₦airaland Forum

Anishinaabe:
Majority of the comments simply show that the typical Nigerian is uneducated in geopolitics, averagely educated in national politics and vehemently loud and ignorant in criticism.

How many people even know the number of licences granted private refineries in Nigeria?

How many did Dangote block or impede from fruition?

The stupid NNPC had decades to foresee and stop this so-called monopoly.... What did they do? Trillions wasted in TAM that didn't even produce Vaseline!

Someone bold came into the scene and said he wants to build from scratch.... 650 frkin thousand barrel capacity.... No idiot knew about monopoly then to counter it. They wanted it to start and lazily come up with that stupid slogan. They had 6 years to look at foundation to completion.... They took no steps, who does that!

Some cows are saying cement and sugar, why aren't you talking about crown flour mills? Aren't they also a 'monopoly'?

In the cement category you have Sokoto cement, you have BUA, you have manghal.... Pick your cheap one and move the fck on!

You have a certain region dominating luxurious long haul road transport. Buses sold for 300m in their hundreds. Why isn't the remaining 5 regions shouting monopoly?

How do you even expect him to sell petrol at N200 per liter? You think the refinery was built with NAira

None of these blogs tell us how far BUA refinery is going and what's his own timeline.
That's your second competition, a 400,000 capacity refinery!

That one is being constructed now, but una dey tick Tok dey look nonsense. When it's completed, your garbage comments will become, Northerners are controlling energy!

There is a simple solution but una no wan hear am.

You have refinery X, Y and Z

The government knows them, NNPC knows them, their refining capacity is known!

Government can fix a price. And knock off the difference. You can call it subsidy. That's the only way this contraption will work.

Fix pump price at 800.... Pay the refineries the difference

Fix a timeline, for the remaining refineries (3-5 years) to catch up, then gradually ease the noise on subsidies.

Not subsidising importation, that's rubbish!
Subsidize production!!!?

Una wan frustrate baby refinery Wey other countries dey pray for! Because of greed, jealousy, ignorance and laziness.

Gbam!! Make dem go build dia own den sell petrol at 200 Naira/L.

FutureFocus:
Build refinery or renovate yours if you want to sell, you can’t be importing fuel from a refinery that provides job for people in other countries, build refinery here and provide job and then sell, or ask that refinery abroad to relocate here if he is want to share from Nigeria energy market

Gbam!! This is simple economic logic. Hidden agenda must dey for them to the push for importation of petrol over returning their 4 refineries to functioning entities.

Heffalump:
@the bolded. Until recently, I used to be a strong supporter and advocate for the survival and success of Dangote refinery, but now I know Dangote is in business for a reason: To make money and more money for self and stakeholders. He will not do charity for anyone.

Dangote actually wants to monopolise the Petroleum retail market in Nigeria to amass wealth in the process, just like he did about cement supply in Nigeria. He controls a huge shares in the local supply market.

The continued interest in fuel importation by NNPCL is to checkmate the evil acts of monopoly, which will render Nigerians helpless in the hands of Dangote. Why should imported fuels be cheaper than that of Dangote that's locally refined? It shows that that man doesn't care about you and I. There's always price war when NNPCL imports fuel and drops prices, then you see Dangote dropping price also. If he's not making gains he won't drop prices. Definitely, he's not making much money when prices are dropped. This is the sole reason why he went to the court to challenge NNPC fuel importation licence. Dangote is a pure breed of business man who doesn't care about who's suffering from high cost of fuel in Nigeria.

Ogbeni which business in the whole world exists for charity? Please go and read about the history of how Dangote refinery came into existence. They started planning to build this refinery in 2013 at a cost of $9b. Due to many many things they started construction in 2017. Na $20b dem use build the refinery. So ask yourself an intelligent question between 2013 and 2023 what did NNPC plan to help secure the supply of petrol in Nigeria. Any businessman that tells you he is not in business for profit is a liar.

pacino26:
Same NNPCL that claimed its refineries are working and did multiple fanfare commissioning is accusing a company less than 4yrs in refining operations of monopoly. We once queued up for fuel in NNPC filling stations that year sef.

Why don’t they get their acts together, sell off the scraps and move on. Let’s not forget they recently tried to increase their stake in Dangote refinery and he refused. We must boost local refining o, by fire by force.

Gbam!!! FYI i don't support monopoly, there are 4 refineries in Nigeria owned by NNPC, instead of NNPC intensifying efforts to fix said refineries they are busy sabotaging themself by attempting to promote fuel importation. Dangote refinery is acting within the PIA and have stated that they can refine enough petrol to distribute throughout the federation and still have enough to export. So what is NNPC's point in this situation??

If NNPC was serious they would have fixed one of the refineries by now or better still they would have built a new refinery.

Pootle:
if no be for selfish reason why did they all gather and scattered again, the way opposition joined hand to remove jonathan why cant the coalition do same thing but ego and greed made them to split. am not in support of anybody i was once a pdp member but now nothing concern me. both the incumbent and those claiming saint-obi are thieves, including you

You are avoiding the quest i posed to you. Let us know wetin we nor understand. As na you understand am then educate us. Forget about the opposition as dem nor worth being in government.

Pootle:
you get sense, people donty really understand the gravity of nigeria decay, they think its a one man job to solve

As Nigerians nor understand, you wey understand wetin dey make you tell us why you think this government is doing a good job that warrants Nigerians to vote them back in?

moscow007:
Pls come to twitter with ur real face and account and say this, we need pple like u put behind bars.

You were there when he employed mechineries right?

Na Nairaland him get mind na!! Liver no gum am to rant for X(twitter).

yarimo:
Nothing will happen, because he won't even win in the first place

Are you sure??

Location? Video nko? That will go a long way to sell ya market.

Fiscus105:
But the scare of having child for Hausa, leaves on!


If teens can tame their exuberance, during their youth, so many wouldn't have grown Uo to regret latter

What does this mean??

franchasng:
Lagos is overburdened already, adding more seaport to Lagos is not helping the state but killing it. They should focus on building excellent cargo rail from existing Lagos seaports to states like:

Kano
Anambra (Onitsha)
Kogi
Adamawa


It will reduce the burden of loads on Lagos roads which causes traffic congestion and fast road wear. But with cargo railways from Lagos ports to other commercial states, movement of cargo containers will be swift and the loads on Lagos roads will be reduced, traffic will also drop.

This Onitsha port go make sense IMO.

SafariHunter:
Why would a human risk his life for a traffic violation?? He is a stupid loser.

My question Is that, is he trained for this? Na just bribe dey hungry am...

Him done already spend di bribe money for him head so him say him must collect am ni!!

Bsssss:
If Peter Obi takes the oath of office in 2027, let’s be honest: the era of "business as usual" will end the very next morning. It won't be a magic wand performance, and it won't be an overnight fix—but it will be a level of disruption that the establishment is not prepared for.
If you are expecting a "soft landing" for the corrupt, think again. Here is exactly what we should expect during those first 100 days:

1. The End of Waste: Say goodbye to endless convoys and frivolous foreign junkets. The era of government-funded luxury is ending.

2. Audit Season: Ministries and agencies will face serious heat. Expect hidden contracts and inflated budgets to become front-page national scandals.

3. The Subsidy Reality: The conversation will return immediately. It will be painful, but this time, there will be a structure behind it.

4. Market Sentiment: The Naira might swing wildly at first...but watch as serious investors start taking notice once they see fiscal discipline.

5. Silence of the Parasites: The political middle-men and "connection" contractors will go quiet once the supply chain of free money dries up.

6. Renewed Hope: The energy among Nigerian youths will shift the national mood. Hope is a powerful tool for rebuilding.

7. The "Old Guard" Resistance: Expect the status quo to fight back. The old elite will not give up their grip on power without a massive, noisy battle.

8. Institutional Friction: Expect tension between the Presidency and established institutions that have grown comfortable with corruption.

9. Competence over Godfatherism: Appointments will be driven by merit. The era of "Who is your godfather?" is heading to the exit.

10. Education First: ASUU and universities will finally get the attention they deserve, not just in words, but in policy and funding.

11. The Brain Gain: Nigerians in the diaspora will start looking back home. Stability is the only thing they need to return.

12. Corruption Headlines: Expect a flurry of cases in the news. The cleanup will be visible and loud.

13. Forced Transparency: Governors will
suddenly realize that "transparency" is the new trend.

14. Digital Revolution: The civil service will be forced to move from paper files to digital, efficient operations.

15. NASS Drama: Attempts to cut National Assembly waste will create enough drama to last a lifetime, but it’s a necessary fight.

16. Market Confidence: Watch the stock market. Confidence returns when investors see that the leader is actually in charge.

17. Initial Hardship: Fuel prices won't drop overnight. It will be tough, and the critics will try to use this to fan the flames of unrest.

18. The Media War: Once reforms touch the pockets of the powerful, the media attacks against Obi will intensify to an unprecedented level.

19. The Digital Battleground: Online division will hit an all-time high. The clash between those who want progress and those who want the status quo will be daily.

20. The Psychology of Leadership: Most importantly, Nigerians will finally feel a sense of responsibility from the top. That alone is a massive shift.

We are talking about a total reset. It won't be easy, and it won't be pretty for those feeding off our national wealth, but it is necessary for a New Nigeria.

What do you think? Will the establishment be able to stop this, or is the change inevitable? Let's discuss.

Bros none of what you are saying is 100% kosher, all na speculation. One thing i know that is certain is that if there is a regime change in 2027, the Nigerian electorate will begin to have confidence in the electoral process again. I implore the Nigerian electorate to go forth and make sure they force a free and fair election. IT is very possible that this happens. May the voice of the Nigerian electorate be heard in 2027.

NewWorldOrder20:
If course I hate tribalism, the politics we are practicing today Is more of tribalism than good gesture of the masses, both obi, and Tinubu.

Now to you, what is Tinubu doing please open my eyes abeg. Because I just heard gas is #1800 now, light I no see, road no good, insecurity is on the high and everybody know about the recent Oyo cases that have not been resolved. So Mr man what is this thing your president is doing that people need to remove thier eyes from their sockets to see it.

I am a yoruba man, so don't say I am marketing ibo or I am an opposition, if you do so, I will drag you.

Thank you so much for this question. This is a very good question for those people supporting the current government. Nobody is trying to drag anyone, we all want progress in Nigeria so @ Exousiang01 please answer the question? Bro no need to drag anybody, poverty nor sabi do tribal sentiments.

Kukutente23:
How does politics work for the progress of the nation
Can you explain it to us neophytes
Like how do you go from occupying Nigeria against subsidy removal to removing subsidy and expecting people to clap for you
How do you go from bring back our girls to blaming one cabal for insecurity
Explain how this kind of politics lead to progress for the nation

They cannot explain anything.

WhizdomXX:
100%.
If Tinubu was working, there would be no need for this rubbish association. These are symbols of a failed government.

Gbam!!! I think i heard "don't vote for me in 2027 if i don't give you electricity" We are still waiting for electricity so Nigerian electorate do as you have been told. 2027 election should not be based on tribal sentiments as the current situation on ground nor dey select tribe o!!!!!

fubsy:
The same way Tinubu will use Sim Fubara and abandon him later. Fubara should learn from Ben Ayade, El Rufai, and Ambode experiences.
Meanwhile, I don't understand why people/Nigerians will hail their oppressors when they are not caged. The story of Hitler and the chicken is apt.

Dem never tell you say majority of Nigerians are living in poverty?

Lithiumite:
I support tinubu for 27 but i have always mentioned it that this city boy movement thing is totally wrong in its setup and modus......its bad aesthetics to the tinubu campaign and serves no purpose......seyi tinubu really needs to calm down and be more discreet with his campaign efforts.....he should be weary of his hangers on pushing him to do these things, his visibility is really demarketing the tinubu campaign .

Na free speech i dey expect o Bros. Can you mention why you are supporting Tinubu for 2027?

QuinQQ:
Nigerians won't resist anything. You saw that Obasa case in Lagos assembly. A leader was lawfully removed by overwhelming majority as mandated by law. He ran to Tinubu and was reinstated and those who helped remove him still being punished till now. Do you see any outcry from Nigerians? That's the type of politics Tinubu understands and plays, and Nigerians will not say kpim!

Why should there be an outcry from Nigerans about this particular issue??

victoryenergy:
She has been touched off by city boy😊

Gbam!!

numericalguy:
Instead of you to go and meet your state governor who has been collecting increased state allocations but has not been doing anything with it you are here wailing upandan on Nairaland

As per say the state governors cannot be called to order by The president na
LET'S CONITUNE ALL THE MUD SLINGING WHILST THE KILLING CONTIUNES UNCHEKED BY THE GOVENMENT.

numericalguy:
Una don dey wail upandan even before the election is held.

Tinubu does not need to rig before defeating a light weight paper lying politician like Obi

Peter Obi will never ever ever be president of Nigeria

Really!!!

NaijaHelper1:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has crossed all political Ts and dotted all strategic "I"s required to win an election. He has consolidated State power through conversion of governors, installation of cronies in key election machinery positions, and elimination of loopholes opposition can take advantage of.

However just like a business SWOT analysis where you can control weaknesses but not Threats, the Iran-US war will prove to be the major decider of the coming elections. The Iran war has resulted in a paradox, the government is cashing in on oil revenue due to the closing of the strait but the people are suffering due to rising inflation creating a huge chasm between the economic position of the government and the realities of the people. That is to say, the people are suffering but the government installed to govern them is enjoying massively. More so, the fact that some superpowers such as the US itself, China and Russia are greatly profiting from the war has reduced the chances of this war coming to an end quickly inorder to restore normalcy. With the way world economy is going, and the fact that Nigeria has nothing to fall back on, the situation will likely escalate to the point where hardship will be so severe that the people will revolt right around the election circle. This will be the final nail in the coffin.

You are a liar!!!! How do you think it is possible for A WHOLE JAGABAN to lose in 2027??

Dogalmighty17:
Just drove past the NDC office in Lafia, Nasarawa state. The premises is choked full of cars and people after 10pm this night. This is a party I'm not even sure had an office in Lafia few weeks back. I'll not be surprised if aggrieved aspirants from the APC port massively to the party.

If APC cannot even conduct primaries without rigging, is there anyone who believes they'll be able to partake in the general elections without massive rigging as well?

We have witnessed a brief synopsis of what is to come in the general elections, if Nigerian voters loose guard na woto woto after elections. Remember judiciary nor go if save Nigerians once election results have been announced so [b]BE WISE [/b]in your doings Nigerian electorate.

Vision101:
APC is the only party that is conducting true primary. Haven't you heard senators, reps and anointed candidates losing. Have you heard what happened in Kwara State governorship primary within twenty four hours? For almost two weeks now the entire nation is focused on APC primaries.

Have you been hearing anything like serious political primary in other parties? Obi can't survive in this level of competition. Are you aware that one unknown aspirant bought presidential form and refused consensus? Because of him APC will conduct presidential primary from ward, local government and state in all the 36 states to elect their presidential candidate. Can you hear that? Can you compare this to baby primaries of ADC and NDC?

True primaries that is marred with so many irregularities ba?? Why don't they allow free and fair elections occur in "these primary elections" or is that they are in capable of conducting free and fair elections?

Teymanhenry:
We’ve never witnessed primaries this chaotic in the history of Nasarawa State. The growing culture of impunity is dangerous , when leaders believe institutions and the judiciary can be bent without consequences, democracy suffers and the people lose faith. Sad times. Governors have grown balls to rig anyhow because the president clearly support corrupt practices

This is a brief synopsis of what is to come in the general elections, if Nigerian voters loose guard na woto woto after elections. Remember judiciary nor go if save Nigerians once election results have been announced so [b]BE WISE [/b]in your doings Nigerian electorate.

Zionmdde:
I pity for none of them. They were there in 2023 when eligible voters were disenfranchised alongside massive rigging

Now they are victims of the kind of party they belong to

I hope Nigerians can firmly resist any moves to rig 2027 elections. If not it will be full rigging unleashed. They won't even hide it

Gbam!! She sef know wetin she done endure to reach were she dey, now dem wan push am aside. This season is a field day for smart bloggers/podcasters o, because many people get tori wey go sweet di masses. Make una ready buy data to browe di tori wey wan unfold.

Ployploy:
Every man have their own type of women they love to marrie or date
BBW women are one of the best women
So guys what your thoughts
Which of this Beautiful BBW women will you pick ?

I like BBW but i nor go choose anyone from this picture.

ramafama:
Hello @Mandem05, Happy New Year
Did you enventually get any more information about Bennie Agro's tractor?

No i did not unfortunately.

Mandesz:
Your utterances are not surprising, that's is the spirit of poverty and low self-esteem. No where in the bible did God condemned politics among his brethren? No where. Politics isn't made for the devil but for humans. Stop complaining, and stop seeking flimsy escuses to suit your own ego and further your personal aggrandizement. Just try to do your best and be good among any group of people u engage in.. the only way u correct wrongs is participating. Be wise!

That's the key to 2027. Participation. I wonder how many people will come out and cast their vote then stick around to protect their vote. In 2023 less than 30 million people voted in a nation of over 200 million people. After the election over 200 million people will be affected by the decisions of the the winner of the 2027 elections. Be Wise.

APC has the upcoming 2027 elections in the bag courtesy of well meaning Nigerians decisions so statements like this are on point. I wonder what Christains make of this statement by the governor.

[quote author=Newlymarried post=137890976]Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday declared that politicians would only find God and solace in the All Progressives Congress (APC).



Alia made the remark while speaking at the distribution of food items for Christmas and New Year celebrations organised by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Kaduna.



According to Alia, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly informed him during the budget presentation in Makurdi that six of the remaining Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the assembly were already in the APC “in spirit” and that their full defection to the party would soon be celebrated.



"The APC is where you can find God. You can only find solace in the All Progressives Congress,” Governor Alia declared.
APC has 2027 elections in the bag courtesy of well meaning Nigerians decisions so statements like this are on point. I wonder what Christains make of this statement by the governor.





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