₦airaland Forum

Prince001:
Dangote is the biggest scammer in Nigeria!!!! He, Otedola and co are behind Nigeria sufferings!!!!!

Solidex:
Dangote, one greedy bastard.

Djbme:
For what? That mean you can sell your family for u to eat

guobe:
Have you observed the reasons why women's shirts buttons are on the left and that of men on the right?

Djbme:
Please I really need help , I and my wife are in depression for the past one week now , I made a financial mistake of my life I loss all my life saving into crypto, please help my life with work or anything that can bring 7k or above daily to feed my family
Any job please
Any connection please
I'm ready for anything
I live in Ikorodu , Lagos
My contact olafx118@gmail.com

This is hardest time of my life , all fault is on me , I'm sorry my lovely wife

KingsleyCEO:
Sharia law done reach Anambra? Wow!

essentialone:
I remember the day I crossed that road without using the Pedestrian bridge. Suddenly, 2 KAI Officers rushed me, and was about to bundle me into their mobile court and charge me for the offence if crossing the road without using the Pedestrian bridge. Immediately I then saw that they have already arrested a lot of people and bundled them into their Black Maria. I wish I had seen them before I crossed the road. In a split second, I just formed like say I was deaf and dumb ooo. I acted it very very well. They even pitied me. They themselves even went to put me in a public bus going to Iyana Ipaja, and instructed the driver to assist me get to my destination safely. That I was a deaf and dumb. As soon as bus moved, I laugh tire ooo

Maitunbi:
Fly.

Mckary:
The Nigerian government should stop pretending not to know what Ogonis want. It should create a state for the Ogoni people. The Ogoni have given so much in mineral resources and blood for the country’s good but got nothing back, not even respect except pollution, degradation and death. A state for Ogoni is the prerequisite for further oil production in the land.
If this state which the Ogoni Bill of Rights (OBR) describes as political autonomy or internal self-determination like the current 36 states of the federation with about 26 created on ethnic prescriptions, is created the issues of political economy and development will be resolved.
In short, Ogoni, being an oil producing state, will directly benefit 13 percent from the derivation funds and more funds from abundant gas reserves. The Ogoni Bill of Rights which the government has is clear on “The Autonomy Option,” that arrangement by whatever name called that guarantees the control of Ogoni political, economic and sociocultural affairs by Ogonis.
Given Ogoni’s historical background and contribution to the development and growth of the country, she’s overqualified for a state. Population isn’t a core consideration even though the Ogoni population is about two million or more and all states or provinces aren’t equal in population, whether in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa or India not to mention America, etc. Nations with a population that’s less than one million also coexist with those that are one hundred million, and over one billion.
A state is about self-determination or the ability of the people to control and manage themselves with support from the central government when needed yet such a state also has a responsibility to contribute by paying taxes or otherwise to the central government. There are also states as common in Nigeria which may have five to ten or more million in population but were created with Ogoni, Ijaw and other Niger delta communities’ oil money. They’ve continued to depend on oil money for survival without which they may not survive for 12 months; and they also contribute little, or nothing yet are endowed with solid and liquid minerals which proceeds may not be paid to or taxed by the federal government.
Meanwhile, Ogoni demand for political autonomy that’s a state is synonymous with the self-determination experience in Nigeria as hinted above therefore not extraneous or a fancy demand that’s unheard of and unachievable. Why must Ogoni continue to be the golden eggs layer or goose but can’t benefit from its own eggs including a state to drive development home to the people who have given so much to Nigeria yet oppressed and marginalized by the federal and River State government?
This is unjust, unfair, inhumane, dehumanizing and criminal on the part of Nigeria. Ogonis therefore demand justice and equity. To achieve the needed peace and economic activities in Ogoni, Nigeria has no option but to do right by the Ogoni people beginning with state creation which constitutional amendment will make possible. Once this state is created other demands shall fall through.
Let’s look at the bigger picture here by applying strategic, long-term calculations that’s leadership and management wisdom. By this I mean, imagine the development, jobs that will be created in a new state for these cheated, oppressed and traumatized people. Imagine that nearly half if not more than half of the Niger delta problems would have been solved, and the state will work with the federal government, oil companies and other stakeholders to put in place safeguards to prevent oil spills, pollution and properly manage them when they occur, something Nigeria and Rivers State have proven incapable of doing alone, the same way it’s wallowed in a mono-economy---nearly total dependence on oil and nothing else despite huge population willing to create more if invested in.
Therefore, if the Nigerian government is serious and honest, realizing how dishonesty and disrespect, other shenanigans thwarted previous attempts to achieve peace and cooperation in Ogoni, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu should stop inviting Ogonis for talks about their demands and create a state for Ogoni---problem solved! He’d discontinue meetings such as the recent one held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, which had the Rivers State governor and minister of the federal capital territory in attendance making it a Rivers State meeting with Ogonis in attendance. Such meetings are largely about oil resumption and not the people’s interest and their demand for a state.
Ogonis can meet the Nigerian government or any other entity, properly represent their people and bring home a people-oriented investment, and development measures, if representatives are carefully chosen by the people. They don’t need the help of Rivers State government which is a prominent marginalization force against Ogoni.
It’s evident that the issue of Nigeria isn’t insufficient amount of oil pumped daily but grossly inept or incompetent rulership hence mismanagement, classic and organized theft of crude oil by people in high places according to reports and money remitted (and not remitted by NNPC for months) to the national and states’ treasuries. This implies that the production of oil in Ogoni will not end the above menace and dilemma rather it may exacerbate them as there would be more money in the federal coffers to steal or mismanage. Notwithstanding this reality, the Tinubu-led government may have genuine intentions to resolve the Ogoni conflict; increase oil output and invest to reduce the current hardship and hunger devastating the country.
Consequently, the reality of the country predicated on decades of mistakes by a dangerously selfish, greedy, incompetent political class and rulership that is grossly corrupt should guide Mr. Tinubu to prioritize openness and honesty in his planning. His deeds and communication with the Ogonis and officials of the federal government saddled with the responsibility of working with the Ogoni people should be humane. A quest for lasting peace should begin with lasting justice that is a state for Ogoni. Accountability is also important and must be taken seriously.
Lastly, Mr. Tinubu’s seeming disposition, particularly how he spoke well of his experience and relationship with some Ogonis during the pro-democracy struggle and expressing understanding of what happened to Ogonis, and how to honor Ogoni martyrs gives a glimpse of hope. The practical work guided by respect for the Ogonis is needed given the fact that the solution to the problem is before us courtesy the Ogoni Bill of Rights.

Below is the core demands stipulated in the Ogoni Bill of Rights (OBR); and for the naysayers, I hope this will rest your misplaced angst as the bill does not and has not at any point included any demand for a country or independence of Ogoni from Nigeria:
(1) Political control of Ogoni affairs by Ogoni people.
(ii) The right to the control and use of a fair proportion of OGONI economic resources for Ogoni development; (iii) Adequate and direct representation as of right in all Nigerian national institutions; (iv) The use and development of Ogoni languages in all Nigerian territory; (v) The full development of Ogoni culture; (vi) The right to religious freedom; and (vii) The right to protect the OGONI environment and ecology from further degradation. We make the above demand in the knowledge that it does not deny any other ethnic group in the Nigerian Federation of their rights and that it can only conduce to peace, justice and fair-play and hence stability and progress in the Nigerian nation. We make the demand in the belief that, as Obafemi Awolowo has written: In a true federation, each ethnic group no matter how small, is entitled to the same treatment as any other ethnic group, no matter how large. We demand these rights as equal members of the Nigerian Federation who contribute and have contributed to the growth of the Federation and have a right to expect full returns from that Federation.

Ben Ikari is the author of Ken Saro-Wiwa and MOSOP: The Story and Revelations; The Squirrels and Lions: How Honest Communication Sealed Their Friendship, and Tortoise as the Smartest in Its Kingdom: Intervened During Hunger Crisis.
Benwulooikari@yahoo.com

onlinestaff247:
Man United, no single corner or shot on target in first half.

In short, 0 corner for both Fulham and Man United in first half.

All the English teams that played today, did goal goal. Man United is a very weak team.

kossyablaze:
Man utd

anu27:
Can it be bought under the condition of installmental payment

odizeey:
Na them get more threats pass us since.

Derumklala12:
Chisos.. naso my own end oh

No lewandowski keh.. shey flick don see lewy form against this Valencia.
Chai gaddamn

Optapidgin:
In a match that encapsulated the drama and unpredictability of Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze emerged as AC Milan’s savior, scoring a 95th-minute winner to secure a breathtaking 3-2 comeback victory over Parma at San Siro.


The Nigerian winger, returning from a hamstring injury, etched his name into Milan folklore with a goal that marked both personal redemption and a historic milestone for the club .

Parma stunned the home crowd early, taking the lead in the 24th minute through Matteo Cancellieri, who capitalized on a defensive error by Theo Hernández.

Milan leveled via a Christian Pulisic penalty (38’) after Strahinja Pavlović was fouled in the box, but Parma struck again in the 80th minute when Enrico Delprato finished a swift counterattack .

With the clock ticking, Milan’s resolve shone through. Tijjani Reijnders equalized in the 92nd minute, slotting home Yunus Musah’s precise pass.

But the drama peaked moments later: Pavlović, deployed as an emergency striker, flicked on a cross for Chukwueze, who bundled the ball past goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to seal an unforgettable win .

The goal was a cathartic moment for the 25-year-old, who had struggled for form and fitness since joining Milan in 2023.

Returning from a month-long injury layoff, Chukwueze’s impact off the bench—scoring just his second league goal of the season—silenced critics and reignited his connection with fans .

The win propelled Milan to 6th place (34 points), reigniting their Champions League qualification hopes. For Parma, the defeat deepened relegation fears, leaving them 17th

Source: https://sureodds.ng/samuel-chukwueze-returns-from-injury-to-score-dramatic-ac-milan-winner/

kossyablaze:
Goallllll

AlphaNugget:
Should one not drop aza?

tballeyy:
Selling of Kunu and sobo, then add granut with it

doncartel:
Any reasonable business now needs at least 2 or 3 million. Unless na armed robbery where you will only need one dane gun, mask, pliers and charms.

greatiyk4u:
Facing prioritized expenses and avoiding frivolities

Hungerbadoo:
Bros are you serious?

Samueltemi337:
Send it to my account before you come up with a business plan

greatiyk4u:
No time for love
This is T-pain regime

greatiyk4u:
She is seeing the chats
I only loves her name, discussed with my wife and we agreed to name my daughter after this lady

RealityKings1:
Hey good evening fam.
I won 100,000 from a nairalander.

I don't just want the money to slip away from me
Please what business can I start with 100,000

greatiyk4u:
I was offline for a while
The girl is 7months today and already walking small small

anu27:
Can the realmeC61 also resist water??

MasterJayJay:
Be happy for the winner or go away.

lordofstrings:
😂😂
For march wey never start