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🇺🇦🇷🇺A powerful explosion has been reported at the Bryansk airport, presumably as a result of a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦❗️Trump unhappy with Ukraine's decision to strike Russian military airfields with drones

After Sunday's attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russia, the White House is discussing the possibility of ending for Kyiv, The Atlantic reports, citing three istration officials and a White House outside adviser.

🇷🇺🇺🇦The immediate goal of the summer offensive of the Russian Armed Forces is the capture of Konstantinovka, The Telegraph reports.

The publication writes that the city is located at a key intersection of roads and railways and is an integral part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' "fortress belt" in Donbas. Its loss will complicate supplies and potentially put Kramatorsk within range of Russian artillery.

Some Ukrainian military sources acknowledge that the city could be lost, but they do not believe it would be a catastrophe. They say Russia would suffer heavy losses in street fighting without achieving a significant change in the strategic balance.

🇷🇺🇺🇦❗️As a result of the night strikes on Kharkov, hundreds of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers were destroyed, and the supply of weapons, ammunition and food to the front was disrupted.
Among other things, effective strikes were carried out on energy infrastructure and a military unit in Ternopil.

🇱🇻⚡️ "There are more of us! Russian is our language!" - MP Aleksey Roslikov spoke Russian at a meeting of the Latvian Saeima and was thrown out of the hall

WriteerNg:
⚡Trump:

Ukraine gave Putin a reason to go in and bomb the hell out of them.

TRUMP is funny

palsenator:


I guess the narrative suits what you wanted. Do you know how many Russian soldiers, North Korean Soldiers that have been killed by the Ukrainians? They halt the ground invasion and focused on the aerial battle which obviously Ukraine isn't a match. I hope you found joy.

yet Ukraine has lost over 30% of their territory

wiseone28:
Give them 5yrs after the war to rebuild it back to luxury

Unlike Africans that it will take them 500yrs

Upon the war i never see any hungry looking Ukrainian or crying on camera asking for God to intervene 😁

igbo land rebuilt...but your slams didn't fight war is still brownish

If you look at the home we'll..HE MUST HAVE BEEN RAISED BY SINGLE MUMS

Another important thing overnight: "Russia's plans" for 2025-26 according to the Ukrainian OP...

Another important thing from the media that happened overnight, I consider the statement of the deputy head of the Ukrainian OP Pasha Palisa regarding Russian military plans for 2025-26.

According to them, Russia wants to occupy the entire left bank and the south of Ukraine up to Moldova during this time.

In principle, I like this plan. And if we manage to break the back of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during this time (and there are chances and they are high), then it is quite feasible.

🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦Another statement from circles close to Trump condemning the strike on Russian airfields.

The Ukrainian drone attack has put the world on a "path to escalation," retired Air Force Gen. Blaine Holt told the Republican-leaning Newsmax.

"I have never in my life been more concerned about global or national security than I am right now. I understand that this is a tactical victory, the Ukrainians have a tactical victory, but they have struck a third of the strategic bombers that are covered by the START treaty, which dates back to 2010. But there is not a single Russian in the Russian armed forces who believes that Ukraine was able to achieve this without the help of Western intelligence agencies, including our own," Holt said.

"The leader of the Russian missile forces has now openly stated that they are now fixing the coordinates of Paris, London and Washington. This is an escalation path with no way back now. I pray that President Trump can find a way back by calling President Putin, but as a military officer with 27 years of service in the United States and NATO, I can tell you that we are in a very dangerous place," Holt said on June 2 (recall that Trump called Putin yesterday).

He also does not believe that after this action Russia has become closer to military defeat.

Let us recall that earlier a number of Trump ers spoke about the threat of escalation as a result of the strike on the airfields - the special representative for Ukraine Kellogg, former Trump advisers Bannon and Flynn.

"If it is true that our President was not consulted or informed [about the strike on the planes - Ed .], then this is not just a breach of protocol. It is a geopolitical insult and a warning sign. If Ukraine is willing to strike with strategic implications without notifying the White House, we are no longer allies with coordination problems - we are adversaries flying blind. Also, given the recent visit of 'warmonger' Senator Lindsey Graham and Blumenthal, this attack may appear sanctioned," Flynn wrote.

The New York Times also reported yesterday, citing sources, that Trump considers Zelensky "a bad guy who is pushing for nuclear war."

DeathParade:


UN development program report on Multi Dimensional Poverty Index 2022, India lifted 415 Million people out of multidimensional poverty in last 15 years alone.

Today, only 1% of Indians live in extreme poverty as per World Poverty Clock
https://worldpoverty.io/

A significant number of you folks are woefully misinformed about India it seems. Maybe a product of confirmation bias.

that envirnwn we are seeing doesn't show 1%

ElSudani:


India is kind of similar to Nigeria. There are really posh areas and there are poor areas. I guess most countries are like that to some degree.

there are some cities In Nigeria that are neat and organized cities like Abuja, Calabar, Ụyo, Owerri, Enugu , Awka , Some parts of Lagos like Ikoyi environment

Why do we have a full month dedicated to gays and their sexuality...

Why don't also have a full month dedicated for us straight

Then have another month for those that are asexual a s not having sex

YORUBA RONU

It will not affect my YORUBA people and RONUISTS

WritterNg:
⚡The US has warned Britain and against recognising a Palestinian state at a UN conference later this month.

this is colonial masters directives to colonies

And that's the truth ---++ see maturity


Amaechi Is a pure Igbo man

Bendeco02:


Oba of Benin have to threat with caution and not to allow himself be used politically.

Igbanke is under a seperate tribe on it's own and not under his kingdom.

If he shows his strength to Igbanke because he sees them as minority then he is making mistake because if they team up with Ika sub tribe, i doubt if Benin are more than Anioma alone.

When we talk about Anioma, Onitsha in Anambra with Ogbaru, Oguta in Imo and Ndoni in Rivers are among. Benin are not more than Eze Chima clan if we are to settle the matter by gra gra

I respect Edo people as a whole, they are good people. But this Benin throne supremacy mentality in this centuary makes no sense. If we are allowed to fight and take over territory by conquest, he stand no chance. I wonder what is giving him pride.

Please ANIOMA is an acronym and thy don't include OGUTA or ONITSHA please ...Anioma starts and ends in Delta North please


Thank you for your understanding ..for crash lectures please note this


Anioma" is a term referring to a specific Igbo ethnic sub group and geographical area in Delta State, Nigeria. It's an acronym derived from the initials of four major communities: Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili. The Anioma people are known for their rich culture, industrious nature, and historical significance.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Acronym:
Anioma is an acronym formed from the first letters of four prominent groups within the Anioma area: Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili.

Geographic Location:
The Anioma region is located in Delta North Senatorial District within Delta State, Nigeria.



WE DO NOT HAVE ANIOMA IN EASTERN PART OF NIGERIA

Six Igbanke Communities Trace Their Origin To Aguleri, Anambra East Council Area

By Ngozi Obileri (ABS News)

History was today made in Aguleri community, When six communities in Igbanke, Edo State traced their origin to Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area.

The Igbamke indigenes traced their origin through the convener "Unify Igbo Now," Prince Chukwuemeka Ndukaku who found them out as one of the "BIA" speaking communities all over the world and after comparing names, culture, food and actions of the Igbanke people, concluded that they originated from Aguleri and brought them back to their roots.

Presenting the representatives of the Igbanke people to three Traditional Rulers in Aguleri, Igwe Eziaguluotu, Igwe Lawrence Nwofia, his Mkpunando counterpart, Igwe Johnson Mbanevo, Enugu Out Aguleri, Igwe Emmanuel Ejimofor, Igwe Enugwu Aguleri, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri who took turns to pray for the Igbanke people and other stakeholders, Prince Chukwuemeka Ndukaku, also known as Anyanwu Iduu Eri, noted that he is happy when he discovered that the Igbanke people are his brothers of Igbo origin who traced their roots to the ancient Iduu Eri Kingdom which is the present day Aguleri, saying that he will continue to fish out Igbos scattered throughout the world and bring them back home.

The representative of Igbanke people, Prince Azuka Uka said that he is now fulfilled having known his roots, noting that they can now build houses in Aguleri as their home town just as they did in Igbanke, even as he said that his past generations all had Igbo names, as a mark that they are Igbos of Aguleri extraction.

In their various speeches, the four Traditional Rulers in Aguleri present at the event, Eze Eri, Igwe Nwofia, Igwe Mbanevo and Igwe Ejimofor, thanked God for witnessing the reunion of brothers, and prayed for the progress and growth of Igbanke people and their children and appreciated Prince Ndukaku for the good job he is doing for Ndi Igbo all over the world.
#absradiotelevision

QuinQ:


Actually what strikes me is that these are very friendly and non-racist people. See how happy and relaxed the guy is? He wouldn't be like that in US/UK. Cleanliness and infrastructure are NOT everything. I wouldn't mind living here. And he doesn't seem worried about crime at all. Lagos, you'd be worried about crime as a foreigner

I pity you....

Kemetian:
Many African countries have better living standards and better infrastructure than India.

Many parts of Nigeria are better than India.

I've no idea what makes them feel big when they see black folks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLGPS41bn6Q

Even Owerri , Ụyo, PH, Calabar , Enugu, Abuja , Some parts of Lagos are far better than this

femi4:
How many people are paid above that?

Ave worker in the uk earn between £1500 to £2000

Very few are in the higher bracket

You don't get it, the Nigerians in the UK didn't earn 70k while they were in Nigeria

They lived in 2-3 bedroom, have one or two cars while they were in Nigeria...only to get to UK n be living in cubicle or non standard 2 bedrooms with one toilet.

Can't afford to use more than one car cos of the expenses that comes with it

exactly

justwise:


What is your definition of rich?

dey ask

Jandminded:


Paycheck jobs hardly make one rich.
It can only make them comfortable.
That's why it's not advisable for someone that is already doing well and has something good in Nigeria to sell all and travel out.
Left for me, I can only advice fresh graduates and single people to travel out, because it would be better than working for 200k per month in Nigeria, that's if you even get the 200k job.

exactly

They can't be rich in UK, Europe or Canada

Jandminded:


It depends on your career path or medium of hustle.
The richest abroad based people in my community are Asian men

cos they are mostly into business ..they import products


UK as European Pepe can't be rich ...they do paycheck jobs


The richest folks in my community aren't even abroad based

Kobojunkie:
Stop lying! 🤥🤥

Well...truth is bitter , you can argue it


You can't be rich doing 12 dollar an hour job ! You can't be rich earning salary and paycheck

You can only be rich when Pepe work for you not you working for people and 90% of those abroad work for people living on paycheck to paycheck swapping two jobs a day breaking Thor backs


Well...feel free to argue

Do we say Nemesis or short sightedness! But we must have a historical understanding of the roles regions played and know how it has affected them today. There is an igbo saying that goes like this " HE WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THE RAIN STARTED BEATING HIM WOULD NOT KNOW WHERE THE RAIN STOPPED"

Let's take a historical dive to the the role Middle Belt played half a decade ago against their southern neighbors,in-laws and fellow Christians



🇳🇬 1. Background: Nigeria’s Regions and the Middle Belt

Before the Biafra War erupted in 1967, Nigeria was structured into regions: Northern, Eastern, Western, and Mid-Western. The Middle Belt region, however, was a culturally and ethnically diverse area within the Northern Region but distinct from the dominant Hausa-Fulani political elite. Ethnic groups in this region—like the Tiv, Idoma, Jukun, Berom, Nupe, and others—had historically sought greater autonomy and protection from both Northern and Eastern dominance.

When the war broke out, the Middle Belt’s ethnic and political grievances against the Igbo-dominated Eastern Region and suspicion of Biafran ambitions made them natural allies of the Federal Government.


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🪖 2. Military Contributions: Soldiers and Leadership

✊ Troop Contributions

The Nigerian Army during the war was largely composed of soldiers from the Middle Belt, who were considered reliable and less aligned with the ethnic tensions that triggered the war.

Recruitment Centers in places like Makurdi (Benue) and Jos (Plateau) swelled the Federal Army ranks.

Middle Belt soldiers, including rank-and-file infantrymen and non-commissioned officers, played key roles in the ground offensives against Biafran forces.


🌟 Key Military Leaders

Major General Joseph Akahan (Tiv): Chief of Army Staff from May 1967 to May 1968, was instrumental in reorganizing the Nigerian Army after the initial secession and overseeing the early counter-offensives into Biafran territory.

Lt. Colonel (later General) Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Jukun): Played a pivotal role in capturing Biafran leaders and leading major Federal Army operations. He was second-in-command to Murtala Muhammed in the 1st Division, which recaptured Enugu, the Biafran capital.

Other officers like Colonel Anthony Ochefu (Idoma) and Major Martin Adamu (Tiv) also contributed significantly to Federal military campaigns.



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🌍 3. Geopolitical Importance: The Buffer Zone

The Middle Belt region acted as a strategic buffer between the Northern Region and the secessionist Eastern Region.

The region’s road networks—like the Makurdi–Enugu route—were critical for Federal troops advancing eastward. This allowed them to deploy heavy artillery and reinforcements without being blocked by Biafran defenses.

Airstrips in places like Makurdi and Jos became key operational bases for Federal airlifts and logistics.



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🧑‍🌾 4. Civilian and Local Intelligence

Many Middle Belt communities aligned themselves with the Federal troops, offering:

Local guides to navigate the terrain.

Food and supplies to sustain soldiers on the front lines.

Intelligence on Biafran troop movements, helping Federal forces anticipate and counter attacks.


Some local militias even organized themselves to resist Biafran incursions, especially during the Biafran Mid-Western Offensive when Biafran troops tried to expand into the Midwest and Middle Belt areas.



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🔎 5. Political and Historical Context: Why They ed the Federal Side

Suspicion of Igbo Dominance: Middle Belt minorities had longstanding grievances against the perceived Igbo control in the Eastern Region during the First Republic, especially in regional istrations and trade networks.

Northern Alliance: Historically, the Middle Belt had worked with Northern politicians like Ahmadu Bello to negotiate their own interests within Nigeria. Although there was some friction, this alliance was more favorable than siding with Biafra.

Fear of Biafran Expansion: The Biafran incursion into Mid-Western Nigeria in 1967 was seen by Middle Belt communities as a potential threat of Igbo domination—making them more determined to resist Biafra and the Federal cause.

Federal Appointments and Development Projects: The Federal Government promised political appointments and infrastructure development to Middle Belt leaders, further incentivizing loyalty.



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🗡️ 6. Key Campaigns Involving Middle Belt Forces

Enugu Campaign (1967): Federal troops, including those commanded by Theophilus Danjuma, advanced from the Middle Belt region through Nsukka to capture Enugu, Biafra’s capital.

Onitsha and Port Harcourt Offensives (1968–1969): Middle Belt troops participated heavily in these key battles that cut off Biafra’s supply lines and ports.

Final Push (1970): Middle Belt commanders were part of the operations that finally encircled Biafra, leading to its surrender in January 1970.



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📝 7. Summary

The Middle Belt’s role in the Biafra War was strategically indispensable:

✅ They provided the manpower that formed the backbone of the Federal Army.
✅ They served as a logistical and geographical bridge to the Eastern front.
✅ They offered critical local intelligence, civilian , and resources.
✅ Their political leaders saw the Federal cause as aligned with their own long-term security and development interests.

lexy2014:


what are they still doing there?

you Dom get it...they are broke to buy air ticket and return to who ?

Dbanj and Don Jazzy with Tiwa Returned ...Banky went...how far ?

CoronaVirusPro:
Don’t let anyone lie to you! If there is no life in the UK, why are they still there?

The best thing one can do in Nigeria now is to quit your job, sell your house and all other assets and move to the UK. If you can sell everything in a short time frame and make it to the UK, just know you have made it. They will never tell you that, the UK government will give you €10,000/month for 6 months when you arrive UK.

A country where with 6 months of hard work as a nurse or truck driver, you can be able to afford a mansion in Banana Island.

Don’t listen to naysayers, they don’t want you to come. If you lucky to be wealthy or have parents who are wealthy, start selling anything you can lay your hands on and come to the UK.

Too many jobs in the country and you can never go broke. You can build a 3 story triplex yearly in Nigeria if you hardworking

sacarsm is that you ?