₦airaland Forum

Just imagine this rubbish.

And people were angry that Trump called us a disgraced country.

We are now cutting deals with criminals and releasing the ones that were initially captured.

RIP to the soldiers who died while trying to arrest them.

Peter Obi is coming to stop all these nyama nyama.

Richtaiwo:
Not long ago, the handle-mops crowd claimed to have received a divine revelation from Abiama that Yusuf had suddenly made a U-turn. According to this inspired prophecy, the postponement was nothing but “strategic nonsense,” because the government had allegedly rushed in to pamper their Agulu messiah.

Now, since shamelessness is their most fortified stronghold, watch them glide past those loud proclamations as though they never uttered a word. Moments later, they resurface, speaking with straight faces, as if their earlier fantasies did not further distort their already chaotic political disequilibrium.

And these are the very same people who organized a full thanksgiving few hours ago, hallelujahs and all, over the defection of two LP senators to their so-called “new” consolation party. Memory loss, it seems, is their most consistent ideology.

Night don come o and Yusuf still never defect.

Shey today no be Monday again abi witlow don hold am for leg?

Dem dey play ping pong with una heads una dey shine teeth.

E pele o!

CNN is spotlighting mere cartoon posted by the criminal and crumbling Ayatollah but is forming blindness to the protests that is about to bring the criminal and Islamic regime down.

CNN did not see Iranians burning mosques.

CNN did not see Iranian girls lighting their cigarettes with the picture of Ayatollah.

CNN did not see that Iranians have changed their flag in recognition of their Zorostrian past and in denunciation of Islam.

CNN did not see those ones but saw that Khamenei posted cartoon.

And of course, supporters of everything evil had to post it on Nairaland to clutch on straws.

But news flash, the criminal Islamic Regime in Iran is gone and there’s nothing lovers of evil can do about it.

descarado:
One day, you will understand that Datti worked for Tinubu and is still working for him.

Oh, His family member was rewarded by Tinubu govt.

Don’t worry about us, worry about your side.

We trust Datti from this side.

AMINDA:
The news is fake and the handle is an APC-affiliated one on twitter. Datti never made such statement. It's hilarious how Obidients continue to fool themselves in thinking Datti is with them. Banana dey spoil, Obidients talk say e dey ripe. Man has long been compromised.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF4q1ro8hc0?si=_jqdV272aYWWSiwv

Watch the above and know if it’s true or not.

It’s a message for you and Atiku people who are thinking they have cornered Peter Obi.

LibertyRep:
See set up

Datti should be informed now.

Once he contest the ADC primary, he can't contest the primary of another party again.

Oh, you people now know the law, the rules and guidelines?

Where were you lots when INEC tossed the law to the trash can to rig in Tinubu in 2023?

Just shut up and be entertained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF4q1ro8hc0?si=_jqdV272aYWWSiwv

Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate to Peter Obi in 2023, has, in an interview to Trust TV, stated that he maintains good relationship with Peter Obi and should Obi fail to get ADC presidential ticket, he should return to Labour Party and he -Datti- would help him get the party’s ticket.

2 factor authentication activated .

France doesn’t want to give up.

But let me understand something, the Col that they deposed from power is free and roaming around and even active in the military abi na me no read the news well?

Because how did he mobilize funds for the attempted assassination and had conference with collaborators if he was confined which is the standard thing to do?

BAILMONEY:
They are persecuting the driver because the average Nigerian Christian mentality still remains that his reckless driving killed the two friends of Joshua.

Rejecting pre-destination is simple as rejecting your creator and disbelieving in the day of resurrection


Christians sef

So you believe in destiny?

You believe that before you were born, God already destined you would be on Nairaland someday?

You believe that our “Good God” will create someone’s in His image and likeness and then destine the person to die by accident or by plane crash with their bodies blown to pieces in the air?

You believe that our “Good God” destined some people to be vulcanizers, tash pickers or mad and roaming the streets?

MadPolitician:
They are looking for a fall guy..
I doubt if that guy was at fault.
Imagine Nigerians sounding alarmed about the "high-speed" of a convoy carrying VIPs on a Nigerian road! So VIPs drive slowly in Nigeria? Driving like Lewis Hamilton.., Is that not perfectly normal

The global reactions to that accident were simply overwhelming and the politicians were just trying to blame someone very conveniently. The driver perfectly fits the bill. Nothing else.

We heard of tire bursts, we heard the driver talking about the brakes refusing to work no matter how hard he tried. We read about a trailer full of Soya beans packed on the busiest highway in Nigeria for 4 days running! Yet, the authorities went for the driver, the easiest target..

Aside though; do you guys remember that the British were angry with Joshua for his new love for Nigeria? In his last fight against Jake Paul, he came into the ring with the Nigerian flag! He used to use the British flag. He complained of the heavy taxes on his wages, almost 40 million usd by the British for a fight held in America! If he absconded and started fighting as a Nigerian, he most probably will pay zilch as taxes! You think the British will keep quiet as he slios away?

Do remember that he had that accident in a Lexus bullet proof SUV. Modern cars like that can easily have their computers hijacked and the car remote controlled into oblivion.. ..

Nigerians ronu..

If Israel could hack and blow up Hesbollah’s walkie-talkies, then it would be foolery to doubt that a car computer system could be compromised. But the question still remains, what are the odds?

It would be more plausible if you allege that the driver was compromised by the British to take Joshua out because of whatever grouse they have with him. But the question would be, why would the British wanna kill him? They need him alive to collect more taxes.

The only thing I can listen to, when verified, is that the vehicle brake system failed or any other thing beyond the driver’s control. Asides that, I blame the driver for the accident.

Zonefree:
Because he's a poor man.

If na one of AJ's friends dey drive that car, I'm not sure he'll be arrested.

The persecution of poor men in this country is on the rise.

Please stop that.

I hate when we can’t dispassionately assess issues without throwing that poor man jab.

The first day I saw the accident, I suggested that the driver be prosecuted.

If you look at the impact that vehicle had, a Lexus SUV for that matter, you’d realize that only recklessness could have caused the accident.

If he were to be a little bit more careful, he would have been able to maneuver the situation and avert that tragedy.

The accident is 100% on the driver and those who drive know it.

Nigerians have been reacting after Tinubu shared an Ai generated image to announce his meeting with Paul Kagame in France.

It has left Nigerians wondering if any meeting actually took place considering that there’s no similar announcement on the social media page of President Paul Kagame.

Come and see how the same Tinubu supporters who defended US airstrike in Sokoto will attack this man for saying the practical truth.

They defend evil everywhere.

They are defending Maduro too. While Venezuelans are celebrating, a one irredentist inside a hut 🛖 somewhere in Nigeria is complaining and ‘defending democracy’.

Jokers!

They will serve papa and line up to serve pikin.

What else can be more foolish?

The game is getting more interesting.

For those who don’t know, the old Eastern Union includes Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

Add those guys to Southeast states and do the maths.

Una sabi talk about structure abi? We go teach una structure.

Jayhome24:
Hahahahhahha loser always run when face his fellow man. No need to wait till 2027 I'm challenging against 2027 proof yourself bro since you so believe in your efulefu nomadic man go for a bet why fear fear?

When I told you here obi will still dumped LP even when election wasn't conducted yet in late 2022 despite all these noise you all lashed out on me even one of you said if obi leaves LP he will kill himself and I have be asking him why as he not dead since 4 days ago the next he did like you is he ran away and changed his moniker here.

Let's bet if truly you are a man. We go shoot movie wey you and your fellow gang no go fit watch finish for una by 2027..

Loser!!!

Show evidence of the guy that said he’d kill himself if Obi left LP.

Jayhome24:
You sound disgustingly interesting.

J challenged you a year ago to put your cash on the table if obi wll ever rule Nigeria you rn away and I'm here again challenging you put your cash on the table obi will never ever enter Aso Rock as ghe president. Oya let's go for a bet.....

Don't run this time be man, be bold as I'm making my declaration stand rain or sunshine without mincing words let's do it man to man...

You think wr are sleeping or playing with obi ba? U go hear word by force...

No one’s betting with you.

Use that money and eat breakfast; your body needs it.

Let’s meet a day after elections in 2027.

seunmsg:
Basically, this dude is saying he wants the VP ticket if he’s to join APC and the presidential ticket if he’s to join ADC

That tells you he’s ready to become running mate to Peter Obi.

Tell Tinubu to pack his bags.

LegendHero:
What kind of fable is this?

Kwakwanso deputizing a toilet cleaner. That’s impossible

Your tears is very salty and I like it 🤓

APC doing attachee by force🤣🤣🤣

Somebody is trying to show that he did the work they gave him money to do🤣.

On Election Day, the people will vote who they believe in.

franchasofficia:
You are wrong please, change that mindset.



To start with, Tinubu does not represent Southern Nigeria, he represents his tribe and region and he has been so bold about it.


Tinubu appointed only Yorubas into key and juicy political positions not minding other Southerners.


If Atiku/Obi is what will rescue Nigeria from Tinubu's disasterous leadership, then every well meaning Nigerian should support it.


I wish Peter Obi could emerge President and implement some major policies that will reposition Nigeria for greatness, but then we must show some empathy to people like Atiku who has invested so much resources, time, effort and energy for years to achieve his Presidential ambition and see if there is a way to reach a solid agreement to allay his own fears and carry him and his men along.


What makes us different from the hyenas and Jackals in APC should be our human empathy, human conscience and understanding even when we get the Presidency; we must implement every policy bearing other Nigerian people's plight and sufferings in mind unlike Tinubu who rules like Iranian Supreme Leader and North Korean Dictator without considering people's plight and sufferings.



We must be different from the people we criticize

If you dispassionately assess Tinubu’s administration, you will see he has made some positive reforms that are not very beneficial to the north but not very disturbing to the south.

I just fear that an Atiku presidency will undo some of those things and drag us backwards.

WizardOfNG:
This is how every sensible Southerner should view the matter. We have to be pragmatically intelligent about choices concerning our nation and the future of our generations unborn.

For example. The North turned the forex sector of Nigeria into a glorified scam using bureau de change with political overlords who had access to foreign currency from CBN at official rate, via political connections, they would then sell at massive black market rate profit through the many thousands of Bureau de change they controlled nationwide.

What people do not know is the damage this was doing to the Nigerian economy and the concept of us trading goods and services with the world.

The likes of legitimate Nigerian international businessmen, Nigerian manufacturers who need to import materials, Nigerian importers of economically beneficial finished products, financiers, Nigerian students seeking to study abroad etc, etc, etc were denied Forex because Alhajis have collected them all.

No nation does that sort of sabotage to itself but Nigeria and I have not even talked of the damage fuel subsidy etal were doing.

For sure a Northern president, while fuel subsidy is too far gone to be reversed, may seek to reverse floating of the Naira so Northern Bureau De Change, and the stupendous billions they were making at the expense of millions of Nigerians, begin to flourish again.

This is one of many, many things I can mention that would show any wise person a Southerner must remain in power beyond 2027 so the economic liberalisation of Nigeria continues and gets the chance to reach a stage the regressive North cannot truncate to then succeed dragging us back 20 years.

Nigerians need to be wise. It is not about revenge against Yorubas and Tinubu. It should be about adults having the clarity of vision to understand the paramount issues are about our generations unborn who deserve a Nigeria that is like Singapore etal to proudly call their nation of origin.

A very intelligent and rational submission.

We can’t burn our faces just because we want to spite our noses. Only fools do that.

We cannot because we want to get back at Tinubu and his hounds of tribalists and sell our birthright to the regressive north.

Trust me, Tinubu has done a lot to liberalize the economy for genuine hustlers and business owners. Hand power back to the north and they will viciously undo a lot of the things he has done even take us further backwards.

They don’t want a Nigeria that works on merit. They want a Nigeria where goodies are handed to them because they are “the north”.

We must do better than be emotional about it.

ArcSEMPECJ:
Hmmm

To me , this is absolute nonsense, Tinubu is only dancing to the karma he deserves when he boycotted the same issue you are trying to protect under Tinubu during Goodluck era....

Now , let me ask you, why will Yorubas support for a Northern President against a Southern chances

Let's leave Tinubu alone and Yorubas , let them serve the karma returning back at them for what you do to someone , same shall be served to you...

As it stands now, the interest of the South does not lie on Tinubu continuing against the Northerners, let it be the gain of the Northerners if Atiku refuses to step down for Peter Obi....

Tinubu and majority of Yorubas broke the Unity and peace of the South, made South look porous and allowed North to have a field day , so let the Yorubas not pray Wise and preach Unity now because the ball is in their court now ...

Let’s assume we go with this your thinking…

Then after 8 years, when it should be the turn of somebody like Peter Obi to succeed Atiku, then a Kwankwaso will align with the Yorubas and convince them why they should queue behind him to ensure the Igbos don’t get power. Then the Yorubas agrees and aligns with him and the combination defeats Peter Obi.

Then after Kwankwaso’s 8 years, another northerner comes to Igbos and preaches the need to ensure a Yoruba man doesn’t become president and on and on the cycle will continue.

Is that what you want?

phemray:
Oga, Lagos State was won for Obi by Christians as churches openly ran crusade in support of Obi against Muslim Muslim. Nothing more, otherwise see the gap at the governorship election against LP and PDP

Anyway, am so confident that most well meaning Nigerians appreciate Tinubu performance so far on economy with no single state today owing salaries and servicing Thier debts conveniently.

You may not understand, that masses expectations of everything being cheap or free or picking money on the floor without working for will never happen in no matter who becomes president.

The fact that Atiku and Obi has no track record of bold achievements in governance will Never help them to presidency . Atiku and Obi has decamped to more than 4 parties with no single one to be referred to as Thier own they co-founded or build.

Talking about rigging, how do u described Obi 98% Vote in 5 States of South East in 2023.?

You are talking about the governorship election that they were chasing everybody that looked Igbo?

AMINDA:
This is another theory that's been postulated by some. Abba Gida might just be decamping to take advantage of the largesse that Tinubu is sharing and to neutralize his oppositions in the person of Ganduje, Gawuna and Barau in Kano. Kwankwaso on the other hand, will pitch his tents with the ADC in order not to put all eggs in one basket. Tinubu's betrayal of allies is beginning to cost him. Kwankwaso doesn't trust him to keep his words.

Lol! It’s win win for them.

With Abba Gida Gida defecting to APC, they neutralize opposition in the governorship election as Kwankwaso will ensure that no candidate of consequential standing emerges in ADC to constitute a threat to Abba.

It’s a good call from Kwankwaso if that’s what they did.

Lol!

Agbadorians will find themselves in intensive care units today 🤣.

With this, it means Obi/Kwankwaso is still a possibility in 2027.

Kwankwaso must have realized his foolishness in 2023 by refusing to be running mate to Peter Obi and is ready to grab it with his 2 arms this time around.

Alternatively, this could be the Kwankwasiyya Movement splitting themselves into two. One in APC and the other in ADC. So that whichever side that wins, they will be good. Just my thoughts.

You mean the man that supervised Anambra election?

The man that has refused to recognize PDP’s valid primaries in Ekiti because of Wike?

I’d rather jump into the Atlantic than ever believe anything from INEC.

They should just know that in 2027, Nigerians will no longer hear “go to court.”

I don’t like Tinubu but the south must complete its 8 years.

If the north is truly tired of Tinubu, let them support Peter Obi.

And if they insist that they can’t convince their people to vote Peter Obi then let Tinubu simply finish his 8 years make Obi rest.

As southerners, we need to stop letting these guys use our heads and be more politically smart and selfish.

teepain:
You have spoken well. One of the challenges that I perceive in most Nigerian social commentaries is that many people lack objectivity due to their partisanship. So, inevitably they do not care whether their governor is doing enough or not as long as he or she was the one they supported. But we must be able to hold all elected officials to account regardless of political or tribal affiliations.

You are right.

And this is not me being tribalistic but I think the Igbos are better when it comes to holding their governors accountable.

Everyday you see insults be hurled at Uzodimma or Soludo for not performing well enough which puts them on their toes to do better.

But I don’t see similar energy from Yorubas nor Northerners.

For the Yorubas, once the governor is supporting Tinubu, then he’s doing well.

We need to change that culture.

Nicklee:
This topic surfaced briefly but didn’t get the attention it deserved. I’d like to bring it back to the forefront.

Using Lagos State as a reference:
Budget in 2000: ₦40B
NGN/USD exchange rate: ₦105/$
Budget in USD: ~$380M

Budget in 2026: ₦4.237T
NGN/USD exchange rate: ₦1,450/$
Budget in USD: ~$2.93B

In USD terms (excluding US CPI inflation), Lagos State’s budget has structurally grown by nearly 8× from 2000 to 2026.

Now let’s look at Enugu State:
Budget in 2000: ₦13B
NGN/USD exchange rate: ₦105/$
Budget in USD: ~$125M

Budget in 2026: ₦1.62T
NGN/USD exchange rate: ₦1,450/$
Budget in USD: ~$1.12B

Again, in USD terms (excluding US CPI inflation), Enugu State’s budget has grown by roughly 9× between 2000 and 2026.

A significant portion of this growth has occurred from 2023 to now, driven largely by:

1. FX unification and a more market-reflective exchange rate
2. Increased allocations to states following fuel subsidy removal
3. An expanded federal revenue base, with higher downstream transfers to states

Questions for Nigerians (You and I)

1) Governors now control materially more resources on a structural basis. Where is the corresponding accountability? It is time to more aggressively demand results at the state level.

2) There has clearly been a rotation of resources, away from federal subsidies (fuel, electricity, FX defense) toward direct fiscal capacity at the federal and state levels.
a) Do we want these resources returned to citizens via subsidies?
b) Or routed through states and governors, ultimately returning to citizens through infrastructure, services, and long-term development?

Either path has implications, but pretending nothing has changed is no longer intellectually honest. Until we answer these questions and enforce real accountability at the state level, the sheer growth in budgets will not automatically translate into better living conditions.

Let’s discuss

I like this topic. And it’s because you didn’t post it to support anyone but to state facts as they currently are and what we need to next.

I’ve always said I support the removal of subsidy whether rightly or wrongly removed, and I don’t want it back.

But we seem to be failing in demanding accountability for where the saved resources is being channeled to which in this case is the state governments.

One of the reorientation that needs to happen in Nigeria is how to get citizens to take their eyes off Abuja sometimes and question what their governors are doing at state level.

What do the governors have to show for the increase in allocation? Because apart from governors like Otti, Mbah, others are just paying salaries and nothing more.

It’s not about quoting trillions in their budgets, do those funds trickle down to the common man in the streets?