₦airaland Forum

Double0h7:
You better do another one for the broskis to call each other’s names because there are no women left on nairaland. This is now Incel-land. 🥳

I disagree with you

Nahunger:
Relationship, I only have one with Jennyclay, that one is just gallivanting about what I don't know

was is romantic or platonic

Nahunger:
This man, bot no green me answer you since morning 🙄🙄🙄🙄

seen , what's your relationship with jeon

Silentgroper:
How much is the price money


Let me see if it's worth taking serious...

it's going to be huge,

Jeon:
Mrcork and Nahunger.

There are two names here, please choose one

Demetrix:
lol,I like her approach to life and low-key, been ghostly following her since her law school days.

That's quiet humane and handsome of you

LordBiden:
LoL.

There are only few females on nairaland,ubunja has used his miseducations teachings about being alpha male to chase out all the girls.

That's what you think,Females are conservatives,they are reserved,

Throw the carrots, they will come out

Demetrix:
noted...
Ermm, folake4u, let's win this together nah.

A good start,Why do you choose her.

Demetrix:
noted...
Ermm, folake4u, let's win this together nah.

Why do you choose her.

Demetrix:
Nice
However, who will be the one to fund it?
You?

Thanks,I will be the one to fund it,I am capable

This is an intitiative introduced by my humble self to make the year ending filled with fun.

A male or a female nairalander will choose a partner of opposite sex as partner.and also state the reason why you chooses that person.


Any recently created account are not eligible.


Selection will be made by humble self and handsome Prices/will be given out to the first to third positions on the first of January 2026.

Keep the ball rolling

Eleven Nigerian military personnel are being held in Burkina Faso after a Nigerian plane reportedly entered Burkinabé airspace without authorisation on Monday, the latest twist in a region enmeshed in multiple political and security crises.

In a statement on Monday evening, the breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES), of which Burkina Faso is a member alongside Mali and Niger, said the C-130 transport aircraft had made an emergency landing in Bobo Dioulasso.

In the statement, Assimi Goita, the Malian junta president and leader of the AES, called the landing an “unfriendly act carried out in defiance of international law”. He directed the authorities in the member countries to act “to neutralise any aircraft that would violate the confederal space” in future.

On Monday, Nigerian authorities said the aircraft had been en route to Portugal for a ferry mission before “a technical concern which necessitated a precautionary landing”.

“[The] crew is safe and have received cordial treatment from the host authorities,” said Ehimen Ejodame, the Nigerian air force spokesperson who signed the statement. “Plans are ongoing to resume the mission as scheduled.”

The incident unfolded less than 24 hours after Nigeria took part in an intervention in Benin, Burkina Faso’s south-eastern neighbour, after a group of soldiers seized control of the national television station in Cotonou and announced the ousting of the president, Patrice Talon.

Authorities in Benin later said they had foiled the coup attempt and restored order, preventing what would have been the eighth successful coup in west Africa in five years.

A statement from the Nigerian government said its airstrikes –targeting a military base in Cotonou where some of the coup planners were reportedly holed up – happened at the behest of Talon and were in compliance with the protocols of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). Ivorian aircraft were also seen hovering over Beninese airspace during the crisis, pointing to a coordinated response by countries aligned with the regional bloc.

The states that make up the AES broke away from Ecowas, headquartered in Nigeria, after Ecowas threatened military intervention in Niger in 2023 to reinstate the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after he was ousted in a coup. The AES states accuse Ecowas of breaching territorial integrity and being a puppet of the west and have also drawn closer to Russia.

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omooba969:
Stale gist,

Stale gist,

Stale gist.

It's not stale,it is still relevant.Try to reason out of the box and analytically

Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, announced that the country’s armed forces have successfully thwarted an attempted coup.

The statement followed reports that soldiers briefly appeared on state television, declaring the removal of President Patrice Talon, closing the nation’s borders, and suspending political parties, according to AlJazeera.

The presidency of Benin has also confirmed that President Talon is safe and that the army is gradually regaining control following an attempted coup.

The announcement came after a group of military officers appeared on Benin national television on Sunday morning, claiming to have removed the president and dissolved all state institutions.

The officers, identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, were reportedly led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri.

According to reports from Beninese media outlet TchadOne, the group attacked President Talon’s residence in the Le Guézo neighborhood and took control of the national television station, where Tigri declared himself “chairman of the military re-establishment committee.”

“This is a small group of people who only control the television,” AFP quoted the presidency as saying.

“The regular army is regaining control. The city and the country are completely secure.”

Earlier on Sunday, Lieutenant Tigri spoke to the National Television to announce the military coup.

West Africa has been gripped by a troubling wave of coups in recent years, underscoring the fragility of democratic institutions across the region.

The latest incident comes nearly a year after two of Talon’s associates were sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup.

In January 2025, Olivier Boko, a businessman and long-time friend of the president, and Oswald Homeky, a former sports minister, were convicted in Cotonou for “conspiracy against state security” and “corruption of a public official” related to financial crimes and terrorism.

The two men were arrested in September 2024 after allegedly attempting to bribe the commander responsible for the president’s security to orchestrate a coup.

Homeky was reportedly caught handing over six bags of money to the head of the presidential guard, according to Elonm Mario Metonou, special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism.

Boko, often described as Talon’s “right-hand man,” was accused of masterminding the plot and was arrested separately. Several politicians, including Homeky, had previously expressed support for Boko’s potential candidacy in next year’s presidential election.


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Omokri has character problem.Such a person of shifting character cannot represent a nation in another country.He will bring shame and disgrace to Nigeria.

Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Oyeniyi Awolowo (March 6, 1909 – May 9, 1987), fondly known as Awo, a principled lawyer, discerning journalist, prolific writer, deep nationalist, visionary statesman, political philosopher, and prophetic voice, was a man renowned for his intellectual depth, moral leadership, and prophetic foresight and a man whose life fulfilled the prophetic meanings of his names.

Jeremiah, meaning “God will uplift,” evokes the Biblical prophet who delivered over a hundred distinct messages. Like his namesake, Chief Obafemi Awolowo was exalted and fulfilled. He emerged as a major secular prophet of his time, articulating scores of precise and prescient socio-political predictions.

His name Obafemi, literally “the king loves me,” speaks to his extraordinary charisma. Awolowo was deeply loved – not only by the masses but also by monarchs, intellectuals, and political elite. So beloved was he that Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Oxford-educated Biafran leader, described him, at death, as “the best president that Nigeria never had.”

His other Yoruba name, Oyeniyi, translates as “chieftaincy title is esteemed.” This is again, prophetic. Apart from being the premier of Western Nigeria, Awolowo was adorned with numerous chieftaincy titles and honorary doctorates, to the point of near-idolisation. The conferment on him of Nigeria’s highest national honour- Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) – by his political rival, President Shehu Shagari, in 1982, underscored his towering stature.

In sum, Awolowo’s names were not mere labels but prophetic signposts, and his life became a testament to their meaning: exalted, beloved, esteemed, and fulfilled. Awolowo pioneered a political philosophy known as Awoism, a rich blend of dialectical reasoning, human dynamism, the social contract, equality of opportunity, and mental magnitude.

He remains a towering figure – our own Jeremiah, our own Nicodemus – whose prophecies still inspire generations and whose foresight continues to shape Nigeria’s destiny. Awolowo consistently predicted Nigeria’s political, economic, and social trajectory with remarkable accuracy.

Indeed, his 1963 allocutus stands as a testament to his foresight, integrity, and enduring relevance in Nigeria’s political history. This formal statement before sentencing in the treasonable charge against him in 1963 revealed him profoundly as a man who saw tomorrow. It was not merely a defence; it was a prophetic declaration, rich with foresight and conviction. Here, Awolowo predicted “the breaking up of the Northern Region into more states” and this was fulfilled on 5 May 1967, when General Gowon created 12 states, breaking the monolithic Northern Region into six. Today, Nigeria has 36 states – 19 in the North and 17 in the South – affirming Awolowo’s vision of a more balanced federation.

On his enduring legacy, also in his allocutus, Awolowo declared, “I have rendered services to this country which historians and the coming generations will certainly regard as imperishable.”

History has vindicated him. The several works by writers on him attest to the imperishability of his legacy. On the cost of his imprisonment, still in his allocutus, Awolowo warned, “My imprisonment might do harm to Nigeria… the invaluable services which I have hitherto rendered and which I can still render would be lost to the country – at least for a season.”

This too came to pass. His absence left a palpable vacuum. Even while in prison, his party members sought his counsel. Upon his release, the promise embedded in “I can still render” was swiftly fulfilled: as he was appointed vice chairman of the Federal Executive Council and commissioner for finance, resuming his national service with distinction and reaffirming another of his allocutus predictions that he would not die in prison.


His warning proved accurate. The tension escalated into violent unrest, culminating in the infamous _Operation Wetie,_ where political violence led to deaths and widespread destruction.

On the collapse of democracy, Awolowo predicted, “For some time to come, the present twilight of democracy, individual freedom, and the rule of law, will change… into one of utter darkness.” Three years later, on 15 January 1966, a bloody military coup ended Nigeria’s First Republic, suspending democratic governance and the rule of law – just as he had foreseen.

On the hope of restoration, Awolowo asserted “But after darkness – and this is commonplace – comes a glorious dawn.” That dawn arrived when Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon (as he then was) released Awolowo from prison on August 2, 1966 and granted him a full pardon. This was made complete on June 4, 1967, when Awolowo was invited to serve in government, marking his triumphant return to national leadership.

Through his other speeches and writings, Awolowo foresaw key national developments: the dangers of military rule, the necessity of true federalism, the mismanagement of oil wealth, and the consequences of neglecting education.

He warned that corruption would remain endemic unless governance was seen as service, not self-enrichment. Several of Awolowo’s predictions have been fulfilled – including the rise of youth unrest, the collapse of democracy, and the failure of Nigeria’s search for a new social order. Even when dismissed as a “prophet of doom” when he predicted, in his 1981 letter to President Shehu Shagari, that: “Our ship of state is fast approaching a huge rock… unless steered away, it will hit with an unspeakable disaster,” history vindicated him when Nigeria plunged into austerity just seven months later, confirming his status as an economic prophet.

Awolowo was not only a builder of institutions but a seer of national destiny – a man who saw tomorrow. Far back in 1978, Awolowo predicted that an Ijaw man would rule Nigeria – and in 2010, 32 years after Awo’s prediction and nine years after his death, Goodluck Jonathan, an Ijaw man became Nigeria’s president against all odds.

Awolowo retired from politics with philosophical and prophetic grace, declaring, “I have done all that I can do. The rest is left to God.”

He even foretold his own death during his 78th birthday celebration on March 6, 1987 with the statement: “What I am celebrating is actually the imminence of my transition to eternal life….” Sixty-three days later, he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, intellect, and prophetic insight.

Awolowo’s legacy lives on in institutions, ideas, and the enduring reverence of scholars, journalists, and citizens. Traversing Nigeria’s political landscape like a colossus – a secular prophet, a moral compass, an ethical proponent of puritan morality, a sophisticated intellectual of no mean repute, a symbol of visionary leadership tempered by religious catholicity – Awolowo, whose words continue to guide and challenge generations, embodies a stewardship that transcends sectarian bounds and inspires moral imagination across generations.

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MrFourSHIRTS:
I have watched closely from the sidelines. Nnamdi Kanu that was sentenced is a clone. The real person is from Cameroon, and his make is Alkanu JuNnamdi el Cameroon

Look at his head and his neck, compare it with the real Kanu and see he is a clone

How could you say something so sensitive without a prove.

judatech:
Can this happen in Israel?
If the answer is No... Then our security infrastructure needs a total overhaul...
Corruption needs to be rooted out

Israel doesn't have a multi ethnic groups as Nigeria has.

Inability to coexist peaceful has snowballed into lack of trust,hatred and tribalism

Thi governor is not smart,this could stoke religious violence.He could have done it in another way through empowerment.

This is a direct slap on the face of other religion in the state.

Is Islam truly a religion of peace

I am beyond concerned about public perception. I must confess that I dearly miss my ex-wife, Annie Idibia, who, in retrospect, is far superior to what I thought would bring me peace of mind. I have come to realize that I made a grave mistake, akin to entering a precarious situation blindly. Natasha does not exhibit the qualities I expect from a wife. She appears to be stifling my destiny, and I, a grown man, will not stand for it. Our relationship has brought me nothing but misfortune, and she consistently takes from me without giving. Is this love? Certainly not. Natasha's refusal to allow me to provide for my other children, citing that she is not their mother and they are old enough to fend for themselves, marks the beginning of our marital issues. When we attended a show together and the organizer gave me money, I instructed them to send some to my son in the UK. However, Natasha vehemently objected, stating that it would not happen while she was alive. Is this the behavior of a reasonable woman? My ex-wife never prohibited me from caring for my other children; in fact, she even provided for them without my knowledge. Natasha's need for control is suffocating. I do not desire a relationship where I am dictated to as if I were a child. I am adamant that I will not remarry. 2Baba.
Me: laughing in Tokyo 😂🤣😂

Abdullahi Yusuf, a farmer in Nigeria, wonders if using pesticides and herbicides on his crops was a mistake after his daughter died of leukemia, which he attributes to the chemicals.

Dozens of chemicals banned in the European Union for their suspected links to cancer and neurological diseases are widely available in Africa, with more than half of those used in Nigeria considered highly hazardous.

Nigerian officials and activists are calling for increased regulation of agrochemicals and education on safe use, as the country struggles with weak governance and outdated laws that have allowed dangerous pesticides to flood the market.

For generations, Abdullahi Yusuf’s family has grown corn, millet and vegetables on a patch of arid land in the dusty hills of northwest Nigeria. He feeds his family with the produce and sells what he can in local markets, making a bit more than $200 a month. These days, though, he wonders whether it’s all been a tragic mistake. Last year, his 12-year-old daughter died of leukemia—which he attributes to the pesticides and herbicides he applies to battle locusts, weevils and weeds. “She just ate the food I grew,” the 45-year-old says quietly, running his fingers through the powdery soil. “I was feeding her poison without knowing.”

Like many farmers across Nigeria, Yusuf depends on cheap chemicals—most of them imported—to protect his crops from pests, disease and weeds. Local physicians told him his daughter’s illness could probably be blamed on the pesticides and herbicides, citing a pattern of similar ailments across rural Nigeria. Yusuf has considered going organic, but “for small farmers like us, it feels too expensive and complicated.” Now, each time he straps on his backpack sprayer, he says, “it feels like I’m holding a knife to my throat.”


Dozens of chemicals that are banned in the European Union for their suspected links to cancer and neurological diseases are widely available across Africa—and made by European manufacturers. The region imported 438,000 tons of pesticides and herbicides in 2020, two-thirds more than in 2018. More than half of such chemicals used in Nigeria are considered highly hazardous, and at least 40% of those can’t be sold in Europe, according to the nonprofit Alliance for Action on Pesticides in Nigeria.


Those include mancozeb, produced by Bayer and UPL; Bayer’s imidacloprid; and atrazine and paraquat from various manufacturers—all banned in the EU. In Nigeria alone, at least 450 deaths from 2008 to 2022 can be attributed to pesticides and herbicides, according to the AAPN. “There’s substantial scientific proof of links between certain chemicals banned by the European Union and the development of health conditions such as cancer and neurological disorders,” says Muhammad Kabir Musa, a public-health scientist at the University of Michigan. Bayer AG says it follows regulatory guidelines in the markets where it sells and that it provides safe-handling courses to millions of farmers worldwide. UPL Ltd. didn’t respond to requests for comment.

African farmers do need fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, so officials must find a way to protect crops without sacrificing public health, says Ushakuma Anemga, vice president of the Nigerian Medical Association. To cut pesticide-related illnesses without harming food production, Anemga suggests educating farmers, distributors and local communities on safe use, suggesting practices like applying chemicals in moderation and wearing protective gear when doing so. And he wants the state to strengthen enforcement of bans on certain chemicals and step up the fight against counterfeit versions. “A lot of people in rural areas have had health issues due to pesticide use,” he says. “The government needs to organize community awareness for farmers to save their lives.”


Nigeria’s failure to control the flow of dangerous pesticides stems from weak governance and outdated laws, critics say. The problem has been compounded by the abrupt shutdown of a government database with details on pesticide usage, import volumes, manufacturers and more, purportedly because of technical issues. And while the government planned to ban paraquat from Jan. 1, 2024, and atrazine starting this year, they’re still available, and activists fret that won’t change, either because of an official delay or lax enforcement.

CropLife Nigeria, a lobbying group representing Bayer, BASF, Syngenta and other big pesticide makers, has secured a seat on a proposed government pesticide council intended to oversee usage. That raises the risk that the foreign giants could shape policy regarding their own products, says Edem Eniang, a professor of biology at the University of Uyo, who fears CropLife will lobby for lenient laws and downplay the toxicity of pesticides. “No one is taking actual responsibility,” Eniang says. “Companies that can’t sell their poisons in Europe are flooding our markets with them.”

CropLife counters that it’s doing everything possible to promote responsible pesticide management and insists that it trains farmers and distributors on how to use chemicals in accordance with international standards. The group says it’s working with the government to ensure proper enforcement of pesticide laws and identify counterfeit or unregistered products.


The AAPN, which includes more than 80 civil society organizations, is pushing for increased regulation of agrochemicals. But since the shutdown of the database, Nigeria lacks any comprehensive list of restricted products, says Donald Ikenna Ofoegbu, the group’s coordinator. “What we have are scattered government documents that don’t capture manufacturers, brokers or trading volumes,” he says. “The goal is to expose and stop the import and sale of highly hazardous and banned pesticides.”

He says two measures being considered by parliament—one creating the proposed pesticide council and the other giving manufacturers a greater voice in the regulatory process—would loosen pesticide restrictions rather than tighten them. In response, the AAPN is drafting alternative legislation it says would boost transparency and accountability by strengthening existing regulatory agencies and setting a firm schedule for phasing out hazardous pesticides. “Nigeria must reclaim control of its food system,” he says. “This isn’t about feeding people—it’s about profit.”


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Cmanforall:
Automatic scholarship for masters or for another undergraduate?
Governor please be specific

For best graduating students (Bachelors degree). The scholarship is to study further for their MASTERS and PHD respectively

thisisit:
VISIONLESS GOVERNOR
A CLASSICAL EXAMPLE OF BAD GOVERNANCE

Don't be vague,can you give reasons for your submission

Godblessme1:
How about polytechnics and college of education?

If you think those ain't institutions then government should close them up.


Everything about this country is just wrong

This is one areas that the government of Nigeria ain't doing well.Give other tertiary institutions the recognition they deserve

64kent:
so i stared talking with this babe i liked and we seem to be doing well ......but i noticed that she gets different calls from different guys and the tone in which they speak often gets me worried and i had to ask this question ??
but no she is angry and not wanting to talk to me
help what do i do ?

You shouldn't expect a woman you just met to ditch all her friends because of you.

This is what you should know instead of asking her this disrespectful question.

You have to prove that you are trustworthy and reliable,

There's no girl that has not done hook up, know this and have peace

There has been outcry over the U.S.–Nigeria security cooperation following fresh allegations that American surveillance aircraft have been conducting reconnaissance missions inside Nigerian airspace.


This is coming just days after rumours surfaced that the United States is considering drone strikes against terrorist factions in the country.

The claims were triggered by Brant Philip, a senior Sahel conflict analyst known for tracking insurgent groups across West and Central Africa. In multiple posts on X, Philip alleged that a manned U.S. intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew several missions over Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) strongholds around the southwestern fringes of Lake Chad in Borno state.

According to Philip, the aircraft departed from Accra, Ghana, before entering Nigerian airspace on Saturday.


“Confirming my earlier reports, three manned U.S. ISR aircraft were conducting reconnaissance earlier today over ISWAP territory,” he posted.

The claim had immediately ignited heated debate among Nigerians online.


By Sunday, Philip reported that the same aircraft had returned for a third consecutive day, repeatedly circling Mantiqah Krinwa, a notorious ISWAP enclave on the Lake Chad fringes.

These updates reinforced earlier allegations, also circulated through a source cited by Philip, that Washington is preparing to launch unmanned drone strikes in Nigeria under a new but undisclosed security framework. According to the source, only unmanned systems would be authorised for kinetic operations, with no role for U.S. fighter jets or bombers.


The U.S. military’s involvement, the source added, would focus on helping Nigerian forces close critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance gaps through manned and unmanned platforms. Kainji Air Base in Niger state, home to Nigeria’s A-29 Super Tucano fleet, was mentioned as a possible hub for such operations, though neither government has confirmed this.

Philip further claimed the U.S. “Department of War,” as he referred to the Pentagon, had already begun flying reconnaissance from American military facilities in Ghana into Nigeria, without any public clarification from the Nigerian government.


Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad accused Philip of irresponsibly publicising sensitive security information capable of jeopardising counterterrorism operations and emboldening ISWA fighters.

Speculation intensified after U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington for talks on the rising threat of terrorism and increasing attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.

Despite mounting public anxiety, both Abuja and Washington have maintained silence, issuing no confirmation or denial regarding the ISR flights or potential drone operations.


However, a source in the Office of the National Security Adviser, who spoke to News Point Nigeria anonymously, dismissed the claims of imminent strikes.

According to the source, the flights were “merely surveillance and mapping missions conducted by UAVs,” adding that no strike operations were expected “for now, at least not yet.”

Gazette

Actress Annie Idibia has shared a series of cryptic messages on social media just hours after a video surfaced alleging that her ex-husband, music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, was arrested in the United Kingdom.

The footage, which spread rapidly across various platforms, appears to show the music star engaging with UK law enforcement officers before being handcuffed and escorted away.

The controversy began when blogger Tosin Silverdam shared a TikTok video showing 2Baba outside what appeared to be a retail store. In the clip, the singer is seen conversing with police officers moments before the situation escalated, leading to him being taken away.

This incident comes on the heels of another dramatic video that surfaced online, showing Natasha Osawaru believed to be 2Baba’s new wife shouting at the singer during a heated argument inside a London shop.

Amidst the social media frenzy, Annie Idibia took to her Instagram Story to post a series of thought-provoking notes. While she did not mention any names directly, fans and followers quickly connected the timing of her posts to the unfolding drama surrounding her ex-husband.

Her posts read:

“Sometimes trying to prove you are the best is an insult.”


“Wouldn’t it be easier if you left your past behind.”

“The power of stepping away.”

The timing of these reflections has left many speculating about her stance on the recent controversies involving the music icon.




Gazette

Riskymarvelous:
But why senators no summon Ned nwoko

This is a very good question.I think majority of the senators have skeletons in their cupboard.

This senate is the worse ever since the advent of democracy in Nigeria

I think 2face is the problem here,this lady has been conducting herself well until she came across 2 face.

2face is jinxed maritally

I like Donald trump',he say things the way they are,he doesn't paint black to white, African immigrants should leave America,go back and fix their country