rawfact:



Honestly, this picture and that of the lady with the folded flag (who lost her brother - breadwinner, to the evil police unit) really moved me more than that of Aisha Yesufu. In fact, I had to pause for long while viewing them and didn't know when my eyes got filled with droplets of tears - got so enraged - charged from within. I never knew how terribly-monstrous SARS had been until I heard lots within these few days of protests.

Though it's a little comforting that the hydra-monster has now been chopped off, hopefully FOREVER.

SARS MUST NEVER BE RESURFACED in the newly-formed SWAT!

#EndPoliceBrutality

It's quite unfortunate to lose the breadwinner of the family in this terrible season, i pray the Good Lord console her family

Make this Idiot, mind him Country palava, jare wetin concern am with Naija.
Them do settle Trump impeachment saga finish or Gun Control.

TheSkyIsBlue:
My Sister Is About To Commit A Serious Taboo All In The Name Of Marriage

Hello Nairalanders!

Please ignore any typographical or grammatical error. I just want to pour it out the way it is in my heart.

I am seriously confused and worried about what is happening in my family and I will appreciate your candid advice.

There is this guy my sister has been in a relationship with for over seven years now. so he actually asked her hand in marriage and decided to come see my parents for introduction, about some months ago. My family decided to take their time to find out more about the guys family background as is required in Igbo tradition.

After several questions asked, my family came to find out that the guy is an Osu (an outcast). On knowing this, everybody in my family told my sister to cut ties with him and discontinue the relationship because it is a big taboo to get married to an Osu in my place . If you do, no family member or friend will attend your wedding or even have anything to do with you again.

But my sister refused to listen to anybody claiming she really loves the guy, that they have been together for a very long time and that she is not getting younger anymore (mind you, she is in her early thirties). Everybody (my parents and extended family members) tried to talk her out of it but she still didn't listen.

After much pressure and her continues insistence, my dad decided to give them his blessings, although against his wish (my dad is actually not really deep into tradition). Now the guy has done all the traditional rights and paid for her dowry. Their wedding is coming up soon.

But the problem now is, according to tradition and from what I heard, if she was allowed to go with the guy without my dad giving them his blessings, the stigma would have just been on her and she alone would have been considered Osu, since she insisted to continue with the marriage. But now that my dad has given them his blessings, it is considered that all of us (her siblings) will also have that link of Osu too. Except if she decide to put an end to the relationship and discontinue with the wedding, which I don't think my sister is ready to do.

I am really worried and depressed about it, cause I don't want anything that will affect me tomorrow when I want to get married just because of my sister's mistakes.

I will really like to get opinions and sincere advice especially from those that are familiar with tradition, cause I'm seriously bothered. Thanks!

Judge people based on their Character, behaviour and ideologies.
You have nothing to worry about if u feel the guy really loves your sister and your family. Caste system should be a thing of the past

Empredboy:
but the bad thing is that the who is who in Benin rep and nigeria are the ones importing. It will be very difficult for Benin to stop importing into their port because they know it will find its way into Nigeria market. That's why foreign rice is still in the market since 2 month of border closure

Nigerian Borders is porous because of the many small border towns but the influx of smuggled foriegn rice into the country has been reduced to the barest minimum.

peek:
My own question is: Does this affect Dangote?

Is Dangote an importer of Rice

DanXplore:
I think I agree with this and feel free to add players into the catergories.



Source: https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-footballers-and-legends-ranked-from-goat-to-overrated-20191011.amp.html

My own additions:

Legend: Okocha, Iniesta
Great: Drogba, Robinho
Good: Crespo, Gabriel Jesus
Underrated: Essien, Dybala, Marcelo
Overrated: Kanu Nwankwo, Luka Modric, Iwobi, Tony Kroos, Firmino

How come Messi is a GOAT not Cristiano Ronaldo

Orjioorji:
they should also ban our politicians from importing generators and traveling out for medical treatment if we cant have steady light and hospital let everybody die here.

Nigeria's problem with power is no longer production but distribution because some part of Lagos eg. Magodo, Ikeja GRA can now boast of 24 hours electricity but can an average Nigerian afford 24 hours power supply.
Many Disco buys the amount of power they can market.

Area4Area:
Have you gone through the link, if yes did you see rice on the list of contraband as you claimed?
Just agree that you messed yourself up with your over sabi when you know next to nothing

Don't mind him,maybe he is a rice smuggler in serious debt.
BAD MARKET

The situation on ground means Benin Republic �� should import/Produce Products their can consume in their country.
Not the case of them a country of less than 2.5 million importing rice for 200 million people.

oldtruth:


Because no sane government would have done such. Let me make something clear to you. If high tarrif is being introduced on imported rice and no tarrif on local production, the citzens will choose what is best for them. With that businesses will adjust and lane defined. Now, people goods are being left to rotten, huge debt recorded etc. Things don't work this way

Smugglers don't pay tariffs to Nigerian Gov't brother, they only pay settlements(bribes).
This case is personal Benin Rep. �� charges low tarriffs on those goods at their ports and those goods finds their way into Nigerian �� Markets destabilizing our economy.

Mrquote:

How about refined petro.
We have it here but still import it why not place a ban on imported petro to force us to repair our refinery.
The system is keep them this way and the pp won't fight back (hunger) in the land

Actually, u are a funny one, the war is against smuggled foreign rice because rice entering through ports can be controlled but majority of Nigerians preferred to smuggle through land border at lower cost.
And its Official that Nigeria is trying to reduce our imports and food is more easier to produce locally than refined petroleum products.

oldtruth:


You sound so funny. There are better ways to go about that. So, we will wait till investors are ready and everyone starts farming. Don't be sentimental with your thinking. look at it critically and access. People will die, business will shut down and after everything investors will run. Why do you think countries don't use such approach? It doesn't ends well. you will see that he is still going to back out and numerous would have loss badly. Wait and see

No, the FG has been preparing and setting things in motion for this period, because how come Cosharis finished his Rice milling plant the same period the border was closed.
Many Nigerians never thought it would get to this stage. Many thought it was an empty threat. The Gov't is so committed to this course.

PerfectlyPerfect:

Every country on earth imports one food item or the other. The government is banning importation when the local production isn't enough to satisfy the population. That's the highest class of foolishness. They're supposed to ban when local production is equal to or above local consumption, that's how smart countries do

Imagine Nigeria importing fresh tomatoes, besides how can we grow when we import more than we produce.

Man, any nation of Nigeria's size that has problem feeding its population has a big problem.

oldtruth:


This self sufficiency is what I don't understand. How much is the said local rice in your area? This not the right time. You do it gradually. You are killing your people and your economy with suicidal action

Smuggled Foreign rice is a major threat to the local rice production, and it scares investors aways now investors have assurances and government backing.

wirinet:

As explained earlier, goods are not banned, only smuggling is banned.


Yes, the sea ports are in bad shape. We should advocate, the opening up and use of more ports across the country ie, warri port, Portharcourt port, Calabar ports, etc.

The hardship of getting goods from Benin republic through Badagry road is harrowing. That road is in a very very bad shape.

Deep sea dredging is on going on other Seaports and the NPA is giving discounts to encourage the use of other Seaports

olujastro:

Benin Republic intentionally refused to police its own borders with Nigeria for decades because smuggling of illegal goods into Nigeria constitutes about 25% of its economic GDP.
Benin Republic practices a leeching economic system where they import what they don't need(rice, cars, food, etc.), collect import duties on them and dump everything into Nigeria that has the market and purchasing power.
They also smuggle our fuel that Nigerian govt has spent billions on to subsidise for Nigerians. That's why..."no country can survive economically with a country like Benin Republic as its neighbour"

Even though our corrupt customs are helping them, the Nigerian government expects Benin Republic to do its own part first, hence the border closure.

To buttress your point sir, how can a country with a population of 2 million import rice for 200 million people

surgical:
nothing,they are confused,how can you ban import and export,what of the goods produced by your country men for the west African markets
The seaport is in a bad shape
Manufacturers and exporters are in for a serious issues, the cost of getting to and out the port is enormous
It's next level hardship for the people

In recent weeks, the NPA has dredged the Calabar Seaport, and some other seaports and encouraged Vessels to use them by giving discounts in tariffs to reduce the congestion of Apapa and Tin Can Island Seaports.
Meanwhile establishments of dry ports has been helping.

Empredboy:
what about those doing legit export and import from non sea countries?

There is easy passage for goods not deemed contraband in Nigeria as long as u go about the legit way
N.B: The border closure is effective to goods like Rice, PMS, Tokunbo Cars, Vegetable oil etc. to curb smuggling.
You can consult the Nigerian Custom Handbook

Empredboy:
where will he get loan to start rice business if he doesn't have collateral or finance? The minimum wage is 30k and a bag is 18k. So what does that mean to common man?

The FG through the CBN has been issuing Agricultural Loans and grants for anyone interested in rice production and milling.
Google is your best friend for more info

Empredboy:
while companies that export to countries like chad, Mali,Burkina Faso, Niger should fold up? These countries I mentioned don't have seaport. So how should they work?

Nigeria is asking for a simple commitment that they ensure any goods Nigeria deemed contraband doesn't leave their country into Nigeria.

Truth234:
They are fighting back, Niger retaliated with a similar sanction, bans export of rice to Nigeria.

https://investorsking.com/border-closure-niger-retaliates-bans-rice-export-to-nigeria/

Nigeria wanted them to ban exportation of rice to Nigeria.
No Trade War

gaetano:


You sign #AfCFTA, and then close your border, and then "completely" close the border.

All the while, ignoring that you've lost the ability (for years now), to effectively police the borders.

if you want to ban a commodity, you have to factor in the demand of the commodity and how much your people rely on it. You don't go and ban importation of Rice when the indigenous farmers don't have the necessary quantity demanded by the nationals. There should have been a timeframe before such is implemented

We go learn by force. Hardship will go round.

No Sensible Investor will invest in an unpromising venture, the easy influx of foriegn rice is discouraging potential investors.
Now with the provision of Grants and soft loans to farmers and the increase in demand for rice, local rice milling and production now look promising.
Beside, if a country with a population of 200 million can't feed itself then we have a problem.

I know u trying to see if u can mention 100 Nigerian musicians both living and dead.
Anyway, u tried but majority are not rappers

I hope this stand as a warning for all other Lecturers out there.

khallebb:
You people should keep making caterpillar o and calling it SUV... ;

Please don't bad mouth someone's else product, if u don't like it, don't buy it besides I don't think u can afford anyways