₦airaland Forum

Racoon:
These are the useless fellas that wants to build a trillion naira economy who rather have ended up wrecking a thriving economy from $494.31 billion in 2015 to $188.27 billion in 2025 over a 10 years gap.

Even SA seating atop today is still finding it to beat Nigeria's record of old though they have diversify their economy. Meanwhile, it is the irony back here. APC shrank not only the economy, but as well as the people living in Nigeria.

No hazzle. The Nigerian position changed as a result of devaluation. When you devalue all your figures come down in the short term. It doesn't affect your capacity. When the gains start rolling in you take back and surpass your position.

For example let president Trump's madness run for one year and you will see those positions change. For Nigeria we have prepared ourselves for external shocks ahead of the present events. Where would we have gotten the money to subsidize the petroleum products and exchange rate with reduced income coming from oil if we had continued the old order?

emmancipated:
Atleast you guys gave a civil response this time.
That's some some progress, albeit very small.

This was because the critique spoke civilly. Most critiques don't speak like Bakare.

Procashtips:
Are you done?

Oya go and pay your tithe and first fruit sharp sharp. The Cbex god is waiting to use it to build a mansion for you and also double the money.

That's the only thing you supporters of Damina do. Every conversation you bring up tithe and.... meanwhile he said it live on TVC that he collects two offerings in every service. I don't know the difference.

F117nighthawk:
Good there are still a very few who are fearless and still speaks truth to power,these current politicians are wicked, corrupt,lack morals and decency.they are the worst in our system,they lack integrity and scruples.its so so sad Nigeria has degenerated to this level

My pastor Tunde Bakare don wake up. Where him dey since?

onuman:
Shatap. You people stole the presidential election won by Obi/Datti.

Did you expect Datti to be smiling at you?

Where did Datti resurrect from? He has been out of circulation for close to two years. Everyone is making noise about 2027 and Datti woke up and follow.

kettykings:
This was very direct and blunt. Let's see if Onanuga will open his mouth and yap at Atiku to “watch his mouth,” or if he’ll slither back into his usual role as the spineless chameleon, licking the boots of convenience.

The main issue with Atiku is that he has no evidence of performance in politics. He was not a state governor. As VP he failed woefully in economic management. All the entities he privatized are worse. I wish it will be possible for Atiku to rule for just six months it would have been interesting to see what all these chochocho will result to.

tpain121:
continue pushing your head in the sand. It is one of hallmarks of agbadorians.

It doesn’t change the reality on ground.

If Nigeria wasn’t finished we would not be debating if N500k is big money or not.

Unfortunately I'm not from where you think I am from. What is wrong in debating about 500k? You want to continue to live a padded life. It's not sustainable. You must face the reality just like Trump is telling every nation that America can't continue to pad them forever.

You have an unproductive economy but you want high exchange rate. Is it reasonable?

tpain121:
Is Nigeria not finished?

My own Nigeria is not finished ooo. Maybe another person's.

brain54:
I am not saying it's a great salary...

It's fair.


But why do the guys above have to convert to dollar and pound like that's the currency spent in Nigeria!

Conversion is the latest 🤣 craze in Nigeria. Mention any amount then they will convert. There's an award for it. Next statement is "Nigeria is finished"

Every governor in Nigeria today irrespective of party ought to be pleased with PBAT. They have never had it so good. So much money at their disposal. Even after stealing (yes all of them including Oti) they will still have enough and embark on projects. The stress of owing months of salaries, arears of pensions and contractors are gone courtesy of PBAT reforms. They want him to continue this for another four years even that Bala. Which other presidential candidate will dare face to heat of reforms?

SmartPolician:
If the PDP really wants to get a good shot at the presidency, they should put their house in order and woo Peter Obi (a man who ran in an unknown party and got 6 million votes) back to the party with assurances that they would give him the ticket. Without it, nothing can stop Tinubu from winning in 2027.

Forget about the 6 million votes in 2023 and watch out for 3027. E get y.

Chevrolet076:
My question is that, why is the guy so hell bent about you joining? Nigerians that I know would rather say "na God o" or its grace, instead of showing you the way. so why is this person so interested in you joining?

He was looking for downline.

Trossard:
Hummmm.
I think some of these agencies need to change and restructure their mode of operation so they don't continue to endanger their precious lives.
I'm not a professional, but sometimes these agencies act and operate like boys scout or even Boys Brigade. They need to be more technical

How? Suggest

SmartPolician:
How can sane people choose to die for a country like Nigeria? Doing a uniformed job in Nigeria means signing one's own death warrant. They should thank their stars that they didn't die.

And you are among those that shout loudest about insecurity and how things are not working. Your own assignment is to stay online insult, call names and criticize. Mtchee

DrAda:
Thank you. Finally, an honest report on the true situation of things in this country. This is just depressing

Nothing depressing. It's a balanced report. More like scoring the government 50 - 60%. Take your time to read without biased mind.

IGBOPROMISE1:
Is your cocksure confidence hinging on Tinubus’ present ’sterling performance’ as president or are you banking on rigging!? Just asking!🙂

Tinubu is doing very well sir. Talk to neutral experts. No president that has ever been involved in reforms been loved because of the pains that make the president unpopular. That's why many avoid reforms to remain popular. Mark my word after PBAT's second term Nigerians will so love PBAT such that if it were possible they will beg him to do third term.

The man is focused on history. The opposition know this that's why they are ganging up.

Bobloco:
Wike is describing Peter Obi as a "social media candidate" the same Peter Obi who defeated the so-called Lagos blueprint builder in his own backyard, beating him blue-black like a common criminal, securing over six million votes nationwide in the last general elections, and who is currently the biggest political figure in Nigeria with a massive, organic followers.

Wike must be intoxicated probably from gulping forty-year-old whiskey when he made that statement. In fact, if I may borrow the words of Chidi Odinkalu, Wike has consumed a lot of deadly alcohol again

Leave 2023. What worked for Obi was element of surprise. BAT didn't take him serious because he was considered a featherweight. More attention was paid on Atiku. Besides BAT fought many odds - president Buhari, APC structure, naira redesign, the economy, OBJ etc. Upon all these he came up tops. Wike is trying to be a political student of PBAT.

In 2027 should Obi attempt to come out alone he will be properly taken care of. That's why he's going up and down looking for coalition.

EyeCumInPeace:
But Social Media often represents the general opinion of the people, just that goons like Wike have criminal structures to rig the election process and subvert the will of the people.

Social media.....all comers opinion. The ignorant are more in number. Elections are won on the field and not on phone keyboards fueled by free data.

AngelicDamsel:
Many ladies marry who is available and after they are settled, go for their choice while enjoying the privileges of marriage.


Some women want to eat their cakes and have it.

No matter how calm a woman is, crazy thoughts are going through her mind. That's why the best category of ladies to marry may be virgins or the matured ones. One is new, the other is retired



....take this from me

Prof

Tolu2024:
Who doesn’t know that as a married couples ?

Our fathers only do missionary and it was ok for them. Too much 📚 book

mecuries:
You cut this supply, they get another. I sometimes wonder if the Nigerian security outfits do undercover investigation

It's very difficult up north. There are too many hamlets scattered. It's difficult to policy everywhere unlike the south. Besides majority are illiterates and can be easily used. Again a lot of the key actors are not Nigerians.

stagger:
It is like you do not read or you are just an illiterate.

The money was provided by SIM, the legitimately elected governor, not Ibas.

Who is the owner of the money? SIM, Ibas or Rivers State?

Samajogs:
Thank God is not GEJ again... Why are those in power always blaming the past for their incompetences, so why are you there. If you don't have solution, please just walk away.

You can't detach the past from the present. He said that it was 2000 during the military and it took 40 years to add another 2000. Is this not alarming? Less than 2 years 1,800 has been added. Shouldn't we applaud this? If this continues it means that in four years we will add almost 4,000. If past governments have been adding 4,000 every four years would we be where we are now? Abuse is not the solution. Let's learn to look at issues critically irrespective of who is in government.

Coalition has never been successful in Nigerian political history. Nothing permanently binds members. Their original political parties will still exist. Should things go south they will go back to their parties. If a former presidential candidate joins a coalition will he carry along all legislatures both national and subnational, state governors etc of his party? This will not be possible.

Merger is the only workable option. In Nigerian political history it had only happened once fully masterminded and funded by the great political juggernaut BAT. It takes a lot of efforts and costs. There must be a lot of give and take. Each party must bring something on the table. In this case the arrow heads must be in full control of the parties merging.

Now tell me...Obi doesn't control labour party. Atiku doesn't control PDP. Elrufai doesn't control APC. How will the merger be possible? Abeggy let them stop disturbing us.

Berankis:
If these confrontations can happen between 2 well-to-do countries like US and China. What is the fate of Nigeria who rely on other countries for 80% of it's consumption? It is high time we started pushing self-sustenance too and started to prepared for days as these that may come in future.
The US still feels it's all about them and believe China is far lesser than them but China has in fact grown so much in recent times. It will be a no-winner, no-vanquished fight. China saw it coming and started preparing ahead for it and today we are here....

Any attempt to produce and reduce importation which usually comes with temporary hardship is resisted by our people. We have gotten used to easy life. Just import and sell. Subsidize the exchange rate so that imports will be cheap. We forget that a day like this may come.

That's PBAT for you. He dares where others fear. He's on great reformation. The northern elites hate him for a reason. To try this in his first tenure means that he's not shaking. The true demography of Nigeria will come out. The student presidential material can't try this.

iwaeda:
At least 4 members from SW.

Everything to you is tribal. You don't look at other angles.

Zico5:
Check those that are shouting that NBA should return money. They are also the set of people that agree that Wike should continue to loot state resources. They are the set of people that support state of emergency in Rivers state. We are not yet ready in this country. When we are ready, many will pay dearly. People like Wike will not even be able to stay in this country not to talk of demanding any money. They are as corrupt as wike. NBA should hold unto the money. Sole administrator can go to court, let Onagboruwa defend him.

I gave you my shirt and after some days I returned and asked you that I no give again... give be back my shirt. What is the offence? I no give again I no give again. Don't waste my time... return my shirt. After all God did same to Eli.

This one doesn't know what it takes to be president of Nigeria. It's not as straightforward as those outside it think. Too many complications and complexities.

malali:
No budget is 100% balanced, there is either a deficit or a surplus, in most cases.
There is usually an uproar when this becomes more than expected as we are now anticipating a crippling deficit
Thats why its not safe to assume people you interact with online have "basic" understanding.

Thank God i asked you to talk. You would have hidden all that ignorance behind "sarcasm"

Hahaha .... what started this whole conversation was that you talked about the budget being balanced and I asked the question: was the budget balanced from the beginning and you replied with insult which was uncalled for.

I know that any budget can either be balanced, deficit or surplus each done with national objectives in mind. Nigeria had balanced budgets some years back. I'm very sure because of the tone of your writing that you don't know where government press is on Broad Street, Lagos. As professional students we used to rush to that place to buy copies of the national budget with tax implications for our studies.

This is my last reply. I have even gone farther than I had intended.

malali:
Most ignorant people hide behind sarcasm.....till you call them out, then the ignorance is made obvious
Nothing new.

Certainly for a long time Nigerian national budget has not been a balanced budget. I will like to be corrected with proofs. No further reply without proof.

Owaincouncil:
Who should we now believe.
Either way, there is no hope for Nigeria without God.

Who is the higher authority? Who has said what is verifiable? The decision and statement of a committee and that of one man which is stronger? Who decided first to make his statement an issue in the media to draw public accolade?