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£1 = N705
$1 = N505
€1 = N605
02/08/2021

0.78k = $1
02/08/1980
Are you surprised?

We were far more productive in 1980 than we are today

In 1980 the key reasons for economic growth were are as follows:

1) We were a net exporter of refined petroleum products. Today we import all our refined petroleum products.

2) We rode in locally assembled cars, buses and trucks. Peugeot cars in Kaduna and Volkswagen cars in Lagos.

Leyland in Ibadan and ANAMCO in Enugu produced our buses and trucks.

Steyr at Bauchi producing our Agricultural tractors.

And it was not just Assembly, we were producing many of the components.

Vono products in Lagos producing the seats.

Exide in Ibadan producing the batteries, not just for Nigeria but for the entire West Africa.

Isoglass and TSG in Ibadan producing the windshields.

Ferodo in Ibadan producing the brake pads and discs

Tyres produced by Dunlop in Lagos and Mitchelin in Portharcourt.

And I mean tyres produced from rubber plantations located in Ogun and Cross Rivers State.

3) We were listening to Radio and watching television sets assembled in Ibadan by Sanyo.

4) We were using refrigerators, freezers and Airconditioners produced by Thermocool and Debo.

5) We were putting on clothes produced from the UNTL textile mills in Kaduna and Chellarams in Lagos.

Not from imported cotton but from cotton grown in Nigeria.

6) Our water was running through pipes produced by Kwalipipe in Kano and Duraplast in Lagos .

7) Our toilets were fitted with WC produced at Kano and Abeokuta.

We were cooking with LPG gas stored inside gas cylinders produced at the NGC factory in Ibadan.

9) Our electricity was flowing through cables produced by the Nigerian wire and Cable, Ibadan, NOCACO in Kaduna and Kablemetal in Lagos and Portharcourt.

10) We had Bata and Lennards producing the shoes we were putting on

Not from imported leather but from locally tanned leather at Kaduna.

11) We were mainly flying our airways, the Nigeria Airways, to most places in the world.

The Airways was about the biggest in Africa at that time.

12) Most of the food we ate were being grown or produced in Nigeria.

We were producing all of the above and more in 1980

Today, we import almost everything.

There lies the source of the terrible exchange rate we are experiencing today and everybody reading this has a critical role to play in reversing this very UGLY trend.

We have been talking about these problems and more for ages...

It is not enough for us to complain about the exchange rate or point out what others are not doing or are failing to do, the key question is what are we producing or what are we planning to produce?

Going forward, it's time to ponder and think of the way forward before it's TOO LATE

Is there any solution?

The sooner we all learn that ICC is another tool of western imperialism the better. The bigger and more technologically advanced nations ( super powers) use institutions like UN, IMF and world bank to muscle or keep the rest of the world in line, while they violate the same treaties and international conventions. For starters, let us check the line up of so called despots or dictators that have stood trial in the Hague or been indicted by ICC: Slobadan Milosevic, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Taylor,Radovan Karadžić, Ratko Mladić, Joseph Kony, Muamar Ghaddafi, etc. What common thread links all of them? They are all from less powerful nations. When would President George Bush jnr and Tony Blair stand trial for war crimes? Both were coerced by defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld and his deputy Paul Wolfowitz into fighting a needless gulf war 2 that led to the death of thousands of innocent Iraqis, all because of oil! They deceived the entire world that Saddam Hussein was producing WMD. At the end nothing was found. When would Nicolai Sarkozky of France stand trial? He led the coalition of allied forces that attacked Libya, all because Ghaddafi was musing over the idea of floating an African currency backed by the resources of Africa. That singular action would have led to the fall or realignment of the world economy as we know it, I.e. the Euro, Dollar and Pounds would have plummeted. The insurgency affecting the Sahel region of west Africa is a direct fallout of the Libyan Crisis. Why is Saudi Arabia not standing trial over the atrocities meted out to Yemen? or the Saudi crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) not on trial for being complicit in the death of Saudi dissident Journalist, Khasshoggi? I am not saying the other dictators mentioned earlier, don't deserve to stand trial for their crimes against humanity but I am merely pointing out the implicit bias and outright hypocrisy of the major powers, who have clearly shown that " Might is right" In closing, let me pose this question, " Who are the super powers accountable to, since the system has been rigged in their favour"?

No be small thing oh!, come to think of it, so we have something like the Nigerian Army " Alpha" Commando base in Niger state, and the state is virtually overrun by bandits? One can hardly ply that Suleja- Kaduna road without fear of being kidnapped! Abi na shiroro wey de bandits the operate with reckless abandon? The Army had better activate the " Alpha" mode and rescue the state from brigandage.

It's high time we practice the doctrine of reciprocity in our foreign relations. The US can go to war if the right of a single citizen is infringed how much more a diplomat! The reason our citizens are maltreated in different countries is because they've seen how we treat our own people back home, Miango residents were murdered in cold blood in Plateau, yet heads have not rolled over that security breach, the President has not deemed it fit to even address the nation over the incident! Just imagine de statement by the foreign affairs minister, " our Ambassador to Indonesia has been recalled for due consultation " why didn't he order the Indonesian ambassador to leave? Trust me, the consultation would be on how to plan Buhari's visit to that country, just like he did after the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The right way to hit back at Indonesia, is to go after their economic interests in Nigeria. Indomie noodles has a big market in Nigeria, you also have Indorama, hit them where it hurts the most - their pockets. I only see this diplomatic impasse ending in mere rhetorics, nothing concrete will happen. Indonesia and Nigeria are member States in OIC ( organization of Islamic countries) so highest they'll be diplomatic talks between both countries and the matter will be swept under the carpet. Trust our weak ass Bubu. Nothing will happen, they'll slap Nigeria and we will turn the other cheek.

Gbas gbos, Benin republic is gradually sorting Naija levels. Ever since Buhari locked our borders for a year, which affected their economy adversely. They've been looking for ingenious ways to pay us back in our own coin. First, they levied outrageous tarrifs on outbound trucks from Nigerian companies passing through their territory, and now they've called off FG's bluff by not releasing Igboho. Revenge they say is best served COLD.

chatinent:
This event is so realistic. I can so relate, and that's because I was in the military. Truth is often folded for nepotism and politics. At times, your regulars might be your unsuspecting targets and they'd just stand down, or advance at you.

Many reasons we left. Nigeria is not worth dying for.

Gaskiya, you're not far from the truth. Nigeria is not worth dying for.

Charity begins at home, what legacy did he leave for his people? No matter de gesture Okoroawusa will still considered a Kaffirun (infidel) by the Abokis who see him as Arne.

OLULAW:
I swear David Oyedepo won’t receive God’s call to minister in this sort of environment and congregation.

Have you taken time to read his Biography, how he started ministry? Find out about "grass cathedral" the thatch roofed building he used to start the church in Barnawa - Kaduna.

I just pity Fulani people after Buhari steps down. He's de only thing standing between them and genocide. E go red for dem walahi.

Onyi22:
Abeg they should let this man be jor

Hmmmm, that ass tho, over make sense for doggy

Can you see the conspiracy of silence in the military? Why wait for order or approval before the attack can be repelled? If you check very well the commander might be Hausa- Fulani! I can bet my left nut that nothing will happen to that commander and he would not be held accountable for his inactions. Worst case scenario, the CO will be posted to another formation where he can continue his nefarious activities. In saner climes, heads ought to roll for this breach in security, how can they watch helplessly as 10 communities are over run? The truth is that we have bokoharam/ Fulani Herdsmen sympathizers in the military and they're complicit in most of the attacks. A soldier from my village was ambushed alongside his troops in Borno, he happened to be de gunner manning the 50 - Cal machine gun mounted on the APC, they saw the terrorist attacking their formation but were ordered not to return fire. He watched as 2 of his buddies in the vehicle were killed before he flagrantly disobeyed the order and returned fire, as if on cue, the other soldiers joined him and they were able to neutralize the threat. Do you know what happened to him afterwards? He was arrested and brought to Abuja and placed in an underground cell for 6months! It had to take de intervention of a Retired general from my village before he was let off the hook. Tell me if he had nobody to plead his case, what would have happened to him? He would have been secretly killed or allowed to rot in the cell. If you're privy to the things happening in the Army, you'll weep for this country

Kyase:
Yes akume was a womanizer
At least something is making him do projects
He remained the best governor in Benue since 1999

Suswam's First tenure was better than Akume's entire 8 years. There was massive road construction in Makurdi town, even though he awarded the contracts to his company - Hajaig construction ltd.

Kyase:
Akume did well for the civil servants in the state
Suswam also did well in his first Tenure
But you see that ortom
Nothing he’s doing that’s right
The next cry about herdsmen will happen towards the end of the month

Akume did which well? In his 8 years in office the only viable project he could boast of, is the BSU medical college, Share money for PDP loyalists especially those from Wannune. Imposed Jingcheng motorcycle on civil servants and arbitrarily deducting outrageous amounts from their salaries, way beyond the cost of the motorcycle. Or is it impregnating different girls and tarring the road in front of their house? ( those days de way we used to know if Akume has a babe in a particular area is when de street is tarred) The only good thing I can remember him doing for civil servants is turning government quarters like Lobi, Kwararafa, Federal housing and Hudco to owner occupier.

Some years back, Sen Goodswill Akpabio had Ordinary president, Ahmed Isah of Brekete family, arrested by DSS and kept in an underground cell, when de latter publicly called out the Senator for boasting that he single handedly removed a duly elected senator in Akwa Ibom and replaced him with his own stooge.

longetivity:
The Guy above me is suffering from grade level 17 of malaria fever

Omo leave that dullard abeg, his parents suppose collect change from the school fees he paid. I just can't wrap my head around how ignorant some people can be! And later if dem say make graduates come out, de muntula go confidently waka comot

Ammishaddai:
OP your confusion is linked to self-inflicted paranoia and it has turned you into a silly fanatic who can't accept the simplicity of things without carrying baseless fears over what is imagined.

When fruit sellers sell their oranges without washing ,fools like you will come online and say "they don't use clean water " , now that they are using detergent to first wash and rinse with water ,you condemn them again saying "they are spreading cancer ".

I advice that you see a psychologist before you drop into the latest form of anxiety neurosis

You can take a man out of the bush, but you can't take the bush out of a man. Your ignorance is akin to washing a pig and expecting it to remain clean! A pig will always dirty itself so long as there's mud. So of all the education and enlightenment you have received in your miserable life, you're still not aware of the dangers involved in using detergents to wash edible fruits? Anyway, Google is your friend, try and research a little about carcinogenic substances. Kindly peruse these links and educate yourself a little; 1.https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
2. https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2020/03/how-to-wash-your-produce
3.https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/choosing-chemical-free-laundry-detergent/

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Ever wondered why cancer related illnesses are on the increase in Nigeria? Well the reasons are not far fetched. After close of work earlier today, I went to the ATM around Mararaba axis in Nasarawa State and stumbled across one of those Hausa Fruit vendors washing some oranges with detergent! I stood transfixed, and couldn't believe what I was seeing with my naked eyes. I was shocked to my marrows and had to take some snap shots. Please for the sake of your health be very careful of what you purchase, especially edible fruits.

Seun360:
Is it that you failed to comprehend a simple right up or something? Where did I say "Wale" is my friend?

Am sorry for being so hard on you, I wrongly concluded Wale was your friend. It's just that I feel very strongly about Adultery. Anyone that engages in it, is just joking with his/her life. Where I am from, adultery is a pathway to untimely death. Similarly,any one who's Apartment is used for bedding people's wife is equally guilty of the offences. Please accept my Apologies.

Seun360:
Is that that you are stupid or you lack basic wisdom?

Or is it my fault that your kingsmen have chosen to train their daughters to be promiscuous? No wonder the lingua Franca of most of the brothels in the country is Igbo language.

Spoiler alert: I no be IBO, my grouse with you is that you condoned the act of your friend bedding a "married woman" it shows you lack morals, irresponsible and also capable of doing such an immoral act, people like u deserve to be stoned to death. Even without thinking twice, I knew you were Yoruba. If you had an iota of conscience or moral fibre, you'd have discouraged your friend from doing such an inimical act. Na your type dem go de fvck your wife 247.

The fear of kpekus is the beginning of wisdom

Op, no make me laugh abeg, if I tell u de wazzing we receive, this one go just de like child's play. Imagine when u buy a Provost job, or class 5 PM ( provost Marshall) tell u make u fall in front of his verandah with FSMO n Pauches! U plant then he begin "massage" your ass with hoe stick plus neck shaving join. Make I no talk abeg, it's better experienced than explained.

SarakiBukola:
You were crying so hard, you quoted me twice.

Swear you didn't write that with tears in your eyes.

Ask yourself why those ibo babes throw themselves at the yoruba guys.

Who wants to drink corpse water and fight over inheritance?

Yoruba boys get big Gbola, but most of dem na demons.

SarakiBukola:
Yoruba guys don't like to marry them. They just service them till their mumu guys come to pay astronomical bride price and lists for the over used cargo

Oga na lie you talk, I am not IBO but if you consider the Stats more Yoruba men are married to IBO ladies than IBO men married to Yoruba chicks. Inspite of the astronomical bride price wetin these Yoruba men de see inside IBO babes?

SarakiBukola:
Yoruba guys don't like to marry them. They just service them till their mumu guys come to pay astronomical bride price and lists for the over used cargo

Oga na lie you talk, I am not IBO but if you consider the Stats more Yoruba men are married to IBO ladies than IBO men married to Yoruba chicks. Inspite of the astronomical bride price wetin this Yoruba men de see inside IBO babes?

Seun360:
That's what you get when you marry an IPOB woman.

Like how my neighbor Wale dey knack Mama Kamsi for my hood. Just dey pity the innocent Papi Kamsi wey no know what's up.

Na like so another man go carry your wife go him friend house go de fvck, for abetting Wale to knack person wife makes you culpable. Very shameless typical Afonja character, no Iota of conscience.

GeneralPula:
Nah Benin go still suffer ham..

Which suffer pass the border closure dem endure for one year? I no blame dem, they should extract their own "pound of flesh" without mercy. So long as our ports are not fixed we must pass through their country, it's Buhari's turn to go cap in hand to beg. Yeye Aboki wey no know say Tomorrow de.

EndNigeriaNnow:
Nonsense talks, Benin Republic must ensure they collect tariffs from any goods entering their country. When Benin people were complaining that their business men were going through difficulties because of the closed border, Nigeria government closed their ears to the plights and pains of the Beninese. Now they ended up learning how to live and survive without Nigeria and Nigeria is now calling on ECOWAS to prevail in the matter. Who locked the border in the first place? who prevented Benin goods and goods of other countries from entering Nigeria through Benin border, is it not the failed country they call Nigeria.

Nigeria also broke ECOWAS rule when they prevented goods from Benin to enter Nigeria, so why is Nigeria complaining when Benin wants to charge them tariffs on any goods entering their country through Nigeria. I pity the Nigerian citizens that still support the existence of Nigeria, the countries poor economic decisions is killing you but because of your greed, you still want to die in the failed country when u can be free and live fine in your new country. Is this how you Nigerians wants to continue living ur lives.

Infact you have said it all.

Hmmmm

Smoke

osuofia2:
Bad belles how far. Kyari is coming out stronger

Guy try consider something oh! If not for PR or publicity stunt, which serious officer go get time to pose for camera while on a mission? Big dogs work behind the scenes and not crave the limelight. Have you asked yourself why is Abba Kyari always craving to be in the spotlight?

berryPee:
We in Malali Kaduna have not forgotten what this cow called Ahmed Isah did during the miss world crisis in Kaduna state. A jihadist in disguise, follow him to USA and defend his cause there and stop ranting like a konjified he-goat on social media

What role did he play during the miss world crisis, abeg I wan know.