₦airaland Forum

okeyglm:
inside your heart u know very well buhari would never release him again, and after buhari the next govt will still be a northern. All these gra gra and noise making is not sufficient to bring him out.

okeyglm:
All this scammers self. Un is a toothless bulldog if they should know. Kanu will soon spend 30yrs imprisonment

adamsmith914:
My Guy intelligent talk, & yet they claim they are not a terrorist organization although they have been banned in Nigeria?

Ayomide811:
and after you kill your fellow ibos you will deny it.

Honorarybees:
Hmmm there is fire on the mountain

loveth360:
I must vote in this Anambra election...















But only on one condition.

Lovenorth:
Shut up mumu ipob terrorist, KANU will soon use you for sacrifice

Lovenorth:
Ipob terrorist spotted

Arabaincubus:
But he collects money from the politicians to help the poor. I think he is far better than those prosperity preachers who defraud the poor to buy jets.

temitope27:
Is he trying to shut the man of God with Cash?

donnie:
That's what Devil Umahi is good at... BRIBES.
Listen to your people now.... NO.

Lovenorth:
We don't care if any old cargo speaks against our lovely president. We love Buhari and we are ready to give our bulk vote to anybody he ask us to vote

It was usually consigned to the downtrodden and the poor and was often strewn about in cheap places, downtown markets, roadsides and on mobile advertising boards. Prices of Okrika were cheap enough for all like penny stock. But all that is history now. Just like all good things of life, which have disappeared or been priced out of the reach of the average Nigerian, ‘second hand’ clothes or ‘bend down’ clothes have become too pricey and unaffordable for the majority.


They are not even streaming in bales into Nigerian ports, markets and roadsides as they used to line every available space in the country before the economy slumped and many families lost their meal tickets and purchasing power.

Used clothes, which are discarded abroad but shipped as unwanted stuff to Nigeria and resold as ‘tokunbo’, are now the preserve of the middle class who cannot afford to raise enough cash to shop for fashion clothes abroad due to the astonomical exchange rates.


In Benue State, as in other states of the Federation, used clothes depots and markets are not only shrinking but the buyers are thining out due to skyrocketing prices, which most regular patrons cannot afford. One of such markets in Benue State where thousands of people from all walks of life come weekly for used clothes, is the Wadata Okrika Market, which used to be littered with buyers and sellers.

Known for its rich stock of second hand clothes, the market also serves as the major depot for dealers and distributors in the state and is open for business transactions as early as 5am on market days on Saturdays and Sundays.



Though the goods are usually sold on Saturdays and Sundays, the best quality is usually obtained as soon as the market opens on the first trading day on Saturdays. This is known to buyers and distributors who throng the market early enough on trading days to pick the best stuff as soon as the bales are offloaded and opened by the distributors.

This market had remained the main source of second hand clothes for average families to buy and furnish their wardrobes at affordable prices all year long and those who buy to re-sell to others for profit until the business nosedived due to low stocks triggered by currency devaluation and high landing. According to accounts by dealers, since the beginning of year the prices of bales of different brands of used clothings have been witnessing upward trend forcing increases in prices by retailers and gradual slump in patronage.



Arewa Voice gathered from one of the dealers, Jamilu Kashim, that since the beginning of the year, traders have had to contend with low patronage due to the increasing prices of all brands compared to the trend in the past.

He said: “Since the beginning of this year, price of bales of all grades of Okrika have continued to rise as high as 90 percent of what we used to pay in the recent years. pointed out. For example, we used to buy a bale of jeans for N110,000, but today it is going for as much as N200,000.



“We used to buy a bale of shirts and T-shirts for about N100,000 then but it is now selling for N180,000. Children and babies’ clothes which were going for N180,000 per bale, is now N270,000.


“Unfortunately the development has forced many to stop patronizing the market, while the few who pick from us and resell are also not buying in large quantities because of low patronage. Formerly, our bales ran out within four hours of opening but today we can hardly dispose of one bale in a whole market day. Things are tough. It is as bad as that.



Most of our customers complain that the clothes are getting too expensive and they would rather channel their money to feed the family than patronise us. But we are not responsible for the price increase and we cannot help it. If Nigerians cannot buy okrika clothes, which are cheap compared to new ones, it means the economic situation is really getting out of hand.”

One of the few buyers at the market who simply gave his name as Joseph, said he used to regularly pick cheap clothes for himself and also sell to his neighbours but had to drastically cut down on the quantity he purchases these days because of the sudden hike in prices and low patronage.

“The problem is that people are no longer interested in buying Okrika and fashion materials generally. The priority for Nigerians is food because prices have gone out of hand,” he said.

In her account, Mrs. Rita Kaso said, “In the past I used to patronise this market once a month to purchase clothes for the family but I must confess that today is my first in the last three months because it has to be food first before clothes.

“The situation is not peculiar to me because my neighbours who usually visit the market with me have also stopped coming because these cheap clothes that we were all relying on to look good and presentable, are getting out of our reach just like every other thing in this country. Everything we earn is now dedicated to feeding the family and payment of school fees of our children. That is the sad reality we are faced within the present day Nigeria.

benuejosh:
IPOB will know No peace.

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered his Service Chiefs to make sure nothing stops the Anambra governorship election from holding.


The election has been scheduled for November 6.

Buhari’s order was confirmed by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, while speaking with State House correspondents on Thursday.

This followed a security meeting the service chiefs had with Buhari at the presidential villa.

“The president has directed that under no circumstances will anything be allowed to stop the elections from taking place successfully. The people have a right to vote and select their leader.

“No group or individual will be allowed to stimulate anarchy and chaos, leading to murderous activities.


“The president has made it very clear that the armed forces and all law enforcement agencies must make sure that the elections take place, even if it means overwhelming the entire environment with the presence of security agencies.

“There are so many implications for elections to be sabotaged by non-state actors. In the first place, we are in a democracy; secondly, it is important to note that if these non-state actors should succeed in destroying the potentials for orderly elections, then it is natural that other parts of the country would also want to copy this same situation,” Monguno said.

Oluwasegun Abifarin presents the views of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress against the suggestion by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that the Naira be further devalued


A former Presidential candidate and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has cautioned against the recent call by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Oshinbajo that the value of Naira be further adjusted to align with “market realities.”

The businessman- turned politician argued in three and a half decades of the continuous devaluation of the Naira, the economy has neither been diversified significantly nor has Nigeria become an investor’s haven. He maintained that such a measure at this point in time can “only worsen things.”


He added that “if anything at all, the country has almost lost her manufacturing sector and is fast becoming a dumping ground for products that are not necessarily of better standards than goods produced in Nigeria.”

Olawepo-Hashim also reasoned that “even the market fundamentalists at the International Monetary Fund, (IMF) are very cautious to push for further devaluation of the naira as well as other traditional policy cocktails of Brethenwoods financial institutions capable of worsening cost of living for Nigerians most of who are already desperately poor.”


According to him, since the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme in 1986 and the accompanying currency devaluation, we have since seen the naira moved from 1 US Dollar to 1 Naira; to 1 US Dollar to 9 Naira; up to now 1 US Dollar to 412 Naira at the official window.

“This ugly situation was what we predicted 35 years ago as a matter of fact, yours truly and other patriotic forces organised the anti-SAP uprising in 1989 to discontinue the continuous devaluation of the currency,” he said, adding that “Economics is the science of Alternatives and there are a dozen options to stabilize the value of national currency rather than the usual shallow recourse to devaluation with the attendant inflation, negative effect on living condition of the pauperized masses of Nigerians.”


According to him, the government needs to manage the fiscal side of the economy properly and leave the CBN alone to do its lawful duty on monetary policy management.

He maintained that “until we get to a point where we are ready to seriously consider available options opened on management of the National Economy, the CBN should be supported on its efforts to manage the naira.”

“Our learned Silk and Professor of Law over reached himself by speaking publicly on the value of the currency which is the exclusive turf of the Central Bank,


“Though the VP’s office later tried to clarify what he said, the attempt is not too helpful; the real issue is that a senior official of state should not offer opinions on the movement of the currency as such opinions are capable of opening the currency to speculative attacks” he added.

Kanu is expected to take a fresh plea before trial Justice Binta Nyako, on an amended seven-count charge bordering on incitement, treasonable felony and terrorism.


Security agents drawn from the Department of State Service, the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Army, as early as 4am, blocked all roads leading to the high court premises which is adjacent the Federal Ministry of Justice Headquarters.


Journalists and lawyers are currently denied entry into the court premises.



Though staff members of the court were initially barred by the heavily armed security operatives, they were subsequently cleared to enter their offices after they protested.

Stern looking DSS operatives had specifically threatened to deal with any journalist recording or taking pictures of the unfolding drama.

FG had in the mended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, which was signed by a team of government lawyers led by the Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mr. M. B. Abubakar, alleged that Kanu had in furtherance of an act of terrorism, issued a deadly threat that anyone that flouted his sit-at-home order should write his or her will.



FG alleged that as a result of Kanu’s directive, banks, schools, markets, shopping malls, fuel stations were not opened for businesses, with vehicular movements grounded in the South East region of the country.

It said the action amounted to an offence contrary to and punishable under 1(2) (b) of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act, 2013.



FG alleged that Kanu had “on or about the 28th April, 2015 in London, United Kingdom did in a broadcast on Radio Biafra monitored in Enugu, Enugu state and other parts of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, referred to Major General Muhammadu Buhari, GCON, President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a paedophile, a terrorist, an idiot and an embodiment of evil, knowing same to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 375 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap C. 38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004”.

He was alleged to have committed treasonable felony, an offence punishable under Section 41(C) of the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria

In count five of the charge, FG alleged that Kanu had on April 22, 2021, in London, United Kingdom, on Radio Biafra monitored in Enugu and other parts of Nigeria, did an act of terrorism “in that you incite the other members (followers) of the Indegenious People of Biafra (IPOB), a proscribed organization in Nigeria, to look for security personnel, their family members through a Radio Biafra on 102.1FM monitored through the IPOB Community Radio, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 1 (2) (h) of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act, 2013.

Attached in support of the amended charge dated October 14, included a seven-paragraphed affidavit of completion of investigation deposed to by one Loveme Odubo, a prosecutor in the Federal Ministry of Justice.

FG equally lined up five witnesses to testify in the matter, among whom are officials of the Department of State Service, DSS, and one Ronald S. who was identified as the manager of a Hotel in Lagos.

FG had on July 26, failed to produce the embattled IPOB leader in court despite heavy security that was also mounted around the court’s vicinity.

McOluOmo:
He who wants to die must die...

I don't want to die now that's the reason why i mind my business

What about somethin that you do not expt.
Is like you don't not no this shit hoe(hell) countrie(N)

Na ever place demons day








Guys wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind

aspabay:
Kanu should be thrown into prison and keys thrown into the Atlantic.

His people can sit at home for one year for all i care.

Newton85:
Just another incoherent, chestbeating and codeine-influenced ranting from a mentally unstable sub-human.

Newton85:
It's obvious that you're mentally unstable, you bloody sub-human!

ikaboy:
Break down of law and human right kee u there.

We say no to any form of riot and protest. We are yet to recover from the mayhem of 2020 protest.

Newton85:
Lol, these are not "activists," these names here are just APC/Buhari attack dogs. But I agree with them, no room will be given to any #ENDSARS bastard to burn down my Lagos again. The worst cases of SARS atrocities happened in Awkuzu SARS, Anambra. Everyone should go to their respective states to protest. We still remember how the deplorable animal Nnamdi Kanu called for Lagos to be burned now. Never again!

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, congratulated its members on their successful State Congresses across the country, saying only exercises conducted by duly inaugurated State Congress Committees would be recognised by the party.

“We had to focus on internal democracy and the charge by the leader of the party, President Muhammadu Buhari, that the party be returned to the people,” Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, said.

“Card-carrying party members came out enmasse to elect executives who will take charge of APC affairs across the states for the next four years.


“However, our attention has been drawn to reports of so-called and purported parallel Congresses. The purported parallel Congresses are futile activities.



“It is very strange to the party. Our Constitution and the guidelines for the conduct of the State and other Congresses provide that only exercises conducted by duly-inaugurated State Congress Committees are recognised by the party.”

He added that the APC leadership would not hesitate to take adequate and lawful measures against any person or interest sabotaging the party’s collective interest and efforts to achieve peace and unity within its fold.

He said where conflicts exist, adequate conflict resolution measures had been put in place to address such through the party’s Appeal Committees.


He reminded the party’s members that the National Reconciliation Committee was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, former Governor of Nasarawa state.

The APC scribe said the committee was mandated to reconcile all differences that may come up after the Congresses.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC State Congresses which held on Saturday, October 16, was to elect officials at the state level, ahead of its national convention expected to hold before the end of 2021

An Al-Shabab commander surrendered to the Somali National Army, SNA, on Sunday in Wajid town in Bakool region, Southwest Somalia.



Mohamed Nur, SNA army officer told reporters that Mohamed Kulow Ali who was in charge of the terror group’s operations in the southern region surrendered to the Somali army based in Wajid town armed with AK47 rifle and ammunition.

“We are now displaying to the media al-Shabab commander who was popular in areas under southwest State here in Wajid town.


“He was armed with AK47 rifle and ammunition after he made successful contact with the army about his surrender to the army,” Nur said.

According to the report, a Nigerian Air Force official paid N20 million to bandits in Rugu Forest in a bid to secure President Muhammadu Buhari from being the victim of insecurity that has escalated since the beginning of his regime

The deal was brokered when the military realised that it would be too risky to leave the weapon in the hands of violent criminals operating in an area the presidential jet would fly over.

However, the report had not stated the period the deal was made nor when the presidential trip was planned. President Buhari had visited his hometown at least twice in 2021. He had travelled home on January 29 and on July 14.

The rugged, lawless jungle that covers parts of Kaduna, Zamfara and the president’s home state of Katsina has served as a vast haven for bandits terrorising Nigeria’s northwestern communities. A large portion of kidnapping plots emanates or terminates in or around the forest, security agencies have previously warned.

The gun truck with 12.7 calibre anti-aircraft fire was reportedly disassembled and transported back to the military on motorbikes after the deal was concluded.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported plans by the president to visit his hometown this weekend.

According to presidential sources, the President wants to go to his hometown, just to get some rest.

“He's departing for Daura this weekend for home rest. He just wants to go and rest. He will return next week,” one of the sources told SaharaReporters on Wednesday.

It is not clear why the Nigerian military opted to settle the bandits with the said amount. However, it may not be unconnected to the bandits' strikes against the military.

Gunmen in August invaded the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and the handling of security by the Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

Gunmen had invaded the Afaka barracks of the academy around 1 am, killing two soldiers identified as Lieutenant Commodore Wulah and Flight Lieutenant Okoronwo.

They also abducted Major Stephen Dantong and demanded a ransom of N200 million

The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made the denial in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

According to Gabkwet, the report stated that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which it alleged the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within the state.


“The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the service.

“The said report is totally false. It should, therefore, be taken as fake news and disregarded.

For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina, as well as other parts of the North-West and other theatres of operation in the country.

“Indeed, as recent as Oct. 12, NAF aircraft conducted five missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji.

“Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia known for its high incidences of bandits activities.

“The false reportage, therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds.

“The NAF is of the view that this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see NAF as a threat following a series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.”

The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made the denial in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

According to Gabkwet, the report stated that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which it alleged the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within the state.


“The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the service.

“The said report is totally false. It should, therefore, be taken as fake news and disregarded.

“For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina, as well as other parts of the North-West and other theatres of operation in the country.

“Indeed, as recent as Oct. 12, NAF aircraft conducted five missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji.

“Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia known for its high incidences of bandits activities.

“The false reportage, therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds.

“The NAF is of the view that this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see NAF as a threat following a series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.”

Some of the answers have been: Nobody owns Lagos; Lagos is owned by the Yoruba; The Igbo own Lagos, The Benin Kingdom and therefore the Beni own Lagos; all Nigerians own Lagos; etc. And recently two “Lagosians” held court on the ownership of Lagos.

faceland:
What about alcohol? No weed smoker can make a fool of themselves like a drunkard and it's legal (people falling down, beating their wife, pissing and shitting on themselves and it is still legal).