₦airaland Forum

Do we have phone towers inside the forest? . Do you know some of these guys use satellite phones and vpn registered in foreign countries?

Instead of an average Nigerian to research and ask...why is it difficult to track bandits in the forest in Nigeria and gain valuable knowledge, you will be peddling conspiracies online and you wonder why we dont develop as a nation. Wisdom is Profitable to Direct.

Jakumo:
It is utterly baffling that the same technology used to located the phone of kidnappers in Ibadan after just 3 days, is not being used to locate the kidnappers of the Oyo State children who post regular video messages online.

That shows you lack foresight. That new highway has more than 10X the values of land in that corridor. Will open more parts of the country to development so the population can spread out. Go and check how many new highways are being built in other countries. You need multiple routes in Nigeria, or you prefer when accident closes the only route, and you have to be in traffic for 4-5hours. Then again, an average Nigerian that complains a lot do not think like a visionary leader.

CodeTemplar:
Far far Better than using cement to do mega highway to nowhere.

I was watching people ridicule the flyovers in Edo State. Then, I remember most Nigerians cannot think. The first question is why do you have so much flooding in Edo. Drainage issues and would that solve the problem totally...No, because people continue to dump refuses in the drainage system. Clogged drainage destroys the roads, so no matter what the Government do in terms of road repairs, things would go bad...now comes the flyovers...it solves many issues...

1. It decongest traffic
2. It cannot be flooded
3. It also eases transportation for bikes and those walking the streets.

So why the flyovers may not be the end all...watching AriseNews castigate the Governor because they just hate him and their guy in PDP lost is sickening. Then again, I am not surprised because AriseNews play to their audience, and most of them cannot think for themselves.

SecurityNgr:
Watch the video clip here for more details.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvPLB1UBD4g

So quit working for salary and start your own business so other people that need the N500k monthly can take the job and give thanks to God. All these lamentations ignore Covid-19 and inflation all over the world. Even in the US, UK...it is there...but you do not often hear Books of Lamentations because we go ignore that nonsense. If you cannot afford rent, move with your parents. You can rent a room in a 3bedroom flat...or go and marry. Think through solutions and just STOP lamenting.

Ifeoluwadev:
Before anybody calls me a liar or a complainer, sit down and read this first. Because I have numbers. And numbers don't lie.

In 2019, I was earning ₦150,000 per month. Junior staff. I was not rich at all. But I was comfortable. I could breathe.

Today in 2026, I earn ₦500,000 per month. On paper that is more than 3x growth. I should be living large. I should have savings. I should be talking about investments by now.

Instead I am broke before the 25th of every month.

Let me show you exactly why.


THE NAIRA ITSELF
In 2019, one dollar was roughly ₦360.
Today in 2026, one dollar is over ₦1,500.

The naira has lost about 75% of its value against the dollar in 7 years. So anything imported, whether electronics, medicine, baby products or even some food, now costs 4 times what it used to.

My ₦500k today equals roughly $333.
My ₦150k in 2019 was worth roughly $416.

Read that again.

I earn more naira but fewer dollars. In real purchasing power I have gone backwards even though my salary tripled on paper.


FOOD

In 2019, I fed myself comfortably for around ₦30,000 per month. Decent food, market twice a week, occasionally a small restaurant.

Today that same lifestyle costs me at least ₦120,000 and that is me managing carefully.

| Item | 2019 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Bag of rice (50kg) | ₦18,000 | ₦85,000+ |
| Cooking gas (12.5kg) | ₦3,500 | ₦18,000+ |
| Groundnut oil (4 litres) | ₦2,800 | ₦12,000+ |
| Tomatoes (paint bucket) | ₦800 | ₦5,000+ |
| Full chicken | ₦2,500 | ₦10,000+ |
| Big loaf of bread | ₦350 | ₦1,500+ |

My food budget went up by 400%. My salary went up by 233%. The food is winning.



RENT

In 2019, I paid ₦350,000 per year for a decent one bedroom in a Lagos suburb. That is about ₦29,000 per month if you break it down.

Today that same apartment, same area, same size, same leaking ceiling, is ₦1.2 million per year. That is ₦100,000 per month equivalent.

I now spend 20% of my gross salary on rent alone. And landlords still want one to two years upfront. So every renewal season I need to drop over ₦1 million at once like I am buying land.



ELECTRICITY AND GENERATOR
In 2019, NEPA was bad but manageable. Fuel was ₦145 per litre. My monthly gen fuel was around ₦8,000.

Today petrol is close to ₦1,500 per litre. My monthly generator fuel alone is ₦45,000. And NEPA is still giving me the same 4 hours they gave me in 2019. Nothing changed on their side except the bills went up.


TRANSPORT

Bus from my estate to office in 2019 was ₦150 each way. That is ₦300 per day, about ₦6,600 per month.

Same route today is ₦700 minimum each way. ₦1,400 per day. Nearly ₦31,000 per month.

Ride hailing? Multiply that by three. I now spend between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000 every month just moving my body from home to work and back.



SO WHERE DOES THE ₦500K GO?

| Expense | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Rent (broken down monthly) | ₦100,000 |
| Food and groceries | ₦120,000 |
| Generator fuel | ₦45,000 |
| Transport | ₦35,000 |
| NEPA bill | ₦18,000 |
| Airtime and data | ₦12,000 |
| Toiletries and misc | ₦20,000 |
| Tithe | ₦25,000 |
| **Total** | **₦375,000+** |

That leaves me ₦125,000 for savings, emergencies, hospital, clothes, sending money home, school fees if you have children, and anything unexpected.

In 2019 on ₦150,000, my total expenses were under ₦90,000 and I had ₦60,000 left. That leftover was worth $167 at the time. My ₦125,000 leftover today is worth $83.

I saved more real money when I earned less. That is not a feeling. That is arithmetic.



THE PART NOBODY TALKS ABOUT
Beyond the numbers, what has changed is how money feels.

In 2019, seeing ₦100,000 in my account felt like safety. Like I had options. Like I could breathe easy.

Today I see ₦500,000 land on payday and my first feeling is anxiety, not happiness. Because I immediately start calculating what is owed, what is running out, what will still not be enough.

That shift from feeling okay to feeling like you are always one emergency away from trouble, even as your salary grows, is what this economy has quietly done to the Nigerian middle class.

We are not imagining things. We are not lazy. We are not bad at managing money. We are just running on a treadmill that keeps speeding up.



MY QUESTION TO NAIRALANDERS:
What was your salary in 2019 and what is it today? Are you genuinely better off or are you like me, earning more and living less?

Drop your numbers in the comments. No judgement for anybody. Let us count together.

Dumbest thing to say. I have no supreme leader and I do not care for the leaders, commanders and all. You should not kill women and children anyhow because you want to take out one bad person. My prayer is for you never to experience what these children and women are going through. All you are doing is building future "freedom" fighters. When will the war ever end? You want to Kill Them All??





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Botragelad returns again lol....even with the support of USA, yall still cannot handle Iran. Even Hezbollah is not quiet. The best Israel can do is to bomb bomb bomb...women and children. May God forgive you all. Palestinian children and Lebanese children...their bloods are all in your hands.

Botragelad:
Source:
https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/ahmad-vahidi-irgc-commander

Not surprised...the way Trump has been lambasting Netanyahu...Israel will definitely want to know what is going on with Iran lol

God1000:
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about Israel ramping up its spying on the U.S., recently raising the counterintelligence threat level from America’s top ally in the Middle East to the highest level, according to two U.S. officials and one former U.S. official.




https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-raised-threat-israeli-spying-us-highest-level-sources-say-rcna348565

This is very commendable.

@Admin I was unable to send messages for a few hours. How do you ensure people are not abusing reporting people that did not violate any of the site's violations? There should be penalty for abuse.

Dpharmacist:
Nigerians Can Now Report Fake Medicines Or Adverse Reactions With Phones



Source: https://nafdac.gov.ng/nafdac-launches-improved-med-safety-app-to-strengthen-reporting-of-substandard-and-falsified-medical-products-and-adverse-drug-reactions-in-nigeria/

interesting lol...i stopped growing

AllBlack:
one day you will grow up. for now you are only adding height.

The Law for State Police must be passed by National Assembly and who controls the parties in those House and Senate...Governors of those states can push for them and the constitution needs to be changed, and that must be passed by States House of Assembly. The problem with uninformed citizens...too many of you, and so the right people are not being challenged, and that is why we are where we are.

Kukutente23:
So why has Tinubu not funded federal police to be everywhere? He's the one in control of the police not Makinde and it's the duty of the police he controls to fight kidnapping and banditry because you left Tinubu's police and whining about Makinde and Amotekun

You can relocate...your village is still available

another idiot...so all the Nigerians in Nigeria have been killed abi. Stay in the UK and stop disturbing us. I am a proud Nigerian and I wear it wherever I go. South Africans do not want illegals. You do not need to go to University of Manchester. You decided to do carework hoping to get residency in 5yrs. Sadly, the company folded up in 4yrs...how does that become being a Nigerian is this...those in Nigeria will cast the country; those abroad will cast the country and then wonder no one wants to invest or grow the country. Abeg, move to Iran or Iraq, they wont ask or bother you as a Nigerian. You are definitely not matured enough to travel to hustle. Better find a guy and stop bothering us

givedemwotowoto:

UK-based woman breaks down in tears over challenges of being Nigerian abroad pic.twitter.com/ukwS0avZCG

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) June 4, 2026

Could be a security concern, so people will not bring chemical weapons into the World Cup by claiming refillable bottles.

spenzdav:
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

As recently as last month, FIFA’s official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: “For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to (1 litre in) capacity, may be brought into the Stadium.”

However, The Athletic reported on Wednesday that those guidelines had now been tweaked to explicitly ban refillable bottles.

“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium,” an updated stadium code of conduct reads.

In a statement to AFP, a FIFA spokesperson said the rule change was taken on safety grounds, noting that several World Cup venues already barred the use of refillable water bottles.

“FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff,” the statement read.

“FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees.

“Outside bottles are already prohibited at several of these venues for safety considerations, and FIFA is applying this consideration across its tournament stadiums.”

The statement added that misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in “the stadium footprint”.

It added that bottled water inside the venue would be sold at prices which “remain consistent with other events held at each stadium.”

The rule change comes despite experts warning fans could face health risks from extreme heat at open-air venues during the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

A report published by the World Weather Attribution research group last month estimated that 26 of 104 games at the World Cup are likely to be played in conditions where the Wet Bulb Global Temperature (WBGT) exceeds 26 degrees.

WBGT is a measure of heat stress on the human body, which combines temperature, humidity, wind and sunlight.

At last year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, where fans complained of searing temperatures, supporters were also barred from bringing water bottles into venues.

https://punchng.com/fifa-bans-refillable-water-bottles-at-world-cup-venues/

You will not see this on Ojy Okpe because they are not Fulanis.

spenzdav:
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intercepted a bus conveying three missing children and arrested two suspected child traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred on Wednesday along Ikot Ekpaw Village, following a distress call from a resident.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John.

According to the statement, operatives immediately mobilised to the area and cordoned off entry and exit routes in a coordinated operation.

During a search of a bus with registration number 830 PH, police discovered the three missing children onboard.

The children were rescued unharmed, while two suspects were arrested at the scene.

The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Johnny, 39, from Ikot Itokpo Village in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, and Ifiok Umoh, 28, from Ikot Ikpene Village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.

The statement read, “On 3rd June, 2026, at about 1900hrs, Operatives of the Command received a distress call through a concerned individual , reporting the abduction of three children along Ikot Ekpaw Village in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area.

“Upon receipt of the report, detectives were immediately mobilised, and all strategic entry and exit routes within the area were swiftly cordoned off in a coordinated operation aimed at rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.

“During the intensive search, operatives intercepted a mini bus. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the three missing children inside the bus. The children were rescued unharmed, while two suspects were arrested on the spot.”

The statement said the children had been reunited with their families.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba Azare, commended the operatives for their professionalism and ordered a discreet investigation to track down other members of the suspected trafficking syndicate.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to combating child trafficking, abduction and other forms of crime in the state.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/885034-suspects-arrested-after-foiled-abduction-of-three-children.html

Biafran people in the USA donating money to politicians so they can push agenda. Nnamdi Kanu was tried and convicted. Maybe the politicians collecting money in the USA need to watch all his old Facebook Video Postings lol.

CyynthiaKiss:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/02/nnamdi-kanu-us-congress-asks-secretary-of-state-to-engage-nigerian-govt/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASL3M5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet86Khfze9nMpO3B_qRo4jNuzs0_T34YqrjSMuugA9DM-vX_h0tSRMxP7cfk_aem_aimO64fPAfr4ZdNbm8ADLg

All these nonsense intelligence...How did they know all these without killing him where he is? You will hear...we have decimated the entire Iran's arsenal...then the following day, Iran attacked US Base in Kuwait. We have bombed their nuclear facilities...then you hear, we are not sure. Just take these reports with a grain of salt.

Pakute:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/nigerias-iswap-leader-baa-shuwa-rejects-appointment-after-mainok-killed-in-nigeria-us-strike/

Did they swap the Father to compare the DNA of the last born to his? I doubt it because he would have asked about the results. Some of these videos are just plain lies. She should POST the results and where the DNA was done...maybe they are incompetent as well.



[quote author=EmmyMaestro post=139587675]

“Me and my four siblings did a DNA test. Only the last born belongs to our father; two are from different fathers, and the other two are also from different fathers. My father is 65 and my mother is 62. If we tell our father, it will destroy him, and we don’t know what to do.”

—… pic.twitter.com/ujBWs2E5b2

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) June 1, 2026

]

Her eyelashes say it all . I do not have anything to add to her video. Also, stop posting these videos and giving these people fame they do not deserve.

EmmyMaestro:

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7644665555949194516?_r=1&_t=ZS-96r8nFuCczp

It goes both ways, but I do agree women tend to manipulate...if you love your kids, they will do their best to take them away or use them to keep getting what they want. At the end, you grow old and you may still be alone with kids believing Mom is the Best. God help us men o. If you are going through a lot and want someone to speak with objectively, send me a message at idagbaempowermentfoundation@gmail.com

marcusverum:
Your ability to walk away is your greatest negotiating tool in any relationship.

The moment a woman or anyone knows you cannot leave, they know they can treat you however they choose. You have handed them power over you and they will use it. Not necessarily out of malice.

Simply because the option is there.

This applies to relationships.
To marriage.
To friendships.
To business.

A man who tolerates everything out of fear of being alone is not loyal.
He is desperate and desperation is the most unattractive quality a man can carry.

Walk away from what does not respect you. Not in anger.
Not in drama.
Simply withdraw your presence, your resources and your attention. Let your absence speak.

The man who can leave anything is the man everyone fights to keep.

Looks like two different videos. Her shop is upstairs...the looted shop is not up and downstairs.

jmoore:
In the video, South Africans invaded a shop owned by a Zimbabwean Lady.
They looted her shop .

Zimbabwean Foreign National Was Chased Out Of Her Own Shop During Unrest March

A disturbing incident involving women in a South African community has sparked widespread concern and public debate online. pic.twitter.com/hEs3uaO56m

— Crime_spotterSA (@Crime_SpotterSA) May 30, 2026

Happy Medium is N150K. NLC needs to realize there would be wage adjustments and states need to be able to afford the salaries.

dominique:
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, has described the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors as unrealistic, arguing that Nigerian workers should earn as much as N1 million monthly, given prevailing economic conditions.

Upah stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday while reacting to comments by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who disclosed that governors were considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000.

AbdulRazaq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said the proposal was informed by rising inflation, increasing living costs and the growing financial burden on Nigerian workers.

According to the governor, state governments were already engaging the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that balances workers’ welfare with fiscal sustainability.

Reacting to the proposal, Upah said although the governors’ consideration of a wage review was commendable, N100,000 was significantly below what workers require to cope with current economic realities.

“We consider it thoughtful of the Kwara State governor to propose this, but certainly, N100,000 falls far below the realistic figure,” he said.

The labour leader cited the continued depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, increases in electricity tariffs, higher fuel prices, declining purchasing power and the impact of new tax measures as factors making a substantially higher wage necessary.

“Given the realities around the exchange rate, inflation, raised tariffs, the surge in the pump price of petrol and associated costs, the decline in the purchasing power of the average worker, and the effects of the new tax regime on our cost of living, the realistic figure, subject to status quo maintenance, would be N1 million,” he stated.

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Upah argued that government revenues have improved significantly and should support enhanced remuneration for workers.

“In light of the earnings by governments, this should not be a big issue. Check what is being shared at FAAC. The windfall from the Middle East war has put over N5tn in the treasury. Even though this is temporary, it is nonetheless very good for governments,” he added.

The NLC spokesman further stressed that the workforce remains the most valuable asset of any nation and should be adequately compensated to ensure productivity and economic growth.

“Finally, please note that the greatest asset of any nation is its workforce,” he said.

The debate over workers’ wages has intensified amid worsening economic conditions following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira by the Federal Government.

In July 2024, the Federal Government approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 after prolonged negotiations with organised labour. However, labour unions have continued to argue that inflation and rising living costs have significantly eroded the value of the wage.

Recent increases in electricity tariffs, transportation costs and food prices have further fuelled demands for another wage review, with labour leaders insisting that workers’ salaries should reflect prevailing economic realities.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has yet to formally present any proposal on a new minimum wage framework to the Federal Government or organised labour.

https://punchng.com/n100000-minimum-wage-too-low-workers-deserve-n1m-nlc/

Tinubu is...He is building more training centers or you think police should be recruited and trained without proper places to stay or reside. The problem with Nigerians..You want to count from 1,2,3 and then 100. You need housing, you need equipments...look up what the Govt is doing. The states collect security votes...ask your Govs what they are doing with it...packing it in a purse for election maybe

Kukutente23:
So why has Tinubu not funded federal police to be everywhere? He's the one in control of the police not Makinde and it's the duty of the police he controls to fight kidnapping and banditry because you left Tinubu's police and whining about Makinde and Amotekun

Makinde and Lies. IGP will need to determine if its viable...remember how they privatized NEPA...are the DisCos better of? If you rush into things without sense, you will have bigger problems. The other SW created Amotekun...why isnt Makinde fully funding them and equipping them? If Amotekun is everywhere, kids wont be kidnapped. The same people that cant fund Amotekun is telling you they will fully fund State Police and you know dey realize they are the ones playing with people. Now imagine a police force not fully funded with guns...isnt that a recipe for chaos. The same argument states made about LGAs...they used to owe teachers and all...that is why we took them over as State Govts...why not let LGAs have their autonomy? Believe Makinde, a bitter soul who couldn't have his way, at your own peril.

dre11:
https://guardian.ng/news/stop-deceiving-us-on-state-police-gov-makinde-tells-fg/

what if you are the one with low sperm count? why not go for full medicals and if she has issues, let her go for treatment or not for better for worse anymore?

Privateworld:
I did traditional marriage may 2024 and this month makes it two years now. My main issue is my wife hasnt put to bed and i dont have patience anymore. I want a child and i dont want to be disrespectful by having an affair while been in marriage. I want to return her bride price and look for someone else.

I need advice on the how to go about the process of returning bride price. She is a calabar girl and I'm from Adamawa .

I watched the entire video and both sides made convincing arguments.

Car Man - I want to pass, but your cows are blocking the road. Cows ought to be in the Ranch like everywhere in the world.

Cattle Man - We follow the grass. We don't own guns and those responsible for giving fulani men guns are you people. You car is owned by human, my cows are owned by humans too...both cars and cows have equal access to the road. Road was built by the Govt for everyone.

The Cattle Guy was actually interesting. The only issue is the threat. We should also respect fulanis and their cows and stop casting them. We can have dialogue conversations and that is what media should promote not make us into enemies. Invite both sides and do townhall meetings...bring about understanding. Both the Fulani boys and those against them are not the decision makers. Let us not die in their fight while their children study abroad and get fancy jobs and positions.

Cutezt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGSaKwJvsHw

MTN should be proactive and invest more. All these excuses are stupid excuses. Internet providers are beginning to install 5G networks everywhere...though 4G and 3G is ok, but they dont wait until people start complaining.

Dpsychologist:
Source: https://techpoint.africa/insight/mtn-chief-explains-poor-network/

In the countries you run to, individuals make the difference not just the Govt. With all the money Daddy Freeze is making, how many schools has he invested in and he makes money in dollars. The wife TasteBuds or whatever her name is makes money in millions as well from cooking classes alone. Until Nigerians begin to do what an American President said...Ask NOT what the country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country...things would not change. If you are BLESSED, invest in the lives of the people...fix your street, add solar all over your area...be the difference. All we do is complain complain ...soon the complaining becomes the norm and reality.

DoWhatThouWilt:
Source:

“I’m in the UK driving around even at midnight, bushes everywhere, and I feel safe and secure, no kidn@ppers or årmed røbbers. A lot of Nigerians are migrating abroad because of how things are getting harder. To defend Nigeria is a difficult task, look at our healthcare centres,… pic.twitter.com/Pa4LWCy2LZ

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 27, 2026

Follow Up: The guys have been arrested and taken to Yemetu. Not sure if they granted them bail. The one that works at UCH claim he was not involved but his excuse made no sense. This is a first hand information. Panel has been set up to look into this, and the guy that works at UCH is considered very dependable, reliable, helpful in fixing all issues at the Unit. Very sad to lose a job that pays millions because of diesel that may be around N500k.

Prestar:
UCH staff in Ibadan caught by the hospital’s CSO while diverting diesel meant for critical units, video trends

UCH staff in Ibadan allegedly caught by the hospital’s CSO while diverting diesel meant for critical units. 🥲🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/2xTo3pwqbL

— Star Potter (@Starpotternews) May 26, 2026

Keep shaking your head and neck o

CaptainFM1:
SMHFU!