₦airaland Forum

Still waiting to see if there will be anybody that actually understands the article.

naptu2:
Far from being an outlier, this episode reflects the recurring practice of Nigerian elites leveraging insecurity and humanitarian crises for political and financial gain. Fuelled by decades of misgovernance, unyielding socioeconomic pressures and endemic security sector corruption, Nigeria’s security challenges render Nigerians more vulnerable to coercion and co-optation by the country’s ruling class. Over the last two decades or so, insecurity has considerably weakened alternative power centres, such as opposition parties, civil society groups, traditional leaders, universities, labour unions, trade associations and independent media outlets.

Persistent insecurity has also enriched elites and their expansive patronage networks by justifying ever-larger amounts of opaque military spending. In addition, federal and state leaders still make widespread use of ‘security votes’ – notorious slush funds that date back to the era of military rule. Between 2023 and 2025, Nigeria’s 36 states reportedly steered as much as N525.5 billion (about $1.17 billion in 2023 dollars) into these budgetary black boxes. Ostensibly meant to pay for miscellaneous security measures, state leaders often channel these funds into political activities or embezzle them outright.

This political and financial commoditization of insecurity is evident in Abuja’s decision to not pick a fight with Trump over his simplistic characterization of their country’s security challenges. In doing so, the Nigerian government defused a potential international crisis and nudged the bilateral relationship back into a pattern established back in 2014. That year, 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped in northeastern Nigeria, sparking the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Washington subsequently deprioritized longstanding concerns over democracy, governance, human rights and civilian protection, and ramped up counterterrorism assistance and arms transfers to Nigeria’s military.

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naptu2:
🤣 Here's one of them.

Explain what? What is there to explain?

Shock me. Show that you understand even one word that was in the article. I dare you.

the BS propaganda wey you concoct put there..omo Dare yourself Oga, the shock wey u dey find na only Electricity fit grant you your request and renewed hope transformer dey near you, good luck 👍🏾

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richiemcgold:
The way Tinubu managed these American threats really impressed me

Managed American threats but cannot manage insecurity bedeviling his country. Gumi the sovereignty propagandist, Islamic foreign invaders are killing innocent Nigerian citizens in hundreds almost on a daily basis, what do you have to say. Hypocrites, you all, both within and outside Nigeria sponsoring and aiding these terrorists have eaten sour grapes, your teeth will surely be on edge, Jer 31 v 29.

The fear of almighty trump is the beginning of wisdom for tinibu's apc govt.

YanshOfAfrica:
Awolowo wasted money on education. Awolowo is not on the same level with Ojukwu. Ojukwu is a University all by himself, even Ndigbo didn't understand him. If Ndigbo really knew how great Ojukwu was they will drop ipob overnight and March on with Ojukwu.

I'm Yoruba. Ojukwu was a Real Man.

Waiting for my tribalism brothers to mock Ojukwu. Go and look for KobolanderSegun on Nairaland that is the only guy who doesn't send anybody and will just say the truth.

That's not the issue at play here. But since you and Naptu2 have nothing better to contribute than unnecessary innuendo, I leave the stage. Thank you.

BetterScottish:
the BS propaganda wey you concoct put there..omo Dare yourself Oga, the shock wey u dey find na only Electricity fit grant you your request and renewed hope transformer dey near you, good luck 👍🏾

"Noise noise noise, let me shout, make noise, it doesn't matter if the noise makes sense or not, everybody is talking so me too I must talk, noise make noise, I don't understand what they wrote but let me make noise".

YanshOfAfrica:
Do a Google search. Google says the ipob thing has claimed the life of 10,000 Ibo men. Orji Uzor Kalu even said on national television that it was 30,000 Igbo people. When you think of all the people who could not get to hospital on Monday then you will understand that it's quite alot. Look for KobolanderSegun on Nairaland he will explain Biafra for you. A Yoruba man loving Ojukwu while Igbo youth have discarded Ojukwu and embraced Kanu. No way wahala nah.... The Jews took Barabbas over Jesus.

Look for "KobolanderSegun"

Yoruba man. Joker!!

What Matthew Page said in that article is similar to what the PDP guy that I quoted below said. There are slight differences, but the basic idea is the same.

Matthew Page said that the Nigerian Government has miraculously converted Trump's threat to bomb Nigeria into something that is beneficial to the government.

He said that Nigeria has suffered a long period of insecurity and much of that is the government's fault.

He said that government officials have stolen funds that was meant for security, the people have been deprived, etc.

He said that the insecurity has weakened groups that usually oppose government and has made it easier for the government to coerce the people.

He said that this is not the first time this is happening. He said that the United States provided military assistance to Nigeria after the Chibok girls were kidnapped.

He warns that, as happened back then, Nigerian government officials could use this help for their personal benefit.

He said that the Nigerian Government provided targetting information that the US used for its missile strike and it was actually Lakurawa that was hit not ISWAP.

He said that the Nigerian Government would have to give Donald Trump symbolic wins if it wants to continue to have good relations with him.

naptu2:
2) There's a guy that does not like Bola Tinubu at all and he wrote something. He wrote that thing because of his dislike for Tinubu, yet hidden in what he wrote is a small grain of truth. He was criticising the Obidients because they were campaigning that Donald Trump should kidnap Tinubu. The guy wrote why he believed that that would never happen (the guy obviously does not like both Trump and Tinubu). Hidden beneath the guy's anger is a surprising grain of truth.

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naptu2:
OK, let's see if I can remember what he said.

Basically he was criticising Obidients that believe that Donald Trump will invade Nigeria and kidnap Bola Tinubu. He said that Trump and Tinubu are alike. He believes that they are both corrupt politicians and he believes that they will do a deal.

He also had heavy criticism for Obidients that support Trump.

Tenses:
Nah better flip-pant liar tinubu be.

75 death in one evening in kwara and this is the nonsense you people find worthy to celebrate.

Chai 75 lives gone like that in south West and everywhere is quiet. Let one person in South East die and the whole country will be redhot.

Dont mind the yeye lying govt.
They will keep flip flopping.

naptu2:
Still waiting to see if there will be anybody that actually understands the article.

“He who laughs alone at his knowledge may be laughing at his own folly.”

SixSeven:
“He who laughs alone at his knowledge may be laughing at his own folly.”

Yes, I was right. All through he has resorted to insults because he has nothing sensible to say. Remember that I did not describe him. He described himself in his first post to me.

Remember what I do to people who have nothing sensible to contribute to my threads and who only come to attack me? Yes, I block them permanently.

I have already helped his type to understand what the article was actually about, but I don't know if he'll see it before he gets blocked.

LLMG:
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Managed American threats but cannot manage insecurity bedeviling his country. Gumi the sovereignty propagandist, Islamic foreign invaders are killing innocent Nigerian citizens in hundreds almost on a daily basis, what do you have to say. Hypocrites, you all, both within and outside Nigeria sponsoring and aiding these terrorists have eaten sour grapes, your teeth will surely be on edge, Jer 31 v 29.

I'm not the architect of your misfortune Mr man. My comment is about how Tinubu managed to collaborate with the United States. I have no business with all these crap you wrote.

engrchykae:
Have you heard from the Sultan since the airstrike?
Are you thinking what am thinking?

O yea, I'm thinking what you're thinking ooo. He has used clothes cover his mouth wella come hide under bed

Keep hiding comments. It shows your maturity and understanding of the matter. If only you will understand it and is the only wise man in the land of the fools, you can do us a service and keep this post in your diary. So much for public commentary.

richiemcgold:
I'm not the architect of your misfortune Mr man. My comment is about how Tinubu managed to collaborate with the United States. I have no business with all these crap you wrote.

Misfortune have no place here, hypocrites like you are the problem of Nigeria, it doesn't matter to you the number of innocent lives lost, your cheap, bloody point is your score

LLMG:
Misfortune have no place here, hypocrites like you are the problem of Nigeria, it doesn't matter to you the number of innocent lives lost, your cheap, bloody point is your score

Once again, I'm not the architect of your misfortunes. You can vent your anger on your leaders, including Tinubu. Stop quoting me. I have no business with you.

The people that died in kwara , I hope they gave them this shit to read before the terrorist came to say hello

[quote author=richiemcgold post=138370403]Once again, I'm not the architect of your misfortunes. You can vent your anger on your leaders, including Tinubu. Stop quoting me. I have no business with you. [/quote
If you don't want to be quoted, keep your misfortunes to yourself.

I have always enjoyed interactions that involve Matthew Page.

He is a long time critic of all Nigerian governments, so PDP supporters hated him and APC supporters loved him when Goodluck Jonathan was president and then APC supporters hated him and PDP supporters loved him when Muhammadu Buhari was president.

He once worked for the US intelligence services and some of his Nigerian opponents have accused him of being a CIA officer.

[quote author=LLMG post=138370443][/quote]Aren't you the one crying up and down over misfortunes that has bedeviled you? I have no misfortunes. God forbids!

richiemcgold:
Aren't you the one crying up and down over misfortunes that has bedeviled you?

You mean misfortune that bedevilled you, eya.

LLMG:
You mean misfortune that bedevilled you, eya.

Once again I'm not the architect of your misfortunes. Channel your anger to Tinubu and your governor. I can't help you. Bye

bewisemasses:
Propangandists on d beat. We r nodding

All Trump needs is for someone to praise him. He's deluded like that.
Trump can be easy manipulated as long as you are will to praise him and kiss his ass for a minute. Call him the greatest ever and he will do anything for you.

richiemcgold:
Once again I'm not the architect of your misfortunes. Channel your anger to Tinubu and your governor. I can't help you. Bye

It's all yours now bye.

Akwamkpuruamu:
So what happened to, we don't want America booths on ground, Nigeria is a sovereign country?

Who's saying that? People like you,others who wants Nigeria to be bombarded!
On one hand you cried that FGN should seek foreign help to end insecurity. The help finally comes and it's noise of sovereignty again.
Tinubu is a not others!

Flip the script on jihadists terrorists, Trump is only coming to help our sorry ass...if jihadists terrorists were not killing women, men and kidnapping and raping children Trump won't bother about Nigeria, Nigerians were helpless and crying online for Trump. Blame our hypocritical leaders and evil religious extremists people not Trump.

I wonder how much is being paid per page for the image laundering? I think $9 million is a generous offer to get somethings done.

dederocs:
Flip the script on jihadists terrorists, Trump is only coming to help our sorry ass...if jihadists terrorists were not killing women, men and kidnapping and raping children Trump won't bother about Nigeria, Nigerians were helpless and crying online for Trump. Blame our hypocritical leaders and evil religious extremists people not Trump.

Isn't that what he did?

Are you saying that he didn't blame our leaders?

Are you saying he blamed Trump?

Did you actually read the article?

naptu2:
JESUS CRHIST OF NAZARETH!!!

You can easily know when someone has nothing to say and this below is a perfect example.

Matthew Page has been a long time critic of all Nigerian governments and he wrote this piece to criticise the government again. However, this is Nairaland. I knew that these funny people would not read the post, digest it and understand what was being said. The only things that are in their heads are political party, religion and ethnic group. There is a distinct lack of common sense in their head.

I created this thread to enjoy those that will do as I said.

This guy did exactly as I predicted and his trying to cover it up by blabbing about nonsense.

I have no time for that. I will simply block him if he persists.

This is my last post to you.

Go sleep my fren..who your blocking epp

Tenses:
Look for "KobolanderSegun"

Yoruba man. Joker!!

The guy is on point , Iv read his posts. He even praises Ojukwu to the heavens. He is on nobody's side.