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The government should compensate him


It's not easy

LoWHO SOLD NIGERIA TO THE BRITISH FOR £865K IN 1899?

This is the story of the first oil war, which was fought in the 19th century, in the area that became Nigeria.

All through the 19th century, palm oil was highly sought-after by the British, for use as an industrial lubricant for machinery. that Britain was the world’s first industrialised nation, so they needed resources such as palm oil to maintain that.

Palm oil, of course, is a tropical plant, which is native to the Niger Delta. Malaysia’s dominance came a century later. By 1870, palm oil had replaced slaves as the main export of the Niger Delta, the area which was once known as the Slave Coast. At first, most of the trade in the oil palm was uncoordinated, with natives selling to those who gave them the best deals. Native chiefs such as former slave, Jaja of Opobo became immensely wealthy because of oil palm. With this wealth came influence.

However, among the Europeans, there was competition for who would get preferential access to the lucrative oil palm trade. In 1879, George Goldie formed the United African Company (UAC), which was modelled on the former East India Company. Goldie effectively took control of the Lower Niger River. By 1884, his company had 30 trading posts along the Lower Niger. This monopoly gave the British a strong hand against the French and Germans in the 1884 Berlin Conference. The British got the area that the UAC operated in, included in their sphere of influence after the Berlin Conference.

When the Brits got the they wanted from other Europeans, they began to deal with the African chiefs. Within two years of 1886, Goldie had signed treaties with tribal chiefs along the Benue and Niger Rivers whilst also penetrating inland. This move inland was against the spirit of verbal agreements that had been made to restrict the organisation’s activities to coastal regions.

By 1886, the company name changed to The National Africa Company and was granted a royal charter (incorporated). The charter authorised the company to ister the Niger Delta and all lands around the banks of the Benue and Niger Rivers. Soon after, the company was again renamed. The new name was Royal Niger Company, which survives, as Unilever, till this day.

To local chiefs, the Royal Niger Company negotiators had pledged free trade in the region. Behind, they entered private contracts on their . Because the (deceitful) private contracts were often written in English and signed by the local chiefs, the British government enforced them. So for example, Jaja of Opobo, when he tried to export palm oil on his own, was forced into exile for “obstructing commerce”. As an aside, Jaja was “forgiven” in 1891 and allowed to return home, but he died on the way back, poisoned with a cup of tea.

Seeing what happened to Jaja, some other native rulers began to look more closely at the deals they were getting from the Royal Nigeria Company. One of such kingdoms was Nembe, whose king, Koko Mingi VIII, ascended the throne in 1889 after being a Christian schoolteacher. Koko Mingi VIII, King Koko for short, like most rulers in the yard, was faced with the Royal Nigeria Company encroachment. He also resented the monopoly enjoyed by the Royal Nigeria Company and tried to seek out favourable trading , with particularly the Germans in Kamerun (Cameroon).

By 1894, the Royal Nigeria Company increasingly dictated whom the natives could trade with, and denied them direct access to their former markets. In late 1894, King Koko renounced Christianity and tried to form an alliance with Bonny and Okpoma against the Royal Nigeria Company to take back the trade. This is significant because while Okpoma ed up, Bonny refused. A harbinger of the successful “divide and rule” tactic.

On 29 January 1895, King Koko led an attack on the Royal Niger Company’s headquarters, which was in Akassa in today’s Bayelsa state. The pre-dawn raid had more than a thousand men involved. King Koko’s attack succeeded in capturing the base. Losing 40 of his men, King Koko captured 60 white men as hostages, as well as a lot of goods, ammunition and a Maxim gun. Koko then attempted to negotiate a release of the hostages in exchange for being allowed to chose his trading partners. The British refused to negotiate with Koko, and he had forty of the hostages killed. A British report claimed that the Nembe people ate them. On 20 February 1895, Britain’s Royal Navy, under iral Bedford attacked Brass and burned it to the ground. Many Nembe people died and smallpox finished off a lot of others.

By April 1895, business had returned to “normal”, normal being the conditions that the British wanted, and King Koko was on the run. Brass was fined £500 by the British, £62,494 (NGN29 million) in today’s money, and the looted weapons were returned as well as the surviving prisoners. After a British Parliamentary Commission sat, King Koko was offered of settlement by the British, which he re

APC write to create confusion.

The guys in the coalition are mature enough to understand what lies ahead of them so everything is in check.

To

Politicians don't share money to ordinary people. If you work as an ordinary person, you won't get much.


Politicians are occultist people who only recognized their that why you see them praising Tinubu because they are in the same Covent.

Fiscus105:
1. Gambling.
2. Smoking cigarettes.
3.Porn watching.
4.Masturbation.
5.Drugs.
6. Phone/internet.

To me it's phone addiction is most difficult to quit.

how can phone become something to be addicted to when you know it our source of daily connection and News.

But

We elected tax master and not a president


Tinubu government has been classified as the worst ever.


A government that denied its citizens everything subsidy. Nothing is subsidized to reduce the pains of Nigerian.

Imagine having everything at the tips of your finger but you can't enjoy them.

Hmmm. I thank God for helping me through

Tinubu, your days are numbered. You will also be 'former' with the worst tag.

Tinubu government has been classified as the worst ever.


A government that denied its citizens everything subsidy. Nothing is subsidized to reduce the pains of Nigerian.

Imagine having everything at the tips of your finger but you can't enjoy them.

Hmmm. I thank God for helping me through

Tinubu, your days are numbered. You will also be 'former' with the worst tag.

Panic has gripped Ivory Coast’s capital, Abidjan, as gunfire echoed across the city in what appears to be the early stages of a military coup or large-scale civil uprising.
Reports emerging from the ground and social media suggest a volatile and fast-unfolding crisis, with government visibility fading and internet access reportedly cut off across the nation.
Over the past 48 hours, at least 33 people are feared dead as clashes intensified in key areas of the capital. The unrest follows widespread dissatisfaction with President Alassane Ouattara’s istration, accused of severe human rights abuses, increasing poverty, and maintaining deep ties with French influence—a longstanding source of nationalist resentment.
While official confirmation remains elusive due to an alleged internet blackout and media shutdown, speculation on social platforms—most notably from X (formerly Twitter) Mehmet Vefa Dag—claims President Ouattara is either missing, arrested, or possibly deceased. No public appearances or official statements have been made since the violence erupted.
This is not Ivory Coast’s first encounter with instability. The nation has previously endured a 1999 coup, civil wars from 2002–2007 and 2010–2011, and a military mutiny in 2017. Today’s events bear an unsettling resemblance to past crises, raising fears of a full-scale civil war erupting in one of West Africa’s key economies.
Protesters accuse the Ouattara-led government of being a puppet of foreign powers, particularly and the U.S., with growing criticism aimed at the recent expansion of AFRICOM presence in the region. Critics argue these military partnerships mask deeper geopolitical interests that further destabilize the Sahel.
As of this report, national broadcasts are down, and no verified updates have been issued by state authorities. International organizations and embassies are reportedly on high alert, urging their citizens to shelter in place.
Ivory Coast’s future hangs in the balance as the world watches what could be a pivotal moment in the country’s—and Africa’s—political awakening.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Author

https://tell.ng/gunfire-chaos-and-coup-rumours-ivory-coast-on-the-brink-as-uprising-rocks-abidjan/

This guy was already doing well in Nigeria and not some who would go there to expect having everything from nothing.

Is that the best way to invest in the people?

Bans Tros For Female Soldiers

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, has sparked fresh controversy after declaring that citizens who oppose his father in the general election will be banished.

He also announced a new policy banning female soldiers from wearing tros.

Ugandans are expected to head to the polls in January, but the political climate has been growing increasingly hostile, with alleged frequent crackdowns on the opposition.

“Those who do not Mzee (respectful term for his father) wholeheartedly better be very careful!” he warned in a post on X.

We will deport all the traitors in public view!!” he added.

The army general, widely seen as Museveni’s heir apparent, is known for his provocative online remarks. Earlier this month, he claimed responsibility for the assault and torture of Eddie Mutwe, bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine.

“I take FULL responsibility, including the long overdue beating of Eddie Mutwe… That was an appetiser!” Kainerugaba boasted.

In another post, Kainerugaba imposed a new dress code for women in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), mandating skirts instead of tros.


“Tros are for men, not for women,” he stated, adding that “Anyone who forces our sisters to put on tros on parade again will have a very bad day.”

Although women make up a small percentage of the UPDF, they have historically been issued the same uniforms as male soldiers, with skirts typically reserved for ceremonial events.

https://thewhistler.ng/ugandan-presidents-son-threatens-to-banish-citizens-who-vote-against-father/amp/

Anything to oust Tinubu is welcome

Jagaban remain the most hated

2. Muhammadu Buhari



When Buhari took office in 2015, Nigerians were desperate for change after Jonathan's lacklustre istration. The "Sai Baba" movement wasn't just political , it was a national prayer for deliverance.

Citizens celebrated his victory with the hope that this time, things would be different. But within two years, that hope curdled into bitter regret. This was supposed to be the disciplined military general who would fix Nigeria, but instead became "Baba Go Slow", a painfully ironic nickname for a man who moved at snail's pace while Nigeria burned.

Under his watch, insecurity spread like wildfire, with bandits operating like parallel governments in the Northwest. The economy nosedived into two recessions, yet his government kept borrowing until our debt profile ballooned to trillions of naira.

By 2022, even his most ardent ers couldn't defend the unaffordable fuel prices, crumbling naira, and ASUU strikes that kept students home for eight months! When he left office in 2023, many Nigerians were relieved that his torturous eight years were over, not knowing the worst was yet to come.


3. Good luck Jonathan


4. 4. General Sani Abacha

5. 5. Ibrahim Babangida

Nigeria has had its fair share of leaders who left office with more curses than praises.

Anna Ajayi
Anna Ajayi
If there’s one thing that unites Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political lines, it’s our collective anger towards politicians who have made life unbearable for the average citizen.

Many of these politicians stole billions without shame, others turned the country into their personal ATM. A few even had the audacity to rule with an iron fist while ordinary Nigerians suffered.

These leaders are so terrible that their legacies are stained with the tears of the people they failed.


1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban of suffering

No Nigerian leader has ever been as universally loathed in such a record time as Tinubu. We’ll be right to say he’s the most hated president in living memory.

Within months of his May 2023 inauguration, the "Renewed Hope" slogan became a cruel joke as he unleashed the most painful economic policies in decades. The overnight removal of fuel subsidies wasn't just poorly executed, it was economic arson, instantly tripling transportation costs and skyrocketing food prices.

Then came the naira devaluation that wiped out savings and crippled countless businesses. But what truly enrages Nigerians is the tone-deafness. Spending millions on the presidential jet while claiming "subsidy is gone", or urging citizens to "endure suffering" while he globe-trots, feels like a slap in the face. And let’s not even get started on the billions in taxpayer money spent on solar power, while the rest of the country continues to endure epileptic power supply and constant grid collapses.

It’s quite unfortunate that Tinubu has somehow made Nigerians feel nostalgic for the Buhari years.

https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/politics/most-hated-politicians-in-nigerian-history-2025051510135324375

And Nigeria government is rising shoulder with Nnamdi kanu

Nigeria police is the real definition of corruption

Living corruption

JobAndVacancies:
my question was, why did Noah also preserved mosquitos and allowed them to the ark

but my question is did God really create mosquitoes

Them don start now to plan rigging

Nigeria jagajaga

Kingpele:
God is the greatest, the unique way God created the world is mysterious, but sometimes I wonder the benefits of all this wild animals to the earth especially loins that prey on other innocent animals, I just wonder but then God understands everything and gives All things he created a purpose

don't wonder why God created other animals. You should be wondering about why (was it God or something else that) create mosquitoes.


What is the purpose of mosquito to this planet earth?

Going to that the judges are loyal to APC?

Hello will certainly get another one if there was a warranty

Updated.....Apr 2025 🇳🇬GDP per capita by Government

Obasanjo in 1999: $481.95
Obasanjo in 2007: $1,790

Yar'Adua in 2007: $1,790
Yar'Adua in 2010: $2,330

Jonathan in 2010: $2,330
Jonathan in 2015: $2,720

Buhari in 2015: $2,720
Buhari in 2023: $1,640

Tinubu in 2023: $1,640
Tinubu in 2025*: $807

*Projected

#Statisense




the era of reasonable leaders end in the bold

By Emmanuel Kwada

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern warning to Nigeria, urging the government to rein in its spending habits at a time when President Bola Tinubu’s istration has earmarked a staggering N6.1 billion for international travel in the 2025 budget.

Nigeria managed to do a very difficult reform that was important in delivering fiscal savings

The caution, delivered during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., comes as concerns mount over the Tinubu-led government’s lavish expenditure amid Nigeria’s pressing economic challenges.

Davide Furceri, Division Chief in the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, did not mince words in his address. “Nigeria managed to do a very difficult reform that was important in delivering fiscal savings,” he acknowledged, according to TheCable. “But spending must be done wisely, which means stronger prioritization and greater efficiency in resource allocation.” Furceri emphasized that while Nigeria faces urgent spending needs, fiscal discipline remains non-negotiable—a pointed message that casts a shadow over the istration’s budgetary priorities.

The IMF’s onition arrives against the backdrop of growing unease about the Tinubu government’s spending patterns, particularly its hefty allocations for travel.

A recent breakdown of the 2025 budget by SaharaReporters revealed that President Tinubu plans to spend N6.1 billion on foreign trips and N873 million on local travel, totaling N7 billion for the year.

Vice President Kashim Shettima is also slated to burn through N1.314 billion on international travel and N417.488 million domestically, further fueling public outrage over what critics call reckless extravagance.

This isn’t the first time the presidency’s travel costs have raised eyebrows. Data from the Open Treasury Portal, reviewed by SaharaReporters, showed that in 2024 alone, the Tinubu istration shelled out N36.3 billion on international travel—N12.2 billion for “training” and N24.19 billion for “other” purposes. Local travel expenses added another N47 billion, bringing the total to a jaw-dropping N83 billion. With Nigeria grappling with limited revenue and economic hardship, such figures have sparked fierce debate about the government’s priorities.

Defending the spree, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, took to Channels TV to argue that the trips are a boon for the economy.

Other countries are chasing after these investments, but President Tinubu was able to secure them for Nigeria

He pointed to a recent visit to Brazil, where Tinubu reportedly secured $2 million in investments for the livestock sector to tackle the herders-farmers crisis. “Other countries are chasing after these investments, but President Tinubu was able to secure them for Nigeria,” Tuggar boasted. “I would rather say we are not travelling enough; we should do more. Nigeria has the money. How much does travelling cost compared to the benefits?”

But as the IMF’s warning reverberates, many Nigerians are questioning whether the benefits truly outweigh the costs—or if the istration’s globe-trotting is a luxury the nation can ill afford.

With billions budgeted for 2025 and a track record of eye-watering expenditures, the Tinubu government finds itself at a crossroads, facing mounting pressure to justify its choices to a skeptical public and an watchful international community.

https://tgnews.com.ng/youre-reckless-in-spending-imf-sounds-alarm-on-nigerias-spending-spree-as-tinubu-allocates-n6-1-billion-for-2025-foreign-trips/

The conditions Russia gave to end this war is very boring.

Russia is as big as African continent.

What more Land are these looking for if not just an excuse to waste innocent souls.





Important talk like this, They no we get one old agbro boy who is the chairman of ecowas abi ecowas leading this country to pains... 😂

Fake news too full this country