₦airaland Forum

Pakute:
Don’t let foreign interests divide us – Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed



It is about 2027 - Sheik Ahmad Gumi



It could jeopardize Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations - Bashir Ahmed



https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/01/dont-let-foreign-interests-divide-us-baba-ahmed-on-trumps-blacklisting-of-nigeria/

Chilipepper:
Lawyer addresses men who abandon children who are products of paternity fraud.

pansophist:
Actually it’s not about being broke, it’s a mentality.

I mean, depends on who we compare ourselves to, we are broke to some extent.

It’s poverty mentality that is wrong with such women.

fergie001:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-court-orders-pdp-not-to-go-ahead-with-convention/?noamp=available

The suit was filed by Austin Nwachukwu (Imo PDP Chairman), Amah Nnanna (Abia PDP chairman) and Turnah Alabh George (PDP Zonal Secretary, South-South) praying the Court amongst others:

- that properly conducted State Congresses were not held in 14 States

- That the planned National Convention holding in Ibadan from November 15-16th be rescheduled pending when valid Congresses are held in the affected States.

The persons sued are: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP, Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the party, Umar Bature, the National Organising Secretary of the party, the National Working Committee (NWC), and the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party as 1st to 6th defendants.

Others joined in the suit are Umar Damagum, the PDP National Chairman; Ali Odefa and Emmanuel Ogidi as 7th, 8th and 9th defendants respectively.

Pakute:
https://nairametrics.com/2025/10/30/nnpcl-begins-review-of-port-harcourt-warri-kaduna-refineries-for-viability/

politicoNG:
https://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-air-force-officer-detailed-to-kill-ribadu-in-foiled-coup-plot/

Kalatium:
Omo, that’s the real problem these days.
You try to have a serious, meaningful conversation — she’s billing.
She flashes you, you call back — billing.
You call to check up on her — she says, “I’m hungry.”
Billing upon billings. 🤔

⚡ The New Emotional Economy

We live in an era where many relationships have turned into mini tax systems.
Every emotional interaction comes with a cost implication.
You can’t even share genuine concern anymore without it being mistaken for a financial transaction.

It’s not about the money — it’s about intention decay.
When every conversation has a price tag, sincerity dies.

💡 The Psychology Behind It

Here’s the catch — when financial dependency replaces emotional connection, the relationship loses its foundation.
You can’t build trust on constant billing.
It breeds quiet resentment, emotional fatigue, and fake affection.

Eventually, the giver becomes drained.
The receiver becomes entitled.
And both stop growing.

Real Talk

Let’s be clear — there’s nothing wrong with helping someone you care about.
Generosity is beautiful.
But when every “hi” becomes an invoice and every “I miss you” is code for “send something,”
then love is no longer love — it’s logistics.

If affection needs constant top-up, it’s not connection; it’s subscription. 💳

The Bigger Lesson

As a generation, we need to start redefining value exchange in relationships.
Let support be mutual.
Let conversations be genuine.
Let love be affordable — emotionally, not financially.

Because if your wallet must always validate your words,
then what happens the day your balance drops?

Let’s bring back sincerity before billing replaces bonding.

FreeStuffsNG:
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/29/world/morocco-charged-over-2400-gen-z-protests-latam-intl

dre11:
https://dailytrust.com/wike-under-fire-for-flying-sons-abroad-on-official-trip/?noamp=available

anonimi:
Two NNPC refineries have been working for the last decade and one of them started exporting last year.


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Qtsnow:
https://thenationonlineng.net/market-economics-the-responsibility-of-nigerian-regulators-in-preventing-a-dangote-refinery-monopoly/

tobenuel:
Paddy paddy govt.. this our senate can stamp and approve anything baba T passes to them with immediate effect. Akpabio the joker will always start the opening remark. the senate can't even say no or grill them further. if na USA now, if Trump bring person for approval, their senate will always grill them not instant approval of anything. how long did they grill R.F Kennedy Jr?

FarahAideed:
https://thenationonlineng.net/soyinka-jonathan-youre-nebuchadnezzar/amp/

etokhana:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/senate-clears-shaibu-as-chief-of-army-staff/

alphonsoolajide:
https://eyesoflagos.com/efcc-blames-laziness-greed-for-youth-fraud/

Maxymilliano:
https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/10/28/prof-soyinka-reveals-why-u-s-revoked-his-visa-recalls-two-airport-encounters/

iwaeda:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/28/my-children-cant-get-jobs-due-my-name-pdp-chieftain-bode-george-decries-hardship

OracleJay411:
THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

The power structure within Tinubu's administration is a complex web of formal positions and informal relationships based on decades of trust, loyalty, and political alliances. Key influential figures include:

Oluremi Tinubu (First Lady): As the president's wife and a former senator, she wields "soft power" and has a significant, influential role as a critical support system and proxy within the government's initiatives.

Kashim Shettima (Vice President): He plays a significant role, particularly in economic matters, and is a trusted confidant whom the President considers a key member of his "think-tank".

Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff): As a long-time mentee and the president's gatekeeper, he controls access to the President, manages appointments, and coordinates much of the presidency's operations, making him a central figure in the power structure.

Wale Edun (Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy) and Yemi Cardoso (Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria): The government's economic policies largely revolve around these two figures, who are trusted by Tinubu from their time working together in the Lagos State government.

Nyesom Wike (Minister of the Federal Capital Territory - FCT): Though a member of the opposition party (PDP), Wike is one of the most powerful ministers due to his strong personal relationship with Tinubu and his control over the politics in the oil-rich Rivers State, which he has leveraged to the president's advantage.

Nuhu Ribadu (National Security Adviser): He is one of the few people who consistently has the President's ear on critical national security matters.

Seyi Tinubu: The President's son is also a power center, particularly among the youth demographic and some ministers who are said to defer to him on certain issues.

Glimpsetv:
Man Raises Alarm After Spotting Hundreds of Dangote Tankers, Sparks Monopoly Fears

A Nigerian man has raised concerns after recording hundreds of Dangote fuel tankers lined up on a highway. He claimed that the billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, might be planning to dominate Nigeria’s petroleum industry.

According to reports, the new fleet of trucks owned by the Dangote Group runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Each truck is designed to transport refined fuel products such as petrol and diesel directly from the Dangote Refinery to filling stations across the country.

The company reportedly plans to deploy about 4,000 CNG-powered tankers in total. These trucks are not only fuel-efficient but also help reduce logistics costs when compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

This move, however, has stirred controversy among independent fuel marketers. Many believe it gives Dangote an unfair advantage that could lead to a monopoly in the petroleum distribution sector. Despite the criticism, Dangote Group insists that the decision is purely strategic and aimed at improving efficiency and cutting costs.

By handling its own logistics, Dangote is seeking to distribute fuel products directly — bypassing independent marketers who traditionally dominate the supply chain. This new system, which is expected to fully take off by August 2025, represents a major shift in Nigeria’s fuel distribution model.

With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the Dangote Refinery is the largest in Africa and one of the biggest single-train refineries in the world. Its massive production scale has raised fears that it could control a significant share of the local market and influence fuel prices nationwide.

Industry groups such as the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have warned that the move might cripple smaller marketers and cause job losses. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has also clashed with the company over labor-related issues.

In response, Aliko Dangote has dismissed claims of monopoly, urging other investors to build their own refineries instead of “using the cry of monopoly to stall growth.”

The company also explained that its decision to invest in CNG-powered trucks and manage its own fuel distribution is a response to market challenges, including boycotts and what it described as “unfair competition” from fuel importation cartels.

Dangote further noted that over 30 refinery licenses have been issued to private companies in Nigeria — including BUA, Aradel, and Waltersmith — showing that the market remains open for competition.

He emphasized that the Dangote Refinery has transformed Nigeria into a net exporter of refined products, improving energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels.

To promote transparency and broader ownership, Dangote also announced plans to list the refinery on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), allowing ordinary Nigerians to invest and own shares in the company.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aScOiRv-OZ8?si=5nJuV54ieFHt-mPF

press9jatv:
Peller played another match tonight and pulled in over 25 million coins, worth about $243,000…. Omoh, wetin this guy dey do 😂🔥🙆🏼‍♂️

Omo Peller just dey cash out big. ..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUWETVu7Jj4?

Chilipepper:
A lady has gone viral for dropping “billing formats” on how to collect money from men.

Ishilove:
Personally, I feel this is a commendable move in this era of misinformation


https://barlamantoday.com/2025/10/27/china-passes-new-law-requiring-influencers-to-hold-professional-credentials/

ThroneNGamez:
https://x.com/GeneralSnow_/status/1981631743468900635?t=xpPrdejYzWeemVHFWc8UYg&s=08[/quote]Tribalism has eaten some people up.

ogododo:
https://parallelfactsnews.com/nigerias-security-collapsed-financial-times/

cityboylagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/regina-daniels-spotted-in-private-jet-amid-alleged-marital-crisis-with-ned-nwoko/

fergie001:
https://punchng.com/constitution-review-nassembly-committee-okays-additional-state-for-south-east/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNqBgpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrKnVUAFj0Kt9f9hTlbvpxkP3lY-MQjmf8_9a4YhP1zDfml4kic1-ghla9KK_aem_IzPuKhQLwiBTBs2wbYj0rg

Bobloco:
‘He Acted Swiftly And Panicky Because Of Coup, Not Insecurity’ – Shehu Condemns Tinubu


A public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reshuffling of Nigeria’s service chiefs was driven by selfish political interests rather than the worsening insecurity across the country.

In a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Saturday, Shehu claimed the President acted out of fear and survival instincts following speculations of a coup plot.



https://x.com/shehu_mahdi/status/1981954359169605673?t=6BjmppKtFtDMAlFBpIea7w&s=19[/quote]Well said. BAT get survival skills

Racoon:
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-uk-reduces-post-study-stay-for-foreign-graduates-to-18-months-to-find-jobs-after-study-4013903/

AbosedeFalade:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/trending-i-never-wanted-regina-to-marry-ned-nwoko-rita-daniels/

shrinkchido:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17dhrtymyD/

Kobojunkie:
Why are you folks so slow? Did you bother to read at all before commenting? 🤔