How a series of catastrophes I witnessed have shaped my choices as a journalist, up to and including making an enemy out of the U.S. Goverment, and why Anthony Blinken is a supreme wanker.
Thank you, David. You may not hear it or feel it often, but that you for giving a fuck about Nigeria. You've opened my eyes and that of my husband and I'm sure many others to what lies underneath the surface and I'll be forever grateful. I never look at anything, especially Western issues as surface. I always ask, "What do they stand to gain?" Or "what are they trying to do with this?"
While it is easy to place all the blame on Nigerian leaders, we must also acknowledge the significant political and economic influence wielded by the United States and Western powers. These nations often take strategic actions to safeguard their interests globally, exerting pressure through various means such as economic sanctions, political interference, and military interventions. Historical examples like Iraq, Haiti, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrate how external forces can shape the destiny of nations.
In Iraq, the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction, destabilized the country and left long-term consequences for its political and economic structures. Similarly, Haiti has experienced repeated foreign interventions, including U.S. military occupations and economic policies that have contributed to its ongoing instability. In the Congo, Western interests, particularly during the colonial period and the Cold War, fueled conflicts over natural resources, leaving a legacy of exploitation and unrest.
While the shortcomings of Nigerian leaders cannot be ignored—especially their roles in corruption, poor governance, and mismanagement—it is essential to understand the challenges they face, both internally and externally. The interplay between local governance and international pressure creates a complex environment that often hampers progress.
We share a common adversary: systems of oppression and exploitation that transcend borders. Some individuals have resigned themselves to these forces, becoming complicit or defeated, while others, like you, continue to resist and advocate for change. This struggle is not easy; confronting powerful systems of control requires immense courage and resilience.
One person standing against an oppressive system may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but history shows that even a small act of defiance can spark a broader movement. This spark can ignite a revolution that has the potential to transform the entire nation—perhaps within our lifetime.
Finally, I want to encourage you to continue your efforts. Your dedication contributes to a growing wave of resistance and hope for a better future. Keep up the good work.
Thanks David. I have seen this happening in Kenya too. In 2013, we were on the cusp something bigger. In a strange twist of fate, we found ourselves in the hands of two ICC indictees who went on a raw-dogging progress made in the ten years before they took over. In 2022, the US got a Tinubu in Kenya who desperately needed to launder his reputation and to say the least, we are at par with Nigeria in terms of economic and state decline.
I hope everyone will learn about the Wolfowitz Doctrine and fight against it like you are David. Mandela suffered years in prison, branded a terrorist, but in the end he "won". It is a terrible cost you are paying. But only people like you can save the world.
I cried a little while reading this. None of what this contains is news to me - I have followed David since 2022. But reading this, being reminded again of what forced me to relocate myself and family abroad...
Well, I'm not here to say "thank you, David". If I was literally killing myself slowly just to shake Nigerians into waking up, I don't think I'll want to hear that nonsense "thank you". I'm going back to renew my subscription to this substack.
You think the work you do have no impact, but you absolutely could never imagine. You think you are the only one, you could not be more wrong. We need you exactly where you are. Continue with what you do, while we continue with ours. Eventually, all our works would converge, and you would then see how much impact you are making.
In your words you said it feels like you have failed in reawakening the minds and reality of Nigerians ..permit me to say no to that coz what you have done to me and many others you will live long to witness a positive result of it. Till then thank you very much...May the heavens and nature protect and preserve you always ❤️ 💖 💛
Sadly those pulling the strings of the Psychopaths in Washington DC are located somewhere in North-Western Europe. It's the Same way they've almost completely destroyed USA, and are in the process of destroying their home nation, so they can have less intelligent human beings to oppose their continued world subjugation. I hope majority of Nigerians will one day get tired of their coping mechanisms and extricate themselves from these psychos. Till then let's get distracted by the next trend, and justify our ineptitude with 'we no go kill ourselves', ironically killing ourselves by choosing to not choose to stand up and fight against a virus happily eating away at what we call home.
How does one even respond to this?!!! The sheer feeling of fiery rage completely doused with the equally potent feeling of powerlessness, producing a sense of inertia that's as frustrating as the unraveled ugly reality that provokes it.
Reflecting on the final paragraphs about the hope that one day the host will be freed from the fangs of its parasitic bug...I couldn't help thinking that if by some sheer luck the American parasite loses it parasitic hold on Nigeria, wouldn't just another rising parasite take advantage of the vacated space?
Thank you, David. You may not hear it or feel it often, but that you for giving a fuck about Nigeria. You've opened my eyes and that of my husband and I'm sure many others to what lies underneath the surface and I'll be forever grateful. I never look at anything, especially Western issues as surface. I always ask, "What do they stand to gain?" Or "what are they trying to do with this?"
Thank you, David.
Your labour over Nigeria will never be in vain.
While it is easy to place all the blame on Nigerian leaders, we must also acknowledge the significant political and economic influence wielded by the United States and Western powers. These nations often take strategic actions to safeguard their interests globally, exerting pressure through various means such as economic sanctions, political interference, and military interventions. Historical examples like Iraq, Haiti, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrate how external forces can shape the destiny of nations.
In Iraq, the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction, destabilized the country and left long-term consequences for its political and economic structures. Similarly, Haiti has experienced repeated foreign interventions, including U.S. military occupations and economic policies that have contributed to its ongoing instability. In the Congo, Western interests, particularly during the colonial period and the Cold War, fueled conflicts over natural resources, leaving a legacy of exploitation and unrest.
While the shortcomings of Nigerian leaders cannot be ignored—especially their roles in corruption, poor governance, and mismanagement—it is essential to understand the challenges they face, both internally and externally. The interplay between local governance and international pressure creates a complex environment that often hampers progress.
We share a common adversary: systems of oppression and exploitation that transcend borders. Some individuals have resigned themselves to these forces, becoming complicit or defeated, while others, like you, continue to resist and advocate for change. This struggle is not easy; confronting powerful systems of control requires immense courage and resilience.
One person standing against an oppressive system may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but history shows that even a small act of defiance can spark a broader movement. This spark can ignite a revolution that has the potential to transform the entire nation—perhaps within our lifetime.
Finally, I want to encourage you to continue your efforts. Your dedication contributes to a growing wave of resistance and hope for a better future. Keep up the good work.
Thanks David. I have seen this happening in Kenya too. In 2013, we were on the cusp something bigger. In a strange twist of fate, we found ourselves in the hands of two ICC indictees who went on a raw-dogging progress made in the ten years before they took over. In 2022, the US got a Tinubu in Kenya who desperately needed to launder his reputation and to say the least, we are at par with Nigeria in terms of economic and state decline.
I hope everyone will learn about the Wolfowitz Doctrine and fight against it like you are David. Mandela suffered years in prison, branded a terrorist, but in the end he "won". It is a terrible cost you are paying. But only people like you can save the world.
Those quotation marks on the word -won- is loud. Mandela compromised.
I cried a little while reading this. None of what this contains is news to me - I have followed David since 2022. But reading this, being reminded again of what forced me to relocate myself and family abroad...
Well, I'm not here to say "thank you, David". If I was literally killing myself slowly just to shake Nigerians into waking up, I don't think I'll want to hear that nonsense "thank you". I'm going back to renew my subscription to this substack.
You think the work you do have no impact, but you absolutely could never imagine. You think you are the only one, you could not be more wrong. We need you exactly where you are. Continue with what you do, while we continue with ours. Eventually, all our works would converge, and you would then see how much impact you are making.
In your words you said it feels like you have failed in reawakening the minds and reality of Nigerians ..permit me to say no to that coz what you have done to me and many others you will live long to witness a positive result of it. Till then thank you very much...May the heavens and nature protect and preserve you always ❤️ 💖 💛
Thank You will NOT be enough, but you were born, and have been raised for a time like this. I am also sure that you are not alone.
Sadly those pulling the strings of the Psychopaths in Washington DC are located somewhere in North-Western Europe. It's the Same way they've almost completely destroyed USA, and are in the process of destroying their home nation, so they can have less intelligent human beings to oppose their continued world subjugation. I hope majority of Nigerians will one day get tired of their coping mechanisms and extricate themselves from these psychos. Till then let's get distracted by the next trend, and justify our ineptitude with 'we no go kill ourselves', ironically killing ourselves by choosing to not choose to stand up and fight against a virus happily eating away at what we call home.
Great, thank you David
Long time reader, when I click on manage subscription
It says "you can’t manage subscription within app" id want to pay for my journalism.
You can do so via laptop or via email! I think App Store rules bars people from charging money on their apps.
Nice
An interesting read. My only grudge with you bro is that you are an atheist, or more correctly an agnostic.
Anyway, dont give up on your fight bro. Posterity will surely celebrate you.
How does one even respond to this?!!! The sheer feeling of fiery rage completely doused with the equally potent feeling of powerlessness, producing a sense of inertia that's as frustrating as the unraveled ugly reality that provokes it.
Reflecting on the final paragraphs about the hope that one day the host will be freed from the fangs of its parasitic bug...I couldn't help thinking that if by some sheer luck the American parasite loses it parasitic hold on Nigeria, wouldn't just another rising parasite take advantage of the vacated space?
I dearly hope not!
Excellent read. You're a natural story teller. Couldn't stop reading till the last word.
Thank you David, and keep on...It is time for you to be on MOATS again with GG ! How about today !
I'm up for it anytime.
Please email or call in today, or soon!