shortgun:

A country where our natural resources doesn't end up the pockets of select few at the detriment of the people.
A country where every citizen is given an equal opportunity and an impartial platform to thrive irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or political affiliations.
A country where political office holders obey the rulings of our courts and the constitution reigns Supreme.

Nice.

Don't you think that undermining every decision made by FG, without having inner working knowledge, is quite unfair ?

shortgun:
Nonsense!
Instead of making the existing clinics and hospitals functional Tinubu wants to spend scarce resources on training some imaginary people just to create an avenue to loot our national purse.

As a Nigerian, what do you actually want ?

Nairaland - a forum where the first to report ALWAYS win

Man Utd, Spurs and Chelsea will derail Arsenal dream.

Advantage Man City.

abc115:
Price War: Ethiopian Airlines on Lagos -London Route now Cheaper than Air Peace

It depends on the class you book and the date.

You have to compare likes to likes

Did you hear from the wife before passing judgement?

Stop demonising women - we have them as mothers, sisters and daughters

You wont see Falana taking such states to court demanding such should payment should be stopped.

Why do govt - both states and fg - keep using our hard earned savings to send people to pilgrimage.

Is Nigeria no more a secular state?

babajide107:



You saying Russia is begging for weapons is the most ridiculous statement .if a country is looking for opportunities to test weapons and you can save yours for nato ,will you reject it if you were putin?so you rather want them to use all dier weapon then maybe USA then stop the war.after that they admit Ukraine into nato then attack Russia..putin knows what he is doing.This war is going to be a long one and will only end when Russia takes all the land that can strengthen them economically and strategic militarily.When done,Ukraine can join nato.It will actually be wise for Ukraine to actually negotiate if Dey wanna keep most of thier land cos Russia is still playing.if nato enter then it will be a full war and no one will owe Ukraine

You should be given the writer of the "most hilarious" post on nairaland.

You claimed Russia was SAVING UP weapons in case NATO steps in. That's quite comical

Amayabor1:


Lol. So, if I get you correctly, Russia is not going all out for now as this is a tactics to build up capacity just in case Nato gets involved. 🤣😂😂😂.

More than 300000 Russian soldiers have been killed in this war. So, a world power (Russia) will deliberately allow a war to drag on while recording such a huge casualty against a country with less military power? What a tactics indeed. 🤣🤣🤣

As early as 2022, Putin was already whining that the war was taking longer than he expected. Now, we are in 2024. If you think that this war lingering up till now is a Russian tactics, then you are deluded! 🤣🤣🤣

Do you mind all these jesters trying to defend the indefensible ?.

US military has achieved their objectives already through Ukraine.

Russia military is no more among the elites - they have been set back more than 20 years.

Quelme:
You are just too naive.

Same Finland Russia annexed from Sweden, abi na another one you dey talk about or Finland that Russia annexed Karelia from? 😂

Historically, all invaders; Hitler, Napoleon, Crimea war were all through Ukraine. You see why my dear, Ukraine can never be in NATO whether you like it or not. But the quicker you accept it, the less hurtful it will be for you.

Russia missiles are still going through Poland and Romania onward target in Lviv till date, all NATO can do is call emergency meetings. Paper tigers 😂

NATO has not officially declared, I need not argue that with you. We know how many French special forces were taking out by Russia recently, reason while Macron is convulsing terribly of recent.

The US should attack Iran or North Korea. We have seen their weapons in Ukraine, it is a known fact that they are doing the Lord's work for Russia with provision of weapons in Ukraine.

Russia bog down in their own backyard, this Hollywood fiction has really eaten deep into you.

Russia do not need Chinese weapons at all, we need China to keep their weapons well preserved and in pristine condition when we are ready to deal with Taiwan.

Russia is self sufficient and still export weapons even in the midst of the SMO against the over 50+ overzealous ragtag NATO, can you beat that. We have been told that Russia soldiers are fighting with shovels and cutlass, no be today. Russia production of artillery shells as of today still beats NATO hands down as testament on the battle field.

You write like a drunkard.

You are trying too hard to create an impression you understand history, sadly you turned history on its head. Let me educate you. When Russia annexed kareliia, Finland was NOT a sovereign country. Even as of today the area remain divided, with Western part of Karelia belonging to Finland knows as Fiinnish Karelia and the Eastern part belonging to Russia known as Russian Karelia.

You have earlier stated that NATO boots were not on ground due to them being afraid, now you are saying many french troops were killed. Maybe you didn't hear well what Macron said - Macron said NATO should not rule out sending NATO troops into the Ukraine. That was futuristic, and not what has happened, and the members kicked against it because Ukraine was not a member of NATO, so the charter did not cover Ukraine.

Since you claim Chinese weapons in "pristine" conditions, what stops them from launching an attack after the US has warned them they should not dare. Russia that was begging for weapons from Iran and North Korea do not need the Chinese; You are just a clown. US saw that movement and warned China never to dare give Russia any weapon, and Chinese complied immediately.

I repeat, no combination of any military forces can defeat the United States as of now, I cant say of tomorrow.

Stop twisting fact to suit your narratives. It will only show you as a clown.

anonymous1759:



Can you hear yourself? Why will a sensible country use nuke on another country?
Nuke is the last resort , has USA and NATO used nuke on any country after the Second World War?
Mehn you really sound unintelligent if you think it’s because of USA warming that made Russia not to use nuke . Please balance your news with something outside western media .

I am sorry, your are an ignoramus at the bolded.

Nuke is NOT the last resort.

A country can only use nuke based on the nuclear doctrine of that country. For instance, Russia can use nuke when her sovereignty is threatened. However, in this ongoing war, Russia sovereignty has been threatened by Ukraine several times by bombing the Russia refineries, hitting Moscow and killing with drones in Belgorod which led to evacuation.

With the Russia doctrine, since Russia has claimed all the Donbass as her own, she ought to use nuclear weapon since Ukraine is attacking those territories. Russia can as well claim her territories are being threatened.

But let me tell you, they wont dare. US has told them clearly what they would do them if they do.

Tranquillity360:
Nigeria government don't have anything against the Yoruba lady.
Is he the only person to have abusing Naira.



They are just punishing her for his way of Life because no law in Nigeria can be used to punish him for that.

Nothing much.

Now that they have scapegoated him/her, they should always make sure to enforce the laws, even against the senators, governors etc.

There can not be a set of laws against certain type of people, and another set of rules against others.

anonymous1759:


It’s a pity you’ve been brainwashed to this level . Please listen to other news outlets to get balanced news, it’s obvious your thinking is one sided .
Same Ukraine that’s losing their military and Lands everyday ? Taiwan that’ll be invaded anytime soon ?
What about Hongkong? The west have lost it , Russia helped restore Assad as president in Syria despite waring from the USA ?

The west has brainwashed you to the extent that any country that buys weapons is weak ,but The same USA cannot attack any nation alone without the help of any NATO members.

Countries like Libya, Syria , Yemen etc America still need other NATO members to contribute, yet NK , China and Iran that Russia align with is weak why USA With over 30 plus countries contributions is stronger , examine your iQ.

Go and read about NATO.

You don't seem to understand what it stands for and how it operates.

You seem confused.

Quelme:
Mr versed, those valid points I mentioned, proof me wrong.

Is NATO on the back foot in Ukraine?

How did the much hyped Ukrainian counteroffensive go? In the midst of the counter offensive, Russia still took Adveevka. 😂

What happened to Bayraktar drones?

US Himars?

British Storm shadow?

German leopard tanks?

French SCALPS missiles?

Marder and challenger tanks?

You think you win wars in cinemas and Hollywood or on CNN and BBC. 😂

You are not really grounded like I even expected.

At the bolded, how can someone be on a back foot when he doesn't have boots on ground. You keep contradicting yourself.

You are everywhere, gather your thoughts and let us have an intellectual discourse, if you can.

Let me remind you. The first time Russia missile killed someone in Poland and Poland called for an emergency meeting of NATO, Russia was quick to explain it wasn't them. They were quickly calling for investigation. They knew what was coming . They were screaming it wasn't them.

Russia that has been bogged down in a war of attrition with Ukraine would now face NATO, which just added Finland and Sweden, and win. Reason am now. Russia that is begging for weapons all over the place

Even US warned China not to attempt to transfer any military assets to Russia, China succumbed straight off. No country can tell the US that, that is when she will transfer that weapon.

Respect the military strength of the United States.

opamoses1:
I saw these picture on a different platform and decided to share on NL. Air Peace serves Basmati Jollof rice with peas. A 2nd picture shows Eba and Efo-riro served with Amstel Malta.

Airline wey abi

I booked my flight yesterday but flutterwave charged 20 GBP as processing fee. I guess that seems outrageous.

I also noticed you could not make a reservation on their website, you have to book straight.

It also took almost 45 mins to receive a mail notification after payment. I guess they need to work on their Email Service, and even upgrade the front page of their website. They can use Emirates or Virgin Atlantic website as a benchmark.

A return ticket is around 1.6 million Naira and above.

I am looking forward to my first experience flying them.

DATMAT:
Israel needs to respect the people of Gaza enough of this carnage, Iran will continue sponsor proxies war against Israel, one on one Iran will win

Na you go fight the war ?

kmaster007:
Israel Vs Iran one on one without backing up of any countries. Who go fit win

Israel is a NUCLEAR armed nation, Iran is not.

Quelme:
Too much Hollywood and CNN yen yen yen.

Greatest military power that lost woefully in Vietnam?

Greatest military power that were messed up after 20 years in Afghanistan by goat herders?

Like the failed state they created in Libya?

The greatest military power that has never single handedly fought any war in their history till date, hiding under the umbrella of NATO? Hahaha.

Greatest military power that was the first to use nuclear weapons on civilian population?

NATO troops in the guise of mercenaries have been targeted back to back in Ukraine, one would think after all the chest beating and crossing the red line, they would put boots on the ground.

China has been a dependable ally over the years same with India. Till date both nations trade with Russia is at an all time high.

Russian economy is a fortress, after all the yen yen yen sanctions from hell.

Russia GDP is expected to grow in 2024 fiscal year far above IMF and world Bank predictions, the West have no answers as to what magic Eva is using to keep the Russian economy rock steady and robust. Most European countries have all gone in self induced recession.

The West over estimated their reach and strength. Now they have been thoroughly demystified militarily and economically. Hope you can see the the way Niger, the 38th state of the federal republic of Nigeria is treating France? 😂

The West are in panic mode, it will even become worse for them coz it is very glaring they have no way out of Ukraine, no strategy at all. For the first time ever, they have been cornered and don't know what to do.

The Pope has already advised, the West should throw in the towel and run away now they can with their tails between their legs. They should go and sin no more. Big brother Russia, the ever merciful will forgive them.

When I read the bolded, I stopped as I could see you were not verse in international affairs and you were even sounding contradictory.

You claimed Russia is targeting NATO troops and in the same sentence you claimed NATO should have put boots on ground.

Every other things you put up there was a rant.

Let me give you a simple illustration your kind will be able to process. You are in a fight and one of your staunch enemies is choosing for you what weapons you are allowed to use in a fight. He even goes further to tell you if you use certain weapon, this is what he will do to you. Then you chicken out. Who is the real boss? Tell me

Quelme:
Preemptive strike on Russia? Omo, I no talk again. I rest my case. 😂

Rightly so, you should rest your case as you have nothing to say.

I advise you to get educated with this and understand the US nuclear doctrine - https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/us-nuclear-arsenal-can-deter-both-china-and-russia.

Even Putin is fully aware of this US nuclear doctrine (https://apnews.com/article/putin-moscow-strikes-united-states-government-russia-95f1436d23b94fcbc05f1c2242472d5c)

Pay attention the word Putin use in the article - "could"

anonymous1759:


It’s a pity you’ve been brainwashed to this level . Please listen to other news outlets to get balanced news, it’s obvious your thinking is one sided .
Same Ukraine that’s losing their military and Lands everyday ? Taiwan that’ll be invaded anytime soon ?
What about Hongkong? The west have lost it , Russia helped restore Assad as president in Syria despite waring from the USA ?

The west has brainwashed you to the extent that any country that buys weapons is weak ,but The same USA cannot attack any nation alone without the help of any NATO members.

Countries like Libya, Syria , Yemen etc America still need other NATO members to contribute, yet NK , China and Iran that Russia align with is weak why USA With over 30 plus countries contributions is stronger , examine your iQ.

US is not bothered by Ukraine losing their lands. US focus is reducing Russia to nothing and starving them of western chips that could make them build more military capabilities. Russia is a case of National interest to the US. Whatever remains of Ukraine will be rebuilt.

US is the leader of the free world and they have no interest in Hong Kong.

Syria?? lol. Do you see that one trapped in his country as president ? US tactically support Syrian rebels and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria and they are still functional till date.

You do not seem to know about what US National interest is all about.

If you want to prove to me that China and Russia are more powerful than the US, tell me what is stopping Russia from using a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine (against US clear warning), despite Ukraine hitting several refineries INSIDE Russia and sinking their naval ships. At least Russia nuclear doctrine states when Russia sovereignty is threatened, Russia will use nuclear weapon.

Belgorod in Russia is a ghost city after it has been evacuated by incessant Ukraine attack on the city - it means Russia red line has been crossed by Ukraine, what is stopping Putin from using tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine?


Why has China not dared the US and invade Taiwan?

In case you have no answer, let me help you. They are avoiding the wrath of a certain country - The country with the stripes and stars flag

NFBI:
Lol no combination of military can face US? You are living in the 19th century.

In nuclear war you don't need to invade a country just send the missile to it target.

Remember no winner in a nuclear war.

If US is that strong why are they all over Europe for military partnership?

You think global leaders would be mad enough to just start a nuclear war? Putin is mad but he knows he is dealing with the US - a country with incredible military capabilities. You see nuclear warfare like a switch which you could just switch on and off. The US is always looking for activities in Russia nuclear site, if there is a considerable movement, there will be a preemptive strike - that iis why the US always says "we have not seen significant movement to suggest use of tactical nuclear weapon by the Russians".

Let us say there is one, EU and US will be impacted but the entire Russia as we know it to be would be taken off map and reduce to radioactive zone with tridents from US, UK and France all raining nuclear missiles on Russia at the same time.

US told Putin in a clear term - don't use tactiical nuclear weapon!, she tells China - don't invade Taiwan!, and they do nothing. Yet you don't see that the the US is the real boss.

Remember when China warned Pelosi, not to visit Taiwan, that was the time more lawmakers joined in the trip and they flew into Taiwan.

Remember when Russia warned the US not to supply Ukraine HIMARS, that it would constitute a redline, that was the time the US supplied lot of Himars.

US hate to be told what to do but they will tell you what you cannot do, and sadly you cannot do anything about it.

Quelme:
Audio

This means a transatlantic-Asia-European war.

But not why Russia exist. Dream on mate.

The Anglo-Saxon know they already lost the war effort in Ukraine to a smart Putin.

The next chess move I'm expecting from Russia is to place nukes in Donbass.


Ukraine male population is literally non-existent anymore, they can't continue this war any longer and with the impending Russian offensive on the horizon, Ukrainazis and their enablers have been boxed in a very extreme tight corner, no way out for them at all. Just like the Pope earlier advised, the West should raise the white flag and lick their mortal wound in shame.

Ukraine is never going to be a NATO member.

The Western hegemony has been visibly shakened and their rule based order thoroughly messed up big time. Ukraine was a bad experiment for them even if they fail to admit it.

Slava Rossiya!!!

Russia (Military)/China (Economy) combination, no amount of intimidations or propaganda from the neocolonialists can ever beat this combo. The bear and dragon have now realized that you can never appease or cozy up with the West, they only thing the West understands is strength.

Taiwan better learn.

You wrote a long epistle with a lot of wishful thinking.

The US has Russia where it wants her.

Russia made a mistake by falling into the trap of the US - this is like a chess game, and the US is winning.

Russia should have had hard negotiations when the CIA made a mistake assessing the Russia army to be quite good. Now, the whole world has seen Russia army is a mediocre, and Russia has expended so much ammunition she has to be begging for arms from North Korea and Iran.

China will never go to war on behalf of Russia - they seem wiser than Putin and are guiding their economy jealously. China is happy that Russia is looking up to her as it stands for support, they will want that to continue. Marriage between Russia and China is that of convenience; don't forget India is relying on arms from Russia, and India and China are enemies.

US does not talk much but when they talk they make it happen. The US communicated in a clear term to Russia the consequence of using tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, till date, Russia only threatened to use it but did not, even when Ukraine had upped attacks even inside Russia.

US warned China pointedly what she would do if China attacks Taiwan. The maximum China did was surrounding Taiwan for a few days in a war game. US has used Australia, Canada, UK, Phillipines to goad China, yet China refused to take the bait - smart move!.

Both China and Russia know that the US military has been forged into a beast with unthinkable military capabilities. As it stands, no combination of military in the world can face the United States. The US love to cause a war and undermine their enemies without being directly blamed. They have reduced Russia military to a jester through Ukraine and so far China is smart enough not to fall into the US traps.

Even if you don't know, China and Russia understand the greatest military power the world has ever seen which they are dealing with.

NwekeUG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpvW8HzPYV8

They have previous immigration dent on their record, US might not approve the visa despite having sponsors.

Sladem05:


Would you rather die of debt vs dying to diseases, bandits, terrorists or hunger?
No you are an idiot FULLSTOP. You cannot access the wealth of a country simply because of a credit system. You have to look at other indices such as GDP, GDP per capita and so on. Credit System is what actually makes the differences in wealth less visible. Someone can have a nice car and house all paid for vs someone that has those things but on credit.

You made a straw man argument. No one stated that westerners are rich. The West has problems but problems of a rich country. But they don’t have real problems especially when compared to Africa.

Why on earth compare the wealth distribution of Africa to the western world? The wealth of Africa is tied to a few bank accounts.

In every way of comparing wealth, You are wrong period.
The absolute wealth of the Western World is far far far far higher than what is in Africa.
The distribution of wealth in the West can be uneven. But it is not so relevant here because you are comparing the wealth of Africans to Westerners. Not the wealth distribution. Africans are poorer than Westerners. That is an indisputable fact.

Such a waste.

Comprehension is your problem. You couldn't even relate to the subject matter.

I was trying hard for you to hide your idiocy but you lack the intelligence to understand that. Son of perdition.

Arguing with you is like talking to a brick wall. I am done with you, numbskull.

Sladem05:


You’re a fool. Your ways of measuring wealth is so stupid. Having a credit system doesn’t make one poor. The Credit system is there because those countries are wealthy. There is trust that they will be able to pay it back.

I’m not changing the topic. You’re trying to argue against the idea that westerners aren’t richer than African. When they are

A rich westerner is far far richer than a rich African

A middling westerner is considerably better off than a middling African

A poor westerner is also far better off than a poor African (welfare system). The US alone has a budget of 1.3 Trillion USD to the social security of its citizens. That is 1/3rd of Africa’s GDP. Poverty in Africa is like non other on this planet. What welfare package does Nigeria have ? 😂😂😂

You fail to understand that poverty and wealth are relative. No one is stating that westerners are rich. But they are richer compared to the rest of the world. They are far far richer than Africans on average.

I don’t understand some Nigerians. You think having a few affluent neighbourhoods makes the country rich? When most Africans live on less than 5 dollars a day.
The amount of money flowing through the likes of London, New York, San Francisco and Paris alone is more than the GDP of the entire African continent. Africa is the poorest continent in the world. By a ridiculous margin. That is the truth. Africans are nowhere near as rich as people from the other parts of the world. Thus your thread is BS.

First, why did you call me a fool when I didn't say such to you or gave you any reason to?

I will refrain from insulting you in reciprocity, I will rather educate you. You are still failing to separate the country from the citizens. Look at the US for instance, just 20% of the citizens hold the 86% of the entire wealth in the US

(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_inequality_in_the_United_States#:~:text=The%20top%2020%25%20of%20Americans,of%20the%20population%20owned%2014%25.)

What becomes of the rest of the 80%. They share the remaining 14% of the wealth among themselves.

Credit system is created for the rest of the 80, so they won't have to revolt against the rich, so they can always get by, and die in debt

When having intellectual discourse, learn to be civil. Stop being emotional. If you have a superior argument backed up with facts, state it in a civil manner . It doesn't rub on you well insulting someone you have never met or seen.

Kukutente23:

Sorry. I didn't know saying you're writing jargons is an insult.
You don't need to change dollars on the street. You can change it through your dom account.
Reason people previously embraced the streets is the higher value they get.
Reason CBN pegged them lower is to encourage people to bring their dollars to the official sources.

Thanks and apologies for responding harshly.

i was at GTB bank, I asked the lady in charge of the DOM if i could get a value for my dollars in naira, she said no.

I had to go through the rigours of withdrawing, and took it to the street.

Next time, I would insist to speak to the Manager. At least, you have got me educated in that regards.

Thank you.

Kukutente23:


Crying? Lol. You must mistake me for someone else.

I was civil before you started with the insults

The fact is the CBN already pegged the rates at which BDCs can buy and sell dollars which is why you see that their quoted prices fall below the official market.

That's the reason not your claim of hedging. No one will hedge by selling less especially when they are getting steady supply from CBN

Your first message on this post - you stated I was writing "jargons". Was that not insulting?

Cant you make your case in a civil, responsible manner? Cant we have a simple gentleman discourse and learn from it?

Most people that are on the streets are unlicensed. And when the entire sabo market is telling you the same rate, what can you in that in stance. In fairness to them, they sell with 5 naira differential from the price they bought it.

How many licensed do we have in the whole of Nigeria but CBN regulating prices affects those unlicensed from selling on the high, which is good.

@Kukutente23:

It is my money.

Why are you crying more than the bereaved.

Hit any Sabo, you will know that theory is not practical.

That prices you see on the internet is not obtainable on the street.

Learn to be civil

Kukutente23:

If you operate with illegal BDC that is your problem.
But besides that[b] it is a cheap lie to say the illegal BDC will sell dollars for you cheaper than the licensed one[/b] that is getting directly from CBN.
How's that possible
You're just a cheap, incorigible liar
And to even think you have the nerve to quote rates from illegal BDCs and even giving silly explanations
What is the price of fuel today? Is it the price from filling stations or black market traders you think we should go with?
Dumbo!!

You see the folly of jumping like a frog into argument without asking questions.

I took dollars to the parallel market and he gave me naira. I sell to the Mallam.

So if i want to change money, I will be asking Mallam to show me his license before I can transact.

Too much foolishness deposited in just one body. I wonder how that makes you feel

Kukutente23:

Just imagine
It's obvious you're retarded than is previously possible.
All BDCs are licensed. The unlicensed ones operate illegally.
So what Mallam told toy is what you wrote with so much gusto
You're terribly lacking in common sense with all your shameless lies

So in your warped minds, you do not know the unlicensed ones are more than licensed ones.

So, you dont know the unlicensed ones will need to look for a way to absorb the risks.

When you call Mallam on the fone, he can even tell you that he will change it for 1,500 naira, get there it is a different ball game. He just lured you to the market, he will tell you the market just crashed right now.

I changed money, you were looking for prices on the internet.

Those Mallams that you see transact more than 100,000USD per week on average, stop looking down on them. They have better market sense than your empty skull.

Kukutente23:

That's a lie
The rate is pegged by CBN and the BDCs are allowed to sell at 5% above the buy rate. That's the simple reason and not the jargon you wrote

I don't join issue with a fool like you.

Born on the rock and raised in a swamp.

So, its all bureau de change that are licensed ?. Are all bureau de change getting their dollars from CBN?

Can't you be civil for once in your entire miserable life? Must you throw insult when you drop your message?

Your upbringing terribly sucks.


I explained what different Mallam told me and which made lot of sense.

OvertheTop:


last time i checked it was N1300 (friday)

I changed 1270 on Thursday. It was even a hard bargain and he agreed because I changed a lot.

They insisted on 1250 as at Thursday last week.

Sometimes what you read is different from what you see when you actually go to change