This is what years of failed leadership and failing to deal decisively with terrorism brings......Nigeria especially the North should keep a keen eye and learn from this events because if nothing is done to salvage this country it will most likely be headed towards similar direction or even worst.
Everyone should learn to keep religion and tribalism aside and elect good leaders that'll change the course of Nigeria for good else the consequences could be devastating in the long run.
This is the hand works of so called fellow "humans".....if you have peace and stability in this life you should be grateful because if you see what others are going through you might not be able to sleep for an entire night.
These people are suffering from the adverse effects of years of terrorism,war and instability with no end in sight.
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
Maryam watched her goats starve and her crops fail. She buried two of her children before she finally gave up hope and sought help from international aid agencies in southern Somalia.
She left her village with her remaining six children, making the long journey along the Jubba River to one of a clutch of makeshift settlements on the outskirts of Kismayo, the capital of Somalia’s Jubbaland state.
Three consecutive seasons of failed rains have doubled Somalia’s malnutrition rate. Maryam, 46, is among more than 300,000 Somalis forced to leave their homes since January alone.
Several international organisations have stopped operations in the Kismayo camp for internally displaced people (IDPs), largely due to aid cuts ordered by United States President Donald Trump last year.
“We are hungry. We need care and help,” said Maryam.
Haunted by the memory of her dead children’s swollen bellies, she says she will not return to her village, which is under the control of the al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab. Fighters there have started seizing the limited food supplies available.
But the camp is hardly better. In March alone, five children died of malnutrition, its manager says.
Since the early 1990s, Somalia has endured near-constant civil war, armed rebellions, floods and droughts. The war-torn country ranks among the world’s most vulnerable to climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense episodes of extreme weather such as droughts and floods.
Africa, which contributes the least to global warming, bears the brunt.
The recent cuts in foreign aid have not helped. They have had “a huge impact on our work”, said Mohamud Mohamed Hassan, Somalia director for NGO Save the Children.
More than 200 health centres and 400 schools have closed since last year.
Farmers, whose herds and crops have been decimated, describe one of the worst droughts ever recorded in a country where a third of the population already lacked regular meals. Even if the forthcoming rainy season is normal, it will take months for affected populations to recover.
“We cannot afford to actually address all the needs of these people,” said Ali Adan Ali, a Jubbaland official managing the displaced.
At a mobile health clinic supported by Save the Children, the only one still operating for multiple camps in the area around Kismayo, a woman named Khadija tried to feed a high-calorie solution to her severely malnourished one-year-old daughter.
She came to the camp after last year’s drought killed her livestock, but here also “we have nothing to eat”, the 45-year-old said.
A hospital in Kismayo is the only facility in the region capable of treating the most severe cases of malnutrition. But it is turning patients away due to a lack of space and staff.
Every bed is occupied by starving babies, some on ventilators with intravenous drips in their fragile arms. Cases have tripled since last year, and things are only getting worse.
The US-Israel war on Iran has increased fuel prices, affecting food and water supplies.
Those in the camp seek work in construction or cleaning jobs in Kismayo or sell firewood, but the options are limited.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has had to steadily reduce its Somalia programme from $2.6bn in 2023 to $852m this year, especially since Washington slashed its donations. So far, only 13 percent of this year’s target has been raised.
“It’s a toxic cocktail of factors … Things are really, really desperate,” Tom Fletcher, head of OCHA, told the AFP news agency in an interview last week.
“Often we’re having to choose which lives to save and which lives not to save.”
Some humans have proven to be very intolerant when it comes to the belief systems of others......while this intolerant set of people can be found in virtually every religion, the big question should be....has religion served as a tool to help humanity spiritually and progress as a whole or it has been more of a divisive tool?. .
Israel’s military launches a probe after photo shows a soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue.
Israel's military has launched an investigation after a photo circulated online showing a soldier desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon.
The military said on Wednesday that it viewed the “incident gravely” and promised action against the soldier, according to The Times of Israel.
The outlet said an initial inquiry had found that the photo was taken in the Christian-majority village of Debel several weeks ago, though it was only shared online on Wednesday.
The photo showed the soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of the statue while smoking one himself.
It is the latest in a series of incidents involving Israeli soldiers desecrating religious sites and destroying or looting property in southern Lebanon.
Last month, another soldier was photographed damaging a statue of Jesus in the same village. According to Lebanese media, Israeli troops have also bulldozed solar panels in Debel that supply the electricity needed for the town’s water system, and destroyed homes, roads and olive trees.
The incidents come as Israeli forces step up attacks on Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut, claiming they are striking Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure. Israeli forces also continue to occupy large areas of southern Lebanon and demolish entire villages in the area.
The scale of destruction has left Lebanese officials and residents increasingly worried that those displaced by the war will have nowhere to return to.
Concerns meanwhile have grown over Israel’s treatment of Christians in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Nefort: It's not possible to have virgins ladies when you and your fellow men are on a sex rampage with women. The non virgin ladies were made so by your fellow men. If you want virgin women then tell your fellow men to stop fvcking around.
Typical of that gender.......never taking responsibility for their actions.
thesicilian: We know all of you that form hard men online but will be kneeling down offline with 90% of your meagre salaries to beg women that are even subpar in the first place.
You're probably too young to know the difference between a simpleton and a well bred human being.
Kneel down to beg who?.....is she carrying gold between her legs or what?....stop thinking everyone is you okay. .
Every well bred human being would know to respect people's time and engagements..... should alert them of new developments early enough and understand when they weren't able to attend to something they weren't aware of in time...... except for SIMPle men of course who worship pvssy(as in this case).
AllBlack: Mr UnderSeriousness.. Do you have a child? How would you consider it when you read your son's writing depicting you as a mumu?
Friendly Banter? Laugh it off?
You seem to know a lot about these things and I like smart people. Pleeeease, Educate me on friendly banters and the use or limits of it as it regards two different age groups.
Yes I'll laugh it off because I know I am not a saint...... would you claim you haven't called an elder,ur teacher, security agency or even random people funny name or in this case "mumu" ?..... people that you wouldn't be able to say or call them such in their presence?. Are you saying everything you've ever said about anyone (ur parent inclusive) ,you can say it in front of them?.....all the weird name students give teachers in school that you might have used such names to refer to them as well can you say it in their presence?.
I repeat again....His use of that word is this case is nothing but a friendly banter.... It's not as if he said it to her face or yelled at her saying it.
Desusi: I concur my friend, children nowadays do not know that in a few years ahead,they too will become mama and baba.It should be a joyful thing to be sent by your parents knowing fully well that you will one day,do same.Biblically,the holy writ says honor your mother and father not answering back.Although, parents are counselled not to get their children offended, where this happened, courtesy demand patience with them.Sometimes,their actions are aged related issues.
How would you determine it's age related if you haven't cautioned it before to see if there will be any adjustments?..... it's just part of some people and they see nothing wrong in them.... it's now left for those being stressed to voice it out.
Fuckyoumod: while I wish you well and pray you find solution to your problem.
I want to also criticize you constructively bro. Take no offense.
You no try, you saw traces of blood in your saliva and you did nothing? Bro take your health seriously and quick intervention could be the difference between life and death. correct me if am wrong.
Go to the hospital for full evaluation of your health.
That one could be taken as a minor issue if others symptoms doesn't come with it....it could just be an issue with the gum which is mostly triggered by taking sugary stuffs as well.....it is most likely unconnected to seeing bl**d in urine.
thesicilian: I don't think you handled it maturely, irrespective of the fact that she may have overreacted a little.
A lady you're interested in calls you to tell you she's coming to visit, and you tell her straight up that you're watching a match you'll call her back. Even most of your guy freinds would not be happy with you if you told them you couldn't answer their call properly because you're watching a match. I am assuming you didn't ask her when she'd be coming, you could even have finished the match before she eventually reached your place. Would it have killed you to tell her okay no problem, but I'm a bit busy (or not in the house) now, but you can come in 1hr time? What you told her in essence was, "I love you but I love football more" Even someone who already loves you would not want to hear that not to talk of the one you're still trying to get.
Chief SIMPle man...park go one side?.
Since na her give am time way she go fit just pop up expect am make him day run helter skelter to catch up na. .
You were talking as it you gave anyone time or the air they breath.......if not people that do worship you, what gave you the audacity to be talking like this?. .
Lifestone: More ventures like this create employment and reduced the incentives for joining the Bandits and BK. Head or tail, it's good for Jigawa, and Nigeria
I wasn't disputing that from the onset....and the point he raised still remains critical in the scheme of affairs. .
Lifestone: Whatever the case may be, it's good for Nigeria. Assembly, then we begin to produce some parts locally and in few year an Innoson model is repeated. Goodone again
Yep...it's good but that doesn't dismiss the point he raised (insecurity) which also needs to be address as a matter of urgency.
Lifestone: So which farm produces the food you ate last night. You guys have problems each time you hear good news about Nigeria. Who do you like this? So much hate for your Country
Could have been a Chinese,Nigerien,Chadian farm etc....so what's your point?. .
essentialone: I will still post it again, since na only you dey here.
Your tears, my drink.
Again do well to not post on a public platform other than making d*mb comments okay......you'll hardly get such good advice for free so pick it up and never drop it boy. .
essentialone: *Short answer: Because brothers know exactly how their friends act when no sister is watching.*
It’s not just “overprotectiveness.” It’s pattern recognition. Here’s why most guys side-eye their friend dating their sister:
*1. The “I Know You” Factor* Your friend isn’t a stranger. You’ve seen him: - *In the group chat*: The memes, the body count jokes, how he talks about girls after 2am - *On boys’ night*: How he moves when he thinks nobody’s sister is involved - *Post-breakup*: How he treats exes, what he says, if he bad-mouths them
A brother thinks: _“I like you as my guy, but I wouldn’t wish you on my sister.”_ You know his game because you’ve run plays with him.
*2. No Exit Strategy If It Goes Bad* 1. *If a random guy hurts your sister*: You can cut him off. Block, fight, whatever. Clean break. 2. *If your _friend_ hurts your sister*: Now every hangout is awkward. Do you pick your sister or your day-one? Friend group splits. WhatsApp group becomes a war zone.
Most guys don’t want to choose between blood and their bro. Easiest way = don’t mix the two.
*3. The “Access” Problem* Friends have insider info: - They know your house, your parents’ schedule, your sister’s routines - They’ve heard family gist at your place - Breakup gets messy? He knows too much. Can use it, or your family dinner becomes _very_ uncomfortable
With a stranger, there’s distance. With your friend, the boundaries are already gone.
*4. Protection vs Possessiveness* Let’s be real — some of it is outdated “my sister’s purity” mentality. But a lot is: - *Seen too much*: You’ve bailed this guy out of situationships. You know he cheats, lies, or is just unserious right now - *Trauma response*: Maybe your sister’s been hurt before. You watched her cry. You’re not doing that again, especially not with someone you brought into her life - *Dad/Brother code*: Many Nigerian/African homes raise boys with “protect your sister” as core duty. Letting your friend “test run” feels like failing that duty
*5. The Double Standard Everyone Hates But Uses* The ugly truth: - *Guys will sleep with other people’s sisters*… but get territorial about their own - Why? Because _their_ sister isn’t theoretical. It’s Mary who you helped with JAMB. Who you saw heartbroken at 16. Suddenly it’s personal, not philosophy
*When Brothers _Do_ Allow It* It happens, but usually when: 1. *The friend is genuinely solid*: You’ve seen him be consistent, respectful, for years. Not just “good guy” PR. 2. *He asks permission first*: Comes to you man-to-man before making a move. Shows respect for you + your family. 3. *Sister actually wants him*: If she’s grown and chooses him, most brothers fold — grudgingly. Because cockblocking your sister forever backfires.
*The Flipside: Sisters’ View* Many women hate this “brother gatekeeping” thing because: 1. *Infantilizes them*: “I’m 28, I can choose who I date” 2. *Hypocrisy*: Brother dates freely but polices her 3. *Misses the point*: If the friend is trash, _tell her_. Don’t ban her. Arm her with info
*Bottom line*: Most guys block it because they know their friend’s character better than their sister does, and they know a bad breakup will nuke the friendship + family peace.
It’s 70% protection, 20% ego, 10% hypocrisy.
Question back at you: If your best friend since secondary school — good guy but you _know_ he’s a chronic womanizer — started showing interest in your younger sister, would you be cool with it? Why/why not?
Say something organic abeg...all this running to AI is getting stale....common question that requires experience based/individual view based answer you're going to AI to get what to write/copy and paste.
Cleanmouth: You ended up contradicting yourself. Why did your so called mighty Russia begged North Korea for 10,000 Soldiers and weapons. Why did they ask Iran for ballistic missiles and drones?
You have forgotten that Ukraine didn't start the war, it was Russia that attacked first and even wanted to unseat Zelensky using Commando style during the first day of the war but the mission failed.
Just in case you don't know, Russia surrendered and was conquered and occupied by the Mongols for over 240 years.
When and where did Russia begged NK for troops?. .
Wickedtruths: Obi must cancel Atiku. Both at working for Tinubu and they are too daft to notice.
Atiku is most likely the problem here.... Tinubu used Bubu to get to where he is today....same thing atik should've done a long time ago but greed wouldn't let him....normally power should still stay in the south but overzealous atik is letting his greed take control of him so it's better let the southerner there continue if Obi/any southerner wouldn't be the flag bearer of ADC.
Foreign Affairs › Re: EU Signs US Gas Deal To Curb Reliance On Russia by Mattswaggz(op): 10:02am On May 07
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