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No matter what they do. We the Christians from the North would either vote Tinubu or Peter Obi if he is the flag bearer... We need leaders who'll help us with weapons to use protect ourselves too. Our security has failed us completely

QuinQ:
Depends on who you're dealing with. There is power dynamic in marriage. Some spouses will gleefully use that humility against you (mama Nkechi is suddenly humble )

It's always the first step of dealing with loneliness. Every psychologist will tell you that

Christians are kidnapped, killed, harassed, and massacred almost daily in parts of Nigeria, yet some voices on social media still deny that a genocide is unfolding. This denial is not just ignorance — it is cruelty. It silences victims and emboldens perpetrators.
But the question is not whether we should respond with violence. History has shown that when oppressed people abandon moral clarity for revenge, they lose both the battle and the narrative. The Church was never called to mirror the brutality of its persecutors. It was called to expose darkness with light and resist evil with truth, unity, and courage.
What we need is not armed retaliation, but organized resistance:
Resistance through documentation and global advocacy
Resistance through unity across denominations and regions
Resistance through economic, political, and social pressure
Resistance through defending communities legally, strategically, and collectively
Resistance through speaking relentlessly until the world can no longer look away
Silence is not peace. But violence is not justice either.
The real power of the Church has always been its ability to stand, endure, and confront evil without becoming it.
This is not a time for denial.
This is not a time for fear.
This is a time for truth, unity, and strategic action.

It’s not about food or money , it’s about wisdom and safety.
Meeting a stranger the same day and going out with them is gambling with your life, especially when crime stories are everywhere.
No shawarma or 20k is worth your safety.
Honest living may be slow, but it keeps you alive.
The real flex today is coming home safe

Just an advice to people who de loose guard

Loneliness in marriage often comes from silence, not absence. Pride, ego, and poor communication make us withdraw instead of speaking up. We expect perfection from our partners, forget they’re human, and slowly create distance through unmet expectations.
Other causes include unresolved conflicts, emotional neglect, lack of appreciation, poor listening, busy schedules, and constant comparisons.
The solution is simple: choose humility over pride, communicate clearly, ask instead of assuming, appreciate small efforts, make time to connect, and resolve issues early.
Marriage thrives not on perfection, but on understanding and intentional effort.

What we’re facing isn’t rocket science. When the Buhari-led government closed the borders to boost local production and consumption, it did give farmers more financial security — but it also created a new problem: hoarding. Storage suddenly became more profitable than selling, so many farmers and middlemen deliberately withheld food to force scarcity and drive prices up.
Yes, fuel hikes and rising input costs made things worse, but their impact has been exaggerated. The truth is, most farmers who had good yields did not make losses. What changed is expectations. Today, someone spends ₦500k on a rice farm and expects ₦2 million in three months. That’s not farming — that’s speculation. And when those returns don’t come, the blame is shifted to government and the system.
I may not be a Tinubu fan, but partially reopening the borders for specific food items is a step in the right direction. Markets need competition to correct excesses. What truly remains is the real work: ensuring affordable farm inputs, improving security so farmers can farm without fear, and creating policies that reward production — not artificial scarcity.
Food security isn’t just about growing food. It’s about fixing incentives so food actually reaches the people.

It’s really that simple. If the woman is completely confident that the child belongs to Davido, then she should be willing to sign a legal agreement stating that there will be consequences if the claim turns out to be false. Accountability should cut both ways — certainty should come with responsibility.

You'll be a fool us you think the hand of the Government is not involved in this. And their is no genocide here. How is it possible to kidnap 100 human beings in broad day light. Even if the were chickens, I doubt whether it's possible .

First time in a long time that Reno speaks facts. Not garbage as usual

[quote author=LagosOrigin post=138209830]Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when fela passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".


Saying Fela wasn’t a musical artist misses the point. He used music as a weapon, not just entertainment — confronting corruption, oppression, and the pain of Nigerians. That’s why his music still matters decades later.
Wizkid is talented and global, but his music is mostly about vibes and lifestyle. Nothing wrong with that, it’s just a different lane. One makes you dance; the other makes you think and question power.
Greatness isn’t charts or Grammys — it’s impact. Fela’s music pushed change. Wizkid’s soothes.
Think deep, not shallow

QuinQQ:
Did you read where he already killed his dad's sister years ago? What did his dad do?

Apparently, it became too much and the dad knew this guy's redemption is just to be gun down

What makes you think a CAN chairman would wake up with lies like this? There's no smoke without fire.

If you were a CAN chairman and your members called to tell you there's a case of kidnapping in some churches under your jurisdiction. Would you wait to verify or you'll call the authorities immediately.??

I believe he is talking based on information given to him

The father loves his son but knew at this point love won't save and correct the son. What is needed here is a reality check. An example to be made on such people. Give him same treatment he served his victims so that his colleagues would know the outcome and repercussions of what they'll face when caught

From comments above, I realized that many people
don't know that Nigeria’s border is only selectively open. Grains like rice, beans, and maize are allowed in, but items like pasta, tomato paste, sugar, and poultry remain banned. This half-open policy distorts prices, encourages smuggling, and creates uncertainty for businesses. If food security is the goal, consistent open trade with strong regulation works better than bans. You grow local capacity with investment, not restrictions.

Truthissupreme:
if minister of defense dey helpless like the common man

What is now the deference between common man and military

Who go help each other now, since na common man military dey beg

Fighting terrorism can only succeed if citizens work with security agencies. They may have flaws, but trusting them is better than funding criminals.
When a kidnapper collects ₦20 million from one victim, it encourages him to kidnap others. That’s how kidnapping becomes a business. Worse still, paying ransom doesn’t even guarantee the victim’s safety.
In Europe, kidnapping exists but is not rampant because people don’t rush to pay ransom; they let security agencies do their jobs. Once criminals stop getting easy money, the cycle breaks.

Truthissupreme:
Oga show working and stop talking

Even your family go rush pay ransom cos bandit mean business pass una

The ball is not in the people court

He is 100 times correct. If these kidnap cases is not monetized, kidnappers won't turn it into a business

That's the irony of nature. I'm here in Lafia complaining about this hot weather not knowing that I'm living in some people's dreams. I this cold enter Nigeria, half of its citizens would be dead by now

What’s even more worrying is how some people from Rivers State are cheering Wike’s selfish moves like it’s a football match.
They’re forgetting one simple thing: this distraction is robbing them of governance.
While politicians are fighting for ego and control, Fubara can’t fully focus on the job he was elected to do. Development slows down.
Infrastructure stalls.
Education suffers.
Healthcare takes the back seat.
No state wins when leadership is trapped in endless political drama. And let’s be honest — this crisis won’t end cheaply or quietly. It’ll drag on until a bigger power steps in, most likely Tinubu.
Until then, Rivers people are paying the price for a battle that isn’t even about them.

DIVINEEVIDENCE:
Did you also read the part where the president's AGF was withdrawing cases and ordering releases of these terrorist guys without explanations?

Welcome to Nigeria.

I tell you. This is how wicked humans can be. How can you release and pay terrorists so that they'll go back and kill thousands all because you want to make money out of it. Humans are just too evil. These acts of wickedness sometimes makes me doubt the existence of the DEVIL

This is a matter of grave national concern and it should urgently reach the President’s attention. The idea that a state government could pay public funds into accounts linked to alleged terrorists raises serious questions about oversight, accountability, and national security.
Such allegations must not be treated lightly. A thorough, independent investigation is essential, and the courts should take full charge of the matter to establish the facts. If any individuals are found guilty after due process, the law must take its full course, with penalties that reflect the severity of the crime.
Terrorism financing undermines national security, erodes public trust, and directly endangers innocent lives. No political, ethnic, or institutional consideration should shield anyone from justice. The integrity of the state and the safety of citizens must come first

SpaceX:
People in government dipping hand in terrorism. Why will you sponsor terrorism as a government official?

Of course, it’s to divert funds. Don’t you know that war and terrorism are among the most lucrative businesses?


1. Diversion of public funds: Prolonged conflict creates “emergency spending,” which reduces scrutiny and makes it easier to reroute budgets through inflated contracts or ghost projects.

2. Arms and security markets: Conflict sustains demand for weapons, logistics, private security, and reconstruction—often benefiting connected firms through overpriced or no-bid contracts. (Look at that Dasuki arms deal as perfect example)

3. Resource exploitation: Instability allows illegal extraction and trade of resources (e.g., minerals, oil, timber) under weak oversight.

4. Aid manipulation: Humanitarian and reconstruction funds can be siphoned via fake beneficiaries, inflated invoices, or corrupt intermediaries. (, Reasons why Donald Trump requested some humanitarian programs like PEPFAR funding be withdrawn)

5. Political and economic leverage: Sponsors gain influence, control territory or trade routes, suppress competitors, or reshape markets in their favor.
Illicit economies (insecurity made food and other items to be very expensive. Now guess who are the biggest farmers in Nigeria??

Nigerians and Africans alike would be busy making hell of noise that Americans wants to come and steal our resources. Meanwhile same resources wont be harnessed in the next 50 years.

The only thing we can produce easily is banditry and terrorism

Citizens of Nigeria need to stop paying taxes. These levies are used by our leaders to enrich themselves and their families. Imagine Tinubu asking Nigerians to hold their governors accountable if there's no development in our states. How can we hold them accountable when even the president have practically killed the judiciary system

Don't just take this kinda risks cos it would likely cost you a lifetime happiness unless the lady or man is from a family you or a trusted person know.

Na this kind marriages de make divorce full Europe

Richtaiwo:
So, if Muslims are also falling victim to banditry and insurgency, one is compelled to ask, where exactly did this dramatic tale of a “Christian genocide” originate from? Or is it one of those conspiracy theories manufactured somewhere between WhatsApp broadcasts and late-night imagination?

And now to the handle-mops, having exhausted local theatrics, they appear to be pinning their hopes on Trump, expecting him to swoop in and somehow replace Tinubu with pitobi under the banner of “Christian genocide.” One has to admire the creativity.

When that fantasy collapses, as it surely will, what’s the next move? A heartfelt appeal to Netanyahu? At this rate, the campaign strategy seems less like politics and more like an international prayer chain, desperately searching for a miracle sponsor.

I'm waiting to see evidence or video of how these Islamic terrorists invade mosques and shoot on site. You can't count the number of churches they invaded though. You can't twist or flip the narrative. Though Muslims are killed too, the ratio to number of Christians killed is just too huge. There is genocide against Christians in Nigeria. It's a fact goofy

manuelkel:
Yes na, what were you expecting??
The case done die be that.
It's a win win for both criminal billionaires.

You mine resources in Nigeria for your product and sell higher to Nigerians than what you sell to nearby countries and you dey speak English dey give us fake reasons why it is so and government no send.

Resources in Nigeria, company in Nigeria but we buy higher....between you and Farouk I no know who tiff pass.
One resigned at another's mercy, the another dropped petition for achieving his aim thereby govt dropping all charges for one's claimed crimes.
Nigeria is like Netflix.

Dangote sells some products cheaper in other African countries mainly because Nigeria is very expensive to operate in, not simply due to greed.
High production costs in Nigeria—caused by poor electricity, bad roads, heavy logistics expenses, multiple taxes, and security challenges—push prices up. The FX crisis worsens this, as inputs are bought in dollars while the naira keeps depreciating and FX is scarce.
In contrast, many African countries offer stable power, easier access to FX, tax incentives, subsidized utilities, and cheaper land, making production and sales cheaper.
In Nigeria, Dangote’s market dominance allows higher pricing, while stronger competition and price controls abroad keep prices lower. Transportation within Nigeria is also costlier than exporting by sea due to poor rail systems, high fuel costs, and long distances

It depends on where you live. For instance in Jos plateau state, Lafia Nasarawa State and Makurdi Benue State, these are the average prices of basic things you'll need in the house.
Item
Amount (₦)
Rice (bushel / mudu)
15,000
Palm oil (5kg)
16,000
Vegetable oil (5kg)
18,000
Beans (10 measures)
8,000
Maize (10 measures)
6,000
Yam (15 tubers)
15,000
Ingredients & vegetables
20,000
Eggs (1 crate)
6,000
Proteins (meat, fish, chicken)
30,000
NEPA bill
10,000
Miscellaneous
60,000
Subtotal (Provided Items):
₦204,000

Kindly note that you won't need to buy these grains in the next year

Kudos to our security operatives for uncovering these hidden bombs. This is exactly what we have always needed—proactive and preventive measures to curb terrorism.
Unfortunately, our leadership has failed in this regard for far too long. One can only hope they wake up from their slumber sooner rather than later, before more lives are lost.

This was partly the reason why Europe top dogs won't sign him

illicit:
So is trump coming to tidy our civil service and make new appointments?


What you are talking about is politics, i thought we were discussing security


How does appointment make traditional worshippers die?

When there were christain ministers and vice president, how exactly did it impact you

I'm talking politics because this terrorism is political. Their sponsors are here in Nigeria and they are in government. I'm talking religion because if Christians have enough representation, things wouldn't be this way... You may not agree with my points because you are happy with the killings. Anyone who needs peace in Nigeria knows that the Federal government and our army alone cannot protect its citizens

illicit:
It is better if he is coming to make the country safe for both Muslims and Christians

He is about to divide thjs country along religious lines while we are still battling secession and sociocultural aggression


How does he mean well, he only wants a battlefield in West Africa to tackle Russia encroachment thats all

You must be deliberately ignorant to deny that Nigeria is already fractured along religious lines. This division is no longer theoretical—it is visible, institutionalized, and lived every single day.
We now have:
1. A Muslim–Muslim leadership at the very top.
2. Under Buhari, over 70% of key appointments went to Hausa Muslims.
3. Under Tinubu, over 80% of appointments are dominated by Yorubas.
These are not coincidences. They are patterns. And they deepen an already dangerous imbalance.
Nigeria has always had deep socio-cultural differences, but today those differences have been weaponized. I live in the North and the North Central, and I don’t speak from hearsay—I speak from daily reality. Fear is no longer occasional; it is constant. Survival has become a strategy.
Right now, Christians in these regions are barely surviving. Communities are attacked, voices are silenced, and suffering is normalized, while those in power either look away or pretend nothing is wrong. This is not unity. This is neglect. And silence in the face of this reality is complicity

illicit:
Trump has an agenda and its not in any Nigerians interest


Who will protect muslims, the grand mufti of Iran?

Thats what he wants to turn this into


Why is he allowed to amplify our religious differences and termed a crime persecution

Who will defend our traditional worshippers

That guy has an ace under his sleeve jare


We even let him get away with saying too much derogatory things about us

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Nigeria is facing a clear religious crisis that only willful blindness can deny. For over a decade, Islamic extremists have targeted Christian communities—this is not propaganda, but a painful reality that amounts to genocide.
What deepens the tragedy is the silence of those in power. Our leaders look away, choosing greed and politics over human lives. Evil thrives where conscience, education, and accountability are absent, and unchecked extremism will continue to destroy everything it opposes.
If we reject foreign intervention, does that mean we should stand by while innocent Christians are slaughtered? Sovereignty cannot excuse silence. A nation that fails to protect its people has already failed its purpose.