₦airaland Forum

Akpakomiza2:
You mean oyetola interest? Adeleke can easily deliver osun for Tinubu so let him come

Jaylord12:
That was wrong until wike started the new political
shenanigans....



I only responded to someone who quoted james1⁸

Nigeria has secured convictions for 44 out of 54 individuals, who were recently arraigned in Phase 7 of the Kainji Detention Facility Terrorism Trial, according to the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA).

This is just as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has insisted that hunger and poverty were the major drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, stressing that vulnerable populations were more easily recruited into insurgent groups.

He also stated that non-kinetic warfare produces more sustainable outcomes in the fight against insecurity.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, however, disclosed that no fewer than 5,650 terrorists were killed by the airstrikes of the Air Component of Operations Hadin Kai and Fansan Yamma in the North-east and North-west operational theatres in two years.

According to a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the Head of Strategic Communication, National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Mr. Michael Abu, the Nigerian government has secured convictions for 44 out of 54 individuals recently arraigned in Phase 7 of the Kainji Detention Facility Terrorism Trial.

Abu said the remaining 10 cases were adjourned during proceedings held across four courts, presided over by four Federal High Court justices. He said the country had with the recent 44 convictions, secured a total of 785 cases involving terrorism financing and other terrorism-related offences.

This, according to him, is a reflection of the country’s intensified efforts to combat violent extremism, dismantle funding networks, and strengthen national security through judicial enforcement.

“The verdicts delivered from the trials resulted in prison sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years, all to be served with hard labour, underscoring the severity of the crimes and the Nigerian justice system’s resolve to uphold accountability and deter future transgressions.

“The trials commenced on Wednesday, July 9, with an opening ceremony during which the National Coordinator of NCTC -ONSA, Maj. Gen. Adamu Laka, delivered remarks on behalf of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Meanwhile, the CDS, General Musa has insisted that poverty and illiteracy were the major drivers of insecurity in Nigeria.

Speaking during an operational visit to Adamawa State at the weekend, according to a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the CDS emphasised the dual approach of the Armed Forces in combating insecurity – kinetic and non-kinetic strategies.

Musa noted that while kinetic and non-kinetic strategies were important, the non-kinetic approach often yielded more sustainable outcomes.

He highlighted the strong link between development and security, stating that when citizens benefitted directly from governance, they would more likely support and protect the system.
In a related development, the CAS, Air Marshal Abubakar, has disclosed that no fewer than 5,650 terrorists were killed by the airstrikes of the Air Component of Operations Hadin Kai and Fansan Yamma in the North-east and North-west operational theatres in two years.

The Air Chief also disclosed that from June 2023 to date, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised over 3,496 terrorists and destroyed 775 structures and logistics hubs and 218 combat vehicles.

“Similarly, the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma neutralised over 2,154 terrorists, destroyed 669 structures and 271 motorbikes in the Northwest,” he said.

Speaking yesterday at the NAF 2025 Mid-Year CAS Parley with Veterans at the NAF Conference Center and Suites, Kado Abuja, Air Marshal Abubakar said that in the Niger Delta Operational Area, Operation Delta Safe significantly disrupted crude oil theft, resulting in improved national crude oil production and contributing positively to the economy.

He stated that within the last two years, the NAF acquired 15 brand-new aircraft comprising six T-129 ATAK helicopters, two AW-109 Trekkers, three Beechcraft King Air aircraft, and four Diamond 62 platforms.

He further revealed that an additional 49 platforms were expected before the end of 2026, including three CASA 295s, 10 AW-109 Trekkers, 12 AH-1Z helicopters, and 24 M-346 fighter aircraft. These acquisitions, the CAS said, had significantly improved NAF’s operational capabilities.

According to him, “in the past year alone, the NAF has flown over 4,500 hours in 2,304 sorties for 1,974 counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency missions.

“Additionally, over 4,670 hours were flown in 2,713 sorties for 2,610 anti-banditry operations, and 1,450 hours in 453 sorties for 366 counter-crude oil theft missions.

“Between January and June 2025, we have already flown 3,583 hours in 1,728 sorties across these critical operations. These air operations have yielded tangible results.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief of Administration, NAF, Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani said the Chief of Air Staff’s parley with veterans was more than a ceremonial reunion.

He noted that it was a deliberate and strategic engagement designed to foster community, deepen institutional memory, and preserve the values that have shaped the Nigerian Air Force over the years.

Meanwhile, the gallant troops of the 37 NDA Demonstration Battalion have intercepted and apprehended three suspected gunrunners in Kaduna State as part of its significant strides against the proliferation of arms and terrorist activities in the country.

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement yesterday, noted that this operation, conducted on Thursday, was a result of meticulous planning and actionable intelligence that led to the interception and subsequent arrest of the suspects – Yakubu Jibril 45, Abubakar Yahaya 45, and Isiya Sani 30.

The suspects, General Kangye said, were caught red-handed while travelling in a black Golf 4 vehicle with Registration Number ABUJA 385 K7 along the Kauya–Old Afaka–Sabon Birni Road in the Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

He stated that a thorough search of the vehicle revealed a significant cache of arms and ammunition, indicating their nefarious intentions to supply criminal elements in remote areas.

Among the items seized, he revealed, were nine AK-47 rifles, 389 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) live ammunition, 54 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm (NATO) ammunition, 17 rifle magazines, GSM handsets, other incriminating items, and a cash sum of three hundred and sixty-five thousand, six hundred naira.

Obi spoke on Friday during a rally at the All Saints Cathedral field in Onitsha, Anambra, organised to flag off the campaign of George Moghalu, LP’s governorship candidate in the state, and his running mate, Ifeoma Okaro.

The former governor of Anambra also said he is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition adopted by opposition leaders as the platform to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

“I will start the conversation by clarifying some confusions making the rounds, and I need to explain to you—it is very important that I clarify this because people are saying, ‘Oh! Obi is in the ADC and also in the Labour Party,’” he said.

“Let me put it categorically clear: I and the National Assembly members of the party are part of the coalition that has adopted ADC for the 2027 elections, and other parties will join us.

“But today, we are members of the Labour Party. If anybody asks you which party Peter Obi belongs to today, tell them Peter Obi is in the Labour Party. If anybody asks you about the coalition, tell them, ‘Yes’, the coalition is for 2027.”

Obi also declared his intention to run for president again, saying he remains the most qualified candidate.

“Everyone has the right to run for president—I won’t stop anyone. But if anyone asks, let them know I am in the race, and no one does it better than me,” he said.

“It is important that they know that, and that is why we are here to initiate the campaign of the Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu.

“Our candidate is soft-spoken, focused, and an achiever. He is a product that is highly marketable, and I am confident that with him as our flagbearer, good governance and people-orientated leadership are assured.”

On July 3, Obi said his decision to join the ADC coalition was not taken lightly , adding that it aligns with his vision of creating an inclusive political alternative.

However, the Julius Abure-led faction of the LP, in response to the development, issued a 48-hour ultimatum asking him to resign from the party.
On Tuesday, Abayomi Arabambi, an LP chieftain, said the former governor had committed anti-party activities and no longer has a place in the party.

Arabambi described Obi’s move to the ADC coalition as “unconstitutional,” saying the LP would soon convene a national executive council (NEC) meeting to formally expel him.

The LP has been entangled in a leadership crisis for months, with Abure, Nenadi Usman, Callistus Okafor, and Lamidi Apapa—each claiming to be the party’s legitimate leader.

Ofunaofu:
‘ADC crawling and begging’? That’s the kind of delusion that only comes from fear and jitteriness. The mere sight of the ADC coalition sitting with Kwankwaso has clearly rattled nerves especially within the crumbling Tinubu/APC regime.

Listen, this isn’t about begging, it’s about building a credible, united alternative to a government that has failed Nigerians on every front. Kwankwaso doesn’t need to ‘gain’ anything he is a force. He brings political weight, grassroots power, and a vision. Whether he joins the coalition or goes solo, one thing is certain: he will never be a pawn in a failing administration trying to dress up suffering as success.

Putindbutt, Instead of obsessing over who’s meeting who, maybe ask: what exactly is Tinubu going to tell Nigerians in 2027 that would make them want four more years of this mess?

Shawarmagirl:
Should Kwakwaso join APC and deputise Tinubu, his political career will end as VP. Because Tinubu will not handover to him. But when he joins ADC, he has the chance of becoming president after 4 years.

Akpakomiza2:
He actually supported Obi

Originalsly:
The problem is accountability. FG just hands out the money .... never follows up on if the money is spent on the proposed project. Every year...the senator can ask for money for the same project ...and it would be released to him. They all do it to enrich themselves so who would bell the cat ... stand up and demand accountability? That would be political suicide ... or asking for an attack by bandits . The people need to demand the road be done... pressure the community leaders ... pressure the senator ...call him out on social media ... post photos of the state of the roads....ask when would the work begin...where is the N3 that was allocated?...is it in his personal bank account? ... take the matter to the local TV stations...the radio stations... call on the EFCC to investigate.......drag his name ....if not ...business as usual.

God1000:
Naija politicians are terrible, only God knows what the senator has done with the money because nothing is happening on that road, passing through this road whether rainy or dry season is a big challenge


He will soon give the account of his stewardship, it's either he fix this road or he should forget his 2027 re-election

David mark abandoned this same road for 16 years, his successor is following his footsteps

helinues:
Is the guy no longer a party agent? What then would he be doing there without observing things around

helinues:
The Apc guys are wrong.

Racoon:
Normal! This is the foundation of any democratic processes - the ability of the people to freely make their choice and the choice is respected.

franchasofficia:
I see your Minister of Finance, CBN Governor, etc taking notes from my comments while commoners like you gloat about.


If not for pride, they would have reached out.


You guys should pray for Peter Obi to succeed and emerge Nigeria's President soonest, so that we can show you political sycophants how to lead and build a nation with practical results that the ordinary masses will feel and testify to

franchasofficia:
I see your Minister of Finance, CBN Governor, etc taking notes from my comments while commoners like you gloat about.


If not for pride, they would have reached out.


You guys should pray for Peter Obi to succeed and emerge Nigeria's President soonest, so that we can show you political sycophants how to lead and build a nation with practical results that the ordinary masses will feel and testify to

franchasofficia:
Wow, I love this.


Thank you Mr writer, we cherish honest, detribalized Nigerians like you who have an open mind.



As someone close to Peter Obi and one of his ardent supporter till the day he disappoints, I will respond to some on his behalf.


First, let me correct you, other regimes didn't delay the removal of petrol subsidy, instead it was Bola Tinubu himself that sabotaged and campaigned against the removal of petrol subsidy during Goodluck Jonathan's regime which would have been the best period to remove petrol subsidy when Ngozika Okonjo-Iweala that knows better advocated for it, Tinubu mobilized Nigerians from Ojota to protest against it until Goodluck being a listening and empathetic President listened and canceled the petrol subsidy removal. Now let's move forward haven set the records straight.



If you observe closely, Tinubu's regime copies a lot of Peter Obi's plan, they silently listens to Peter Obi and implement some of Obi's blueprint, I commend Tinubu on that.


Some of such blueprints are:


1.) State Police which Obi have been hammering on. Tinubu quicky dished it out but he still doesn't have the full confidence to fully implement it because he is scared that Governors, especially Northern Governors could use it against him in 2027.


Obi would have set the ball of State Police rolling since and by now, we would have been at the stage of assessing it's effectiveness and discussing how to refine it and correct some negativities in State Police, but Tinubu is not ready to implement it until he wins 2027 reelection.


2.) Second is, let me not go there for now.


Let's talk about Peter Obi's consumption to production economy blueprint. Mind you, I won't go into details because eyes are watching, Obi and we his close supporters have learned some lessons and still learning to guard our words.


You removed subsidy, if truly you did, trillions have been saved from doing that, what do you do with the trillions saved? Reinvest or re channel it to a more productive venture and be honest about it. The coastal highway from Lagos to Calabar is a national waste, it will add no economic value to Nigeria of today. We need short term and long term economic plans but with more focus on the short term plans to get us out of the woods faster before we are caught up.


The North have a versed fertile land that can turn Nigeria to agro hub of Africa and the world if managed properly. Why not channel part of the trillions saved from subsidy removal to that sector and forget about the coastal highway to perdition, a conduit pipe for looting?


Take State Policing serious to return safety to the North to encourage farmers to go back to their farms?


You want a productive economy and you still peg interest rate at about 25 to 30%, how do you expect production factories and entrepreneurs to borrow at such ridiculous rate and meet up? That interest rate is too high for a nation that wants to boost local production, Tinubu should take my tip and work on it.


Creating Blue economy ministry or so is not enough, what realistic projects have they embarked on or rolled out to empower Nigerian youths in reality and not just on paper and on media propaganda?


How can you remove petrol subsidy and also unpeg the FX at the same time and not expect a crippling economy afterwards? You do these things in batches while you observe the effects of each till things come in place.


Devaluation of Naira when Nigeria isn't exporting large quantity of finished products is shooting yourself on the leg.


Who said importation cripples a nation's economy? The only thing you must do is to ensure that you are exporting as much as you are importing until you are balanced enough to export more. But tightening import duties and restricting major/critical goods from being imported when you aren't comparatively producing enough locally will boomerang; it is the reason for the high cost of goods and hunger in Nigeria.


You focus on the things you have comparative advantage not otherwise.


If your climate is not good enough to produce enough local rice to feed your population at affordable price, why not forget about local production and import it and channel your energy and resources to other grains that you have a comparative advantage to grow locally instead of stopping rice importation that you know your climate cannot allow you to produce locally at a cheaper price than import no matter how much you invest in it?


America is a heavy import nation that depend hugely on China because many products they need are better imported cheaper from China while they focus on other goods they have comparative advantage on to boost their economy.


China does same.



Let me stop here, we don't want to be giving free economic blueprint again, I can be consulted for an affordable fee



Why is Tinubu scared of reforming our electoral system to make sure Nigerians elect their preferred leaders; from LGA to Federal level? That act alone will change the destiny of Nigeria for good because as soon as Nigerian politicians realize that only the people's votes can put and return them to office, they will start doing everything possible to lead well to please the masses and not some elites. It will reduce leadership corruption and negligence because every elected leader in Nigeria will take their role serious. Tinubu should work on that, Peter Obi will overhaul Nigeria's electoral system whether it would favor him or not, he will do it as a legacy he will be forever remembered for.

Court and Judges shouldn't be the people deciding who should lead Nigeria as it is today. Why must few men who call themselves Supreme Court Judges be the ones to decide the fate of electoral candidates after election? We must do a way with that to achieve a better nation if we are to remain one nation.

Mentcee:
Worthless lady
Is there any other driver other than sheer tribalism

LagosOrigin:
This the same morayo complaining of Inflation and economic hardship the other day .

Anyways she's an employee of Tinubu at TVC television so she's saying all this to make her boss, tinubu happy.

bolaayenimo:
She calls herself a journalist but a confirmed APC member. Very bias nuisance

SmartPolician:
Who still takes these uselezzzz agbadoh presenters seriously?

I just pity those who still watch that uselezzzz TV channel! A complete waste of productive time.

Forkthiefnubu:
Nothing else , they are all afflicted with it from the day old to the thousand year old , male female educated uneducate, the ppl are doomed and a cancer to the Nigerian nation

Sheuns:
All of una go hear am once Tinubu’s tenure ends. Go and ask Dasuki, Raymond Dokpesi and others.

Racoon:
While a desperate agbado certificate forging crook ruled for two years and her people in Lagos Island and across the region have been crying ebinpawa with lamentations and regrets of supporting the disaster. 2023 really exposed a lots of things.

Media personality, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has sent a cryptic message to President Tinubu. In a post shared on her page this morning, the TVC presenter asked President Tinubu to allow a certain man become president for six months while he, Tinubu, takes an absence of leave. She said she will like to see the magic the certain man will perform as his desperation is rather becoming sickening. She however did not mention the name of the person she was referring to.

christejames:
The kind of APC democracy being led by the baron Tinubu

israelmao:
Babe dope politics of Emilokan.This is not democracy but dictatorship; politics that revolves around an individual nd not collective choice.

miracle002:
So it is the president that determines who runs for a governor or not. What a very big shame

Moblux:
See democrats see progressives tuhe! Nigerian democracy is sinking in the hands of the prentencious democrat, shior !

Racoon:
For God's sake is this participatory democracy? Does a presidential endorsement automatically means a win for a candidate. No rationality or objectivity? What role does the electorate play in the democratic setting?

Kalulu44:
Alright oga teacher, pls tell us the full meaning of "anioma" I am waiting

ElevationD:
Dey deceive yasef. No be only Anio, na Mao. Oya, tell us the meaning of Anioma as the interpreter. We dey wait.

Kewekubosineh:
No forces can stop creation of Anioma State.

Despite the hirings from Ndokwa, Anioma State creation is real, will sail through.

No shaking. Anioma State creation coming and Ndokwa is inclusive.

Educationalserv:
Tinibu couldn't make ATIKU president in 2007
Couldn't make Ribadu in 2011
Now claim he made Buhari president by bringing 2.3m votes out 15m .
He couldn't even make himself a Vice president.with himself on the ballot he lost his home state ,Lagos Lost his real state Osun
And had only 2.8 from his South West base
He was Help by Muslims Muslim Far North tickets who delivered 5.8 m vote to get his presidency that has now turn Ewedu and Amala govt .

Educationalserv:
Lies and distortion of Data and Fact .
Tinibu ACN has Ribadu as candidate sponsored by Tinibu he got only 2m
Tinibu has Atiku in his ACN he got only 2m
So how can some one who claims to help someone become can not actually help himself / ACN
Even TInibu on the ballot he got 2.6 from Southwest and it was Buhari far North Votes of 5.8 that gave him the win .We are Not stupid . Nc CPC has a Governor .and Buhari has always win Niger and has over 300,,k votes in Jos , Nassarawa, kogi and Benue each .the Data is there lies and half Truth will not sell

jmoore:
Identity crisis dey knock engine wey dey for brain.

Anioma is an Igbo word.

I think they should use another name and stop using the word Anioma.

No be only south south. They should be under north north.

Educationalserv:
TVC New lies .
How can a man get 12m on his own out of 15m called a failure . If buhari aligned with South east he will win he just needed 2.8m
He won Niger (NC) has a Government in Nassarawa , 400k in Kogi 300k in Jos which NC is this one talking about ? TVC North Central