₦airaland Forum

pharmagba:
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If you want to market your obi , you can go ahead
But i am old enough to know he got nothing to offer Nigerians

bitingcool:
That is a BIG LIE.

YOUR VOTES MATTER A LOT

IF NOT POLITICIANS WONT WORK HARD TO BUY VOTES

pharmagba:
Usual idiotic obi followers

udeh3:
At least, vote for him due to tribe. He's from the Yoruba speaking tribe. Emi lo Kan!

Don't forget, who drafted and crafted the Lagos State Modern Blueprint

Yoruba have to complete 8yrs, ejo!

Alsenora:
Anyone can vote whoever he wants in 2027 polls. One thing is certain; No Nigerian President can satisfy or meet the people's expectations. It is self deceit to believe otherwise.

nairalanda1:
Nigerians, both the government supporters and the non government.suporters have no idea as to how to run the economy of the country at all

Make we leave am.for their delusions




Tinubu must go. That one I agree. But at the.end dem wan replace am.with another Tinubu

Princedapace:
I love the piece u wrote, very smart and intelligent. I keep saying this same thing. We have no business paying income tax. Like no way. Eurpeans never had the type of resources we have. All we need is proper management of our resources, use the income from resources and build public infrastrcuture, not to pay politicians and their families so well.
Build our educational system so we can start converting our raw resources into finished goods. Like our lithium into batteries instead of selling the material alone to China. But no, these muda fukers think that taxing me up to 25 percent is the best. Just copyying Europeans blindly. Europeans wont be this wicked to their people if they have half of what Africans have. Africans have land for agriculture. Like mad, we can be self sufficient. I honestly dont know who cursed this continent and her leaders and people.
An oil and gas rich nation taxing her citiznes 25 percent is mindblowing. Like mind blowing, after still taxing VAT, import, banking services, everything we get from FG, we pay for it such as drivers lincense, VISA, all documents are paid for. So, WTF is this guy's doing exactly?
All Nigeria needs is proper resource management, cut down on the too much money spent on politicians and block corruption to the core. none of these politicians want to work actually. That is the honest truth

bjdon:
Electricity generation has been removed from the exclusive list. Have you complained to your state governor?
Nigerians need to understand that 8 years of Buhari totally finished Nigeria. The country was effectively bankrupt. Reform is never easy, but its starting to bear fruit. The Niara is now relatively stable, even with the war in Iran. I don't really like Tinubu, but in all honesty he's the best we have right now.

ibabz:
Tinubu was not forced into these decisions, he chose them. Yar’Adua already showed Nigerians that a president can reverse policies introduced by a predecessor if he truly wants to.

When Obasanjo, even with good intentions, attempted to remove fuel subsidy and privatize NNPC, Yar’Adua reversed those policies immediately after assuming office. Not necessarily because he completely opposed them, but because he understood the need to properly study their impact before implementation.

You said you lived in Lagos during Tinubu’s tenure as governor, so you should understand the kind of leadership he represented. This is someone who never genuinely cared about the welfare of ordinary people. I still remember when many communities enjoyed pipe-borne water through the Ministry of Water Resources. Over time, basic social benefits disappeared while taxes and levies kept increasing.

He knows how to generate and collect money, but not how to use that money to improve the lives of the people from whom it was collected.

Nobody has convincingly explained why Lagos State, the richest state in Nigeria, is also one of the most indebted. Lagos generates in one month what some states like Akwa Ibom may not generate in an entire year, yet when you visit Akwa Ibom, you can clearly see visible development and infrastructure compared to the chaos and underdevelopment many people keep celebrating in Lagos.

Counterigbolies:
u are d one suffering

People are making money out there, I am into logistics n one man just ordered for 2 cows n we are going there to deliver it right now

Go n hustle b stop waiting for d government to come n feed u

Goddyuduak:
So when we create the new constitution, the gods will come and lead abi? Someone at least different must lead. Stop all these "nobody can solve talk" it's a dummy talk.

WhizdomXX:
4 legs good, 2 legs better

WhizdomXX:
I see it changing by May 29th 2027. Hope you have your PVC.

Lithiumite:
What do they need to do to heal your suffering that hasn't been done without everyone going through more pains.

Every nation that has developed used the same template for development and non got to where they are without blood and grit......nigerians aren't ready to pay the price,everything is sacrificed on the altar of clannishness and purile politics.

In March 1979, Head of State General Olusegun Obasanjo arrived in his official Peugeot 504 to open the newly built Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos.


The iconic Peugeot 504 was a staple of General Obasanjo’s military administration. He famously mandated its use for government officials to cut down on the wasteful spending of exotic vehicles and promote local assembly plants.


On March 15, 1979, Obasanjo arrived in this vehicle alongside his security detail to officially commission the international airport, marking a major milestone in Nigeria's aviation development. Later that year, on October 1, 1979, Obasanjo used this same Peugeot 504 to drive Nigeria's first democratically elected executive president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, to his inauguration, ending years of military rule.

LordBiden:
Funny boy.

It's a faceless forum,you can even claim to be dangote online and people would still believe.
Keep deceiving yourself to make yourself feel good while tinubu policies deals with you in real life.

Counterigbolies:
I no b your mate n don't think everyone is suffering like u do.....

Either u like it or not, tinubu will rule u till 2031

Princedapace:
I was battling with network issues recently, and it reminded me how difficult it has become to survive here. There is no stable electricity. Most of us survive on generators.

South Africa achieved significant progress in electricity within two years, yet after four years, nothing meaningful has changed here. It is still the same story and the same daily struggle.

Now, remove emotions for a moment and look at the reality:

A kilogram of gas is about ₦1,400. That is extremely high for a country with very low salaries.
A crate of eggs is between ₦5,500 and ₦6,000.
A bag of cement is around ₦12,000. This is one of the reasons house rent has skyrocketed, because many citizens can no longer afford to build homes.
Renting a 2-bedroom apartment in most state capitals now starts from about ₦2.5 million and above. That is insane for a country where the majority of citizens are struggling financially.
Fuel is around ₦1,400 per litre.

Fuel powers our generators. If you run two businesses, you may need two generators.

For someone like me who works online, I need electricity almost 24/7. A huge part of my income goes into fueling and servicing generators because, most nights, my generator runs till morning. I work with clients across different time zones, sometimes at 2AM.

What does all of this mean?

Our purchasing power has dropped drastically.

Yet, despite these realities, the tax burden keeps increasing.

I honestly want to ask: does the government truly understand what Nigerians are going through?

Even someone earning ₦25m–₦30m yearly in today’s Nigeria is not necessarily living comfortably. A large percentage of that income already goes into solving basic social problems and surviving.

You pay for:

Electricity
Security
Healthcare
Transportation
Water
Education

Everything.

So where exactly is the money left to pay huge taxes from?

How many Nigerians can genuinely save millions yearly after handling all their responsibilities as parents, children, and providers?

To survive, many people are already being forced to reduce their quality of life:

Cutting down electricity usage despite terrible heat
Moving children from good schools
Switching from bottled water to sachet water
Selling better cars for cheaper alternatives because of fuel costs
Cancelling vacations and basic comfort

The painful part is that many self-employed Nigerians hustle endlessly just to stay afloat, yet at the end of the year, they are still expected to pay heavy taxes.

One of my friends, despite earning what many would call “good money,” is already in debt because of school fees and living expenses. Yet, government expectations are based only on income figures, not the harsh realities behind those figures.

And remember, this is a country where many parents depend on their children financially just to survive.

Honestly, many leaders cannot relate to what ordinary Nigerians are facing because:

Their electricity is sorted
Their security is sorted
Their healthcare is sorted
Their feeding is sorted

So they may never truly feel the pain of the average citizen.

Dear Nigerian leaders, Nigerians are suffering.

We are exhausted.

What could be done differently?

Reduce excessive tax burdens. Maybe 3 percent for now. Please, this country is poor or increase the threshold to maybe 50m per year if you truly wants to target the rich for income tax.
Fix electricity.
Tackle corruption seriously.
Improve security so farmers can return to farms safely.
Support the tech economy so more young people can earn online.
Invest in skills and digital opportunities.
Cut down excessive government spending and luxury packages for politicians.

Nigeria is a poor country with multidimensional poverty. In many homes, one working person carries the burden of an entire extended family.

Tax should not be the first priority when citizens are already struggling to survive.

As I write this now, my area is in complete darkness again. Families will spend heavily on fuel tonight just to have light for a few hours.

So I ask again: after paying for survival, where exactly should the tax money come from?
We are tired.

The bills are too much.

please can someone push this to front page?

I want to understand why the sacrfice must be done by the suffering masses instead of the politicians. I am curios to know why. Why must I suffer what I didn't cause?

Princedapace:
Since I was born, this is the first time Nigeria hardship hit me hard and mind you, my income didnt drop. Stayed same but I am battling to keep up with basic quality of life.
Like, man, I hate this man with so much passion. I wish elections are truly free and fair. I want him out! That man is wicked. How can someone be this clueless? He said the reason to remove fuel subsidy was because of smuggling. So, baba couldnt tackle such corruption, he rather took money and gave to governors. The same governors sing on his mandate we stand, so they are safe. WTF is this? Bro, I am running mad here. I am so pained.
Like when I drive out and see the heat Nigerians have to live in and do business without electricity, I weep. Who did we offend?
I closed down two businesses last year because of fuel. Damn!

realG101:
First of all, he will not win hands down unless he rigs. Let's be clear on that.

Which new course is tinubu charting man?

What king of stupid investors will come to a country without stable electricity in 2026.

No electricity, no security. What new course are you talking?

They are busy constructing coastal road as a vessel to embezzle funds without really empowering the economy.

For any country that wants to develop, the first none negotiable infrastructure is stable electricity.

Tinubu has spent 3 years in govt and has not produced any result regarding electricity, just same old sh1t.

I know yall who talk like this are paid to do so but we will still reply you to kill your evil narrative

LordBiden:
The problem of Nigeria is not something any of the incoming candidates can solve infact not even peter obi.
The structure of the country itself won't even allow it to progress.

Current presidential system we practicing is too expensive.

What do we even need a bicameral legislature for?
Legislators should be working part time.

We should go back to parliamentary system of government.

We should a create a new constitution with stiffer penalties for corruption.

Princedapace:
Since I was born, this is the first time Nigeria hardship hit me hard and mind you, my income didnt drop. Stayed same but I am battling to keep up with basic quality of life.
Like, man, I hate this man with so much passion. I wish elections are truly free and fair. I want him out! That man is wicked. How can someone be this clueless? He said the reason to remove fuel subsidy was because of smuggling. So, baba couldnt tackle such corruption, he rather took money and gave to governors. The same governors sing on his mandate we stand, so they are safe. WTF is this? Bro, I am running mad here. I am so pained.
Like when I drive out and see the heat Nigerians have to live in and do business without electricity, I weep. Who did we offend?
I closed down two businesses last year because of fuel. Damn!

SoNature:
Tinubu has never been than man who banks on getting votes based on love or performance. He often banks on vote-buying, tribalism, intimidation and suppression to win elections. Given the amount he controls, it will be extremely difficult to stop him in 2027

LordBiden:
Better go and return that key to the owner,
Yes Tinubu will also rule your papa too.

Bluntemperor:
Can you also Tell NIGERIANS-Why We should Vote Your Recommended Candidates
• Who do you recommend❓ - without Hiding your Identity 🆔,
-without Polluting the Serious Matters at hand - under False and Fake Ideology or Tribal -gingosts or Religious Bigots?
• Show Me That Nigerian -Politician,
-that doesn't have Excess -Baggages of Cash and Carry,
-Who can stand the Ideal NIGERIANS that we should be Proud Of And who Can give us Better life 🧬 that will bestoyed Great Achievements - For Our Youths and MASSES in general and Why You think such Personality of the Current Politicians fit in⁉️

Counterigbolies:
I no b your mate n don't think everyone is suffering like u do.....

Either u like it or not, tinubu will rule u till 2031

LordBiden:
The problem of Nigeria is not something any of the incoming candidates can solve infact not even peter obi.
The structure of the country itself won't even allow it to progress.

Current presidential system we practicing is too expensive.

What do we even need a bicameral legislature for?
Legislators should be working part time.

We should go back to parliamentary system of government.

We should a create a new constitution with stiffer penalties for corruption.

IronCondemned:
You wrong here. This assertion is what creates voter apathy and give him a smoot ride. There is no way that rigging will work with all his money and henchmen if all citizens that voted will stand their ground and defend their votes.

Tinubu and his henchmen have studied Nigerians and are applying the basic things that keeps ordinary Nigerians away from polling units during election. One of the ways is by spreading the fears or feelings that "Election is already concluded before vote casting". It is pure lies.

This time around we will stay behind and defend the votes. INEC must count and record the votes and if they refuse they themselves will be counted.

SoNature:
Tinubu has never been than man who banks on getting votes based on love or performance. He often banks on vote-buying, tribalism, intimidation and suppression to win elections. Given the amount he controls, it will be extremely difficult to stop him in 2027

SoNature:
Tinubu has never been than man who banks on getting votes based on love or performance. He often banks on vote-buying, tribalism, intimidation and suppression to win elections. Given the amount he controls, it will be extremely difficult to stop him in 2027