₦airaland Forum

Cmeo:
This woman lawyer is too emotionally loud. She should have just being documenting her case against NDLEA for the death of the woman in their custody and

Well, because the failed system does not provide her any recourse for justice. All she has is publicity with her voice.. she’s an police she go report to or na where?

NairaMaster1:
Shey they are under the ministry of Justice.

When the head is a military dictator.

The head is not a military dictator, but an appointed administrator. Stop displaying grass ignorance

PeterObash:
Instant judgement period, as a suspect she's not innocent

What is wrong with you people? Why do you have to display ignorance?

Is it the food or water, or what? Why is the average IQ of Nigerians dropping low… so low that someone would equate a suspect to a convict? I see this display of low intelligence many times of Nairaland, it feels they are in majority. No wonder the senate and National Assembly are filled with folks who can’t change a light bulb, but want to reform the welfare of a third world nation.

No hope with folks like this.

This country is finished!

No hope

No working system

Just Japa if you can…. There is no hope.

Willy2025:
This pope should be calming down. Attacking Trump all the time is not going to end well for him. He may be removed if care is not taken. Or, he should drop his collar and join politics.

….. can a mortal man “remove” the messenger of God?

timilehin007:
Is this good or bad news for US?

Welll… it is not really good or bad, it just tells you all claims of fighting IS and Al Qaeda were false. They own IS and Al Qaeda, and they have handed the country to Al Qaeda, now they can leave

Paragon311:
Hope this is not Corporate organizations sabotage because of competitive market...

Safety of their own staff is paramount to the Company, hence paying passage fees to have access to their facilities....

Glad you read the article. I wish the nation Nigeria had more people like you who can actually read

Many on here shouting “Jesus!” didn’t read the article. Many are not different from Lafarge. You pay “Agbero” to pass. You pay “Agbero” to build. You pay “Agbero” to run your plant…

Teymanhenry:
😂 Oga Nigeria can decide not to use dollar anymore. The problem is, you always want to buy things from them so they would decide what currency you will pay them. There are deals Nigeria did with China with the Chinese currency too. That's partly how you make your currency valuable

Unfortunately, your country Nigeria does not have that sovereignty to make such a decision. Your financial reserve is in the US. You must sell your oil in USD, even to Dangote .

Just to school you a little. If you want to send $100 from your GTBank in Lagos to Citibank in Lagos, that money will go to USA and back through SWIFT. And it make take a little more than 24hrs with additional SWIFT charges.

I guess I have cured some ignorance today!

Recall, a few weeks ago. Netanyahu compared Jesus to Genghis Khan ( Mongolian warlord).

Below is the post by the president of the United States of America attacking the Vatican Pope. And in a subsequent post acts “ God” by depicting himself as Jesus healing the sick .

fineboynl:
the us should encourage the world to buy Venezuala oil, Nigeria oil and other country oil maybe a little discount to cover logistics difference from the hormuz route. They should tap on Africa oil to boost the continent revenue. Opec needs to reallocate oil to Africa and Venezusla.

leave the middle east oil.

another alternative for the middle east country is to bypass the Hormuz, open a canal.

That will be nice. At least we will do away with petrodollar. Enough of the dollar printing, while everyone else works hard for value

Leonardo4:
The caspian sea will also be blocked by USA

Are you as …… as Trump?
Looked at your goddam MAP!

udemzyudex:
Lol.. It still doesn't mean anything.

It means a tonne, mister!

It means Russia gets enormous delivery of drone components for her war effort., components for missiles and bombs

It means China gets pipe-borne supply of oil and gas at discount

It means taking joint decisions at the UN Security Council to deter the west

And many more

Mattswaggz:
Be playing... blocking the straits will hurt Iran and her allies as well which will in return put pressure on Iran.

….. and also put pressure on the US and her allies

Kukutente23:
Where's Kharg Island

I should be asking you, where is Kharg island in relation to the Caspian Sea?

SirBunky85:
Japan, Philippines,Australia will be worst hit

That’s what you get when an Economist on paper is making military decisions that has far reaching consequences…. Joker

Willie2015:
Even with the Chinese deep pocket, it cant replace the Strait

Capsaicin sea cant handle the 20 million barrel per day.. even with Chinese and Russia Support.

China’s proposed Caucasus-Iran-Pakistan oil pipeline ($280 billion) is still mostly on paper.
However, "planning ahead" and "having the physical capacity ready today" are two different things.

With all that you have mentioned above, here is a very simple question, is Iran blockaded?

Christistruth00:
Iran can even ask it's Houthi allies in Yemen to also block the Strait of El Mandeb that leads to the suez canal
Trump still loses

I guess he forgot that too.

Expect oil and gas to jump on Monday or trump to chicken out on monday

udemzyudex:
China and Russia are not really that very close forget the online paparazzi.

They are close enough to have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership covering a wide range of fields.

Willie2015:
You dont even understand those points listed there.. try and read

It will cost Iran billion of dollars they dont have and many years of construction.

Trump is now doing the right thing.. Let everyone suffer together

U have to cure madness with madness

With the Capsian sea, Iran is not blockaded.
Irrespective of the fact that it will cost money to build capacity on that front, China is capable of paying the cost and have paid the cost in BRI China will not allow the United States to derail the “ Belt and Road Initiative “ and they have prepared for this scenario in which US and Eu will deny it access through traditional routes.

China planned ahead. That’s why they have BRI

udemzyudex:
It will affect China more, as the manufacturing hub of the world.

Omo your country have useless leaders that why we don't even have reserve that can help reduce the hardship.

China maintains reserve to last more than 200 days.

China has Russia(oil and gas hub) as neighbor.

Willie2015:
Capscian Sea has the following issues,

Capacity Gap
Infrastructure problem
Legal & Geopolitical Barriers:

It cant replace the Hormuz Strait.

Capacity can be increased
Infrastructure can be built
Barriers can be over come

Iran will still maintain communication with her main trading partner -China through the Caspian Sea

Who suffers in Trump’s blockade: Qatar, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. These are all American Allie’s.

Mattswaggz:
Meaning that if US and her allies won't benefit from the strait...Iran and her allies wouldn't as well.....Not a bad move actually.

Iran has the Caspian Sea…. I guess orange man didn’t see that on the map

Agugbadin:
A scenario such as this happened in the 80's,the US Navy escorted ships for about 600 miles through this strait for about a year or so until peace returned to the region

UCAV, FPV, USV and mines will deter them this time.

kelechiodo:
Good, IRAN should never be allowed to control that strait. Never

Strait is closed to all now.
Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait are also blockaded.
Oil and gas prices will go up.
This wil inevitably affect US allies far and now
It will also affects pumps prices at gas stations in the US
Iran will maintain links to Asia through the Caspian Sea

Who lose?

Mattswaggz:
Meaning that if US and her allies won't benefit from the strait...Iran and her allies wouldn't as well.....Not a bad move actually.

CASPIAN SEA…

I guess trump didn’t see that on his map




Traffic on straits of hormuz as of 15:00 Nigerian time.12/4/2026

All transiting on the Iranian side as directed by the Iranian navy.

dre11:
•Fresh US-Iran talks enter expert-level in Pakistan

•Trump says negotiation outcomes make no difference to me

• Says China will have ‘big problems’ if it ships weapons to Iran

•Seize opportunity for de-escalation, Macron tells Iranian president

Sunday Ehigiator

The United States has begun clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a major step toward reopening the critical global oil route, even as fragile ceasefire talks with Iran intensify in Pakistan.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two guided-missile destroyers, USS Frank E. Petersen and USS Michael Murphy, have transited the strategic waterway as part of efforts to remove mines allegedly laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and restore safe maritime passage.

The mine-clearing operation comes amid a heightened global concern over disruptions to energy supplies, as the strait, a vital artery for international oil shipments, has remained largely restricted since the outbreak of hostilities.

Despite the ceasefire reached earlier in the week, maritime traffic through the strait has remained severely limited, with reports indicating that only about 30 ships have successfully passed through the corridor.

CENTCOM Commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, said the mission is aimed at reopening the channel for global commerce.

“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage, and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” he said.

US President, Mr. Donald Trump, also confirmed the development, stating that Washington had commenced clearing the waterway “as a favour to countries all over the world,” even as conflicting claims persist over the extent of military gains.

The mine-clearing effort is unfolding alongside rare, high-level diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, with both sides meeting in Islamabad under a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.

While the US delegation to the meeting was led by Vice President JD Vance, Iran was represented by a high-level delegation led by Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi.

Sources indicated that it was the first the two nations held direct talks; an uncommon move for the two nations, which have historically relied on intermediaries.

The talks, the first direct engagement of their kind in decades, have now progressed to an expert-level phase, involving technical discussions on key issues such as maritime security, nuclear activities, sanctions, and broader regional stability.

However, despite the diplomatic push, tensions remain elevated across the region.

Iranian authorities confirmed that the negotiations have now progressed to an “expert-level stage,” involving specialised committees focusing on economic, military, legal, and nuclear matters, as both sides work to finalise technical details.

As negotiations between both countries continue into the midnight, President Trump told reporters today that it makes no difference to him if a deal is reached with Iran, as the US and Iran engaged in negotiations in Pakistan.

“Regardless of what happens, we win. We’ve defeated them militarily,” Trump said as he departed the White House. He later added, “Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me.”

Asked about US intelligence that suggests China potentially aiding Iran, he indicated that Beijing will face consequences. “If China does that, China will have big problems, OK?”

Vice President Vance is in Pakistan negotiating with Iranian officials, which the president acknowledged has been going on “for many hours.”

“We’ve totally defeated that country, so let’s see what happens,” Trump said. “Maybe they make a deal, maybe they don’t; it doesn’t matter. From the standpoint of America, we win.”

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the military campaign against Iran is still ongoing, casting doubt on the durability of the ceasefire.

“The campaign is not yet over, but it can already be said clearly, we have achieved historic results,” Netanyahu said in a 13-minute televised address yesterday.

He further claimed that Iran was “begging for a ceasefire” and described the country as weakened, while insisting that its nuclear capabilities would be dismantled either through agreement or “by other means.”

In a related development, Qatar’s Ministry of Transport said maritime navigation will fully resume for all types of vessels and ships in the Persian Gulf starting from today, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

In a statement yesterday, the ministry said sailing will be permitted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all vessel types. It added that, in line with a previous announcement, vessels licensed for fishing are allowed to sail throughout the day.

The ministry urged operators to comply with the directive and to ensure all required safety and security equipment is available and functioning before and during voyages, to maintain the highest levels of safety for all trips.

There has been no official statement from Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, on whether there is any coordination with Qatar. The announcement comes as the United States and Iran hold talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.

Also, reacting to the meeting between Iran and the US, French President Emmanuel Macron said he has urged his Iranian counterpart to “seize the opportunity to pave the way for a lasting de-escalation.”

Macron, in a post on X yesterday, said he spoke to Masoud Pezeshkian and pushed for an agreement providing regional security guarantees, with all countries involved. He says that he pressed the need for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and also stressed the importance of a ceasefire, including in Lebanon.

The crisis has continued to reverberate beyond the Gulf, particularly in Lebanon, where ongoing hostilities involving Israel and Hezbollah have pushed the death toll past 2,000, underscoring the broader regional stakes tied to the outcome of the US-Iran negotiations.

Analysts say the success of the mine-clearing operation and the outcome of the Pakistan talks will be critical in determining whether global shipping and energy markets can return to normal, or whether the region risks sliding back into deeper conflict.


https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/04/12/us-begins-mine-clearing-operation-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-fragile-ceasefire/

This news is Old.


Orange man has announced the blockade of the straits of hormuz.

How does blocking the strait mean open straits? Sometime this dude just gets the wrong advice. Blocking the straits affects US Allie’s… Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE etc

Well Iran has the Caspian sea which is free of US forces.

Dmitriev: oil price to SOAR 'as PREDICTED' after Trump's blockade announcement


Link to radio communication between the Iranian a navy and US war ship. They were asked to turn back, away from the straits.

https:///rtnews/145255

Skullminers1:
Trust me they will see it and this time it will be devastating.
Already there is in-house fighting between IRGC and Iranian government which will be a last nail on Iran regime

You can not destroy an ideology with BOMBs.

Despite the genocide in Gaza, HAMAS stills lives

patrickcollins:
Iranian Regime is evil, regime that drives joy in killing his people, they killed more than 10 thousands of youths that participated in protest, killed 19 year old wrestler and equally 16 year old musician

Kindly take out a pen and paper, and sum the number of people killed in Iraq war, Afghanistan War, Syrian war, Libyan war and Iran war.

Therein is your answer of who is truly evil.

LeeSmart:
And JD Vance has headed home, heard that the political class in Iran seriously want to make a deal but they have been stopped my the IRGC.
All fingers crossed

You mean you heard this? Are you in Tehran?

jaxxy:
Seems u are not updated with the facts. Go and update your information. Trump ordered them to get out of the strait or everybody in iran persih.

Iran leadership are stubborn but they are not crazy to die like fowl.

The president of Iran registered as a martyr to join and fight the Americans if they invaded Iran. They are willing to die for their country. They are not afraid of the might of the IS and Israel.

They stood up to the big bully..

jaxxy:
Seems u are not updated with the facts. Go and update your information. Trump ordered them to get out of the strait or everybody in iran persih.

Iran leadership are stubborn but they are not crazy to die like fowl.

Sending emissaries (Turkey and Eqyot) to Pakistan to urge Iran for a ceasefire is not ordering Iran. The US wanted the ceasefire because they (us and Israel) failed woefully to attain any of their objectives: regime change, no missile program, no nuclear material…

The failed .. and are now consoling themselves with a ceasefire. Wow.. that’s how the mighty has fallen.

I guess you know what a ceasefire means at this stage:

Control of the strait
Retaining nuclear material
Retaining their leadership
Retaining missile program
Selling of oil at high price— above &90
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