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Foreign Affairs › Re: UN Fact-finding Mission Says US Committed Possible War Crimes In Iran by ManirBK(op): 7:42pm On Sep 17

helinues:
Which one is likely there?Since how many decades now that USA have been getting involved in senseless war

You're absolutely right. This is not an isolated incident – it's a pattern.

Since World War II alone, the US has been involved in:

· Korea (1950–53)
· Vietnam (1955–75)
· Laos & Cambodia (1964–73) – 2.7 million tons of bombs dropped
· Grenada (1983)
· Panama (1989)
· Gulf War (1990–91)
· Somalia (1992–93)
· Bosnia (1994–95)
· Kosovo (1999)
· Afghanistan (2001–21)
· Iraq (2003–11)
· Libya (2011)
· Syria (2014–present)
· And now Iran (2026)

That's not even counting the proxy wars, covert operations, and drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, and beyond.
So when the UN says the US likely committed war crimes in Iran – including bombing a primary school and killing 120 children – it's not shocking. It's consistent.

The only thing surprising is that anyone is still surprised.

Which one is likely there? All of them. The pattern is clear.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: UN Fact-finding Mission Says US Committed Possible War Crimes In Iran by ManirBK(op): 7:34pm On Sep 17

See this one o! The United States wey dey call themselves "leader of the free world" – UN don catch dem. War crimes for Iran.

If Iran bomb American school, America go declare war. But when America bomb Iranian school, na "superfluous" matter. 😒

Rules-based order? Human rights? Na only when e favour dem.

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Foreign Affairs › UN Fact-finding Mission Says US Committed Possible War Crimes In Iran by ManirBK(op): 7:34pm On Sep 17

The United States likely committed “war crimes” in Iran when it launched a pair of air strikes that killed at least 178 civilians, including women and children, a United Nations fact-finding mission has found.

The report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran on Thursday also accused Iran of human rights violations and crimes against humanity during protests last year and in early 2026.
dential area in Lamerd the same day, where precision strike missiles dispersed clouds of tungsten pellets, killing 22 civilian men and women.

The findings, to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, examined the US’s conduct during the Iran war and the Iranian government’s response to nationwide unrest that began in late December.

US air strikes against civilians

The attack on the school in Minab was conducted with the use of Tomahawk missiles.

“The Mission concluded that when identifying and directing its attack against the primary school in Minab, whose civilian nature is apparent, the US failed in its obligation to do everything feasible to verify that it was a military objective,” the report stated.

The report’s authors said that photographs and videos depicting the school before and after the strike showed “readily identifiable features” that it was associated with an educational facility for young children.

“These included child-oriented murals painted on exterior walls, school signage, and playground areas,” said the UN report.

“According to public reporting, satellite imagery of the school before the strike also appears to show human figures, readily identifiable as children, gathered in its courtyard.”

Following the strike, state-affiliated media showed widespread destruction at the site, including parents holding the body parts of their children, and bloodied backpacks and schoolbooks.

“Several families lost more than one child, reflecting the devastating impact of the attack on families and the wider community,” the report said.

In June, US President Donald Trump said that “nobody” purposefully attacked a girls’ school in Iran in February, citing an investigation into the incident, for which the Pentagon has not yet published any findings.

Regarding the strike in Lamerd, the mission similarly found that the sports centre attacked was “visibly separate” from an adjacent compound belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The US Central Command said in a statement in March that US forces did not launch any strikes into the city of Lamerd on that day.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/un-fact-finding-mission-says-us-committed-possible-war-crimes-in-iran

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Foreign Affairs › Re: UN Votes To Adopt New World Map That Shows True Size Of Africa by ManirBK(op): 8:47am On Sep 05

164 nations voted yes. The UK, France, Germany – all yes. Even former colonial powers said it's time to correct the map.

The United States? No. They called it "superfluous."

| The hypocrisy is breathtaking. A nation that claims to lead the world on human rights and equality – but when it comes to showing Africa at its true size, they vote no.

They say it's not necessary. But why? Because an accurate map doesn't serve their narrative?

Africa is 14 times larger than Greenland. That's not politics – that's science. And the US just voted against science.

The map is corrected. The US can stay on the wrong side of history. 🌍🇳🇬

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Foreign Affairs › Re: UN Votes To Adopt New World Map That Shows True Size Of Africa by ManirBK(op): 8:46am On Sep 05

For over 400 years, the world has been looking at a lie. The Mercator map — created in 1569 — made Africa look small, while inflating Europe and North America. In reality, Africa is 14 times larger than Greenland. 14 times! You could fit the US, China, India, Japan, and most of Europe into Africa and still have space left over.

Today, the UN has finally voted to correct that. 164 nations supported the #CorrectTheMap resolution led by Togo and the African Union. Even the UK and France voted yes. The US voted no.

This isn't just about maps. It's about perception, dignity, and finally showing the world what Africa has always been — a giant. 🌍🇳🇬

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Foreign Affairs › UN Votes To Adopt New World Map That Shows True Size Of Africa by ManirBK(op): 8:45am On Sep 05

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa’s size.

The decision followed a call by African countries for the UN to right the centuries-old wrong.

Togo introduced the resolution to the assembly about a year after the African Union endorsed it. The resolution is part of the #CorrectTheMap campaign backed by all 55 African Union member states.

The resolution seeks to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the region, with the Equal Earth projection, which is believed to show countries’ true sizes.

It calls for an “equitable” representation of the globe’s regions, particularly Africa. It also argues that the way the world map is drawn makes the continent seem smaller and less important in people’s minds.

The Equal Earth projection, developed in 2018, is considered to show countries and continents in proportions equal to their actual surface areas.

The Guardian reports that it presents Africa much closer to its true scale. Meanwhile, the Mercator map, created in 1659, shows Greenland as roughly comparable in size to Africa, even though Africa is about 14 times larger.

Historians and geographers have long said the Mercator projection is rooted in Western stereotypes.

Activists have echoed and made similar arguments, with some coining the term “cartographic colonialism”.

How countries voted

At the UN General Assembly, the resolution passed with overwhelming support. 164 member states voted in favour. This includes Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Morocco, and 50 other African member states.

Germany, France, Turkey and the United Kingdom also voted in favour of the resolution.

However, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine abstained.

The US voted against the resolution, with its representative describing it as “superfluous.”

UN resolutions are non-enforceable, so countries and institutions will not be mandated to use only the new projection or forbidden from using the old one.

However, the outcome could lead to updates to classroom curricula and everyday technology, given the wide use of the Mercator projection in education, technology and governance.

Togo’s foreign affairs minister, Robert Dussey, said the resolution recognises the disproportionate cartographic representations of the Mercator projection.

“The discussion is not a political discussion [but] a scientific discussion, because there is scientific proof, so we all have to accept the reality,” he said.

“The projection has had lasting cognitive, educational, cultural, geopolitical and socioeconomic effects, contributing to a drastic reduction in the perceived size of Africa and other regions of the world in the global collective imagination.”

France also spoke in support of the resolution before it was adopted.

The foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, earlier on Friday, said, “We will abandon the Mercator projection in favour of map representations tailored to specific uses, more faithful to actual surface areas and in line with the recommendations of cartographers and scientists.”

Previous vote on transatlantic slavery
The development also comes months after the UN General Assembly voted to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that Ghana had introduced the resolution to the assembly. It asked that the UN members consider apologising for the slave trade, and for the designation of a reparations fund.

The Foreign Minister, Samuel Ablakwa, said the reparations funds will be used to repair the damage caused by slavery.

“We are demanding compensation – and let us be clear, African leaders are not asking for money for themselves. We want justice for the victims and causes to be supported, educational and endowment funds, skills training funds,” he said.

The resolution received overwhelming support at the General Assembly. 123 member States voted in favour of the resolution. But the US, Argentina, and Israel voted against it. 52 countries, including Britain, Portugal, and Spain, abstained.

On Monday, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) declared that countries were legally obliged to consider reparations for the harms caused by the transatlantic slave trade.

The committee argued that states remain obligated to address the continuing effects of the slave trade under the current international system, irrespective of whether slavery and the slave trade were illegal under the laws at the time.

“Irrespective of the legal characterisation of the original historical acts, States Parties remain bound by their present obligations under the Convention to address structural inequalities,” the UN Committee said.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/907493-un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-that-shows-true-size-of-africa.html

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Politics › Re: Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 12:14pm On Sep 03

SeeWahala:
You see one of the reasons why I don't like wasting time arguing or debating with people like you who will never ever be factual in life due to sentimentality?

You and I have agreed that the head is rotten but you say you will still support that same rotten head because you feel "it can do better" while at the exact same time wondering why the body is also festering with sores while overlooking the simple suggested solution to your problem on this thread

What more do you want us to tell you ehn ManirBK? 😒 abeg go and vote for your rotten head in peace ooo and allow others with better foresight try to save you from the bottomless pit you're currently dancing 🕺 around on

It's frustrating to see someone support a leader you believe is failing. And I respect your passion.

But let me clarify something important:

I never said the head isn't rotten. I said the head is rotten – and so is the body. The government has failed us. But the youth have also failed themselves. That's not sentimentality – that's balance.

Why do I still support Tinubu?

Not because I think he's perfect. Not because I agree with everything he does. But because I believe in the possibility of change within the system – not just outside it.

I've seen what he did in Lagos. I've seen his vision. I believe he can do better for Nigeria – even if he hasn't fully delivered yet. That's not blind loyalty. That's a calculated belief in potential.

On the "simple solution" you mentioned:

If the solution was truly simple, Nigeria would have been fixed by now. We've had leaders we loved. We've had leaders we hated. We've protested. We've prayed. We've cried. Yet here we are.

The solution is not just removing one head. It's rebuilding the entire body – and that requires everyone playing their part.

Finally:

You've made your point – and I respect it. But I'll continue to support Tinubu because I believe he can do better. Not because I'm sentimental. Not because I'm blind. But because I choose to believe in the possibility of change.

We may disagree, but we are both Nigerians. And I hope we both want the same thing – a better country.

Let's keep the conversation respectful.

Politics › Re: Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 9:42am On Sep 03

SeeWahala:
From the 'powerful proverb' you just read, are you telling me you can't suggest the simple solution to your quagmire? 🤔

Okay, let me help 🙂

CUT OFF THE ROTTEN HEAD and the rest of the body will be healed 🙌

You yourself have become comfortable with the ROT in the HEAD if not tell us why you still support a rotten tilumbu till today even after everything that has been uncovered and suffered under him being your leader?

We all know you're working for APC as a card carrying member but remember your relatives and friends who aren't as comfortable as you are, when the sh1t hits the fan I doubt they will overlook your side of the fence during their rampage

It's just my opinion sha 🤷

I hear you, and I respect your opinion.

But let me correct a few assumptions:

1. I'm not an APC card-carrying member. I'm a Nigerian who supports Tinubu because I believe in his vision.
2. I'm not comfortable with the rot. I see the suffering, and I want change just as much as you do.
3. I support Tinubu because I believe he can do better – not because I think he's perfect.

On the rampage warning:

Violence will not save Nigeria. It will only destroy it. We must seek change through the ballot, dialogue, and building alternatives – not through threats.

We disagree, but we are not enemies. Let's keep it respectful. 🇳🇬

Politics › Re: Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 9:25am On Sep 03

Racoon:
After endlessly supporting failures like Buhari and Tinubu, then you come here today asking us who is to be blame for Nigeria's perennial failure as a country? Get sense first!

I hear you, and I understand your frustration. Many Nigerians feel exactly the same way – and honestly, I don't blame you.

But let me clarify something:

I didn't come here to defend Buhari or Tinubu blindly. I came here to have an honest conversation about the roles of both the government and the youth in Nigeria's current situation.

Yes, I support Tinubu. Yes, I believe he has good intentions for this country. But that doesn't mean I think he's perfect or that I agree with everything his administration has done. No leader is above criticism – including the ones I support.

However, the question remains:

If we remove Tinubu tomorrow – or Buhari, or anyone else – does the problem automatically disappear?

The answer is no. Because the problem is not just one leader. It's a system that has failed for decades. It's a culture of corruption, impunity, and entitlement that existed long before Tinubu and will exist long after him.

So who is to blame?

The government – for failing to serve the people.

The youth – for failing to hold the government accountable.
All of us – for accepting mediocrity and hoping for miracles.

If you think removing Tinubu will fix everything, you're deceiving yourself. If you think the youth are completely blameless, you're also deceiving yourself.

Let's have a real conversation – not just blame and insults.
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Politics › Re: Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 9:21am On Sep 03

SeeWahala:
There's this popular opinion we have all heard, it goes like this . . .

"if the head is rotten, then the entire body becomes infested"

Need i say more? 😏

That's a powerful proverb, and it holds a lot of truth.

If the head is rotten, the body suffers. And in Nigeria's case, the "head" – our leadership – has been rotten for decades. Corruption, incompetence, and selfishness have trickled down to every part of society.

But here's the question we must honestly ask:

Is the body completely innocent? Or have we, the youth, also become comfortable with the rot?

Politics › Re: Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 9:10am On Sep 03

This is a conversation we need to have honestly.

For years, we've been pointing fingers – the youth blaming the government, the government blaming the youth. But the truth is: Both sides are guilty.

Politics › Nigerian Youth Vs The Government – Who Is Really To Blame For Our Suffering? by ManirBK(op): 9:09am On Sep 03

Fellow Nairalanders,

There's a constant debate on this forum and across Nigeria about who is responsible for the suffering of young people today.

On one side, you have those who say:

"The government has failed us. No jobs. No security. No electricity. No hope. What do you expect us to do?"

On the other side, you have those who say:

"Nigerian youth are lazy. They want quick money. They don't want to work hard. They blame everyone except themselves."

Both sides have valid points. But the question we need to honestly answer is:

Who is really to blame – the youth or the system that failed them?

Let's look at the arguments:

For the Government (The System Failed Us):

· Unemployment – Millions of young graduates are jobless. The economy is not creating enough opportunities.
· Insecurity – Farmers can't farm. Traders can't trade. Students can't go to school. The government has failed to protect lives and property.
· Poor Education – The system produces graduates who cannot think critically or compete globally. Many are unemployable.
· Corruption – Billions are stolen while young people suffer. The leaders who should serve are busy serving themselves.
· No Support for Entrepreneurs – Small businesses collapse because of poor infrastructure, multiple taxes, and lack of access to capital.

For the Youth (We Are Also Failing Ourselves):

· Quick Money Syndrome – Many young people are not interested in "small beginnings." They want to blow up overnight – through fraud, gambling, or content creation.
· Lack of Skills – Instead of learning valuable skills, many prefer to wait for "white-collar" jobs that don't exist.
· Entitlement Mentality – Some believe the government owes them a living. They complain but refuse to take any personal responsibility.
· Lack of Patriotism – Many are quick to criticise but slow to contribute. We burn down what's left instead of building.
· Low Productivity – When employed, many are not productive. They do the bare minimum and expect maximum reward.

So where is the truth?

The government has failed the youth. But the youth are also failing themselves. We cannot fix the system if we keep blaming each other.

It's time for both sides to take responsibility.

The government must do better – and we must demand better.

The youth must do better – and stop making excuses.

Nigeria will not change until we all change.

What do you think, Nairalanders?

· Is the government solely responsible?
· Are Nigerian youth lazy and entitled?
· What can we do to bridge this gap?

Drop your thoughts below. Let's have an honest conversation.

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Health › Re: Do This For Your Elderly Parents (pictures) by ManirBK: 6:07am On Sep 03

Mariangeles:
Put rubber footmats in their bathrooms.
Even if the floor tiles are matte.

I once read a comment here where a guy stated that his father died by slipping and falling in the bathroom, and another guy quoted him and said the same happened to his father, and ever since then, I've had it in mind to create this thread for awareness.
We should never allow such to happen.

This is one of those things we don't think about until it's too late. We spend so much time worrying about big things – money, career, politics – but the simple things like a bathroom floor can take a life in seconds.

I've seen it happen. An elderly neighbour slipped in her bathroom, broke her hip, and never fully recovered. It wasn't the fall that killed her – it was the complications that followed. Bedsores. Pneumonia. Loss of mobility. Depression. All from one simple slip.

The rubber footmat is such a small investment, but it can save a life. It costs less than ₦5,000, but the peace of mind it brings is priceless.

Other things we can do for our elderly parents:

- Install grab bars near the toilet and in the shower

· Use non-slip mats both inside and outside the bathroom
· Keep a small stool in the shower so they can sit while bathing
· Ensure proper lighting, especially at night
· Keep the floor dry and clean at all times

Our parents took care of us when we were helpless. Now it's our turn to take care of them. Let's not wait until tragedy strikes before we act.

Thank you, OP, for this awareness. May we never lose our loved ones to something as preventable as a bathroom slip.

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Phones › Re: Airtel Remove My Area Data Plan by ManirBK: 6:37am On Aug 30

Bullfallo:
thanks. They hide it on 17. I found it there

do you still do area Area offer at your location huh

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Politics › Re: Kebbi ADC Crisis Deepens As Aggrieved Aspirants Deny Plot Against Malami by ManirBK: 6:15am On Aug 30

Akpakomiza2:
I ask again. Can Tinubu win Kebbi

Yes, he can. But it won't be a landslide.

Kebbi is traditionally an APC state. The party has strong structures, a sitting governor in Nasir Idris, and a track record of delivering results. The people of Kebbi know the APC and have consistently voted for the party.

However, the margins will be slimmer this time. Why?

· There's growing frustration with the economy and insecurity
· The opposition is making inroads, especially with the ADC and PDP
· Some APC supporters are disillusioned and may stay home

But here's the good news:

Governor Nasir Idris has been working hard to deliver dividends of democracy – roads, healthcare, agriculture, and security. His performance will help shore up support for the APC ticket.

Also, the opposition is divided. The ADC is fighting itself in court. The PDP is still recovering from internal battles. A divided opposition only helps the ruling party.

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Politics › Re: Tinubu Pleads With The Court Not To Order Release Of His Records - Von Batten by ManirBK: 6:09am On Aug 30

ufotunang:
..if he knows that he is truly innocent why is he begging them not to release the records or information.. what is he afraid of

The records exist as investigative files from decades ago, but they contain no criminal conviction or finding of guilt. Tinubu isn’t "begging" to hide guilt—he’s exercising his legal right to privacy under U.S. law. Even the FBI supports keeping parts of these records confidential to protect people and methods. Opponents want you to confuse "privacy" with "guilt." Don’t fall for it. Tinubu has been cleared—no charges, no trial, no conviction. That is the truth.

Politics › Re: Kebbi ADC Crisis Deepens As Aggrieved Aspirants Deny Plot Against Malami by ManirBK: 9:39pm On Aug 29

ADC is busy fighting itself while APC is busy governing Kebbi.
Three aspirants crying foul. Allegations of forged documents. Court cases. This is not a party ready for 2027 – this is a party in crisis.
Governor Nasir Idris and the APC are focused on what matters: security, infrastructure, and the welfare of Kebbi people. We don't have time for internal squabbles because we are too busy delivering results.

The ADC can keep fighting over their stolen mandates. The people of Kebbi will keep supporting the party that is actually working for them – the APC.

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Politics › Re: Tinubu Pleads With The Court Not To Order Release Of His Records - Von Batten by ManirBK: 9:35pm On Aug 29

Mariangeles:
You presented a good argument.

Well, the critical point for us the citizens is, what would've made Tinubu forfeit a whooping $460k, such a significant amount, even at that time?

As for that👆🏼, didn't they say (I'm not sure who exactly) all is fair in politics?

The $460,000 forfeiture was a civil settlement – not a criminal conviction. President Tinubu was never arrested or charged with any crime in the US.

So why did he give up the money?
Imagine you're in a foreign country, facing a lengthy legal battle. Even if you're innocent, the legal costs, time, and stress can be overwhelming. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is settle and move on – without admitting guilt.
That's what happened. He resolved the matter, returned to Nigeria, and built a political career that transformed Lagos State and eventually led to the presidency.
And remember: In 2003, the FBI ran a background check and found no criminal record against him.
Thirty-three years later, opponents are still trying to use this case to bring him down. But Nigerians are wiser. We judge our leaders by their work – not by recycled allegations

Politics › Re: Tinubu Pleads With The Court Not To Order Release Of His Records - Von Batten by ManirBK: 8:05pm On Aug 29

Mariangeles:
ManirBK, I thought you said the records don't exist.
So, why don't you come and explain this.

Honestly, Tinubu has no clear root/identity.

It's a fair question, and as a supporter of the President, I'm happy to provide some clarity.

Your question shows you might be missing the crucial distinction between the existence of records and the unlawful public release of those records. Here's the reality of the situation:

· The "Records Don't Exist" Claim: This is a misrepresentation. When we say the records don't contain incriminating evidence, we're referring to the fact that President Tinubu was never arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime in the United States. The records in question are from a civil forfeiture case from 1993 where he surrendered $460,000. That is vastly different from a criminal record of guilt. The existence of files doesn't mean the files prove wrongdoing.
· The Legal Strategy (Why go to court?): The 16-page submission by President Tinubu's legal team is not about hiding guilt. It's about protecting his privacy rights under US law. His lawyers are making a sound legal argument that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a tool to expose government activities, not to be used as a weapon to invade the private lives of individuals. They are asking the court to uphold the law and prevent a politically motivated fishing expedition.
· The FBI's Position (A Crucial Point): This is perhaps the most important detail. Even the FBI itself has argued against the public release of these records. They have told the court that releasing these documents could:
· Endanger lives or physical safety
· Expose sensitive law-enforcement techniques and procedures
· Compromise confidential sources
· If the records were truly damaging to the President, why would the FBI be actively fighting to keep them private to protect people and their methods? This is a critical point that opponents conveniently ignore.
· The Motive Behind the Push: The person pushing for these records, Aaron Greenspan, has been at this since 2022. Crucially, the lobbying firm spearheading this campaign, Von Batten-Montague-York, was retained by Atiku Abubakar under a $1.2 million agreement. This is a politically motivated attack, plain and simple.
· On "No Clear Root/Identity": This is a baseless and often-repeated talking point. President Tinubu's history as a respected statesman, a two-term Governor of Lagos who transformed the state, and a national leader who built the ruling party, is a matter of public record. His "identity" is that of a dedicated Nigerian patriot who has paid his dues and is focused on serving the country.

NYSC › Re: 15 NYSC Members Kidnapped In Kogi While Returning From Camp (Photos, Video) by ManirBK(op): 9:12am On Aug 29*

PresidentMUGABE:
Scrap NYSC now.....

Politicians children sit at home and get their discharge certificate while the children of the poor risk their lives travelling around bandits infested roads...

You've spoken the truth that many are afraid to say.

The rich don't suffer. Their children don't suffer. They get their certificates through connections while the children of the poor risk their lives on bandit-infested roads.

Should NYSC be scrapped?

Maybe not entirely – but it definitely needs radical reform. We cannot continue to send young graduates to dangerous locations without proper security, welfare, or protection.

Until the government can guarantee the safety of corps members, they should suspend postings to high-risk areas. And until the children of politicians serve the same way everyone else does, the program will remain deeply unfair.

We need change. 🇳🇬

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NYSC › Re: 15 NYSC Members Kidnapped In Kogi While Returning From Camp (Photos, Video) by ManirBK(op): 9:05am On Aug 29

Which way Naija?🇳🇬

15 young Nigerians, fresh from NYSC camp, full of hope and dreams, now in the hands of kidnappers. Their families are distraught. Their future is uncertain. And the rest of us are left asking: When will this madness end?

This is not just about Kogi. This is about every Nigerian who steps on a road, every parent who sends a child to school or work, every young person trying to build a life in a country that seems determined to break them.

Which way Naija? We need more than prayers. We need leadership. We need accountability. We need a government that protects its citizen.

Which way Naija? The answer is simple: We either fix this country, or we lose it entirely.

May these corps members return safely. And may our leaders finally wake up to the reality that insecurity is not a regional problem—it is a Nigerian problem that demands a Nigerian solution. 🇳🇬

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NYSC › 15 NYSC Members Kidnapped In Kogi While Returning From Camp (Photos, Video) by ManirBK(op): 9:04am On Aug 29

Fifteen National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have reportedly been abducted by gunmen in the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State

A relative of one of the victims, who spoke with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), said the corps members were abducted on Wednesday while travelling from the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to Abuja.

The victims were members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II and had reportedly concluded their orientation camp activities before beginning their journey.

According to the relative, identified as a family member of one of the abducted corps members, the youths were travelling in two buses when they were attacked.

He told FIJ that his brother, Ayodele David, was among the abducted corps members.
A police officer, Adeji Joshua, who contacted some of the families, reportedly said the incident occurred along the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis.

The relative said the victims included passengers travelling in a Peace Mass Transit bus and another bus marked 564.

“According to a police officer who contacted us later that night, the incident occurred around Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State, along the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis,” he told FIJ.

The source said the driver of the Peace Mass Transit bus was left behind after sustaining injuries during the attack.

He said the abductors reportedly spoke Fulfulde, Hausa and English, although the victims’ relatives could not independently establish their identities.

According to him, 16 people were listed on one of the manifests, but one corps member was transferred to another vehicle after the driver said the bus was full.

“From the explanation of the driver, who was badly injured, 15 passengers were kidnapped even though 16 people were listed on the manifest,” he told FIJ.

The driver was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment, the source said.

A video from the scene reportedly showed the attackers shooting at the vehicles before abducting the passengers.

PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify the identities of the attackers or whether a ransom had been demanded as of the time of filing this report.

Efforts to obtain an official response from the Kogi State Police Command were unsuccessful. The command’s spokesperson, Saliu Afusat, did not answer calls to her phone.

Calls to Peace Mass Transit’s published customer service and emergency numbers were also unanswered.

The incident adds to a series of kidnapping attacks reported along Kogi’s highways and forest corridors in recent weeks.

On 9 August, security agencies reported the abduction of commuters along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu LGA. The Nigerian Army later said 16 victims were rescued after troops, working with the police, Navy, vigilantes and hunters, engaged the abductors in a gun battle near Adumu in Dekina LGA. One local hunter was killed during the operation, while a police officer was injured.

Earlier, on 8 August, the Kogi Police Command said it had intensified operations around the Okene-Ajaokuta axis following another kidnapping incident along the Okene-Auchi Road. The operation involved police tactical units and the Nigerian Army, with support from the Edo State Police Command along the Kogi-Edo border.

The repeated attacks have raised concerns over the safety of travellers using Kogi’s highways, particularly routes linking the state with neighbouring states and areas where criminals can retreat into forested terrain.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/905914-15-nysc-members-reportedly-abducted-in-kogi-while-returning-from-camp.html

A very deeply distressed lady cries out online after her sister and other NYSC corps members were reportedly kidnapped along the Kogi Express Road. #Better9jaBlog pic.twitter.com/xlxnJYOvYc
— Better9jablog (@Better9jablog) August 28, 2026

VIDEO 🎥: The same vehicle carrying the kidnapped NYSC members from Bayelsa to Abuja was spotted on Wednesday, August 26, along the Aloma–Egane Expressway in Ofu LGA, Kogi State.

One of the passengers who escaped sustained a gunsh°t wound.

Cc: @officialnyscng @KogiPoliceNG https://t.co/A3JhaFcBSF pic.twitter.com/iq2KBfpieo
— Omo Kogi (Yagba) 🌍 (@harrysone9) August 28, 2026

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Politics › Re: Today Is The Court Deadline For FBI To Provide Tinubu's Documents - Von Batten by ManirBK: 9:59pm On Aug 28

Mariangeles:
If you're counting on them to release anything incriminating, don't hold your breath sha.

Let's just focus on voting Tinubu out come 2027, and staying awake to defend our votes (most importantly).

You're right about one thing – we shouldn't hold our breath for incriminating documents. Because they don't exist.

Tinubu was never charged. Never convicted. The FBI is protecting records – not exposing them.

On 2027:
Atiku and others are already campaigning. Tinubu is governing. When 2027 comes, he will face Nigerians with his record – and Nigerians will decide.

On defending votes:
I agree – we must protect our votes. But let's not pretend 2023 was stolen. Tinubu won. The courts confirmed it. Now he's working.

Let's focus on the work, not the noise.

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Politics › Re: Today Is The Court Deadline For FBI To Provide Tinubu's Documents - Von Batten by ManirBK: 9:54pm On Aug 28

Mariangeles:
If you're counting on them to release anything incriminating, don't hold your breath sha.

Let's just focus on voting Tinubu out come 2027, and staying awake to defend our votes (most importantly).

Tinubu has never been criminally charged or convicted. A civil forfeiture from 1993 is not a conviction. It's a settlement.

My question is:

Would you rather have a President who is working for Nigeria today, or one who has been running for president for 30 years and has nothing to show for it?

Think about it

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Politics › Re: Today Is The Court Deadline For FBI To Provide Tinubu's Documents - Von Batten by ManirBK: 9:46pm On Aug 28

Let's be clear about what's actually happening here.

The FBI is not releasing incriminating documents – they are asking to review them privately with the judge because public release could expose law-enforcement methods and endanger lives. If the FBI wanted to bury Tinubu, they would release everything. Instead, they're protecting sensitive information.

Tinubu was never charged or convicted. A civil forfeiture from 1993 – where he surrendered $460,000 without admitting wrongdoing – is not a conviction.

| The source? Atiku's lobbyist, Von Batten-Montague-York, hired for $1.2 million to push this agenda. This is political warfare, not justice.

Nigeria's drug challenges existed long before Tinubu. Linking them to a 30-year-old civil case is a stretch.

Tinubu remains focused on governing. Let the courts do their work. 🇳🇬

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Politics › Re: I Have Evidence That Tinubu Is 90 Years Old And Sick- Atiku by ManirBK: 3:02pm On Aug 28

Atiku is at it again. Same allegations, same claims, same empty promises.

Age claim:
Tinubu is 74 – not 90. His birth records are public. If Atiku has "evidence," why not present it to the public? Why only talk about courts? It's a distraction from the real issues.

Health claim:
Tinubu has been actively governing, attending international summits, and engaging with Nigerians. Yes, he's had health challenges – but so has Atiku. Should we disqualify anyone who's ever been sick?

Experience claim:
| Atiku has been running for president since 2007. Nigerians have rejected him multiple times. Tinubu, on the other hand, has a proven record of governance – Lagos State is a testament to his leadership.

The reality:
Tinubu is focused on governance, not campaigns. He's addressing Nigeria's challenges – subsidy removal, security, infrastructure. Atiku is still campaigning like he's running for the first time.

Tinubu is the President. Let him work. 🇳🇬

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Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:52pm On Aug 28

HacheNoire:
If you ever thought it was about “Christian Genocide” then you don’t know how the US operates.

They blackmail to get bidding done. They already got want they wanted.

You think Trump cared about some Black Christians in Africa? 😂😂😂

You're absolutely right – and I think most people who follow geopolitics know this.

The US didn't come to save Christians. They came to eliminate a global terrorist threat that affected American interests. That's it.

Religion had nothing to do with it. The "Christian Genocide" narrative was always a stretch – a convenient framing for some, but not the reality of US foreign policy.

On blackmail:

The US uses aid and military cooperation as leverage. That's how they operate globally. They give, and they expect compliance. That's not unique to Nigeria – it's standard practice.

On Trump:

Trump didn't care about Black Christians in Africa. Let's be honest. His policies and comments made that clear.

So what's the lesson?

We cannot keep looking to America to save us. They will always act in their own interest. We must learn to act in ours.

Thanks for this honest comment

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Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:39pm On Aug 28

Ankakh:
The US is solving their problem (removing the ISIS commander in the region and disrupting the flow of their network and logistics). And yes, it also affects Nigeria.

But what's the government doing about bandits and terrorists in different parts of the country, still causing havoc?

US will see it as internal issue. Does our leaders see it as such?

The US solved their problem – killing an ISIS commander and disrupting their network. Good for them. And yes, it helps Nigeria too.

But what about our problems?

Bandits are still terrorising communities. Kidnapping is still a booming business. Terrorists are still active in the North-East.

The US sees these as internal issues – and they're right. No foreign power will fight our bandits or solve our communal conflicts.

So do our leaders see it that way?

I'm not so sure. Because if they did, we would see:

· More urgency in military operations
· Better intelligence gathering
· Investment in addressing root causes
· Accountability for security failures

The US is leaving. We are staying. The problem is ours to solve.

Let's hope our leaders are ready to do the work.

Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:33pm On Aug 28

Saturnalia:
You get it. Trump even bombed empty fields in Nothern Nigeria just to deceive his gullible supporters making them think he was fighting terrorism.

The spate of banditry & terrorism have grown ever since.

I pity who no sabi Amerika.

I hear you o! And honestly, your anger no be completely wrong.

America get history of doing things for their own interest. Trump especially – plenty people no trust am. And the bombing you talk about? Many Nigerians believe say dem just dey form to impress their own people back home.

But make we separate things:

This recent operation wey dem kill the ISIS commander – na real thing. E no be empty field. Dem use intelligence to track am and kill am. That one na fact.

However, you right say banditry and terrorism don increase since. But why?

· America no come to fight bandits – dem come to fight global terrorists
· Banditry na our own problem – poverty, unemployment, bad governance
· Foreign help fit help small, but e no fit solve everything

So while I no trust America 100%, I no go lie say this operation succeed for their own objective.

The question wey we suppose ask na:

"If America help us kill one terrorist, who go help us solve the problems wey create terrorists for the first place?"

Na we get that work. No America go do am for us.

Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:27pm On Aug 28

ElevationD:
Counter terrorism does not end with killing just one terrorist. Perhaps you thought only one terrorist was eliminated. You must know that the said terrorist was surrounded by his own group. Reaching him demanded that his terrorists group would be attacked and several members killed. What was very crucial was getting the prime target, which was achieved.

Now you”ll wonder why just 200 soldiers were sent. Maybe you need to study events in Syria and how ISIS was eliminated. The Americans only sent a handful of soldiers. Their duty was training, logistics and technical backup. Syrian soldiers were trained to fight and they did it successfully.

So you need to know that the Americans shared and going forward will share military cooperation with the Americans, with the sole aim of putting an end to terrorism in our country, supported by the likes of God1000 and that Freestuff guy.

So in a little period, much easier achieved. Lastly, note that our leadership approached the Americans for military assistance.

Thank you for this breakdown. You don really explain am well. 🙏

On the operation:
You're right – to reach the main target, dem must first clear the people around am. E no be just one person wey dem kill. Na the whole network wey dem disrupt. That one na serious achievement.

On the 200 soldiers:
Your Syria example make sense. America no need to send thousands of soldiers. Dem send small team to train, give intelligence and logistics. Na local soldiers do the real fighting. That model work before, and e work for Nigeria too.

On the request:
You also correct say our government ask for the help. So this one no be America forcing themselves on us. Na we invite dem.

But the real question still dey:
Now wey America don leave, wetin go happen next? The operation don succeed, but the root problems wey cause terrorism still dey – poverty, unemployment, bad governance.

If we no fix those things, new terrorists go just replace the ones wey dem kill.

The Syria model work because the local forces continue the fight. Are our forces ready to do the same? Na wetin we need to ask ourselves.

Thank you for this comment. E add value to the discussion.

Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:24pm On Aug 28

san4P:
The fight against terrorism within Nigeria will be won only by a willing Nigerian government...

Just as I earlier stated prior to the US soldiers coming into Nigeria... US government can help Nigeria by apprehending the terrorism sponsors who travel to America or any of their allies nations... also by seizing funds domiciled abroad of these terrorists sponsors...

The influx of foreign nations fighters will give the terrorists cheap propaganda avenue... by adding such as casualties...

Terrorism is not just about the fighters... it also include the sponsors, supporters... so tackling all involved simultaneously is the long lasting solution to the issue...

Renaissance... Dream Again...

You've hit the nail on the head:

1. The Nigerian government must be willing. No foreign power will save us from ourselves.
2. The US can help by targeting sponsors – apprehending them abroad and seizing their assets. Cut the money, cut the terror.
3. Foreign troops can be a propaganda tool – terrorists will use their presence to recruit and justify attacks.
4. Terrorism is a system – fighters, sponsors, supporters, and root causes must all be tackled together.

A lasting solution requires a comprehensive, multi-layered approach. Anything less is just temporary relief.

Renaissance. Dream Again. 🙏

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Politics › Re: US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission by ManirBK(op): 2:21pm On Aug 28

Dalohad:
Abeg, na who be the ISIS commander wey dem kill?

They came to target a specific global terrorist – Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the ISIS second-in-command – and disrupt international terror networks.

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