₦airaland Forum

brain54:
I am not saying anything…

But sometimes you need to forget swag and packaging.


Have you seen boko haram rag tag commanders…?

And yet they give the generals you posted a hard time defeating them!

Boko haram is an insurgency - all over the world no army has ever had an easy time defeating them. However, boko haram has indeed been defeated in Nigeria.

Secondly, you seem to forget that boko haram is not solely a Nigerian problem. All our neighbours from Chad to Cameroun to Niger are also struggling.

So really, what you've presented is not a convincing argument at all.

Nigeria does not even need to put boots on the ground. Between our airforce and army aviation, Niger can have all its critical infrastrictire reduced to dust within 24 hours.

Dancebreaker:
But the same ECOWAS could not sit down to plan to lift citizens out of poverty, ensure rigging elections don't happen again, bring inflation to single digit, stop politicians looting, corruption and human right abuse/extra-judicial killing?

Sure, they will sit down to do what benefits themselves but not the masses.

Until politicians do the right things in their various ECOWAS countries, coups and strife will be their lot.

Just dey play.

ECOWAS has done all of these things - the problem is always implementation.

There are ECOWAS protocols and agreements on free trade and the use of a single-currency which are measures that will uplift small and medium-scale businesses, but member states will always frustrate efforts.

There is an ECOWAS Community Court of Justice that handles human rights and other complaints. Do member states obey their judgments? Less than 40% of judgments are obeyed.

Every election features a heavy presence of ECOWAS observers. Sir, ECOWAS has done all it can as a body, the problem is from member states, and that is exactly what we're witnessing again.

You have already made legal agreements - now stand as one to execute them. That's what we need.

Throwback:
This is commendable.

Successive governments at the center have failed to do anything about the corruption and extortionism in everyday Nigerian life.

It is as if we have accepted it as a way of life - a culture.

I told someone the other day that Nigeria saying we want to fight corruption may be a waste of time. Rather, we should be looking for ways to manage the corruption.

The urge to pull a fast one by any means is a core Nigerian trait.

pocom35:
I am against patronizing goods made in a foreign land ..
.as far as it is made in Nigeria or in this case assembled... Then there is no cause for alarm..

Realistically speaking, Innoson assemble his vehicles as well not manufacture..the designs of his vehicles are not his own as well .

The company that assembly the Toyota vehicle employs Nigerians to handle it same way the indigenous companies do ..in all it is a plus for the Nigerian economy..

By the way..even if the governor bought from Nord vehicles in SW or peugeot in the north now owned by Dangote... People will still complain why he didn't patronize innoson cuz of tribe..

Wrong on both counts sir.

1. When Toyota does business in Nigeria, the bulk of its profits are repatriated outside Nigeria, resulting in huge capital flight and forex pressure

2. Innoson and other manufacturers do own their designs. I believe this has been settled long ago, but if you have contrary information, kindly share your source.

3. As for people complaining, that is no concern of mine. As long as the right thing is done, let people complain - and what is the right thing? To adopt a Nigeria first strategy, and always looking buy as close to home as possible. That means if it is not available in your State, then check the next state and so on until you cannot find that item anywhere in nigeria, before you go abroad.

descarado:
Your answer is up there. It's left for you to decode it.

You've said nothing at all, perhaps because you don't understand the question or even the context.

Niger is heavily reliant on Niger for its survival. Nigeria is it's most important ally for obvious reasons. Among other things, we give them electricity and a supply route from the Atlantic.

2. I pointed out that establishing diplomatic relations with the coupists would be enough to preserve Nigeria's interests in the gas pipeline. There is nothing that Russia can offer the coupists that will outweigh the long term effect of being land locked and not having a viable means of generating electricity.

3. Therefore if Nigeria establishes relations with Niger's new government, nothing will change.

4. Furthermore, Russia is opposed to the coup. As i said, you are not informed.

Now, my friend, decode that.

I don't know about this

I dislike El Rufai as a person, as the guy is a horrible bigot. but if there is one Nigerian I trust to actually work effectively, it would be El Rufai. Especially in the crucial sector of energy.

In politics sometimes we have to make certain accommodations.

descarado:
It's actually about that gas 100%.

But everything don't have to be war. Diplomacy is always the key.
Europe will do anything for that deal to continue especially France. Russia will do anything for the deal not to go on.
International politics.

South East has their request and tinubu want to eat their cake and have it.
Expect militants worst than Niger delta and boko haram from South east if the agreement by federal govt and Europe is not honoured.

You didn't answer the question - How would the coup affect our gas pipeline?

iSense247:
Judgement in Nigeria is predictable. What I expected the corrupt inJustices to do is to strike out the charges based on technicality. They may even fine Obi for "wasting" everyone's time. These guys are in the same secret cults with politicians.

Nigeria has been captured by criminals.

There'll be no technicalities. This is how the judgment will go:

1. Shettima was not double nominated. This will be the first one to go as its quite clear just on a matter of fact, that the mean was not double nominated.

2. Tinubu's alleged history of drug dealing will be more contentious but will likely fail since he was not convicted of any offence which is what the law provides for.

3. INEC did not break the law in the method of transmission. They simply did not follow their own regulations but that's not enough - what is required is a violation of the Electoral Act.

4. Funnily, the bulk of contention will rest on the 25% in the FCT argument but this will also be chucked out because there are already enough legal authorities to that effect:

a. Conjuctive and not disjunctive use of and in the provisions
b. Constitutional equality of the federating units

pocom35:
Toyota assembly their Hilux in Nigeria..

So that means we shouldn't patronise Nigerian indigenous brands first? What's your point?

TheBillyonaire:
Such a shame if our politicians do not understand what this war is about. Our gas pipeline through Niger and Algeria to Europe is the reason for this coup and the pending war, so it is important that we focus on our interests and work with any alliances that guarantees our vested interest only.

If peace will guarantee our success, then we must pursue, but if war is the only option, so be it.

But how does the coup affect our pipeline? It's as simple as regularising relations with the new government which would not be hard since they have so much to gain too.

You can't say that.

Many years ago ECOWAS sat down and agreed a zero-tolerance policy for coups - it was seen as a good policy at the time. So why are so many people now fighting its implementation?

What kind of international partner would Nigeria be to pull out of the difficult end of an agreement?

It is very interesting that over the past 10 years the US has persistently ignored Nigeria starting from the Obama administration. When he visited to went to Ghana and Kenya. The US has particularly been a friend of Ghana over the past 5 years and even has forces stationed there.

So why can't Ghana lead the invasion and let it be that Nigeria, France and the UK back Ghana to restore democracy in Niger?

Praxis758:
Giving Dokubo such a contract will mark his end because all his boys will be turned to suya by the missiles from the Wagner guys.

Did Asari think war is militancy, oil bunkering or Simi Fubara?

Which missiles? Lol. Wagner is no different from Asari Doukbo and his boys. Without Russia to supply heavy artillery they're just a group of hardened and skillful fighters. Nothing special about their tools.

There are several other vehicle manufacturers in Nigeria. Both NORD and DICON could have provided the trucks.

slimfit1:
The military are spending money on tanks instead of drones, the days of tanks are slowly dying only if its an unmanned tank. We should be spending our money on research on home or locally made drowns. This is what happens if you don't want to modernise our military.
Our resources should be more on our airforce than anything. Work smart not work hard these days, but in this case if you work hard you won't survive the only people that survive are those that work smart.

You're not current at all. Massive investment has gone into the creation of the Army's aviation corps. That is, the Nigerian army controls an advanced fleet of aircraft including drones, jets and attack helicopters separate form the airforce.

So much investment has gone into modernising the army. But even at that, the idea that boots on the ground can be replaced by eyes in the sky is wrong. Each component has a role to play.

You have a pregannt wife and you're busy having unprotected sex? how selfish could you be?

Mister man you owe your wife a clean bill of health so please kindly get to the nearest hospital for proper tests and resolution.

Are you not supposed to be mature by now?

pcagbaji:
You too that agreed ta pact is also a criminal

Which law would I have broken?

Fugazy2023:
You go explain tire

Coz no evidence right? Funny you - you didn't realize someone quoted you already?

Shame on you!

gentility411:
Funny tho.......he is correct

He edited his reply. But the comment below yours already quoted part of what he said.

Fugazy2023:
Bring the matches on top of 7 and put it in front of it to make -1

So we have 1 - 2 = -1

After typing rubbish you rushed to change it. Kai!

shortgun:
Students belong in the school not in offices.
Tell me how this student will not be distracted by this senseless appointment.

What happened to appointing millions of uneployed graduates roaming the streets of the country?

A spot on a policy formation committee is not a job sir. Everyone on that committee will have a full time job outside of it.

ssogundele:
1996 at Fash hoste OAU. I saw mess that traumatized my sight for months. The poo on the WC was full to the brim. And guys were still going in to do the toilet business. Some people are just pigs in human skin

How do I unread this?

But bro - you still remember this form 1996??

gentility411:
Very simple na,

1 - 2 = -1

Amazing that the wrong answer above yours has 5 times as many likes as yours. Life eh?

CuriousStudent:
A fictional tale to shame women. Imagine catering for four kids and a bedridden man at the age of 26( when your mates are going from dates to dates and partying)

This should be the duty of a woman in her 50s whereby haven enjoyed the protection and provision of a man for decades, repays him by nursing him and taking care of him when ill health arises but not a young lady at 26.
So try to see things from the mother perspective.

Men walk out of their families and abandon their wives with kids if they feel overwhelmed or for their peace of mind,so why should this be different?

The lady in question can drop the man temporarily with his relations and give her kids to her parents then go Abroad. While abroad she can be sending money for the upkeep of her kids and husband till she can bring the kids over. The man should remain in naija while the wife hires a nurse and sends up keep till he is stable enough before he can join them over

You called it a fictional tale and still went on to type up three full-grown paragraphs of advice.

Osiki18:
From the above, it is seen that Nigeria has a far way to go.
My question is, can you pay to get your dream job? A job with good pay, good working environment, a nice ride, vacation and probably a great apartment.

Will your faith, conscience or family background hinder you from paying to get the job?
And as an employer, what would make you tell potential employees to pay in order to secure their spot?

I can pay. As long as I'm qualified, the criminal here is the person who demands that I pay to get the job.

debanj326:
There are numerous issues within our internal security architecture.


Army vs Army
Custom vs Army
DSS vs EFCC
Police vs Army
DSS vs Correctional Service officials
Police vs Civil Defence
Immigration vs Custom and more........

I think NIGERIA needs serious intervention more than NIGER REPUBLIC.

Police can never be considered real rivals to the army - except for the mobile police and perhaps counter-terrorism units.

Likewise, I think the NSCDC are not real rivals with the police - their natural rivals are youth corpers.

leisuretym:
This is looking like media war to instigate coup, 100s of Generals that couldn’t end terrorism?

Or which one are you referring to?

Coup baiting is on the rise but they'll go nowhere.

Workch:
Really, GEJ? That one na person?

So why hasn't other ports been functioning optimally if it's a deliberate?

Can Lagos generate revenue if business don't move to lagos because of the ports?

Have you looked into the issues with the other ports?

ILEMUDA:
We have Boko Haram insurgency, Bandits and unknown gun men threatening our national security since nobody send delegation for dialogue.
But any small thing outside this country Nigeria go raise muscle.
Who una dey deceive ?
Giant of Africa turn ant of Africa.
Zoo.

ECOWAS not Nigeria.

frog12:
abuja maybe better but you know who spoil lagos?

Not may bro - Abuja is definitely much better. It's a great place to live if you have a bit of money.

Who spoilt Lagos?

That woman is not a professional athlete. There are even amateurs in secondary schools that will beat her badly.

proeast:
Another international disgrace. These people will go round Lagos, then a little further to the slums of Abeokuta, Oshogbo, Ibadan and ogbomosho and conclude that's how the rest of Nigeria is.

If only they can go beyond to the cities in SS, SE and North they will have a much better impression.

It's really sad.

I've travelled all over Nigeria minus the far north but at least I've reached Gombe and Jos. Let's be frank.

Abuja is in a class of its own. By far the best West African city. I would even go further and say Abuja is the best West, East and Central African city.

Then there is Lagos which is a great i some ways and bad in others. It is important to note that many of the things this guy has wrongly identified as markers of poverty are actually just Nigerian behavioural traits. Haggling for tiny sums, pissing in public and so on have nothing to do with poverty.

Ibadan, Enugu, and all other southern capitals minus Yenagoa are more or less in the same bracket but Ibadan is still the first here because it is much bigger than the rest and more cosmopolitan.