₦airaland Forum

Caaz:
I Blame Neck nwoko.... A whole super hillgoose lodged in a bROtel,the CaRtEl must hear this..

Hillgose

Sirleo05:
Men be careful out there. I know say she get hot body, but anyone way sleep with her, jaz fit kill or disfigure the person. Una know say this Delta men dey make their women swear for shrine before dem marry. As it is now , any man way enter the girl, jaz go nak that person

Noting like jazz she have been sleeping around but she want to leave completely so that shw can go about her hoeing buzziness

ebukal67x:
The narrative that the U.S. is poised to invade Nigeria for its oil is a distracting and unproductive conspiracy theory. The real struggle for Nigeria is not against a foreign thief in the night, but the internal battle to strengthen institutions, eradicate corruption, and ensure that the immense wealth generated from its own soil and seas benefits all of its citizens.

U wise many Nigerians are ignorant and they fall easily into propaganda

Lanre1st:
God is defender of oppressed

Geniune and peaceful oppressed not mad men

Beyond the Headlines: The Complex Truth About the U.S. and Nigeria's Resources

Let's cut through the noise. A recent wave of online discussions has resurfaced a familiar, yet flawed, narrative: that the United States' primary interest in Nigeria is to "steal" its vast natural resources. This argument often gets a jolt of adrenaline whenever a high-profile American comment is made, such as the reported threat from the Trump administration concerning the tragic killings of Christians. However, conflating geopolitical pressure with a colonial-style resource grab is a dangerous oversimplification that ignores the real economic structure of Nigeria and the nature of modern U.S. global engagement.

First, it's crucial to analyze the context of such a threat. If a U.S. administration, past or present, issues a statement warning of consequences over a specific humanitarian crisis, the primary motive is typically framed within the realms of foreign policy, human rights advocacy, and international security. The United States, like many global powers, uses its diplomatic and sometimes military leverage to address issues it deems a threat to global stability or its core values. To immediately leap from a statement about protecting a religious minority to a secret plot for oil extraction is to ignore the stated purpose and the complex machinery of international relations. The tool of choice for the U.S. in the 21st century is rarely a boot on the ground for theft, but rather sanctions, trade agreements, and diplomatic partnerships.

Furthermore, the very idea that the U.S. needs to "steal" Nigeria's oil is economically illogical. Nigeria is already a major oil exporter, and its crude is sold on the global market. American and other international corporations like Shell and ExxonMobil are already present, operating through joint ventures and production-sharing contracts with the Nigerian government. The problem Nigeria faces is not theft of physical resources, but rather the well-documented challenges of corruption, mismanagement, and the "resource curse"—where the wealth from resources fails to translate into public prosperity. The wealth is being generated; the pivotal question is about its domestic distribution and governance.

To truly debunk the "resource theft" myth, we need only look at a list of other nations where the U.S. has a significant and long-standing military and economic presence, yet which are thriving, stable, and in full control of their own resources:

· Saudi Arabia & The United Arab Emirates: These are perhaps the most potent examples. Both are fabulously wealthy from oil, both host significant U.S. military bases, and both maintain robust, sovereign control over their resources and economies. The U.S. presence is based on a strategic partnership and mutual interest, not colonial occupation.
· Germany, South Korea, and Japan: These are resource-rich in terms of industrial capacity and human capital, not necessarily raw minerals. They host some of the largest U.S. military bases in the world. Far from being exploited, these nations are economic powerhouses and key U.S. allies, with their sovereignty and economic models intact and highly successful.
· Canada: As the United States' largest supplier of oil, Canada is a perfect case study. Its resources are not stolen; they are sold in a mutually beneficial trade relationship. The two nations share the world's longest undefended border, underpinned by deep economic integration and respect for sovereignty.


Nigeria without USA base is not better than Jordan,Kuwait,Taiwan that all host US bases and USA have newr stolen their resources,infact upon all the stronghead Nigeria is doing she can never get to any of these countries level in next 10 years.only evil men and devil agents are not happy about USA looking into Nigeria issues.

In conclusion, the narrative that the U.S. is poised to invade Nigeria for its oil is a distracting and unproductive conspiracy theory. It shifts the blame for internal challenges onto an external boogeyman. The real struggle for Nigeria is not against a foreign thief in the night, but the internal battle to strengthen institutions, eradicate corruption, and ensure that the immense wealth generated from its own soil and seas benefits all of its citizens. Let's focus the debate on accountable governance and national development, because a stable, prosperous, and well-governed Nigeria is the strongest possible guarantee of its own sovereign control over its resources.

Authoreety:
Those soldiers wr so overzealous... I had misunderstanding with one of their female personnel....a very small gal o.. And she even had the guts to flog me.. though e no pain sha o... But the level of disrespect was so annoying




.. She no know wetin she don do herself though

Why u go chase small Soja girl when u nor be ned nwoko
So u shoe according to your size in Tinubu voice

buckeyemedia:
Pain of an election Loser, dey wait Trump will come & help u.

Exactly the pain had become your headache and nightmare

God1000:
I think that was a hasty and unwise response from Nicky Minaj

Donald trump should mind his own business in America and leave us alone, the solution to Nigeria's problems will come from within, not from outside

It's not always hard to spot a Judas in means of progressive people both online and offline

buckeyemedia:
Stop exhibiting your ignorance, Sharia law is customary law of northern states, abi you no get customary court & laws in southern Nigeria states?

Eyepob wey say them want their own country & law, is it not based on the fact that they are all Igbos sharing the same culture?

Are we going to tag all Igbo people bad because of the behavior of some miscreants that call themselves Eyepob?

Just like u cannot blame sharia because of the behavior of some misinformed miscreants.

U have been crying everywhere since trump made his speech on Nigeria,
Don't worry u guys would soon receive the treatment al bagdigi abi wetin be his name had in Syria when he was captured by us forces after forming isis Rambo commander

buckeyemedia:
Trump na clueless ignorant empty barrel, invade Nigeria of over 220 million people? how, from the north Sahara desert or from the south The Atlantic Ocean?

Person wey never pay Federal workers for 1 month now. his country is owing over 34 trillion dollars, wan come Africa come kpai those unfortunate soldiers.

Na malaria fever go first kpai most of them for border like Mungo Park.

Who send una, who ask for una help? Please Emzor & co pharmaceuticals no supply them with malaria tablet.

I see reason why isreal is ruthless with Gaza u terrorists always like to learn in a tearful way.

buckeyemedia:
Pain of an election Loser, dey wait Trump will come & help u.

our walling might soon collapse the evil castle
Just soon

trutharena:
We will not allow any foreign intervention.

Who be we say "you"will

When u fail to put ur house in others people intervene

odejimioflagos:
The US cannot label Nigeria "disgraced" and expect to get away with it.

Nigeria is not a colony and we will not take any threats lightly.

Who be we? Say you not we save this your vex for American F-18 jets and F-35s

When u fail to put ur house in order intruders madmen and outsiders would interfere because u lack sense.

Nigeria lack sense and I pray she learns in the hard way.

NaijaRoyalty:
They were calling him jagaban, his head dey swell. Now they are on his neck and his running helter skelter to beg like a little girl .

Jagaban wey no get level

Exactly now Jagaban don turn jagabeg

President tinubu taught he was invincible and refuse to tackle this insecurity firmly instead he treated it like was APC/PDP issue,now USA refers to Nigeria as a "now disgraced country" as threatening a millitary invasion.

Criminal jihadists had killed thousands in their communities all accross Nigeria daily since he took power but he choosed to treat the mater with kid gloves.

What Tinubu Could Had Done

First thing on attaining power he could have called all governors of the 36 states for an emergency security submit and asked the governors of the most affected states To form a state security network with atleast a minimum of 30,000 men from each state and personally under the watchful news of the Nigerian army and police supervise the arming of these vigilantes with good weapons like ak47,dynamites patrol vehicles and drones.these would immediately form a core of the protection of the most vulnerable communities and reduce the massacre of communities nationwide.

Sack all millitary generals from regions or that had shown compromise in the course of counter insurgency operations and replace them with fierce generals who have no respect for jihadists and bandits and these officers in conjunctions with the local millitia carry a massive nationwide crackdown on bandits and criminals.


Immediately seek for leise or hire of quality weapons from the USA/Russia to equip the army effectly for these urgent millitary operations and place massive orders on advanced weapons for the army.and set an independent panel to monitor Frontline millitary operations nationwide.

Publicly name an prosecute alleged Boko Haram,bandit sponsors irrespective of their profile of status and work on eradicating corruption accross the nierian security architecture and ensure transparency.

Instead of doing these urgent tips above he paid a deaf ears to cries of help from Nigerians in affected regions now USA is itching to intervene militarily in Nigeria and people in government under AC rooms are talking nonsense about national sovereignity.

U can't bring in decaying wood in your parlour and don't expect ants and lizards.


If USA invasion is what would reset this arrogant country leaders brain so be it.

Racoon:
The church authority has denounced the said press release but have not state its official position in respect to the unfolding development.

Okay and that's better

....................well Mr Kumuyi debunked the viral reports hence this.

BIZNess123:
Nigeria should have consulted Russia and China...now US will drain oir resources.. everywhere will be littered with there bases..

Yes we prefer their bases to litter everywhere if that is what it takes to stop Fulani jihadists madness

PHIPEX:
This is the height of economic illiteracy. This is similar to saying a poor man can borrow as much as a rich man because he has plenty children

Na u no understand brosdo u known that USA owes 38trilliondollars Japan even owe 10 trillion dollars

Like this now can u see say u sef na still illiterate
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