₦airaland Forum

fergie001:
SOURCE

Peterobiisathie:
https://gazettengr.com/tinubu-orders-security-agencies-to-eliminate-kidnappers-bandits-separatists-by-2025/

Peterobiisathie:
did he create ipob terrorists too?

Islie:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/customs-sells-petrol-in-seized-tanker-at-n630-litre-in-ibadan/amp/

seunlayi:
Why not start from Badagry?

yoruboid:
The pace of work on the road is unprecedented and it will end up making a Victoria Island of the entire coastline of Nigeria

This project will be completed before 8yrs as section one will be commissioned in May next year while three other sections are under construction simultaneously

The people of the South West are elated about this

The people of the Niger Delta are excited about this

The people of the Middle Belt are also happy about it

The people of the North are indifferent about it

The landlocked children of bitterness are in pains

dailybuzzng:
https://www.abujapress.com/2024/12/fg-must-not-ignore-demands-of-biafra.html

planetx:
When I say this multiple times here some clown will start shouting and calling it a silly conspiracy theory

pillager:
Yet your kinsmen yapa for north, bloody liars

LibertyRep:
This is sad

The Ibadan incident should have made people be weary of large crowds for freebies.

Anything could spark a stampede at such a gathering.

malali:
The recent stampede in Ibadan, which claimed the lives of over 35 children during what should have been a festive Christmas event, is not just a tragedy—it is a damning indictment of the Nigerian government’s long-standing complicity in the weaponization of poverty. When a nation loses 35 children not to war or natural disaster but to the sheer desperation of families scrambling for food, it is no longer just a tragedy; it is a calamity—a national disgrace.

Weaponized Poverty: A Systemic Problem

Poverty in Nigeria has long been a tool of governance, wielded by those in power to suppress dissent and keep the populace dependent on crumbs from the elite table. Policies are crafted not to alleviate hardship but to perpetuate it. Inflation soars unchecked, infrastructure crumbles, and basic amenities remain a dream for millions. Meanwhile, the political class thrives, hoarding resources and opportunities.

The result? Scenes like the Ibadan stampede, where children—innocent, vulnerable, and deserving of better—paid the ultimate price for a system that has failed them at every turn. The stampede was not a freak accident; it was a predictable consequence of years of neglect, mismanagement, and deliberate impoverishment.

Calling Out the Adults in the Room

Where were the adults—the so-called “organizers”—when the crowd began to swell uncontrollably? Did no one think to implement basic crowd control measures or cap the number of participants? Did anyone consider that inviting a horde of desperate families into a space without adequate safety measures was akin to lighting a match in a room full of gasoline?

The organizers of this event must bear responsibility for their negligence. Arrest them. Remand them. Hold them accountable for the lives lost and the dreams shattered. Their recklessness warrants not just public condemnation but legal repercussions to serve as a deterrent for future events.

Government Accountability: Blood on Their Hands

But the greater blame lies with the government—both state and federal. For decades, they have overseen a system that normalizes poverty and glorifies charity events as solutions to structural problems. These children should not have been lining up for food in the first place; they should have been in schools, playgrounds, or their homes, enjoying the festive season without fear of being trampled to death.

The government must face the music. A compensation of at least ₦100 million per child is not just a gesture of goodwill—it is a moral obligation. These families have been robbed of their most precious assets, their children, and no amount of money can ever replace them. But this financial penalty could serve as a wake-up call, a reminder that governance comes with accountability.

Practical Solutions: Preventing Another Tragedy
1. Strict Regulation of Public Events:
• All events, especially those catering to large crowds, must require government permits and adhere to strict safety protocols.
• Crowd control experts should be mandatory for gatherings exceeding 500 people.
2. Ban Non-Academic Events in Public Schools:
• Unless safety measures are certified, public schools must not host large non-academic gatherings.
3. Address the Root Cause—Poverty:
• Implement targeted poverty alleviation programs that provide direct aid to families, reducing their reliance on public charity events.
• Scale up access to education, healthcare, and social welfare services to dismantle systemic poverty.
4. Enforce Accountability:
• The organizers of the Ibadan event must be prosecuted.
• Government agencies that failed to monitor and regulate the event should face disciplinary actions.
5. Public Safety Education:
• Launch nationwide campaigns to educate citizens on safety measures during large gatherings and train volunteers in crowd management.

Condolences and a Cry for Change

To the grieving parents, there are no words sufficient to console your pain. Your loss is immeasurable, your heartbreak unending. Nigeria failed you, and for that, we, as a nation, owe you not just apologies but concrete actions to ensure no parent suffers as you have.

The Bigger Picture

If this tragedy does not ignite outrage and action, then we are doomed to repeat it. Poverty remains entrenched, and the hungry will continue to gather wherever food is offered, regardless of the risks. The government must stop treating symptoms and start addressing the disease. It is not enough to mourn the dead; we must fight for the living.

The Ibadan stampede should be the last of its kind—not because we pray it so, but because we take decisive steps to ensure it never happens again. Anything less is an insult to the memories of the children whose lives were so cruelly and unnecessarily cut short.

pillager:
Better face your SE, or perhaps champion the deportations of your kinsmen to Asian prisons where a large population of them are languishing due to drug offences.

Una dey craze

https://www.nairaland.com/8298168/car-ramming-kills-11-wounds#133382822

OneOnland:
German police arrested a Saudi Arabian man after a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market Friday in which an SUV barrelled through a crowd of revellers at high speed, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.


https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241221-saudi-man-arrested-after-deadly-car-attack-on-german-christmas-market

seunmsg:
Nigerian leaders have failed Nigerians from all regions. Leaders from SE like Peter Obi who tripled poverty in Anambra state and left without a single legacy project is not different from a NC leader like Yahaya Bello.

All our leaders from all regions have failed us collectively. We should call all of them out.

God1000:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gpr7PSS180




https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/12/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-deadly-missile-attacks-hit-ukraines-kyiv-kherson

Okiton:


Dogs are the most friendly animals
Three dogs can't just attack the owner same time.

There's something wrong somewhere. Perhaps, someone poison them. Most times poison intoxicated dogs and make them turn violent and attacks

Baronthecelebri:
Why have 3 dogs instead of 1

Tamtam123:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hGIaR0d_oM?si=0YGIwlPAaHuBZSgr



https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna184284


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s41isIII38?si=k2oG8dsUN0P3DCTq

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This is Nigeria…. You kids should learn how to stay away from trouble…

This confirms that Dele might spend a lot of time in prison like a common criminal….

Or he might never get out of prison for life ….

You can’t win every fight…. VDM Should take a cue from what’s playing RIGHT NOW

2special:
Just stay out of trouble.... The court is going on vacation today till next year.... this man will likely spend the Christmas and New year behind Bar.

Lithiumite:
Is that the propaganda you are being fed and told to run along with like a headless chicken or you are just being plain dumb......tinubu initiated LG autonomy,you all shouted and cried that it should never happen,he is initiating tax reforms and particularly VAT allocations direct from source,you are still the one screaming blue murder and how it must never happen because it's the man you love to hate is in charge......you had better take it easy because you are so going to be shamed that sniper might be your best option.

OkanlawonB:
A 10 year Nigerian Passport at the rate of 130k , is just too exorbitant for a country where the minimum wage is just 70k per month.

In contrast an EU passport cost averagely 70 euros (119k naira) in most EU countries and the net minimum wage is about 1,500 euros per month.

Nigeria seem quite expensive to live in.

hakeemhakeem:
What is your definition of restructuring since LG autonomy and tax reform aren't part of it