Christistruth03:
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Between Nigeria and Niger

Nigeria has all the Joker Cards

Nigeria has been Subsidizing Niger's Economy for ages

To the extent of Buhari practically building Railway for Niger to the Coast in Lagos

If Nigeria Sneezes Niger Catches Cholera

Even without a Dam Niger already suffers from Serious yearly flooding

Imagine a Dam being built at Lokoja
before 2 weeks Lokoja would be under Water ,Onitsha too it is Self Punishment

We are not in the position to hurt Niger with a Dam, it's the other way round. But then I struggle to get your point.

A full blown war will not be to Nigeria's advantage. We will waste money, time, and resources. It will be like Russia invading Ukraine. In the end the Nigeriens, who are cousins to our Northern brothers will have reason to resent Nigerians, just as the Ukrainains see the Russians. If US is not pulling the string, won't Nigeria resort to diplomacy to solve this problem? Why not use same diplomacy now? Why waste our time and money to fight proxy war on behalf of US.

hammerT:


THAT NO FLY ZONE WONT STAND, BECAUSE IF RUSSIA DECIDE TO ENETR NIGER, IT IS VERY EASY FROM LIBYA.


RUSSIA AND LIBYA HAVE GOOD RELATIONS.


ALTERNATIVELY THEY CAN ENTER FROM ALGERIA AND EGYPT, NIGER SHARES BORDER WITH THEM.



THE QUESTION HERE IS, WILL RUSSIA ANSWER THE CALL, IN VIEW THEY ARE AT WAR NOW.


WAGNER ARE A BUNCH OF BATTLE HARDENE WARRIORS, PLUS NIGER PEOPLE AND MILITARY, WE KNOWW WHO WINS.

A full blown war will not be to Nigeria's advantage. We will waste money, time, and resources. It will be like Russia invading Ukraine. In the end the Nigeriens, who are cousins to our Northern brothers will have reason to resent Nigerians, just as the Ukrainains see the Russians. If US is not pulling the string, won't Nigeria resort to diplomacy to solve this problem? Why not use same diplomacy now? Why waste our time and money to fight proxy war on behalf of US.

I know you are not in support of this, but this is for those who are urging war instead of diplomacy.

The government should speed up the trial of MNK. This should be simple enough to do.

By keeping him incercerated without trial, the FG is complicit in this crisis. Most likely they (FG) want this sit at home to continue.

A NO FLY Zone has been imposed. To send boots on ground is to begin and adventure that pays no one in the long run.

But this Simon guy self, I'm shocked that the Finnish Authority are not interested in his activities/posts. Shouldn't they be asking him questions? Or they had and found nothing wrong. How about his employers or he's self employed?

I just wonder how he does it.

Emotionss:
What is going on with we igbos ?

What exactly is this victim mentality with the New generation of igbos ?

We have watched with outermost dismay and disappointment as the once powerful igbo tribe is now reduced to a disorganized and over sentimental tribe that is quick to cry victimization on any issues related to one of our own regardless of the evidence on ground.....

How can a tribe of over 15 million people be this confused, disorganized and sentimental at the same time ?

What happened to the old never die attitude that we are known for ?
That same attitude our Fathers and grandparents used to overcome the after effects and challenges of the Civil War ?

Where did we go wrong ?
When did we become this emotionally and mentally weak ?

We claim to be intelligent and brave yet our actions and inaction says otherwise.....

We are currently destroying our region all in the name of sit at home, chasing out and discouraging investors from coming to the east Yet at the same time crying about lack of investment and business activities in the east.....

We are destroying our home land/ region in hope it will affect our neighbors. HOW DOES THIS MAKE SENSE ?

We are quick to cry victimization on any issues that doesn’t favor us regardless of its nature

We seems to focused more on what's going on in other regions than the economical abominations and atrocities that is going on in the east....

Our youths are on rampage on social media insulting and threatening anyone and everyone not in support of their beliefs and ideologies....

Quite unfortunate

Why are you sparming the who forum with this emotional outburst?

I didn't even see where you call for Kanu's trial or release in this. Isn't that main reason for the sit at home? Or is there something else you're personally concern about with Igbos?

HitlerWasRight:



And you think building a dam is a day's work ?

See how your hatred for everything Nigeria is making you fools open traitors.

I don't know why the FG can not see reason why you should be expelled from Nigeria with your five Igbo states.

Do you have comprehension issue? Did you fail to see where I wrote 'intention'? You clearly must be an i/diot as you can't see beyond Igbo.

Christistruth03:


How many days would it take for the Nigerian Air force to blow up such a Dam?

Two days Maximum

Maybe 2 hours once the decision has been made. But then how about the idea? How do you stop them from exploring the idea in future. The thing with river is that it could also be redirected into a canal to reduce the level.

All I'm saying is that those fantasying about attacking Niger should drop the idea. War is easy to start but difficult to control, let alone stop. Go and ask the Russians.

Christistruth03:


Niger Currently uses Nigerian and ECOWAS Ports

That is the very tip of the Iceberg

They'll just have to notify Nigeria of their 'intention' to dam the Niger river and panic will set in in Nigeria. A few earth moving equipments around the river will hammer home the message,

It depends.

If Niger fights conventional war against Nigeria, they would lose. But they may likely use assymetric warfare, adapting to the terrain, using hit and run, and generally prolonging the war.

Besides, their own people seem to support the coupists, so why should Nigeria/Ecowas invade?

QuotaSystem:


That’s how you will start chestbeating again, when the more wicked and brutish terrorist emerges and declares 6 months sit at home with severe wotowoto for defaulters, you’ll start blaming “Tilumbu”, Ooni, Sultan and Miyetti Allah for your self-inflicted misfortune.

I'm sure you have problem with comprehension. If not, you would know that your comment did not address my post. Maybe you should read again.

QuotaSystem:
Wahalurr pro max…

Lamidi Cownu is finally irrelevant.

Simon Ekpa’s coup is successful. He is clearly the new sheriff in town

It has nothing to do with Kanu or Simon, it's more about the idea. The Nigeria government is fighting the messengers instead of dealing with the idea. If Simon is not there tomorrow, someone else (maybe even more brutish) will continue, provided the idea is still relevant.

@Op,

What's impossible about his request? What crime has Kanu committed to be incercerated without recourse to rule of law? If Kanu had committed an offense, why not try him properly and jail him? Why is Nigeria afraid of their own court?

I can not fault Simon, for the foundation itself is broken.

Curse777:
IGR tells you the size of your GDP

if you have big GDP, but don't collect taxes you will still have low IGR. That's what the Op is saying. Tax penetration is low in the SE for various reasons.

MNK should address the people himself.

Two weeks holidays loading....

Interesting time ahead.

“The immediate and unconditional release of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who remains illegally detained at the DSS dungeon.

This is long overdue. There are far more insidious and devilish people in Nigeria who walk free. Why must MNK remain incercerated despite the court's pronoucement?

Part of the statement read, “Following the demand by the Biafra people for more sit-at-home civil disobedience, the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE) and Biafra De Facto Government In Homeland wish to notify Biafrans that there will be sit-at-home civil disobedience starting from 31 July 2023 to 14 August 2023.

“The immediate and unconditional release of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who remains illegally detained at the DSS dungeon.


In preparation for “Biafra’s self-referendum and to further put the world on notice that Biafrans are taking their future into their own hands.

“To invalidate the illegitimacy of those who parade themselves as Nigeria’s representatives within the Biafran territory.

On the face of it, these appear legitimate tool used by pressure groups:

- Call for civil dissobedience.

This is akin to calling for protest or rally,

I find the statement hard to fault as I don't see a call to armed insurrection. Even at that, sometimes, armed insurrection could be deemed ligitimate, it's all depends.

livebyday:
It pays to never reason with your emotions. This is one weakness your u find always in civilians. Emotional and loud always.
To know a people is to understand them. The ibo are not affected by this things as claimed in the media trust me. This is a tribe that are formidable and very physical.

They fought the army for years in a civically war with dilapidated weapons. Now they have aks and you think ugm thrreaten them? No the peoples support Ipoh forget whatever you see online.

Israel has been constantLy bombed by Palestine for decades yet alL Israelis go home whenever and you want me to believe this same ibo tribe that is rugged are running from their homes? This is a lie

This is aptly put. Sorrow may endure into the night but joy cometh in the morning. We have seen worse, this too shall pass and we shall rise again like the phoenix.

Justice is as important as peace if not more so.

We don't want a drug lord as President.


Simple!

They should get scooters. It's more efficient than ordinary Legzus.

Why would Tinubu be worried for anyone to examine his academic records if he actually have them. I thought he claimed he passed with distinction, why not allow doubters to knock themselves out with his steller records?

Tinubu is plain petty.

In other words 3 days sit at home protest weekly?

Welcome to the club.

Good one Atiku.

But when is Tinubu going to congratulate Obi? Looks like Tinubi is a poor sportsman.

Let the bees breath.

AntiWailer:


M0r0ns from dysfunctional homes are easy to identify on Social Media.

Your parent, right? They didn't bring you up well?

Ikaeniyan0:
Do you even understand what the OP post?

And who is Op, do you need glasses?

AntiWailer:


Clown,

Na your interpretation be that ?

Clown? Are you referring to your parent or? Kindly clarify.

As for my interpretation, I'm sure you can give yours.

It seems to mean the FBI has finished cooking this soup, they just want sufficient reason to serve it. We shall have a sumptious feast when the food is served. The Nigerian Escobar will be bursted sooner than later.

The jail house is calling Tinubu. He must answer...

We can’t release Tinubu’s criminal cases, immigration records till 2026 due to ‘unusual circumstances’, FBI, State Department say

The agencies have been summoned to appear in court to show course why records relating to a Nigerian president were deemed unusual to be released to the public.

President Bola Tinubu’s criminal and immigration records in possession of the United States won’t be released until 2026, authorities said in court documents seen by Peoples Gazette.

The U.S. State Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation cited ‘unusual circumstances’ for denying to release the records to the public. Following a freedom of information request, the U.S. authorities said even if they were to release the records, it would be at least until January 2026 before they could do so.

A civil lawsuit has now been filed over the matter before Judge Beryl Howell of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.

Aaron Greenspan, an American public disclosure activist, had filed a request to the FBI, State Department, Department of Treasury, and Drug Enforcement Administration, among federal and local agencies, seeking an urgent release of Mr Tinubu’s immigration and criminal records.

The filings came as Mr Tinubu maintained in court that he did not commit any crimes during his decades-long residency in the U.S. Mr Tinubu also asserted ownership of his identity, despite strong indications, he might have changed names and education records in the past.

Mr Tinubu’s real identity and education records contain omissions and contradictions that he has not explained to the public. For instance, the Nigerian president had said under oath to the electoral office INEC, while seeking to be Lagos governor in 1999, that he attended the prestigious University of Chicago.

The university has since disowned Mr Tinubu. Another American school, Chicago State University, confirmed a Bola Tinubu attended the school but did not say whether it was the Nigerian president. Documents from the school showed that a person bearing Bola Tinubu, who attended the school in the 1970s, was a female.

Mr Tinubu also stated under oath in 1999 that he attended primary and secondary schools in Lagos and Ibadan in the 1950s and 1960s, but he expunged those assertions from his latest INEC application form ahead of this year’s general elections in February. He did not explain why he removed the claims, although there was no evidence that the primary school he said he attended ever existed in Nigeria.

Mr Tinubu, 71, was named as a launderer of proceeds of drug trafficking in U.S. court documents in 1993. He forfeited $460,000 at the time.


The records formed a key part of an ongoing challenge to Mr Tinubu’s election as president of Nigeria before a tribunal hearing election petitions in Abuja. This prompted Mr Greenspan, who runs PlainSite, a website that holds files from American courts and institutions, to file multiple requests to U.S. authorities in possession of documents that could help clarify some of the crucial questions upsetting Nigerian minds.

The State Department is believed to have records of whether or not the person who applied for a U.S. visa and travelled as Bola Tinubu in the 1970s is the same person running Nigeria today.

The FBI could throw more light on how Mr Tinubu became involved in drugs in the U.S. and other criminal charges that he might have faced but which were not in public records.


“This office will not be able to respond within the 20 days provided by the statute due to unusual circumstances,” the State Department said in a May 15, 2023, letter to Mr Greenspan.

Previously on August 4, 2022, the FBI sent a message to Mr Greenspan, saying: “Please be advised that ‘unusual circumstances’ apply to the processing of your request.”

But on March 22, 2023, the FBI said it would try to release all documents relating to Mr Tinubu in its possession, but not until January 2026 at the earliest. Other agencies, including the Department of Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration, also said they wouldn’t release the documents on the same grounds.

The FBI also said Mr Greenspan “failed to demonstrate that the requested information is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations and activities of the government.” But the activist promptly responded by detailing how Mr Tinubu’s drug forfeiture case in Chicago drew the most eyes to his organisation’s website over the past year. The website has over 15 million records.

All the agencies have now been summoned to appear in court to show course why records relating to a Nigerian president were deemed unusual and inconsequential to be released to the public.

On July 17, assistant U.S. attorney Jared Littman entered an appearance as the lawyer representing all the agencies, and promptly requested a delay until August 28, 2023, to file a response to the lawsuit, which was instituted on June 12, 2023.

https://gazettengr.com/we-cant-release-tinubus-criminal-cases-immigration-records-till-2026-due-to-unusual-circumstances-fbi-state-department-say/

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