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Christianity EtcRe: Nigeria Is Dead, Let's Not Deceive Ourselves – Pastor Paul Adefarasin (Video) by Ventura1: 6:47am On May 26
He should sell his church land and relocate.
He should activate the Plan B he talked about before the 2023 election.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump Warns Taiwan Against Declaring Independence, Hours After Summit With China by Ventura1: 9:30pm On May 15
Let him return to Washington, he’ll start recanting
No be trump
FamilyRe: What Was The Biggest Unwritten Food Rule In Your House Growing Up? by Ventura1: 6:58pm On May 06
Swallow at Night
Mostly eba...
PoliticsRe: Wabara-led BoT Appoints National Caretaker Committee Members by Ventura1: 5:09pm On May 04
When will PDP commence the sales of form for 2027 election?
Car TalkRe: What's Your Car's Current Fuel Efficiency Ratio (MPG)? by Ventura1: 9:49am On Apr 29
I embarked on a journey totally 195km with a 2004 Toyota Highlander V6, bought 24 litres of petrol

The fuel economy for the journey is 19.11 mpg

Appx 12.31L/100km
BusinessRe: CBN Moves To Reshape Nigeria’s Digital Payments System by Ventura1: 11:56am On Apr 23
The noise around Failed and delayed fund transfer has drastically reduced or non existence.
PoliticsRe: 'why I Rained Insults On Governor Seyi Makinde': Fuji Singer Saheed Osupa Speaks by Ventura1: 8:29pm On Apr 19
But, gov Makinde gave him a Prado Jeep about 3 years ago
https://www.nairaland.com/7813953/makinde-presents-n70m-prado-jeep
PoliticsRe: 2027: Which Combo Will Defeat Tinubu By 12 Noon? by Ventura1: 4:32pm On Apr 16
….And Peter Obi will do one term …… LOL!
PoliticsRe: ADC Concludes National Convention, Amends Constitution (Video, Pictures) by Ventura1: 10:20am On Apr 15
The hijacker’s amend the constitution.

It is ridiculous to know that none of the top hierarchy of David Marks faction of ADC were members of the party one year ago, only the chairman decided to steps down and all these unsurpers took over. If that isn’t hijack, then it is theft.
PoliticsDailytrust Is Using Outdated Images To Fuel Unrest And Incite Public Sentiment by Ventura1(op): 9:38am On Apr 13
Daily Trust Accused of Using Outdated Images to Fuel Security Unrest and Incite Public Sentiment in Nigeria

A critical review of recent reporting by Daily Trust on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike in Jilli raises serious concerns about accuracy, credibility, and ethical journalism.

Background of the Incident
On April 11, 2026, a Nigerian Air Force operation targeting insurgents in the Jilli axis (Borno–Yobe border) reportedly resulted in significant civilian casualties. Multiple independent reports indicate that the strike was intended for terrorist targets but may have mistakenly hit a populated area.

Key Concern: Use of Misleading and Outdated Images
A comparative analysis of images used in the Daily Trust front-page publication shows strong evidence of recycled visuals from unrelated past incidents, presented as if they were from the recent Jilli strike.

1. CNN Image (2014)
Source: CNN report titled “Dozens killed in spate of Nigeria attacks” (2014).
Context: Explosion scene in Maiduguri over a decade ago.
Issue: This image predates the Jilli incident by over 10 years, yet similar visuals appear in the Daily Trust layout.
https://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/02/world/africa/nigeria-blasts

2. Ghana-based Report Image
Source: Modern Ghana article on Boko Haram violence.
Context: Crowd and destruction linked to earlier insurgency attacks.
Issue: Not related to the 2026 Jilli airstrike but visually reused to depict current casualties.
https://www.modernghana.com/news/886338/candidates-queue-up-to-run-boko-haram-hit-nigerian-state.html

3. Francophone Africa Report
Source: Agence Afrique coverage of a separate drone strike incident involving civilian deaths.
Context: Different event, different timeline.
Issue: Repurposed imagery contributes to a misleading narrative.
https://www.agenceafrique.com/49133-nigeria-lonu-exige-du-nigeria-une-enquete-impartiale-sur-les-frappes-de-drone-ayant-fait-85-victimes-civiles.html

Implication of the Image Discrepancies
The reuse of unrelated archival images in a breaking national security story creates several risks:

Public Misinformation: Readers are led to believe visuals are from the Jilli incident.
Narrative Distortion: Suggests deliberate framing of the operation strictly as a civilian-targeted attack.
Erosion of Trust: Undermines confidence in both print and digital journalism.
Escalation of Tension: In a conflict-sensitive region, misleading visuals can inflame public outrage and distrust in the military.

Contradiction in Narrative Framing
While Daily Trust’s headline asserts mass civilian casualties, available reports indicate:

According to the DHQ, the strike was targeted at terrorist elements.
This highlights a critical distinction between operational intent and outcome, which responsible journalism must carefully present.

Call to Nigerian Security Agencies
Given the sensitivity of counter-terrorism operations, Nigerian security authorities must urgently:
- Investigate Media Misrepresentation
- Determine whether the use of outdated images constitutes deliberate misinformation.
- Strengthen Strategic Communication
- Provide timely, verified visuals and briefings to prevent narrative hijacking.
- Engage Regulatory Bodies
- Work with media regulators to enforce ethical standards in conflict reporting.

Assess National Security Impact
Misleading reports can:
Undermine troop morale
Fuel insurgent propaganda
Damage Nigeria’s global reputation

PoliticsRe: 2027: Peter Obi Accuses Nigerian Govt. Of Plotting To Block His Presidential Bid by Ventura1: 6:45pm On Mar 29
Peter Obi is Looking for excuses to justify the VP slot to Atiku.
TravelRe: Most Visited African Countries By International Tourists by Ventura1: 12:15pm On Mar 22
Had Nigeria not been amalgamated, Odua Nation would have been on the list.
PropertiesRe: Rent: My Landlady Accepted My Daily Rent Payment Style by Ventura1: 12:50pm On Mar 18
I planned monthly and quarterly for my tenants
Christianity EtcRe: Man Who Seized Robbers’ Gun In Minna Shares Incredible Testimony In Church (Pic) by Ventura1: 11:31am On Mar 09
What’s he doing with 9M cash?
BusinessRe: Which Is More Reliable In 2026: Opay, PalmPay Or Moniepoint? by Ventura1: 2:04pm On Feb 23
That’s because there’s no charges on transactions except the 50 naira when it’s more than 10k.
Funnydagreat:
Renewing cable TV subscriptions or any other subscription works on any app, but PalmPay doesn’t make you jump through extra steps like some other platforms can. Besides, has anyone noticed that PalmPay doesn’t charge VAT? Na there them finish work.
BusinessRe: Which Is More Reliable In 2026: Opay, PalmPay Or Moniepoint? by Ventura1: 2:01pm On Feb 23
I have the 3 app, but uses Palmpay more
PoliticsRe: 89th Birthday: 10,000 To Benefit From Obasanjo’s Free Medical Outreach In Lagos by Ventura1: 8:35am On Feb 23
Obasanjo will be celebrating 86 years, not 89
PoliticsRe: US Secretly Sack Judge Married To Nigerian After Granting Asylum In 97% Of Cases by Ventura1: 11:21pm On Feb 21
It’s hard to imagine that Trump have only spent one year out of four and had embarked on many disruptive activities.
Car TalkRe: Why Are Honda Vehicles Always Doing This? (Photo) by Ventura1: 10:09am On Feb 10
Very common with Honda.
Eight out of 10 incidence are Honda. Witnessed a guy Honda accord experienced such incidence on saturday at Yabatech, the guy was just laughing.
PoliticsRe: We Want “Electronic Transmission” -- Not Just Uploading Photographs Of Results by Ventura1: 10:04am On Feb 09
The method proposed here is a recipe for chaos
PoliticsRe: APC Crosses 10-Million Membership Mark - Felix Morka by Ventura1: 5:01pm On Feb 07
Half of the registration are forced and coerced people.
TravelRe: Update On Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge In Lagos by Ventura1: 7:23am On Jan 27
The only albatross on that road for now is Allen Junction. If they are anticipating more traffic, they should expect a more busier Allen Junction.
FamilyRe: Married But Lonely by Ventura1: 12:49am On Jan 24
The expectation is having someone drooling over you.
But, have you attempted to drool over the same person?
PoliticsRe: Tinubu's Silent War On The Muslim North Revisited by Ventura1: 6:55am On Jan 19
What has the muslim north achieved with the power they’ve had for decades? If not Insecurity, poverty, almajiri and elitist corruption.
PoliticsRe: China Names $24.5 Billion Ogidigben Gas Park Top BRI Recipient In 2025 by Ventura1: 6:47am On Jan 19
Nigeria has indeed turn the tides.
PoliticsRe: United States Conducts Surveillance Missions Over Nigeria From Ghana by Ventura1: 2:21pm On Dec 07, 2025
No! It will be scarce, competition will be much because faithfuls are coming in large numbers.
CyynthiaKiss:
Virgins go surplus!

God bless America
PoliticsRe: Photos Of The Kano State Security Council Meeting by Ventura1: 8:53am On Dec 05, 2025
Allocation for Hisbah?
There's no way the problem of insecurity in the north will be solve without tinkering with religion.
PoliticsRe: Terrorism: Obi Cubana Reacts To Nnamdi Kanu's Life Sentencing by Ventura1: 6:35pm On Nov 21, 2025
The two disruptor of peace in south east of Nigeria has been tamed. One in Finland and the other in Nigeria. Peace at last to the igbo's.

No sane individuals will read the judgement and absolve Nnamdi Kanu, his uncouthness caught up with him.
PoliticsRe: How Biafran Separatist Hired Jim Moran To Raise Alarm On Christian Persecution by Ventura1(op): 4:18pm On Nov 07, 2025
The ultimate plan is to use the Christian persecution campaign to destabilize Nigeria, with the targeted beneficiary left to their fate after causing the crisis.
PoliticsRe: How Biafran Separatist Hired Jim Moran To Raise Alarm On Christian Persecution by Ventura1(op): 4:14pm On Nov 07, 2025
A Former Congressman Jim Moran has advocated for Biafra Liberation under the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile.

Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE disclosed this through his X handle on Friday.

Accordingly, Moran justified his advocacy on Biafra Independent on the 1967-1970 Civic War which he said left about Two million Biafra dead and the continued marginalization of the southeast region by the Nigerian government.

Consequently, under a $10K per month contract with BRGIE that went into effect on June 15, 2024, Moran and his firm are expected to lobby to gain US support for Biafra’s independence.

Moran raised alarm on the Government of Nigeria, human rights abuses, religious freedom issues, persecution of Christians, increasing Islamic fundamentalism within the Nigerian government and its alignment with U.S. adversaries.

Moran, a Democrat, represented the northern Virginia communities of Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County in the US, for 24 years.

https://authorityngr.com/2024/06/21/us-ex-congressman-moran-advocates-for-biafra-independent-under-brgie/
PoliticsHow Biafran Separatist Hired Jim Moran To Raise Alarm On Christian Persecution by Ventura1(op): 4:08pm On Nov 07, 2025
An interesting angle on this narrative is that it seems to originate from a separatist movement - the so-called "Biafran separatists" - in the South of Nigeria who last year hired former U.S. Congressman Jim Moran as a lobbyist to push for their movement.

On the very website of Jim Moran's lobbying firm - Moran Global Strategies - he posted last year that he was taking them as clients and intended "to lobby to gain US support for Biafra’s independence" under the angle of "raising the alarm on the persecution of Christians":
https://moranstrategies.com/us-ex-congressman-moran-advocates-for-biafra-independent-under-brgie/

Which is quite an ironic angle in the case of the Biafra area because it's located in the South of the country, which is overwhelmingly Christian (Nigeria is actually the country in Africa with the most Christians), and is the safest part of the country for Christians.

They're apparently paying Jim Moran "under a $10K per month contract" (again, according to Moran himself on his website) which, assuming this is indeed what spurred Trump's sudden passion for Nigerian Christians, would make it perhaps the greatest ROI in lobbying history: shaping US foreign policy for the cost of a small startup's marketing budget.
PoliticsRe: Bandits Storm Doguwar Ɗorawa In Katsina, Kill 2 People, Injure 1, Kidnap 30 by Ventura1: 11:13am On Nov 07, 2025
Like someone said, some of the victims themselves are bandit sympathizer because the bandits wrapped the campaign in the name of Jihad, and since they believe in the Jihadist cause, they are confused and couldn't counter it openly not to be seen as been against the religion, yet they continue to be the victim.

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