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Opposition is not good... wailing for the next eight years in Edo State

FourQu:
This politics section is now boring. No more Yorubas creating threads concerning their IGR again ever since they found out that omo igbo collects over 1000% of what they contribute as federal allocation

Yorubas woke up and realised they are the monkeys working and igbos are the baboons chopping

Please you guys should post IGR statistics for November, I want to see how much the south west donated to the south east last month

Olodo...

Sit at home people

Nigerians and negative news

God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria
God punish enemies within

Windhoek is always calm . A nation of 2 million people

They are not Nigerians

His Shoes or Her Shoes?

Useless PDP

zoedew:
Shameless! Shameless political conduct are not limited to Nigeria. They are found in USA as well. Anyone who watched the hearings in Congress knows that the allegations are true!

What about the felon elected President?

This is good for democracy and rule of law

https://youtube.com/shorts/xkfNUaZC1jM?si=w4YbqVzLtbRjqfCM

If a felon can be elected President of the United States and his sentencing could be delayed and/or pardon , while not the President's son

What is being dubbed as the largest gold deposit in the world has been found in China, state outlet Xinhua news said


https://youtube.com/shorts/oK8-4bNZgYo?si=s-u4-bos6fDDIQDW
The gold reserves are worth 600 billion yuan, according to Reuters, which amounts to $83 billion U.S.

The discovery was made by geologists with the Hunan Provincial Geological Institute about 12 miles beneath the surface in the Asian country's Pingjiang County, Xinhua reported, according to the New York Post.

The gold reserves are worth 600 billion yuan, according to Reuters, which amounts to $83 billion U.S.

The discovery was made by geologists with the Hunan Provincial Geological Institute about 12 miles beneath the surface in the Asian country's Pingjiang County, Xinhua reported, according to the New York Post.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/largest-gold-deposit-world-worth-83-billion-found-china

President Biden announced Sunday he signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, arguing the charges against his son were brought for political reasons.


https://youtube.com/shorts/xkfNUaZC1jM?si=w4YbqVzLtbRjqfCM
The pardon clears Hunter Biden in both his federal cases.

Hunter Biden was found guilty in June in a federal case on three felony charges over his purchase and possession of a gun in 2018, violating the law by concealing drug use. He pleaded guilty in September to nine federal tax charges, avoiding a trial.

“No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong,” Biden said in a statement.

“There has been an effort to break Hunter — who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution,” he added. “In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me — and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough.”

Both the president and the White House press secretary said multiple times in recent months that Biden did not plan to pardon his son. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Nov. 7, two days after President-elect Trump’s victory, that the answer was still “no” when asked about a possible pardon.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5016851-biden-pardons-his-son-hunter/

Ndibunna:
As it stands now Anambra State has no ministerial representative

Don't bring South East local politics here

DEROX:
Anambra always having 2 ministers since

They have sacked the other woman

Lol 😂 Ojukwu’s wife will be singing "On you mandate we shall stand 🎶 "💥😹😹😹

Tinubu ma pami na

Copied

Bianca Ojukwu Appointed Minister by President Bola Tinubu

Unittyy:
Yes, Relationship manager

Number 1 is good for you

Unittyy:
Please Nairalanders, which of these sales roles is more financially rewarding? Which one should I accept?

1. Territory manager (Guinness Nigeria)
2. Executive Trainee (FBN)

NB: I'm only considering the take home.

Number 1. Is number 2 a sales role too?

Nawao
Oligarchs
Oblasts



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA6HuHuralc

A former Russian oil executive has been found dead after apparently falling from the window of his Moscow flat.

Mikhail Rogachev was found outside his 10th-story apartment in Moscow with injuries consistent with a fall, Russian media reported.

Russian news agencies said authorities were treating his death as a suicide.

Telegram channels close to the Russian
security services said his body was discovered by an agent of the SVR, Russia’s foreign intelligence service, who was walking the dog of a senior spymaster in the building’s courtyard on Saturday morning.

https://politicalwire.com/2024/10/21/russian-oligarch-falls-from-windows/

In the small village of Obasi, nestled in the heart of Nigeria, Mr. Chukwu sat on the veranda of his modest home, staring at the setting sun. The once lively house had grown unusually quiet, save for the occasional chirp of birds. It had been a year since his wife, Nneka, boarded a flight to the United Kingdom, leaving behind their decades of companionship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmBkUX6FAHQ

Nneka’s journey wasn’t for leisure or adventure—it was a mission of love. Their daughter, Amaka, had just given birth to twin boys abroad, and she needed help. The bustling life of London didn’t allow for the community support Amaka would have had back home in Nigeria. She needed her mother, and Nneka, without hesitation, flew to her side, leaving Chukwu behind.

At first, Chukwu hadn’t minded. He understood the necessity of his wife’s departure and had even been proud of Nneka for embracing this new role as a grandmother in a foreign land. But as the weeks turned into months, and the months stretched into a year, loneliness crept into Chukwu's heart.

Chukwu had been a strong man all his life, one of the pillars of the community. He was the father who led family prayers, fixed broken fences, and worked the land diligently. Now, the responsibilities that had once filled his days seemed hollow. Nneka had always been the heart of the home—organizing meals, caring for the grandchildren, and keeping the house vibrant. Without her, everything felt empty.

Chukwu’s daily routine became a series of reminders of Nneka’s absence. The once energetic mornings when they’d wake up to share a cup of tea and talk about the day ahead were now filled with silence. The garden they tended together began to wilt, as his heart wasn’t in it anymore. Friends came by from time to time, offering comfort, but their words of encouragement did little to fill the void.

One evening, Chukwu received a video call from Nneka. Her face filled the screen, glowing with pride as she held one of the twins on her lap. The scene in the background was bustling, as Amaka and her husband hurried around the house, trying to keep up with their new family demands.

"Chukwu, how are you?" she asked, her voice laced with love but also a distance he couldn’t quite place.

"I am well, Nneka," Chukwu responded, forcing a smile. "The house is just too quiet without you."

Nneka’s smile faltered for a moment. She knew. She missed him too, but their daughter needed her. In her heart, she thought of returning soon, but Amaka had already asked if she could stay a bit longer—just until the boys started school.

"I’ll be back soon, my love. Just a few more months," she promised.

But Chukwu knew that "soon" had become an indefinite word. The demands of life abroad were pulling Nneka deeper into her role as a full-time grandmother, and with each passing day, the bond they had built over forty years of marriage seemed stretched across continents.

Chukwu began to question the societal shift that had led to this situation. In their younger days, it was unheard of for women to leave their husbands for so long. But with more and more African children migrating abroad in search of greener pastures, their parents—especially the mothers—were being pulled along with them.

In the village, Chukwu wasn’t alone. Several of his friends faced similar realities. Uche’s wife had been in Canada for nearly two years, taking care of their son’s newborn. Emeka’s wife had been in America since 2022, helping their daughter raise her three children.

Together, these men formed a small support group, meeting on Sundays after church to share their stories, their challenges, and their loneliness. They joked about being "bachelors" again but often found themselves discussing how things had changed—how their wives had become almost like caretakers abroad while they, the husbands, were left to manage alone.

As time passed, Chukwu learned to adapt. He began to cook for himself, although his meals were never as good as Nneka’s. He tended to the garden, even though it lacked her touch. He spent more time with his grandchildren who lived in the village, teaching them the traditions of their people, hoping to fill the empty hours.

But every night, before he went to bed, he would sit on the veranda, looking at the stars, wondering when Nneka would return. The house was still hers, the bed was still made the way she liked it, and her favorite chair remained in the corner, waiting for her to come back and fill the space she had left behind.

And so, the story of Chukwu, like that of many African husbands, became a tale of waiting—waiting for the day when life would return to the way it was, and the woman who had been his partner for decades would come home. Until then, he carried on, holding onto memories and love, even as the world around him changed.

Lisbon, Portugal
CNN
—
Swaths of Europe have been battered by deadly extreme weather, as rivers threaten to burst their banks in central Europe following torrential rainfall, and wildfires tear through Portugal.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/17/europe/europe-floods-evacuation-entire-city-wildfires-portugal-intl/index.html

PCNGI Commercial Vehicle Conversion Incentive Program- Sign Up Form
The FGN through the Presidential CNG Initiative is implementing a Commercial Vehicle Conversion Incentive Program (CV-CIP) that provides for FREE conversion (labour inclusive) of union registered vehicles in major cities where conversion program has been activated in Nigeria as well as ride-share vehicles, who operators can benefit from a 50% discount.

Are you a commercial or ride-share owner/operator in an activated city? Sign up today for participation with our essential detail and our team will schedule you for your own conversion at the nearest conversion center

https://pci.gov.ng/vehicles/index.php

A Shirt Dress is a stylish and versatile piece of clothing that mimics the structure of a classic shirt but is designed to be worn as a dress. It typically features elements like a button-down front, collar, and cuffed sleeves, similar to a traditional shirt, but with a longer length that extends anywhere from above the knee to mid-calf. Shirt dresses are often made from lightweight materials like cotton, linen, or silk, making them ideal for both casual and semi-formal settings.

Here are some key features of a shirt dress:

Button-down front: Like a regular shirt, the front opens with buttons, allowing for adjustable styling.
Collar: A structured collar is a common feature, giving the dress a polished look.
Cuffed sleeves: The sleeves can be long, short, or even rolled up, depending on the design and season.
Belted waist: Many shirt dresses come with a belt or tie to cinch at the waist, creating a more defined silhouette.
Relaxed fit: The dress tends to have a loose, breezy fit, making it comfortable and easy to wear.
Shirt dresses can be styled with sandals, sneakers, or heels, and accessorized with a belt or a statement handbag. They’re perfect for daytime events, casual outings, or even as a chic office look when paired with the right footwear and accessories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mDp4SVoqqY?si=kK57SaGq5DaVOR_F

Here are 10 types of young ladies' dresses that are trending in modern fashion:

Bodycon Dress – Tight-fitting and form-hugging dress that accentuates the figure.
Slip Dress – Simple and sleek, often made from satin or silk, with spaghetti straps.
Wrap Dress – Features a front closure that wraps around and ties at the waist.
Shirt Dress – Structured like a long shirt, often button-down, worn as a dress.
Off-Shoulder Dress – Shows off the shoulders, perfect for a casual yet stylish look.
Maxi Dress – Full-length, flowy dress, great for summer or beachwear.
Mini Dress – Short, above-the-knee dress, often worn for a fun, casual vibe.
Midi Dress – Falls between the knee and ankle, offering a versatile semi-formal look.
A-Line Dress – Fitted at the top and flares out at the waist, forming an “A” shape.
Fit and Flare Dress – Snug at the waist and flares out at the hips, flattering most body types

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLb51fv-xQY

Elon Musk tried to interview Donald Trump on X but the livestream failed due to massive technical problems.

Musk later said the interview would proceed “with a smaller number of concurrent listeners” and be posted later

https://politicalwire.com/2024/08/12/musk-interviews-trump/

Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsD-9-IHEws?si=Fb4ttg_aFfZf88Sw
Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine continued to "conduct an offensive operation in the Kursk region" seven days after it began.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had brought war to others and now it was coming back to Russia.
But Russian leader Vladimir Putin described the offensive as a "major provocation" and ordered Russian forces to "to kick the enemy out of our territory

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lmr29ygjo

NaijaCowFarm:
Heeee Hen, una sure?

Do your search

Trump Running Mate , JD Vance in Drag Photos Scandal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSfkUiBp30?si=yPK56nN6iAWVWpK6

https://x.com/mattxiv/status/1823020204156461264

Not every Nigerian is a salary earner . The pubic civil servants who are salary earners and unproductive late comers can go on strike