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Christians have been killed in large numbers in Nigeria for decades - during republican and democratic governments in the U.S. One could call these killings genocide if you evaluate intent and the number of victims... There is a church attack as recent as this week in Kwara State, Nigeria . Nigeria has had serious issues of insecurity for over 15 years now - Boko Haram, banditry, Fulani herdsmen attacks... The West kept quiet so far, just as they have been quiet about the DR Congo crisis , or the Sudan genocide from both sides of the warring parties. Why the interest in Nigeria at this crucial time... I hate conjuring theories or conspiracy... but the motivation of powerful countries is always hard to decipher... They give nothing for free... if they show interest, it means there is something to gain... The same West that is crying genocide in Nigeria denied there is genocide in Gaza, or refused to stand fully behind Ukraine. They have not lifted a finger to help quench the madness in...

The answer to this question is difficult and complex... Let me ask another series of questions: Are Christians being killed in large numbers in some parts of Nigeria? The answer to this question is a resounding YES! Has this been going on for decades? The answer is YES again! Since the 1990s. Where have these killings mostly occurred? It has been in the Northern part of Nigeria. Other questions are: In the last 15 years of escalated insecurity in Nigeria, have more Muslims been killed than Christians? The answer is YES! Where have the killings mostly occurred? In the North-Eastern corridor of Nigeria....Do we have uncurtailed killings across the length and breadth of the nation? Yes, we have. Since Buhari's government dismissed the claim that Fulani herdsmen were killing people and kidnapping them for ransom in 2019.... Nigerians of all colors and hues (Christians, Muslims, traditional worshippers, farmers, artisans, politicians, teachers, children, etc..) have been terrorized by b...

I am reading some are calling for the head of the military officer who confronted Wike and prevented him and his entourage from running over him.... This young military officer stood up to Wike, a sitting minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria... When you drag yourself on the floor, people will step on you. This was the same Wike who humiliated a sitting governor, the Governor of Rivers state, Fubara . From authoritative sources, Gov. Fubara was restored to his elected position after he was compelled to prostrate for Wike, the godfather of Rivers state...Wike humiliated Fubara before our very eye... Wike has been humiliating his political foes since he became the kingmaker in Rivers state.... Wike is not alone in this toxic culture exhibited by those in the seat of power in countries where there is no rule of law . We see what the Senate President, Akpabio , did to Senator Natasha Akpoti ... Complete humiliation for daring to stand up to a bully and a randy so-called leader... S...

If PENGASSAN's issue is with Dangote Refinery, let them go picket in front of its refinery, let them go to arbitration, or take Dangote to court...Instead of punishing the whole country, and causing billions of naira in lost revenue. Most private universities in Nigeria pay what they believe they can. They are for-profit entities. They lay off any staff who join Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). That is why ASUU is non-existent in any private university in Nigeria. It is absurd that PENGASSAN has gone on a national strike to protect the interests of its so-called members in Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN continues to constitute itself a nuisance labor union that does nothing but destroy the main source of revenue for the country.... ASUU pursues all routes of engagement with the government and negotiates for years before embarking on industrial action. They often start with a warning strike after many failed attempts at negotiation and arbitration.... PENGASSAN, on the othe...

1. The completion of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill. This is critical to jump-start the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. 2. The completion of the dredging of the Rivers Niger and Benue. Logistics is key in the industrialization of any country... Road transportation is not reliable for shipping heavy goods. We need to use our waterways better. 3. The restoration of the textile industry across the length and breadth of Nigeria. 4. The creation of durable economic zones across every state in Nigeria with strong foreign and private sector investment 5. Tackle the perennial power generation and distribution problem 6. Funding of education - competitive scholarship, living wages for university staff, infrastructural development... Free education up to high school level, more vocational training schools, among others. 7. True privatization of the downstream petroleum (refining) sector... More actors that can build refineries will be licensed and provided credits... Sale of all government-owned r...

F or my peeps in Nigeria and the diaspora who are not aware of this new requirement that shuts you out of your bank accounts starting from January 2026, here is the link to obtaining your Nigerian Tax ID if you have a BVN and/ or NIN already: https://tin.jtb.gov.ng/TinIndividualRequestExternal Here is how to obtain your individual TIN: 1. Gather your BVN or NIN. 2. Go to the TIN Registration Portal using the link above. 3. Fill in your information: Your BVN and/or NIN, full name, date of birth, phone number, and address. 4. Submit your application afterward 5. Receive Your TIN: Your TIN will be generated and provided to you, usually within 48 h.