussions about potential ethical and constitutional implications, the administration emphasized the practical aspects of addressing delays in the Air Force One program. Diplomatic and Policy Discussions In addition to economic matters, President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in discussions on regional security and diplomatic initiatives. The President expressed a desire for Iran to pursue a “new and better path,” indicating a willingness to engage in dialogue while maintaining a firm stance on security concerns.  President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2025 highlighted the continued emphasis on strengthening bilateral relations through economic collaboration and strategic dialogue. The events and discussions during the trip underscored the mutual interests and shared goals of the United States and the Kingdom in addressing regional and global challenges.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia Responsible For Downing Of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 by malali: 1:38pm On May 13, 2025*. Modified: 1:57pm On May 13, 2025 |
2 great accusations in a short time. Russia accused of the Poland supermarket fire and their ambassador has been summoned. Russia accused of downing passenger aircraft. They want to twist Russia's arm to force negotiation with Ukraine 23 Likes 6 Shares |
| Politics › Re: British Envoy Assures Of Safety Of Nigerians In The UK As He Meets Abike Dabiri by malali: 10:19am On May 13, 2025 |
malali:Naptu2 I am impressed with your information knowledge. I have been trying to contact you, to get to know how your mind works. I really admire your encyclopedic knowledge on so many things. I would like to rub minds with you on issues as they come up. You have the kind of mental capacity i admire. Sorry i couldn't think of any other way to reach you......  |
| Politics › Re: NNPC To Resume Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria, Speaks On Feud With Dangote by malali: 9:39am On May 13, 2025 |
Bayo Ojulari & the North’s Two-Faced Identity Politics Let’s not mince words. Bayo Ojulari should never have to prove his “northerness.” He is a son of the soil whether born in Sokoto or schooled in Kwara. The time has long passed where Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and parts of Benue are only “northern” enough to vote, but not northern enough to share in the spoils. When the juicy appointments are being doled out, suddenly, these regions become “Middle Belt,” or even worse, treated like outsiders. This is 2025—not 1991. It’s shameful and regressive that it took a man from the South West—President Tinubu—to recognize these states as part of the true northern bloc by supporting oil infrastructure development in those areas. Where were the northern elites when presidents from Kano, Katsina, or Bauchi ruled with selective vision and regional amnesia? When it was time to build, employ, or appoint, “Arewa” suddenly shrank. But when it’s time for elections, you remember Kwara, Kogi, Niger? You dust off turbans and call them “brothers.” Hypocrisy on stilts. It is insulting, divisive, and unjust—and if leaders like Ojulari are the ones forced to carry this dual burden of competence and ethnic authentication, then something is deeply rotten in the ideological spine of the North. Let this be known: You can’t continue to treat other Northerners like second-class Northerners and expect unity. And no, being “northern” is not something Ojulari has to prove. It’s something the North must finally accept—with equity, dignity, and sincerity. Enough with the identity gatekeeping. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: FG Confirms Full Repayment Of $3.4bn COVID-19 IMF Loan by malali: 8:51am On May 13, 2025 |
zero8zero:Say the whole truth, dont minimize it. 5 Likes |
| Politics › Re: FG Confirms Full Repayment Of $3.4bn COVID-19 IMF Loan by malali: 8:27am On May 13, 2025 |
Current SDR Obligations by Nigeria to IMF. Despite settling the principal, Nigeria continues to have financial obligations to the IMF: • Outstanding Purchases and Loans: Approximately SDR 1.53 billion, representing 62.5% of Nigeria’s IMF quota.  • Projected Payments: • 2024: Principal of SDR 613.63 million and charges/interest ranging from SDR 32.34 million to SDR 78.69 million. • 2025: Principal of SDR 613.63 million and interest charges of SDR 36.95 million.   • Annual SDR Charges: Approximately $30 million, continuing post-repayment. Say the whole truth, dont minimize it. 16 Likes 5 Shares |
| Politics › Re: “I Am A Northerner” – NNPC Boss Vows To Continue Oil Search In Northern Nigeria by malali: 8:18am On May 13, 2025 |
Bashir Ojulari, the visionary Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, deserves resounding praise for his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic progress. His bold pledge to resume oil exploration at the Kolmani oil field and advance the Ajaokuta-Kano gas pipeline project showcases a leader dedicated to revitalizing the North and fostering shared prosperity. With over 1 billion barrels of crude oil and 500 billion cubic feet of gas discovered under his watch, Ojulari’s strategic foresight is undeniable. His Northern roots, proudly affirmed from Ilorin to Kaduna and Zaria, make him a true son of the region, perfectly positioned to champion its development. His diplomatic approach to resolving tensions with the Dangote Group further highlights his statesmanship, ensuring collaboration for a stable fuel supply. Even amidst global oil price challenges, Ojulari’s proactive cost-cutting measures and clear explanation of local fuel price dynamics reflect his pragmatic leadership. We wholeheartedly endorse Ojulari’s vision, integrity, and inclusive call for unity. Nigeria is fortunate to have such a capable leader steering its energy future. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: A Royal Blunder In Katsina – When The President Was Embarrassed. by malali(op): 7:55am On May 13, 2025 |
Sarkin Katsina is being prepared for the Sanusi Lamido treatment. Balkanization of the katsina Emirate into 7 Emirates. Gallazawa Kurfi Maska Sullubawa Yandakawa Dankama Danejawa |
| Politics › A Royal Blunder In Katsina – When The President Was Embarrassed. by malali(op): 7:55am On May 13, 2025 |
In a country already overburdened with blurred lines between constitutional governance and traditional authority, what transpired in Katsina during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit was not merely a breach of etiquette—it was a disturbing showcase of parallel power, emboldened by unchecked traditional militarism and a society still trapped in feudal reflexes. The Incident: A Breach Dressed in Robes The setting was poised, secure, and presidential. Bola Tinubu—the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic—had taken his seat. Dignitaries were assembled. The air, though tense, was still. But in a scene that looked more like a royal coup than cultural reverence, armed guards from the Emirate of Katsina—Horse whips slung over flowing garments—stormed the venue invited but late, forcing every attendee including the sitting President to rise at the arrival of Sarkin Katsina. After literally breaking down the door with armed presidential guards weilding AK-47 and automatic assault rifles. Let that sink in: a subordinate traditional ruler to the Local Government Chairman triggered a national security humiliation by reducing the stature of the nation’s highest office to that of a bystander in his own domain. Security Meltdown The president’s security detail—trained, restrained, and outnumbered—froze. No one expected this. No operational brief covered “How to De-escalate a Cultural Insurrection.” The DSS, usually assertive to a fault, seemed paralyzed. It became instantly clear that the Royal Guard operated with zero regard for national security protocol, and instead believed their ancestral authority eclipsed constitutional command. This is not folklore—it’s institutional failure. Cultural Reverence or Political Suicide? Katsina citizens—bless their loyalty—rose instinctively out of respect for the throne. But what should alarm Nigerians is this: in that moment, the President was invisible. Not disrespected. Erased. A man who commands the Army, Navy, and Air Force… bowed to unarmed tradition—or risk civil unrest. It’s not just a slap in the face of Tinubu. It is a soft power coup, dressed in regalia. Protocols Matter – Or We Have None In democratic Nigeria, protocol places a local government chairman above any traditional leader. That’s not a debate; that’s constitutional law. Sarkin Katsina’s arrival was not scheduled, not cleared, and certainly not above the Commander-in-Chief in pecking order. Yet, royal privilege trumped national order. If this had happened in Washington, the venue would be cleared and the unauthorized party neutralized—even if he were King Charles himself. Nobody has business being a royal guard (dogarai). If you dont know that presidential guards are the powers that be, when the president is around. Where was the police ? So why does Nigeria tolerate this? What Must Now Be Done: 1. Formal Reprimand of the Emirate – even if quietly. 2. Investigation into the armed Royal Guards – who authorized their action? What is the chain of command of royal guards ? 3. Protocol Retraining across Traditional Institutions – especially in core northern states. 4. Public Reassertion of Presidential Dignity – the president must not be seen to be cowed, or the office will erode before 2027.
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| Sports › Re: See The Phone Evangelos Marinakis Is Using (Photo) by malali: 3:53am On May 13, 2025 |
Some people are so poor, all they have is money. 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Umoren Family Denies Organ Harvesting Allegations Against Akpabio by malali: 9:53am On May 12, 2025 |
DomPerignon: When Ekweremadu smuggled that boy to harvest his kidney, he lied it was a nephew and a cousin to his daughter. He lied to the boys parents he was taking him to school abroad. These lawmakers lie.......everybody knows they lie. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Comparing President Tinubu With Previous President (chatgpt) by malali: 7:22am On May 12, 2025 |
President Tinubu’s Decisions That Risk Long-Term Harm to Nigeria Here are key policy moves or trends under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that may damage Nigeria’s long-term institutional, economic, and geopolitical health, despite short-term optics: 1. Unplanned Fuel Subsidy Removal Without Safety Nets • Why it’s dangerous: The removal was economically necessary, but the sequencing was catastrophic. No mass transit, wage buffers, or FX controls were in place. • Long-term effect: Explosive inflation, deepened urban poverty, eroded faith in governance, and shrinking consumer demand—all of which choke economic growth. 2. Rapid Naira Devaluation Without Stabilizing Reserves • Why it’s dangerous: Floating the naira without robust reserves or a functioning forex market has created hyper-volatility, eroding investor confidence and feeding capital flight. • Long-term effect: Persistent FX instability, return of dollar hoarding, crippled import-dependent industries, and rising debt servicing burden. 3. Overreliance on IMF/WB Orthodoxy (Monetarist Austerity) • Why it’s dangerous: Policy advisors are following a Chicago-school austerity script in a fragile, informal, largely cash-based economy. • Long-term effect: Widening inequality, mass youth disaffection, and brewing social unrest—an echo of SAP-era chaos from the 1980s. 4. Proliferation of Appointments Without Systemic Reform • Why it’s dangerous: A bloated executive filled with political loyalists and recycled elites sends signals of nepotism over merit. • Long-term effect: It undermines institutional trust, increases cost of governance, and cripples the civil service’s evolution. 5. Tinubu’s Personalization of Economic Reform Narrative • Why it’s dangerous: Branding reforms as “Tinubunomics” creates an ego-centric governance model, leaving no room for course correction or dissent. • Long-term effect: If failure hits, all legitimacy collapses with it, inviting authoritarian reflexes or populist revolts. 6. Inaction on State Police Reform Amid Rising Insecurity • Why it’s dangerous: Despite increasing communal violence, kidnapping, and organized crime, no decisive action on decentralizing security has been taken. • Long-term effect: A future security collapse looms, and federal police may become irrelevant in vast ungoverned territories. 7. Lack of Strategic Positioning in BRICS vs Western Bloc • Why it’s dangerous: Nigeria remains a spectator in the new multipolar world, neither aligning with BRICS nor leveraging its oil for diplomatic gains. • Long-term effect: Loss of geoeconomic leverage, decline in petro-influence, and marginalization in global trade realignments. 8. Crony-Favored FX Access & Import Licensing Return • Why it’s dangerous: Despite floating the naira, politically connected entities still get access to “special rates”, a legacy of the Emefiele era. • Long-term effect: Currency apartheid emerges again, foreign investors flee, and corruption mutates into elite capitalism. |
| Politics › Re: Umoren Family Denies Organ Harvesting Allegations Against Akpabio by malali: 7:15am On May 12, 2025 |
This warrants a full-scale, transparent investigation of the highest order. We are no longer dealing with rumors, but with a dangerous pattern. We have already witnessed the indictment and jailing of a former Deputy Senate President for organ trafficking—a grotesque betrayal of public trust. Now, allegations have emerged implicating a sitting Senate President in similar depravity. These are not whispers in the market square. These are sirens in a crumbling democracy. Allegations at that level must not be brushed aside or buried under political carpets. They demand urgent scrutiny and decisive action. There is no smoke without fire, especially when the smoke stinks of blood, blackmail, and betrayal. The Federal Government must declare a ₦100 million whistleblower reward—not as a publicity stunt, but as a battle cry for truth. We must incentivize courage in a country where silence has been weaponized. We cannot, on one hand, claim to fight Boko Haram, kidnappers, and bandits, while on the other, our lawmakers are allegedly trafficking our own people for parts. How can we claim to defend Nigeria’s sovereignty if her citizens are being dissected under the protection of parliamentary immunity? This is no longer about partisan politics. This is about moral collapse at the highest levels. If we don’t excise the rot now, the system will metastasize beyond repair. 18 Likes 3 Shares |
| Foreign Affairs › Libya Wasn’t A Failed State — Until The World Made It One by malali(op): 12:07am On May 11, 2025 |
They told us it was about human rights. That Muammar Gaddafi had to go to “save Libya.” But more than a decade later, the myth has shattered, and the truth is undeniable: Libya didn’t collapse because of Gaddafi — Libya collapsed without him. Libya’s Oil: The Curse They Came For Under Gaddafi, Libya had the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in Africa. Crude oil — light, sweet, and lucrative — was nationalized and leveraged to fuel free education, healthcare, housing, and zero-interest loans. Libya had zero foreign debt, billions in cash reserves, and a sovereign wealth fund poised to reshape Africa. But here’s the problem: Gaddafi wanted to go off-script. He pushed for an African Central Bank backed by gold, a Pan-African currency, and was quietly rallying North and West African nations to ditch the petrodollar. In short — he became a threat to the very system that sells democracy as a commodity. 2011: The Bombs Came With a mixture of media propaganda, doctored intelligence, and backroom geopolitics, NATO launched a “humanitarian intervention.” In reality, it was a coordinated heist: • France and the UK got access to oil contracts. • The U.S. removed a dollar threat. • Qatar and the UAE armed rival militias. • Gaddafi’s gold reserves? Gone. Libya’s sovereign assets? Frozen — then looted. What followed was not democracy. It was fragmentation. A once unified nation devolved into chaos, civil war, tribal turf battles, and foreign mercenaries. Today, two governments claim legitimacy, while militias, terrorists, and warlords trade oil, humans, and weapons like poker chips. Who Profits From Libya Now? Not Libyans. The pipelines are still pumping. The tankers still leave Tripoli and Benghazi ports. But the profits? They vanish into shell corporations, offshore accounts, and private militia coffers. What once went to citizens now goes to oligarchs, arms dealers, and international “consultants.” Western governments fund one side, then back the other in secret. It’s not incompetence — it’s design. Gaddafi’s Greatest Sin? Autonomy. He didn’t want an IMF leash. He didn’t allow foreign military bases. He spoke of “United States of Africa,” built telecommunications satellites without Western aid, and exposed France’s colonial tax grip on Francophone Africa. He wanted a rich Africa for Africans. That was the final straw. From a Beacon to a Battlefield Libya wasn’t perfect — no state is. But the country had a spine, a center, a soul. Today, it is a corpse being cannibalized, while the global media spins silence. We must stop pretending this was a humanitarian act. Libya wasn’t “liberated.” It was liquidated. |
| Politics › Re: Western Education Just A Formality - Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed by malali: 9:02am On May 09, 2025 |
The President of United state signed an executive order that AI should be taught to kids in schools. The world is going into autonomous vehicles Bala Mohammed is saying Western Education is not a necessary tool. Thats why there is so much iliteracy in the north. The educated few are trying to suppress the others even more. 1 Like |
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