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She's 100% right. This is the only way Nigeria can stop sponsoring kidnappers. You will never see the Federal government educating Nigerians in that regard because our leaders have their hands soiled. In developed worlds, it is a crime to pay ransomes cause the effect is that the kidnappers will now have more money to buy more expensive weapons, gadgets, have the confidence to go for the next hundred victims because of the success of their recent operations

The minister makes a valid point. Global conflicts have made military equipment harder and more expensive to obtain, which is why Nigeria must invest in local defence production. We also need a comprehensive national database to help security agencies track criminals more effectively. A safer Nigeria requires both stronger institutions and greater self-reliance.

Many people don't know that USA produces crude oil.
Kindly note that they import crude oil because the specific type of oil extracted domestically does not match the design of most American refineries.

Iran rushed to agree certain things they were not willing to agree on. Let's see how this unfold at the long run

God1000:
It is crystal clear that america hasn't learned anything from history, from Vietnam war, the Korea war, 20 years in Afghanistan, that you can't fight thousands of miles away from home and win

The arrogance and stupidity of the current president is hurting USA, to make it worse, he surrounds himself with sycophants and clueless individuals who sing his praises everyday instead of telling him the truth

Iran is not Venezuela, they will never bow down to imperial forces, Iranians are very patriotic people and they will continue to defend their country from land grabbers, not the kind of people we have here in Nigeria

Distance has never prevented the United States from winning wars. The U.S. helped defeat Germany and Japan in World War II and liberated Kuwait in 1991,all thousands of miles from its homeland.
Vietnam and Afghanistan were not failures because of distance; they were failures of long-term political and nation-building objectives. America's challenge has often been securing a lasting peace, not achieving military victory.
Therefore, the claim that the U.S. cannot win wars far from home is historically inaccurate. A more accurate assessment is that the U.S. can win conventional wars far from home but has sometimes struggled to achieve its long-term political goals afterward...

This is exactly what I was telling my female colleague. Story story

I introduced her to one of my closest friends, but from the start, all she seemed interested in was what she could get from him. It was one outing, bar, or hangout after another. I warned her that no serious man takes a woman he values for marriage everywhere she wants to go just to fund her lifestyle. Unfortunately, her appetite for constant spending wouldn't allow her to heed that advice.

She would often claim she hadn't eaten at home just so he would buy her food. Before long, my friend met another lady, and the contrast was striking.

For three straight weeks, this new lady cooked meals, brought them to his house, and returned to her shop afterward. They spent time together without any pressure for intimacy. According to him, she was ticking almost every box he looks for in a wife.

The sad reality is that he now sees my colleague as nothing more than a casual fling. These days, he doesn't even invite her to his house anymore; it's mostly hotels and nothing beyond that.

Ironically, she has become desperate and keeps asking him to meet her parents, but he always finds an excuse. He openly told me that she is the last woman he would consider marrying because he sees her as a financial burden. Meanwhile, he has already started saving towards marriage with the woman he met much later. He believes that if things continue the way they are, he could begin marriage preparations with her by this time next year.

A lesson many people overlook is that while attraction may start a relationship, character, selflessness, and value often determine who gets chosen for commitment.

Everything about Tinubu is just calamity upon calamity

He just said what many of us know. Well, except the fools who don't know... The next step is what do we do about it??

We need to plan just as they did. Because by the way things are going, Tinubu is planning to rig his way into power thus giving us another hellish four years. Afterwards another Northern Muslim is in in line to take over. APC is an Islamic party hope y'all know it

I pray they do. That will a very good thing

That's what we get when we vote in a drug Lord or someone with a rich history of corruption. Unfortunately that's what we get when are too gullible, we think personal wealth is the ultimate goal hence the religious, tribal and ethnic Nepotism.

Guess what? His failure have brought unprecedented hardship, insecurity, highest lost of education in the history of the country. No improvement on health, power etc. Most of the success is audio success.
Worst is that he doesn't seem to give a Bleep how the poor masses feel.

What a country

This is why Iran restricted internet access during the war. Now that the restrictions are easing, the real stories are coming out.
Inflation is crushing households, businesses are struggling, and many ordinary people are barely getting by. As always, the elites remain comfortable while the common man pays the price of war, sanctions, economic mismanagement, and political posturing.

The US military said it shot down four Iranian attack drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement posted on X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the incident occurred “moments ago” and stated that “the attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic”.

“US forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks,” according to the statement.

“American forces remain vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression in self-defense,” it added.

Reality just sets in. The way things are going even governors would soon be kidnapped... They think it's only the poor masses that would be affected right ? Only time shall tell.

The crime is becoming so normal that one day s governor would be stolen too. If care is not taken

USA came and made a blockade in the Straight of Hormuz and Iran couldn't bomb those ships?? I'm still surprised at that. So they prefer to bomb military bases or infrastructures, airport in Saudi, Kuwait, UAE etc than attack the enemy facing them closely??
That's next level cowardice

It's only the law that could do that. But guess what?
We are in a lawless country and more than 90% of us lack emotional intelligence and conscience.

That's the hard truth

Why is Iran attacking Kuwait Up and down. They are even attacking airport filled with civilians??

You'll never see such news on front page in nairaland why?

HacheNoire:
So you actually believe it was a rescue operation?

Don’t let them lie to you! It was a ground deployment to get enriched uranium out of Iran.

No military in the world will fly all those aircrafts for a rescue operation!

Moreover, don’t know the face of the rescued personnel does not exist?

It was a distraction. You were deceived too. You think the US will go in broad day line to extract Uranium from Iran during war ? Na helicopters go extract Iran? Here is a visual evidence of the operation. I'm giving you facts. Except you know want to claim you know more than War analysts and war photojournalists who covered and analysed the authenticity of the mission. Here's a link below so you can your so-called lie or truth


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndj506Nbbi4?si=dD6Gz2udlSer0WD0

HacheNoire:
Go get facts from ability analyst you can find.

Boots on the ground is Suicide!

You feel the US and Israel don’t know?

Didn’t you see what happened in the false rescue operation? They were fried!

Nah bro they were successful ... Let me share you an verified link from Aljazeera where they reported that it was a success.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/5/us-rescues-airman-whose-f-15-was-downed-in-iran-trump-confirms

God1000:
Iran is not Venezuela, you can not mess with them and go scot-free

You are clearly not following the news. This was a retaliation after several attacks.
I've understood nairaland to be bias when it comes to this war news....

It's unfortunate that we lot are misinformed or uneducated to know that it is our right to hold our leaders accountable. We've allowed our leaders to get away with under performance so much that they are using our lives for business. We practically aided that.

We need to walk to streets and hold our political leaders accountable. Protests may cost lives but, the greater good would be the end result... Kids, women, men kidnapped in such a way you can't even steal in chicken...

Unfortunately our stupid government wouldn't even go openly to seek international help because their hands are dirty

Funny enough if you have done HIV program or have have worked across different health facilities in several states in Nigeria, you will agree/realize that there could more cases in the North than any part of Nigeria. Only that they don't go for HIV testing and the risk is higher there because of multiple partners and high rates of divorce

chatinent:
Israel cannot say NO to Trump.

The Israel today is an American creation. They are nothing without America.

Meanwhile, you seem to invest more time supporting established terrorists. I hardly see you condemn the atrocities down home.. you are more of an Iranian.

Any post condemning Iran is hardly brought to front page. Is this platform controlled by terrorists or terrorist simpertizers?

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear programme, according to sources and analysts.
The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Islamic Republic: ‌absorb pressure, avoid irreversible compromises and keep negotiations alive without shifting core positions, three Iranian sources close to decision-makers said.
The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here.
But the latest push is also driven by more immediate concerns. Officials see a narrow deal as a way to buy time, unlock financial relief and contain rising domestic risks over a deteriorating economy without addressing the most contentious issues.
The diplomatic manoeuvring follows weeks of escalation after U.S.-Israeli strikes in late February spiralled into a broader regional conflict. Iranian attacks across the Gulf heightened fears over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

Three months on, and despite a fragile ceasefire in early April, the conflict has hardened ⁠into a stalemate. A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and Tehran's grip on the Strait have sustained mutual pressure, driving up economic costs while leaving the risk of renewed fighting unresolved.
Against that backdrop, both sides have lowered expectations of a comprehensive settlement. Instead, they are exploring what officials describe as a temporary memorandum — effectively an interim deal — aimed at preventing a return to open conflict while deferring core disputes over Iran's nuclear activities.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-eyes-limited-us-deal-relieve-economic-strain-buy-time-2026-06-01/

> Most parents want their children to have a better life than they did. However, a few become so attached to control that they would rather remain the dominant figure while their children continue to depend on them indefinitely.

This is why you sometimes see graduates from financially comfortable families sitting at home for years without jobs, even when a single phone call from their parents could open doors for them. In some Christian homes, parents argue that using their influence to help their own children secure opportunities is wrong or amounts to favoritism.

Ironically, some of these same parents have no problem recommending or creating opportunities for people they barely know. There is a difference between promoting incompetence and helping a qualified child access opportunities. Guidance and support should not end simply because a child has graduated from university.

"Men are useless" is a sweeping statement that makes little sense, but you need those useless men to get you pregnant?. It's always easier to blame an entire group than to take responsibility and address real issues.

It's similar to how the APC came to power by blaming the PDP for virtually every problem. Years later, they can no longer shift responsibility, yet many of the same challenges from security, healthcare, education, corruption, infrastructure, and the cost of living remain unresolved.

The same principle applies to relationships.The reality is that when it comes to marriage and relationships. most men look beyond physical beauty. Qualities such as responsibility, character, maturity, and values often carry far more weight in choosing a life partner. Beauty may attract attention, but it is character that sustains a relationship.

kingthreat:
Iran knows they cannot fight America one on one.
But they can hit America by bombing their Gulf allies and blocking the Strait of Homuz.
And it has been working very effectively.

If Iran had the nuclear and military power US had, na end of story.
Reasons to why I support Iran not having a nuclear weapon

LordIsaac:
After being paid, they will strike again...and the cycle continues...that's the problem!

In a sana country it's even a crime to pay bandits ransom as it'll only make the situation worse. But I'm Nigeria, bandits are encouraged and our fake ass police, army , governors and president is doing next to nothing about it

This is a blatant lie. The survey itself is questionable , 30% is far too high considering the poor performance of Tinubu’s government.

From insecurity and the declining standard of education to the high cost of living and poor electricity supply, the list of failures is endless. For many Nigerians, the reality on the ground simply does not reflect those survey results.

The biggest foo are Nigerians who allow these men to do or say anything and get away with it. Zero repercussions.
We are like those sheep's in animal farm cartoon