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Are they not the same people who rallied for Tinubu and Allia for 2027 few days ago

And men of the Nigeria Army were present at the mediation

Words on marble ...

What we practicing is civilian rule, not democracy

Kenule is the name

Killed before his time 😭

Some Nigerians in diaspora have trooped to social media to justify their relocation to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other developed countries.

The Nigerians stated via X that the anomalies that forced them to leave Nigeria had worsened. They insisted that the decision to exit the country was reasonable and justifiable.

The conversation started after an X , Michael Taiwo, posed a question on Wednesday.

“Nigerians abroad, with everything you now know, do you honestly think staying in Naija would’ve been better?” Taiwo wrote.

Reacting to the question, a popular United Kingdom-based life coach and writer, Solomon Buchi, said he would have experienced more police brutality in Nigeria if he had not relocated.

“My son would have been born into that dysfunctional society and my anxiety levels would be wild. With everything I know now, I actually wish I left Nigeria in my teens,” Buchi said.

Also, a United States-based Nigerian, Sir Sean, said the only thing he missed about leaving the country was “the food, the people, the raw energy.”

“I may be hustling from scratch, but at least the hustle has structure. I’m not begging NEPA (sic) to give me light, or praying every day that I don’t land in the hospital with no doctor on duty. Abroad isn’t paradise, but at least effort gives you results,” Sean said.

Another UK-based Nigerian, Samuel Desh, recounted how policemen once threatened him after stopping him in an Uber.

Desh, who attached a video clip to his comment, wrote, “Maybe I’ll come back when the police will let me record them like I did in this video, when they will speak to citizens with respect, and when they will treat alleged criminals with respect too, and when they will respond promptly to Emergency calls like they did in this video.”

“There is absolutely no way you can compare staying abroad in Nigeria. Politicians have turned Nigeria into hell fire…Until we repent and rebuild, I am sorry to say that it will only get worse. The best decision is the move abroad, if not for anything, for your kids. Their security and education are guaranteed,” said Obiorah Otu.

Adekunle Oderinde wrote, “Japa gives you the opportunity to achieve. It’s not just the peace or the safety; it’s the runway to apply yourself and succeed. When you japa, you can work hard, be honest, and live your dreams.”

Meanwhile, some other Nigerians differed on the matter, preferring Nigeria to other countries abroad.

Purple Fire stated, “Honestly, I believe staying in Naija can be better, if you’re purposeful and willing to build. Abroad offers structure, yes, but also loneliness, culture shock, and a life of constant bills and chasing survival. In Nigeria, you’re home family is near, community is real.”

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Ineptitude everywhere

The same ministry celebrating food sufficiency is now ordering compulsory starving of its personnel.

It's normal for kids as well as adults to swirl around him as a football superstar but from the video I saw, what happened to Amaju with his bent lips like a stroke survivor ?

DomPerignon:
Unlike them, I never knew Obi that well and fell for his false sainthood. I began seeing Obi as a charlatan and a fraud early in his campaign journey in 2022.

The man was full of empty words and every statement he made on critical issues back then were empty mouth salads that had no meaning or offered any real solutions. It took Obi trying to market himself to the public for me to see who he really was. As a trader, Obi can sell about anything they make in Chiba but as a politician , Obi was and still is woeful at selling his own persona . The thing that drove me away with utter disgust was not just his rabid ers who are IPOB as well but Obi abusing the pulpilt as campaign ground.


The irony today is those who knew Obi as a fraud and corrupt charlatan way back are the ones out of pure ethnic chauvanism , the ones trying to foist Obi on us. They knew Obi was a fraud and charlatan but as long as he is their best choice to the Presidency , they went back shamelessly to sell their shit face Obi as a bouquet of scented flowers.

Obi should know that his biggest enemies are those in the obidient lunatic quarters who have always hated him and are now only ing him over their ethnic agenda. They don't like you and they will goad you into another foolishness like they always do to those they come to see as their messiah . And after pushing you to your end, they will abandon you.

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One of the sources said although details of the project remained sketchy, it will cost billions of naira.

It will sure run into billions as according to Wike, we have taste in the country as giant of Africa.

A country borrowing money from every available lender embarking on wasteful spending just to look good among comity of nations, while the people get poorer due to government negative economic policies

The State is overdue for a state of emergency declaration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off the construction of the new headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.

Our correspondents report that the flag-off of the new headquarters, located in Maitama, is contained in the activities lined up by the Federal Capital Territory istration (FCTA) to mark President Tinubu’s second year in office, and it is scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

Top sources at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) said the project would be executed by the FCTA.

One of the sources said although details of the project remained sketchy, it will cost billions of naira.

On why the FCTA is building the headquarters of the commission, which is supposed to be a neutral body, a top source at the FCDA said the istration had been involved in building, and in some instances, maintaining federal government offices in Abuja, including the Presidential Villa.

The source added that the National Assembly and many agencies and some ministries were built by the FCTA.

“But because INEC is a sensitive body, I know that people, especially politicians, will raise some concerns. However, I am not sure the aim is to influence the electoral body,” the source said.

On whether the project is captured in FCTA’s 2025 budget, a director who asked for anonymity noted that although the budget had been approved by the National Assembly, it is still before the president for assent.

The source said the details of the budget were yet to be made available.

It would be recalled that the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, recently came under attack for building quarters for the judges at the Mabushi area of Abuja.

Critics of the minister said he built the quarters to get favour from the judiciary, an allegation he denied.

Reacting, the Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, confirmed that the construction of the INEC headquarters is an FCT istration’s project.

He said all federal public buildings in the nation’s capital belong to the FCTA, including the National Assembly.

On the cost of the project, the Minister’s aide asked our reporter to wait for the scheduled flag off date.

Lawyers differ

Meanwhile, some lawyers have expressed divergent views on the planned reconstruction of the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

In his reaction, Obioma Ezenwobodo said that despite the constitutional provision that INEC was independent, it had remained part of the executive arm of government.

“INEC is still an executive body and there is nothing wrong for an executive body to build a house for the INEC to carry out its job,” he said.

However, Hameed Ajibola Jimoh said such project was unnecessary and a waste of public resources.

“I do not see any necessity for the FCTA to do that for INEC. The istration may indeed spend its resources as it pleases in its budget, but such spending should be with ability and a good conscience,” he said.

https://dailytrust.com/fcta-to-build-new-inec-headquarters-in-abuja/

Old video ... Portable was acknowledged with a handshake

And why would anyone be bothered about Peter Obi involvement in democracy struggle, or would it add sense to Bwala's brain that has stopped functioning after ing APC

Wike won't be interested in building classrooms and health centers, he's only interested in projects that will serve as conduit pipes to siphon monies or why would anyone be bragging and dancing after spending 39bn on something that won't add value to most of Abuja residents

I stay in Sango Ota and can relate.

Ogun State has never been lucky in choice of elected governor's

Sowore is also a product of June 12 and should be accorded the recognition he deserves

That's the 39bn effect ...

He should continue running his mouth anyhow, his time for honoring himself will soon be at an end

Give Tinubu 100 years, he can't achieve anything meaningful - Daniel Bwala

Popular publisher and activist, Omoyele Sowore, says he would take legal action for defamation if his name is “mistakenly” included in any national honours list released by President Bola Tinubu.

Sowore, who is also the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, made the statement on Friday via his social media handles, in what appeared to be a reaction to ongoing speculation about possible recipients of national awards in 2025.

“If I were mistakenly included by Tinubu on his ‘National Award’ list, I would not only reject and denounce the award but also take definitive legal action for defamation,” Sowore wrote.

A long-time critic of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government, Sowore has been openly opposed to President Tinubu’s leadership style and policies.

He has on multiple occasions accused the istration of corruption, poor governance, and repression of civil liberties.

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Oya let's go ...

An eye for an eye , let's see who blink first

Reno the yeye Boy, keep crying to high heaven.

Only dunce takes you serious

Justice Okoro should rescue himself from the bench as a matter of political expediency

What we see now is lootocracy ,nothing else

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria remains short of full democratic status, twenty-six years after returning to civil rule.

Fayemi made the comment during a Channels Television programme held to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day.

He said that while elections have become part of the country’s political calendar, Nigeria is yet to fully embody the core principles of democracy.

“We must not confuse the conduct of elections with the practice of democracy,” he said.

“What we got in 1999 was the right to elect leaders, but that is only one element. What we have is civilian rule, not full democracy. At best, it is semi-democracy.”

He acknowledged the progress made under past and present istrations but insisted that deeper democratic culture and institutional reforms were still lacking.

Fayemi also reflected on his years as a pro-democracy activist during the military era, especially under the regime of late General Sani Abacha.

He recalled the operation of Radio Kudirat, a secret radio station used by activists to challenge the military government.

“It wasn’t about being fearless,” he said. “We knew the risks, but we believed we were doing the right thing. I once carried Radio Kudirat’s transmitter on an Air flight that ended up in Lagos at the height of the struggle. That alone could have cost me my life.”

He said those who died in the process were not reckless but simply committed to the cause of freedom.

“Some of us survived by sheer luck. The people who died were not careless. They believed in the mission and paid the ultimate price.”

During the Oputa , he noted, some operatives itted that they were assigned to eliminate leaders of the resistance.

Fayemi welcomed the national honours recently bestowed on some pro-democracy figures by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a commendable gesture.

He however, expressed dissatisfaction that several others, particularly those behind the scenes, were not recognised.

“I was the face of Radio Kudirat, yes, but I didn’t do it alone,” he said.

“Many people risked their lives. They also deserve to be acknowledged. It is not enough to reward the visible figures while ignoring those who made it all possible behind the curtain.”

Fayemi’s remarks have reignited conversations on how much ground Nigeria still needs to cover to be regarded as a true democracy.

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fuckingAyaya:
I love the counter measures from the obedient camp. Them dey use craze cure madness

It's called the right of reply ... Hope the mods will be magnanimous to push it to frontpage to educate the so-called aide and his fellow illiterates

So going by gawat assertions, what would you call the flag behind Buhari, with Tinubu and Osinbajo clearly relishing the moment

Monetized political system, that's why Nigeria political landscape is riddled with drug barons, certificate forgers and undesirable elements

Veteran Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Alibaba, has raised alarm over the skyrocketing cost of contesting for political office in Nigeria, warning that the financial demands are fuelling corruption and undermining public service.

In a video interview posted by @outsidethebox_nix on Instagram, Alibaba claimed that winning a senatorial seat now requires between N1.2 billion and N2 billion, depending on the zone and political dynamics.

“To win a senatorial seat is now between 1.2 billion, 1 or 2 billion. You need that to win a Senate seat,” he said, lamenting how political ambition has become a “capital-intensive project.”

The renowned entertainer, whose real name is Atunyota Akpobome, did not stop at the Senate. He went on to break down the staggering financial estimates for other elective offices in Nigeria.

According to him, a seat in the House of Representatives may cost up to N1 billion, while running for a position in a state House of Assembly could set a candidate back by about N500 million.

“To win House of Reps, you need another 1 billion. State House of Assembly, you need about 500 million to win that,” he stated.

Alibaba said the costs rise sharply for gubernatorial races, depending on the state.

Using specific states as examples, he said, “For Delta State, you need about 20 billion. For Rivers, you need about 25 billion. For some of those states in the North, maybe 4 or 5 or 6 billion.”

Alibaba said the excessive financial burden tied to contesting elections is what fuels rampant corruption in public office.

“It’s a capital-intensive project, which is what is driving the corruption in our country right now,” he said.

He explained that politicians often enter office not with the intention to serve but to recover their investments and prepare for the next election cycle.

“So, every time somebody is in office, it is not education the person is thinking. Except if whatever he wants to do in education will provide some money that they can leverage on when the time for election comes,” he added.

In 2022, major political parties pegged presidential nomination forms at N100 million for aspirants, drawing sharp criticism from many Nigerians.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has also lamented the influence of money in elections, warning that it poses a serious threat to democracy.

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The President's Address before NASS failed to address the big issues of how ordinary Nigerians can put food on their tables on daily basis amongst others

The president announced conferment of posthumous national honours on

Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR),
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON),
Rear iral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON),
Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR),
Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR),
Bagauda Kaltho (OON),
Chima Ubani (OON),
Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON),
Alao Aka Bashorun (CON),
Chief Frank Kokori (CON),
Emma Ezeazu (OON),
Bamidele Aturu (OON),
Fredrick Fasehun (CON),
Professor Festus Iyayi (CON),
Dr John Yima Sen (OON),
Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON),
Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON),
Dr. Alex Ibru (CON),
Chief Bola Ige (CFR),
Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR),
Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON),
Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON)
and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON).

There are actual many awardees

Those alive that the president honoured are Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON),
Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON),

the journalist and journalism teacher;
Kunle Ajibade (OON);
Nosa Igiebor (OON),
Dapo Olorunyomi (OON),
Bayo Onanuga (CON),
Ayo Obe (OON),
Dare Babarinsa (CON),
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON),
Senator Shehu Sani (CON),
Governor Uba Sani (CON),
Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON),
Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON),
Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON),
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON),
Hon. Labaran Maku (OON),
Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON),
Mr Nick Dazang (OON),
Hon Abdul Oroh (OON),
Odia Ofeimun (CON),
Seye Kehinde (OON),
Barrister Felix Morka (CON)
Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON),
Hon. Olawale Osun (CON),
Dr. Amos Akingba (CON),
Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON),
Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR),
Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON),
Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON),
Prof. Bayo Williams (CON),
Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR),
and Sen. Ame Ebute (CFR),
Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu,
Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON),
Nordu Eawo (OON),
Daniel Gbooko (OON),
Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON),
Baribor Bera (OON),
Barinem Kiobel (OON),
and John Kpuine (OON).