₦airaland Forum

Tuesday, April 8th 1969. This malaise has been with us for decades. Social media has only made it possible to bring it into the immediate spotlight. No be today. Nevertheless, by the grace of God and the joint efforts of all Nigerians, especially our military and paramilitary forces, Nigeria will defeat banditry and terrorism!

Courtesy: Mogaji Wole Arisekola

AqualinaXYZ:
And so what? Who them help

It’s too early in the year to be stupid

Very interesting, a US Air Force C30J (reg. 08-3176) cargo aircraft seemingly landed this morning in Abuja, Nigeria from Dakar, Senegal, US cargo aircraft have usually been stationed in Ivory Coast or Ghana.

Bello Turji, The Notorious Bandit
Leader And a scores of his lieutenants Were Eliminated In The US
Airstrike

The real attack is about to began, Northwest and Northeast skies are empty. Wahala for ISWAP and Bandits terrorists.

Trump says US launched strike on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said in a post on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, whom he claimed have been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians."

This comes after the president posted a video in early November threatening to go into Nigeria "guns-a-blazing." Around that time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Trump's message and said in a post on X that the Department of Defense was "preparing for action."

"I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing," Trump added in the post.

It is not yet clear the outcome of that strike or what the exact target was. ABC News has asked the White House for more information.

In a post on X, Hegseth further said there will be "more to come" and expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian government for its support and cooperation.

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"The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end.

"The @DeptofWar is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight -- on Christmas."

Hegseth ended his post with, "Merry Christmas!"

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.


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Peter obi is a natural disaster

An epidemic to global peace

The land in question belongs to Deborah olorunlogbon

We see Okene people replies on our tweets, we will reply soon

Same card Obi and his headless mob are playing

They lack knowledge and understanding about politics

They are just loud mouthed nicompoo

Late ikemba Ojukwu aske the military junta headed by Gen Sani Abacha to hang the proclaimed winner of the June 12 election

History is key

Bola tinubu and Peter Obi both at the inauguration of pope Leo in Rome

I love the pope

Obaaderemi2:
Stop being silly. I'm definitely more Yoruba than you. As a Yoruba man it's not necessary to prostrate before a Fulani man or ibo man who doesn't have that in his culture. Do you think Akinwumi would prostrate to greet his hausa maiguard even if the maiguard is older? No! This is just eye service

You lack knowledge of of omoluabi ethos are

Obaaderemi2:
As a Yoruba man I find it awkward to prostrate before someone who is not Yoruba no matter how old or what he has done. A respectful bow is enough. This is just eye service

You are not a real ogidi omoluabi

So far is an elderly person we respect age and authorities

Ethos of omoluabi lukumi

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr. Akinwumi Adesina visited foemer President Buhari in Kaduna to express his deep appreciation for the incredible support he received during his nomination for President of the AfDB by former President Jonathan and throughout his re-election.

“You stood by me in difficult times, and it made all the difference. Thank you, Sir.” He told PMB.

mrvitalis:
What permutations? Cubana chief prest would deliver his ward abi states to him?

RIP to the people who would attempt to rig sha

You guys feel the hunger and anger in the street of nigeria is nothing abi?

You feel there would not be consequences for the arrogance Yorubas have shown abi?

I part of the nation is born to rule

Let that sink in ?

What arrogance tell me ?

One thing I can tell you is that

With all permutations tinubu will do 8years

Forget that rumbling from the north

South will finish that 8 years

They kept mute during buhari

They should as well keep mute now

The years of arrogance is gone

Cubana chief priest rocks tinubu crest logo at the birthday of Obi Cubana 50th birthday

SamuelAnyawu:
I heard AA is pushing hard in Imo

Bros where @ thou?

Yankiss:
Good facilities. And I suppose, better academic staffing than public universities. But make una try dey give Schools better names na. Which one is MADUKA University?

Like Charles ? Catherine, John and abedenego right ?

Otooooooonddo

dominique:
In other words, the road will be tolled when it's done

What’s bad in tilling it ?

We aren’t as rich as we proclaimed as a nation

Similayi Fubara portrait still hanged on the wall while the iba takes charge

NIGERIA UPDATE: Onwards to the future

As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have fond memories of working with other compatriots to negotiate the merger of political parties that created the APC. It had been my hope since 2013 that my personal values and that of the APC will continue to align up to the time I choose to retire from politics.

Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party.

On my part, I have raised concerns in private and, more recently, in public regarding the capricious trajectory of the party. Therefore, at this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish.

Founders rightly feel attached towards institutions they helped create, but one must be pragmatic enough to admit when a divergence appears unbridgeable. I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform, but I recognize that the party has since strayed and left me stuck in the vision of its well-meaning founding fathers and mothers.

As a loyal party man, I worked to help secure the APC’s election victories in 2015, 2019 and 2023. I was one of the many governors elected on the party’s platform in 2015 and 2019, that stood for certain democratic and progressive principles to advance nation-building. My eight-year tenure in Kaduna State was devoted to implementing progressive policies to advance human development in education and healthcare, as well as expand infrastructure, promote equality of opportunity, create jobs and attract investments. These records count for little in the current APC that has castrated its organs and treated its membership with contempt in the last two years. I find this no longer acceptable.

Today, 10th March 2025, I have submitted a letter resigning my membership of the APC to my ward in Kaduna, effective immediately. Prior to this step, I had concluded consultations with my mentors, colleagues and loyalists across the country about the future. I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and adopt it as the platform for our future political engagements and activities.

Without prejudice to this decision, as a member of the SDP, I will focus on engaging with and persuading other opposition leaders and parties to join us and congregate under a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in all elections and bye-elections between now and 2027 by the Grace of God. I therefore call on all our supporters and other persons concerned about our country’s future to join us in the SDP in the journey towards making Nigeria flourish as a beacon of pride for Africans and the Black Race.

Thank you and God Bless the Social Democratic Party.
God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, CON
Abuja, Nigeria
10th March 2025

Okaynaw:
E Dey blood

I can tell you that regardless of religion, ethnicity or tribe most Nigerians are fraudulent in nature

The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, a Nigerian monarch from Osun State, has been arrested and detained by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations of defrauding the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Oba Oloyede, who was declared missing in March 2024, was found in FBI custody and is facing a 13-count indictment at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

The indictment, filed on April 3, 2024, accuses him and his associate, Edward Oluwasanmi, of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.

According to U.S. court documents, the monarch was arrested on May 4, 2024, following an arrest warrant.

The FBI claims Oloyede orchestrated a fraudulent scheme through six registered companies, obtaining relief loans meant to support struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

READ ALSO: FBI arrests Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ in $2.8m scam bust

The U.S. government introduced financial aid programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), in 2020 to assist businesses affected by the pandemic.

However, investigators allege that Oloyede falsified documents to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars.

Fraudulent Loan Applications and Indictment Details

FBI records reveal that in June 2020 alone, Oloyede secured over $100,000 in loans for four of his companies: Available Tax Services, Available Tutors, Available Financial, and Available Transportation.

In October 2021, he received a $500,000 loan for JO&A and another $500,000 for Available Transportation.

Further investigations indicate that Oloyede assisted co-conspirators in securing fraudulent loans, charging them a percentage of the loan amounts.

“Oloyede assisted co-conspirators and confederate borrowers who submitted and caused to be submitted PPP and EIDL loan applications containing false information,” the indictment stated.

READ ALSO: US authorities arrest Nigerian for $10m pandemic benefits fraud

According to prosecutors, between April 2020 and February 2022, Oloyede and Oluwasanmi fraudulently obtained over $4.2 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) funds.

Oloyede reportedly pocketed $1.7 million for his businesses and an additional $1.3 million by submitting falsified applications for co-conspirators.

The case is being investigated by the FBI, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG), under the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) Fraud Task Force.

Royal Absence and Community Concerns

Oloyede, an accountant by profession, was crowned Apetu of Ipetumodu in 2019. He frequently travelled between Nigeria and the U.S. for his royal and personal engagements.

However, his prolonged absence left the Ipetumodu royal stool vacant for nearly a year, raising concerns among the indigenes.

He reportedly missed three major traditional festivals, including the annual Odun Egungun and Odun Edi celebrations.

With his current legal battle in the U.S., it remains uncertain when or if he will return to Nigeria. If convicted, he faces severe penalties, including potential jail time and asset forfeiture.

The case underscores the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to combat pandemic relief fraud and hold offenders accountable.

The indictment released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio states that Oloyede and Oluwasanmi submitted falsified tax and wage documents to obtain SBA loans.

“The indictment alleges that they obtained approximately $1.2 million for Oluwasanmi’s entities and $1.7 million for Oloyede’s entities,” the document read.

Oloyede is also alleged to have facilitated fraudulent PPP and EIDL loan applications for other individuals, securing an additional $1.3 million in the process.

As investigations continue, authorities warn that more individuals connected to the scheme may face prosecution.

The Nigerian community in the U.S. and Ipetumodu indigenes are closely monitoring the unfolding legal battle of their embattled monarch.

https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/nigerian-monarch-arrested-by-fbi-over-dollar42-million-covid-19-fraud-2025021717235506495

It was great meeting with President Tinubu. We talked about the immense potential of AI in Nigeria, and how we can partner to expand AI skills, enable innovation, and support Nigeria’s growing tech ecosystem.

~ Sundar Pichai,
CEO of Google and Alphabet.