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Years of Blood, Rascality, Corruption, and Economic Retrogression: How Nigerians Remember Buhari

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On Sunday, July 13, around 4 pm. Social media conversations in Nigeria, particularly on X, took a dramatic shift. It followed the news of the demise of Nigerian former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who according to his media aide, Garba Shehu, had died in a London hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

“The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London,” Shehu announced.

The Nigerian social media space thus erupted into a frenzy of mixed reactions underlined by people’s memories of Buhari. To some, it stems from their knowledge of him in the eight years of his presidency – starting from 2015: To others, it dates back to about 42 years ago, when he was the Nigerian military ruler. Fueled by what many believe to be agony emanating from recent memory, the former had the loudest voices – not that the latter in any way were sharing sweet memories of the late president.

“Buhari banned X (Twitter) because of his fragile ego. He refused to transmit power to his Vice as constitutionally required despite not being in good health or in the country for months. I don’t even want to talk about the Lekki Toll Gate massacre,” human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, wrote.

“He made nonsense of the economy and allowed criminals to operate freely in his cabinet. After destroying the country, he supervised a fraudulent election that brought a terrible successor who has continued from where he stopped in their Nigeria destruction agenda,” he added.

Buhari’s second coming to power in 2015 was preceded by several failed attempts, which were characterized by violence and bloodshed but were overshadowed by the ‘Messianic emotionalism’ that enveloped Nigeria – and was sustained largely along ethnic and religious lines. In 2011, about 11 persons, largely members of the National Youth Service Corp. (NYSC), were killed in Kano by Buhari supporters, after he lost a presidential election.

Buhari was believed to be the answer to Nigeria’s long yearning for a corruption-free country – a belief buoyed by his perceived stance against corruption in 1983.

Though his dictatorial and economic antecedents from 1983 were available in black and white for all to see, many voted for him as he was rebranded as a ‘reformed democrat.’ It was said that Nigerians, spurred by emotion and sentiment, jumped on his “change”, (a campaign slogan his political party – the All Progressive Congress (APC) created) bandwagon not minding.

However, a few months after he was sworn in on May 29, 2015, the emotion began to be diluted by his actions and inactions across all areas of Nigeria’s wellbeing – and it accelerated quickly, creating impacts that Nigerians will not forget anytime soon.

Buhari promised Nigerians to address insecurity and put an end to Boko Haram terrorism. But months after he was sworn in, Nigeria’s security situation advanced from bad to worse, with the birth of killer Fulani herdsmen – who were described as one of the most deadly terror groups in the world. It was a bloodbath almost every day. Many believed that the government’s response was as infuriating as the terror itself. Buhari, addressing the herdsmen killings, only urged Nigerians to accommodate “your countrymen,” then claimed they were “foreigners from Libya.” This created the belief that his administration favored and protected his Fulani kinsmen, throwing Nigeria’s fragile unity into deeper chaos.

Then, in what his administration said was a solution to the problem, which was dubbed the herder-farmer crisis, Buhari proposed RUGA – a livestock policy proposal designed to mandate settlement for herdsmen in the 36 states across the federation. The policy was suspended following heavy backlash.

Besides the tens dying every day from the guns and swords of terrorists were others who Nigerian security forces, under the watch of Buhari, were massacring. In 2015, over 300 Shia Muslims were killed by the military, in what was later known as the Zaria massacre. There was also the Agatu Massacres of 2016, which set the tone for the large-scale killings with impunity that have dogged Nigeria’s Middle Belt till today. In 2016, Amnesty International reported the death of over 150 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who were on a self-determination campaign in Southeast Nigeria.

The blood spillage was capped by the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre in 2020, where security forces killed scores of peaceful #EndSARS protesters against police brutality.

“My bank account was blocked. I lived in a safe house for 7 months. My car was shot at. I saw bodies. Got a bullet wound. I can go on and on, sued the Buhari government,” Sera Ibrahim recounts her ordeal after the Lekki Massacre.

As Nigeria was drenched in blood, Buhari’s economic policies were unraveling, reversing the gains made under former President Goodluck Jonathan. In August 2019, Buhari announced the closure of Nigerian land borders, a protectionist policy he said would boost local production, and curb arms smuggling. The decision, among other economic policies, saw Nigeria’s inflation jump from single to double digits, with food inflation spiking over 300%. Eventually, the country suffered a double recession – marking the end of Nigeria’s enviable economic growth – projected to be the third fastest growing economy in the world for the year 2015– and the beginning of economic turmoil that will linger years after Buhari’s leadership and eventually, death.

Today, Nigeria’s sky-high inflation has been largely attributed to the illegal printing of N30 trillion in Ways and Means that Buhari ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of former Governor Godwin Emefiele, to print. Economists noted that the most disappointing part isn’t the illegality but that there is nothing to show for the money. The printing of N30 trillion did not even cut borrowing.

Unemployment rose from 10.4% in 2015 to 33.4% in 2020 – five years into his eight-year rule. According to the Budget Office, between 2016 and 2022, the Buhari government raised total revenues of N26.67 trillion and expended N60.64 trillion, leaving a deficit of N33.97 trillion. Ultimately, he moved Nigeria’s public debt profile from N42 trillion to N77 trillion by May 2023.

“I had never heard of the concept of being a care worker in the UK until Buhari became president, wrecked the economy and tens of thousands of Nigerians started looking for where to flee to,” Osarogie Ogbonmwan wrote.

While Nigerians cried out over his actions and inactions, Buhari activated his 1983 Decree Number 4, which he used as a military dictator to silence dissent. The decree criminalized any reporting deemed critical of the government. Thus, media houses were targeted, journalists and some critics of his government fled the country. But his crackdown went beyond the civic space to everyone he deemed an enemy.

The Twitter ban of 2021, after the platform deleted one of Buhari’s posts threatening the Igbos of the Southeast region, lasted seven months. It was of no surprise to many who knew him from way back, even though it was seen as a clear depiction of authoritarian impulse, one at odds with the democratic principles he was elected to uphold.

Politically, his administration displayed a troubling erosion of judicial independence, exemplified by the prolonged illegal detention of figures like El-Zakzaky and Sambo Dasuki, despite court orders for their release. The suspension of Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, which was widely described as a blatant bastardization of the rule of law, further undermined faith in the government’s ability to follow due process. The abduction of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, from Kenya, and his illegal detention in defiance of court orders, have also been cited as an example of Buhari’s government rascality.

While all this was unfolding, Buhari was seen failing spectacularly in one area that people thought he would excel in – fighting corruption. With allegations of nepotism and lopsided appointments – favoring mainly – people from the north, officials in his government were largely accused of corruption.

“He had an abysmal scorecard on internal security & emboldened widespread corruption not seen since the mid-1990s. He has almost no legacy worth applauding,” wrote Abubakar.

Among the many traits that people said they noted as Buhari unraveled, was hypocrisy. For a man who had championed a campaign for local consumption, with slogans such as “Buy Naija to Promote The Naira,” Buhari spent months in a London hospital. This is despite billions of naira allocated to the State House Clinic. For instance, 3.94 billion was allocated for the clinic in 2015, N3.87 billion in 2016, and N3.2 billion in 2017, the allocations were increased in subsequent years. This disparity underscored a leader who failed to fix the very system meant to serve him, let alone ordinary Nigerians.

“A man who closed the borders to encourage consumption of local produce yet ends up dying in a UK hospital where he was a regular consumer of British healthcare. Sums up the contradiction of a man that was loved by many common people yet didn’t care to use his image of integrity to further the lot of the common man,” wrote another Nigerian named Neto.

In his eight years of leadership, Buhari was accused of insouciance toward the plights of Nigerians – not showing up, or speaking up when the country needed him most. His lack of empathy was pointed out in many instances of killings across the country, in which the president failed to sympathize with the people, visit them, or even acknowledge their ordeal.

Against the backdrop of bitter memories that characterized Buhari’s time in power, some Nigerians – at the news of his death at 82, believe the former president lived so long for a man who caused his country so much pain.

“There’s no joy in Buhari dying. Definitely no pain, but there’s no celebrating the passing of someone who ruined the country, and still died at a ripe old age. If there’s any justice in the world, there should be dire consequences for damaging the futures of generations to come,” Chidi Okereke wrote.

Features of the gambling market in Latvia on the example of Verde Casino – Why it is popular among players

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Every year there are more and more platforms offering gambling games, but among them there are some names that consistently stand out. One of these projects is Verde Casino – a modern online casino that has already gained the trust of the audience in Latvia. What makes this site so in demand?

A Modern and Well-Thought-Out Interface

The first impression of Verdecasino is visual cleanliness, logic and convenience. Everything works stably, regardless of whether you play from your computer or your phone. It is especially important that the site is adapted to the Latvian audience: it is available in several languages, including Russian, and is not overloaded with unnecessary details.

The platform is focused on user comfort: quick navigation between sections (slots, live, table games), well thought-out search and filtering system, simple registration and verification process. These details make the first acquaintance with the casino not just pleasant, but really simple – even for those who play online for the first time.

One of the factors why Latvian players choose this particular site becomes attention to local regulation and compliance. Verde Casino operates within the framework of international standards, but is adapted to the regional context.

The platform is available to players from Latvia without restrictions, and this creates a sense of stability and reliability. Registration from Latvia is seamless, and all major payment methods popular with local users are supported.

Large Selection of Games

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The section with live dealers allows you to feel the atmosphere of a real hall. Here are available: roulette (European, French, lightning-version), blackjack and baccarat, show games like Crazy Time or Monopoly Live. For players from Latvia it is not just entertainment, but an opportunity to get a new experience without leaving home.

Those who appreciate the classics will find here electronic versions of poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, sic bo and other games. The controls are intuitive and the graphics are top-notch.

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Implications of the U.S. 10-Year Treasury Rate at 4.423%

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The U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate holding steady at 4.423% reflects a moment of stability in the bond market, often tied to expectations around inflation, economic growth, and Federal Reserve policy. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate at 4.423% has wide-ranging implications for the economy and highlights a growing economic divide.

The 10-year Treasury yield is a critical benchmark for various interest rates, including mortgages, corporate bonds, and consumer loans. At 4.423%, borrowing costs remain elevated compared to historical lows (e.g., sub-2% yields during 2020). This impacts affordability for homebuyers, businesses seeking expansion, and consumers financing big-ticket items like cars. 30-year fixed mortgage rates, closely tied to the 10-year yield, hover around 6.5-7%, making homeownership less accessible for middle- and lower-income households.

A stable yield at 4.423% suggests markets expect moderate economic growth and inflation around 2.5%, as noted by U.S. Bank analysts. Rising yields often signal optimism about growth and inflation, while falling yields indicate caution or recession fears. The current stability reflects a resilient U.S. economy (2.7% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding 1.2% forecasts), but uncertainty persists due to tariff policies and fiscal deficits.

Higher yields make Treasuries more attractive than riskier assets like stocks, potentially diverting investment from equities. This can dampen stock market performance, particularly for growth-oriented companies. Bond prices move inversely to yields, so a stable 4.423% keeps bond values steady but reduces returns for new investors compared to higher-yield periods (e.g., 4.7% in April 2024). The U.S. deficit, at $1.8 trillion in 2024, and projected debt growth of $22 trillion over the next decade, put upward pressure on yields.

Investors may demand higher returns to absorb increased Treasury supply, especially if confidence in U.S. debt wanes. Tariff policies and potential tax cuts (e.g., the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) could exacerbate deficits, pushing yields higher and increasing borrowing costs across the economy. The 10-year yield affects global capital flows, as it’s a benchmark for international markets. A stable but elevated yield attracts foreign investment to U.S. Treasuries, strengthening the dollar but potentially weakening demand for emerging market bonds.

Higher yields benefit investors holding Treasuries or fixed-income assets, as they earn more interest. Wealthier households, with greater access to financial markets, gain disproportionately, while lower-income households, often without investments, miss out. Stable or rising yields can suppress stock prices, hurting middle-class investors with 401(k)s or equity-heavy portfolios, while bondholders (typically wealthier) benefit.

Elevated mortgage rates tied to the 10-year yield (e.g., 6.5-7%) make homebuying less affordable, particularly for lower- and middle-income families. This widens the gap between homeowners (who build wealth through property) and renters. Large corporations can access credit markets at favorable rates, while small businesses face higher borrowing costs, limiting their ability to compete or expand.

Strong economic growth (2.7% in 2024) supports low unemployment (4.1%), but wage growth has slowed to 3.9% from a 2022 peak of 5.1%. This benefits employers but squeezes workers, particularly in lower-wage sectors, as inflation erodes purchasing power. Interest rate-sensitive sectors (e.g., construction, real estate) lag, reducing job opportunities for blue-collar workers, while high-skill sectors thrive, favoring educated professionals.

Tariff-induced volatility, as seen in April 2025 when yields spiked to 4.5%, disproportionately harms lower-income consumers. Tariffs raise prices for goods, squeezing budgets for those with less disposable income, while wealthier households can absorb cost increases. Fiscal policies favoring tax cuts over deficit reduction (e.g., proposed legislation) may fuel inflation, further eroding real incomes for lower- and middle-class households.

A strong U.S. dollar, bolstered by high Treasury yields, reduces demand for emerging market assets, limiting capital flows to developing economies. This exacerbates global inequality, as poorer nations face higher borrowing costs and currency depreciation. While establishment narratives emphasize the 10-year yield as a neutral economic signal, it’s worth noting that sustained high yields can entrench structural inequalities.

Policies driving deficits (e.g., tax cuts, increased spending) benefit elites with financial assets while burdening future generations with debt. Moreover, the Federal Reserve’s focus on inflation control often prioritizes bondholder interests over wage earners, as tighter monetary policy can suppress job growth.

Cognition Snaps Up Windsurf’s Remaining Assets After Google’s $2.4bn Talent Raid

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In a dramatic twist in Silicon Valley’s intensifying AI arms race, Cognition Labs—the startup behind the AI software engineer Devin—has acquired the remaining assets of Windsurf, just days after Google scooped up the company’s CEO and key researchers in a separate $2.4 billion licensing and talent deal.

Cognition announced Monday that it is taking over Windsurf’s intellectual property, product stack, enterprise contracts, branding rights, and remaining staff. While financial terms were not disclosed, the acquisition effectively closes the loop on a startup that, only months ago, was in talks to be acquired by OpenAI at a rumored $3 billion valuation.

The dramatic split marks the latest maneuver in what has become a high-stakes tug-of-war for artificial intelligence talent and code-generation infrastructure, particularly as tech giants rush to build tools that automate software engineering tasks at scale. Windsurf, a rising star in the AI coding space, had built a full-stack IDE powered by proprietary AI models designed to write, test, and ship code with minimal human oversight.

OpenAI’s talks to acquire Windsurf fell apart earlier this year, reportedly due to complications arising from Microsoft’s close partnership with the lab. The collapse of the deal opened the door for Google, which last Friday announced it had hired Windsurf co-founder and CEO Varun Mohan, along with chief scientist Douglas Chen and several other senior developers. In exchange, Google agreed to pay a massive $2.4 billion fee to license Windsurf’s code-generation engine and compensate its new hires.

But Google’s deal did not cover the full company. That left Windsurf’s remaining team, product infrastructure, and enterprise customer base—reportedly including more than 350 paying clients and $80 million in recurring revenue—on the table. Cognition’s acquisition fills that gap.

Cognition CEO Scott Wu, in a memo to staff, described the move as a unifying moment for both companies, saying all incoming Windsurf employees will be treated equally with existing staff. The memo emphasized financial participation for the acquired team, waived vesting cliffs, and fully accelerated equity as part of the deal—an effort to ensure morale and retention after a turbulent few months.

The acquisition gives Cognition access to an industrial-grade IDE and deep integration tools that will now be woven into Devin, the company’s autonomous software engineer. It positions Cognition to push further into the “agentic coding” frontier—a new class of AI tools that don’t just assist developers but actually write, debug, and submit code autonomously. The company aims to consolidate both code-generation and deployment into a single AI-powered environment that could fundamentally shift the economics of software development.

For Google, the move signals a renewed commitment to its Gemini AI suite, which is expected to gain significant new capabilities from the Windsurf talent and licensing. The integration of Windsurf’s backend models could help Google catch up in the rapidly evolving AI developer tools market, where Microsoft-backed GitHub Copilot and Amazon’s CodeWhisperer currently hold significant traction.

The Windsurf story also highlights the new dynamics of startup acquisitions in the AI era. Founders and key engineers are becoming more valuable than the startups themselves, often resulting in “fractioned” deals where companies are effectively split—talent going to one firm, technology to another. It also underscores how the race to own AI coding infrastructure has moved from startup playgrounds to billion-dollar boardroom decisions.

What started as a promising startup with strong backing from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Greenoaks, and Kleiner Perkins, has now become the centerpiece of a broader reshuffling in the AI coding space. Cognition, having now inherited Windsurf’s core assets, is expected to unveil the first integrated version of Devin and Windsurf’s IDE later this year. Google, meanwhile, is likely to showcase Windsurf-powered Gemini enhancements at its upcoming developer conference.

The deal underlines the emerging reality of the AI arms race: the battle is no longer just about who builds the best model, but who controls the full ecosystem—from code-writing agents to the infrastructure that supports them. And in this new paradigm, even a fractured acquisition can be a strategic masterstroke.

CoinDesk 20’s 3.87% Gain To 3,700.93 Signals A Robust Crypto Market

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The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the performance of top digital assets, is reported to be up 3.87% at 3,700.93. This aligns with recent market updates indicating positive performance, with 17 of 20 assets trading higher. Notably, Stellar (XLM) surged 20.8% and Hedera (HBAR) gained 19.1%, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Filecoin (FIL) were among the laggards, declining 4.3% and 0.5%, respectively.

The 3.87% rise in the CoinDesk 20 Index to 3,700.93 reflects a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, but the performance of individual assets like Stellar (XLM) surging 20.8% and Hedera (HBAR) gaining 19.1%, contrasted with laggards like Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Filecoin (FIL) declining 4.3% and 0.5%, highlights a growing divide in crypto asset performance.

The CoinDesk 20’s upward movement suggests strong market confidence, but the selective performance (17 of 20 assets trading higher) indicates that gains are not uniform. Assets like XLM and HBAR are driving momentum, potentially due to project-specific developments or investor interest in smaller-cap tokens, while larger-cap assets like BCH and FIL lag, reflecting a market favoring innovation or niche use cases over established coins.

The CoinDesk 20 is designed with market-cap weighting and caps (30% for Bitcoin, 20% for others like Ethereum) to promote diversification. This structure mitigates over-reliance on Bitcoin or Ethereum, allowing investors to gain exposure to a broader digital asset market. The index’s performance underscores its role as a benchmark for diversified crypto investments, appealing to institutional and retail investors seeking balanced exposure.

The index’s rise signals potential opportunities for investors, particularly in products like the Hashnote CoinDesk 20 Index Fund or Bullish’s CD20/USDC-PERP futures, which track the index. These products simplify access to a diversified crypto portfolio without managing individual wallets, appealing to institutional investors. However, the performance divide suggests that active management or selective asset allocation may yield higher returns than passive index tracking.

The crypto market’s volatility remains a key factor, with rapid price swings in assets like XLM and HBAR are driving momentum and captures over 90% of the market’s capitalization (excluding stablecoins), the divergent performance of its constituents reflects the speculative nature of smaller-cap assets versus the relative stability of large-caps like Bitcoin. Investors must weigh high-growth potential against higher risks.

The market shows a clear divide between large-cap cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and mid/small-cap altcoins (e.g., XLM, HBAR). Large-caps, with market caps above $10 billion, offer liquidity and lower risk but may underperform in bull markets compared to mid/small-caps, which have higher growth potential but increased volatility and risk. The recent surge in XLM and HBAR versus the decline in BCH and FIL exemplifies this dynamic.

Posts on X highlight an emerging ideological split in crypto: decentralized, censorship-resistant protocols (“DarkFi”) versus regulated, compliant frameworks (“RegFi”). High-performing assets like XLM and HBAR may align with RegFi due to their focus on enterprise solutions and regulatory-friendly use cases (e.g., Stellar’s cross-border payments, Hedera’s enterprise blockchain). Meanwhile, assets tied to fully decentralized ecosystems may face different investor sentiment or regulatory scrutiny, contributing to performance disparities.

The performance gap often stems from project-specific developments. For instance, Stellar’s focus on remittances and Hedera’s enterprise adoption (e.g., governance by major corporations) may drive investor interest, while BCH and FIL face challenges like slower adoption or market saturation. Investors are increasingly selective, favoring projects with clear utility or institutional backing.

Regulatory clarity, such as the EU’s MiCA regulation, supports assets with compliant frameworks, potentially boosting RegFi-aligned tokens. Meanwhile, institutional adoption (e.g., ether ETFs, Bitcoin holdings by firms like Strategy and El Salvador) stabilizes large-caps but may divert capital from smaller assets, widening the performance gap.

The CoinDesk 20’s 3.87% gain to 3,700.93 signals a robust crypto market, but the divide between high-flying altcoins (XLM, HBAR) and underperformers (BCH, FIL) underscores selective investor sentiment and varying project fundamentals. This divide reflects broader trends: large-cap stability versus small/mid-cap growth potential, and the ideological split between DarkFi and RegFi protocols.