AT the last count, drug trafficking market in Africa was valued at about $3.2b and most of that money went to the coffers of what the United Nations called Nigerian organised crime groups.
The World Drug Report 2011 released over the weekend at the United Nations head office in New York disclosed under its African section: “In 2009, Africa’s drug trafficking market was worth an estimated US$3.2 billion – most of which went to Nigerian organised crime groups.”
Speaking at the formal launch of the report in New York, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it “paints a sobering picture of the threat posed by illegal drugs.”
“Traffickers break more than the law,” he said. “They break the human spirit. They fuel terrorism and insurgency.
In a report compiled by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), it was said: “Nigerian groups likely dominate the African drug trade and are active in many countries around the world, including destination countries in Europe.”
The UNODC report, which formed the basis of a UN Security Council briefing on Friday, also said: “drug trafficking in Africa involves both African networks, including Nigerians and Tanzanians, as well as foreign networks, including Chinese and Pakistanis.”
Besides, it was also revealed that “the heroin trade in Indonesia is predominantly controlled and directed by West Africans, particularly Nigerians.
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Posted: at 26-06-2011 12:02 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
ugochuks at 26-06-2011 01:18 PM (13 years ago) (m)
means we re good in the bizzz.....na we introduce drug? na we dey grow am? UN sabi lie no be small... nigerians re not even drug dealers, just petty traders into the drug thing,,,dem white boys dem made the game, we just play the shit!!! next pls
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Posted: at 26-06-2011 01:18 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
I don't know why UN doesn't always find something good to report about nigeria,they are always saying negative things.I hate it when they say or report negative things abt naija
Posted: at 26-06-2011 01:24 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
AT the last count, drug trafficking market in Africa was valued at about $3.2b and most of that money went to the coffers of what the United Nations called Nigerian organised crime groups.
The World Drug Report 2011 released over the weekend at the United Nations head office in New York disclosed under its African section: “In 2009, Africa’s drug trafficking market was worth an estimated US$3.2 billion – most of which went to Nigerian organised crime groups.”
Speaking at the formal launch of the report in New York, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it “paints a sobering picture of the threat posed by illegal drugs.”
“Traffickers break more than the law,” he said. “They break the human spirit. They fuel terrorism and insurgency.
In a report compiled by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), it was said: “Nigerian groups likely dominate the African drug trade and are active in many countries around the world, including destination countries in Europe.”
The UNODC report, which formed the basis of a UN Security Council briefing on Friday, also said: “drug trafficking in Africa involves both African networks, including Nigerians and Tanzanians, as well as foreign networks, including Chinese and Pakistanis.”
Besides, it was also revealed that “the heroin trade in Indonesia is predominantly controlled and directed by West Africans, particula
Quote from: nametalkam on 26-06-2011 12:02 PM
Quote from: ugochuks on 26-06-2011 01:18 PM
means we re good in the bizzz.....na we introduce drug? na we dey grow am? UN sabi lie no be small... nigerians re not even drug dealers, just petty traders into the drug thing,,,dem white boys dem made the game, we just play the shit!!! next pls
You av said it all. Accusing and abusing the image of Nigeria is always an interesting story on the front page, but i don't think it can help matters neither can it afford Banki moon another tenor if he would continue to fight Nigeria instead of fighting against drug with necessary effort. Who is sure that they really care to stop drug: other than feigning effort to stop. How many percent of world money go into drug and how many go into Nigerian drug class of retailing. It is enough of Banki Moon taking advantage of of administrative frustration problem and economic crisis to insult the image of the highest black race in the world. Can it be said that Banki Moon is afraid of the real owner of drug heavy market . Or is he trying to adopt a measure that cannot feign him another tenor? He must be serious to face the fact if he is trying to renew effort to war against drug cos it is no longer news, the war has failed: drug biz is on the increase. Let him go straight and promise the world that he will put more effort and end drug bizness on a sincere note. By that he can prove himself courageous against all odds. I can say so cos any day he look at real drug owners at the face and condemn drug other than abusing Nigeria, he will be noted as a hero that has a war to fight. DRUG IS A WORLD PROBLEM WAITING FOR SOLUTION. I see no reason he should be bent on focusing on Nigeria on a to read the world report 2011. May be he is the type that can beat his children in a bid to avoid fight with his just to avert divorce and loss of office. He should better start the right campaign for before he will be run out of his desired position. Long live great Nigerians and shame to blasphemers with drug. -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Posted: at 26-06-2011 02:46 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
AT the last count, drug trafficking market in Africa was valued at about $3.2b and most of that money went to the coffers of what the United Nations called Nigerian organised crime groups.
The World Drug Report 2011 released over the weekend at the United Nations head office in New York disclosed under its African section: “In 2009, Africa’s drug trafficking market was worth an estimated US$3.2 billion – most of which went to Nigerian organised crime groups.”
Speaking at the formal launch of the report in New York, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it “paints a sobering picture of the threat posed by illegal drugs.”
“Traffickers break more than the law,” he said. “They break the human spirit. They fuel terrorism and insurgency.
In a report compiled by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), it was said: “Nigerian groups likely dominate the African drug trade and are active in many countries around the world, including destination countries in Europe.”
The UNODC report, which formed the basis of a UN Security Council briefing on Friday, also said: “drug trafficking in Africa involves both African networks, including Nigerians and Tanzanians, as well as foreign networks, including Chinese and Pakistanis.”
Besides, it was also revealed that “the heroin trade in Indonesia is predominantly controlled and directed by West Africans, particula
Quote from: nametalkam on 26-06-2011 12:02 PM
Quote from: ugochuks on 26-06-2011 01:18 PM
means we re good in the bizzz.....na we introduce drug? na we dey grow am? UN sabi lie no be small... nigerians re not even drug dealers, just petty traders into the drug thing,,,dem white boys dem made the game, we just play the shit!!! next pls
You av said it all. Accusing and abusing the image of Nigeria is always an interesting story on the front page, but i don't think it can help matters neither can it afford Banki moon another tenor if he would continue to fight Nigeria instead of fighting against drug with necessary effort. Who is sure that they really care to stop drug: other than feigning effort to stop. How many percent of world money go into drug and how many go into Nigerian drug class of retailing. It is enough of Banki Moon taking advantage of of administrative frustration problem and economic crisis to insult the image of the highest black race in the world. Can it be said that Banki Moon is afraid of the real owner of drug heavy market . Or is he trying to adopt a measure that cannot feign him another tenor? He must be serious to face the fact if he is trying to renew effort to war against drug cos it is no longer news, the war has failed: drug biz is on the increase. Let him go straight and promise the world that he will put more effort and end drug bizness on a sincere note. By that he can prove himself courageous against all odds. I can say so cos any day he look at real drug owners at the face and condemn drug other than abusing Nigeria, he will be noted as a hero that has a war to fight. DRUG IS A WORLD PROBLEM WAITING FOR SOLUTION. I see no reason he should be bent on focusing on Nigeria on a to read the world report 2011. May be he is the type that can beat his children in a bid to avoid fight with his just to avert divorce and loss of office. He should better start the right campaign for before he will be run out of his desired position. Long live great Nigerians and shame to blasphemers with drug. -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
guy thanks a million 4 sayin dat God bless u! GOD BLESS NIGERIA.
Posted: at 26-06-2011 04:57 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
maryclaret at 26-06-2011 05:00 PM (13 years ago) (f)
Well, the truth must be told. It does seem like everyone is out to get Nigerians but that is the fact that cannot be swept under the rug. Another shame upon our country. It's bad enough we're known as fraudsters and by some, terrorists. And now...drug traffickers. smh
Ada Mbaise
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:00 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Dis UN are very wicked any fault they find in their country/africa they wil try to put d blame on nigeria, u people should go to hell wat do i care n u banki moon phyuk u bastard!
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:02 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Well, the truth must be told. It does seem like everyone is out to get Nigerians but that is the fact that cannot be swept under the rug. Another shame upon our country. It's bad enough we're known as fraudsters and by some, terrorists. And now...drug traffickers. smh
I actually think that racism and unnecessary confidence/over emphasis on alleged trademark is why the war on drug had failed for the on-counted. If real war has to go on in drug there will be no need of calling names. That's not enough excuse for the failure to fight drug. To think that once it's highlighted everybody will be convinced and understand is false cognition..., a failure is a failure. We know our problem as Nigerians and it is no guarantee to direct any residue of failure anywhere in the world to Nigeria. Nigerians can no longer identify with this sort of insult cos the door is open to point at, and arrest any drug pusher anywhere in Nigeria and outside for anybody who cares. And nobody is with the nonsense. If they so much b/live that Nigerians are the the only problem and reason why the war on drug had failed, let them therefore, give Nigeria the commission to fight drug anywhere in the world. Drug farmers cannot even be traced in Nigeria or are the farmers also protected by Nigerian govt. Keep the report aside and fight drug indiscriminately. I personally think that drug war had not been successful cos it's not done indiscriminately, hence the recorded failure. NOT NIGERIAN OMNIPOTENCY AND OMNIPRESENCY.
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:38 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Jeonleon at 26-06-2011 05:40 PM (13 years ago) (m)
He might b ryt, since he's beta in4md in dat area dan myself, as he had stacks of papers filld wif reports n statistics 2 analyse b4 comin up wif dat conclusion....
But the fight against drugs shud b carried 2 the sniffers n not the peddlers.... The sniffers nid a re-orientation!....coz if nobody is ready 2 buy, who's ready 2 sell?
Abt the sniffers...dey r very few in Nigeria!
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:40 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
AT the last count, drug trafficking market in Africa was valued at about $3.2b and most of that money went to the coffers of what the United Nations called Nigerian organised crime groups.
The World Drug Report 2011 released over the weekend at the United Nations head office in New York disclosed under its African section: “In 2009, Africa’s drug trafficking market was worth an estimated US$3.2 billion – most of which went to Nigerian organised crime groups.”
Speaking at the formal launch of the report in New York, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it “paints a sobering picture of the threat posed by illegal drugs.”
“Traffickers break more than the law,” he said. “They break the human spirit. They fuel terrorism and insurgency.
In a report compiled by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), it was said: “Nigerian groups likely dominate the African drug trade and are active in many countries around the world, including destination countries in Europe.”
The UNODC report, which formed the basis of a UN Security Council briefing on Friday, also said: “drug trafficking in Africa involves both African networks, including Nigerians and Tanzanians, as well as foreign networks, including Chinese and Pakistanis.”
Besides, it was also revealed that “the heroin trade in Indonesia is predominantly controlled and directed by West Africans, particula
Quote from: nametalkam on 26-06-2011 12:02 PM
Quote from: ugochuks on 26-06-2011 01:18 PM
means we re good in the bizzz.....na we introduce drug? na we dey grow am? UN sabi lie no be small... nigerians re not even drug dealers, just petty traders into the drug thing,,,dem white boys dem made the game, we just play the shit!!! next pls
You av said it all. Accusing and abusing the image of Nigeria is always an interesting story on the front page, but i don't think it can help matters neither can it afford Banki moon another tenor if he would continue to fight Nigeria instead of fighting against drug with necessary effort. Who is sure that they really care to stop drug: other than feigning effort to stop. How many percent of world money go into drug and how many go into Nigerian drug class of retailing. It is enough of Banki Moon taking advantage of of administrative frustration problem and economic crisis to insult the image of the highest black race in the world. Can it be said that Banki Moon is afraid of the real owner of drug heavy market . Or is he trying to adopt a measure that cannot feign him another tenor? He must be serious to face the fact if he is trying to renew effort to war against drug cos it is no longer news, the war has failed: drug biz is on the increase. Let him go straight and promise the world that he will put more effort and end drug bizness on a sincere note. By that he can prove himself courageous against all odds. I can say so cos any day he look at real drug owners at the face and condemn drug other than abusing Nigeria, he will be noted as a hero that has a war to fight. DRUG IS A WORLD PROBLEM WAITING FOR SOLUTION. I see no reason he should be bent on focusing on Nigeria on a to read the world report 2011. May be he is the type that can beat his children in a bid to avoid fight with his just to avert divorce and loss of office. He should better start the right campaign for before he will be run out of his desired position. Long live great Nigerians and shame to blasphemers with drug. -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
guy thanks a million 4 sayin dat God bless u! GOD BLESS NIGERIA.
Thanx my dear. It's very easy for every diplomatic personality to clean dirty hand on Nigerian-apron especially when they fear failure. God bless u in millions.
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:43 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Well, the truth must be told. It does seem like everyone is out to get Nigerians but that is the fact that cannot be swept under the rug. Another shame upon our country. It's bad enough we're known as fraudsters and by some, terrorists. And now...drug traffickers. smh
Out from no where can anybody get Nigeria cos Nigerian stand on drug is very clear and drug dealer can be arrested anywhere. The right question is why did WAR ON DRUG RECORDED FAILED. This is where the confusion is and Nigeria is not yet accused on this....very soon they may shift it to Nigeria who it would fit very well...OOO if dog could chew lions' teeth alive lion would remember why they are from the same family and comport well----------ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FOR NONSENSE.
Posted: at 26-06-2011 05:53 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
He might b ryt, since he's beta in4md in dat area dan myself, as he had stacks of papers filld wif reports n statistics 2 analyse b4 comin up wif dat conclusion....
But the fight against drugs shud b carried 2 the sniffers n not the peddlers.... The sniffers nid a re-orientation!....coz if nobody is ready 2 buy, who's ready 2 sell?
Abt the sniffers...dey r very few in Nigeria!
Thanx for the nice tips. Some times, statistics are used as devices as in this case. Why did he not emphasize on the sniffers which has the propelling force with greater share of drug market MONEY but deems it so essential to bastardize the image of Nigeria among the whole world. On till drug war is taking serious and not political, it will continue to fail. It is a risk to face drug dealers squarely which Banki Moon and all the drug law enforcement agent should face squarely without discrimination, class, nor racism or else they should leave Nigeria alone. Nigeria is just being insulted for nothing KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT THE WAR HAS FAILED.
Posted: at 26-06-2011 06:23 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
You av said it all. Accusing and abusing the image of Nigeria is always an interesting story on the front page, but i don't think it can help matters neither can it afford Banki moon another tenor if he would continue to fight Nigeria instead of fighting against drug with necessary effort. Who is sure that they really care to stop drug: other than feigning effort to stop. How many percent of world money go into drug and how many go into Nigerian drug class of retailing. 
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