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Beautiful. Let's hope it will serve as a deterrent to others.

Let me summarise for lazy readers.

Senegalese-American singer Akon stirred controversy by claiming he played a major role in the rise of Afrobeats through early collaborations with Nigerian artists like Wizkid, PSquare, and D’banj, suggesting their work together helped shape the genre. However, many Nigerians disagreed, saying these artists were already successful before Akon's involvement and accused him of exaggerating his influence and trying to rewrite history. Critics also clarified the difference between “Afrobeat,” created by Fela Kuti, and the modern “Afrobeats,” which grew from Nigerian pop in the 2000s, crediting local talents—not Akon—for its global success.

You forgot to tell them it's converted.

2023

This is the summary in layman's understanding.

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) just hit a major goal—it reached 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) in internet traffic for the first time. That’s a huge amount of data being shared, kind of like a super busy highway full of information moving very fast.

What is IXPN?

Think of IXPN like a central meeting place where companies that provide internet (like MTN and Airtel) connect with companies that provide content (like Google, Meta, and TikTok). Instead of sending data through long and costly international routes, they exchange it directly in Nigeria. This makes the internet faster and cheaper for everyone using it.

Why Is 1Tbps Important?

Reaching 1Tbps shows that more people in Nigeria are using the internet and that local traffic is growing. But compared to places like Brazil or South Africa, Nigeria still has room to grow. For example, Brazil’s main exchange handles 25 times more traffic than Nigeria’s.

New Players in the Market

IXPN used to be the only one doing this in Nigeria. But now, new companies like AM-SIX and AF-CIX have joined in. They’re still much smaller, but their presence is good news—it creates competition, which usually means better service and more innovation.

Room to Improve

Right now, most of Nigeria’s internet traffic goes through Lagos. But IXPN also has centers in other cities like Kano and Port Harcourt, which are not being used much. If those places become more active, the internet could be faster and more reliable in other parts of the country too.

What’s Next?

This 1Tbps milestone is just the beginning. As Nigeria’s population gets more connected, there's a big opportunity to keep improving internet quality, spread traffic more evenly across the country, and make the internet faster and more affordable for everyone.

tokaiki:
JAMB is correct.

No. Not correct. Jamb wrote:......... "While verification and other clearance processes" begins. It should be "Begin"


Read the tweet again.

Na waa ooo

vexing:
There is no Prado that is four plug

oga you are not informed

Phranx1:
Lies from the pit of hell

did you read the 2nd to the last paragraph? Read it again.

In border communities in Ogun, the staple sells at prices below N50,000 due to the proximity of their communities to the Benin Republic.

rtdCivilservant:
Because they speak Mandarin? Anambra people no go kill person with this their madness of always been in a competition with themselves. Tufiakwa!

the person you quoted is not from Anambra

AlphaAutos:
Lol, what you don't know is bigger than you. So you don't know that cars comes with standard wheels as well as optional wheels available at a cost. So the pics of the car you see online means all cars in the model must come with the same equipment and packages right?

So a dealer will buy a brand new car, then swap the wheels with aftermarket wheels? You can only upgrade the wheels with available optional wheels.

Sha try change your plug sha.

You really need to learn a lot to become a good seller.

The blue accents you see on the rims are not standard from Toyota for the regular Corolla models.

Toyota does make some models (especially hybrids) that use blue in the logo or badges (e.g., Prius, Corolla Hybrid), but they usually don't have blue wheels.

On this particular Corolla, it’s purely a style choice, not a factory standard.

And you have agreed with me that the car is not a 2005 model.

The summary:

The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibuisi, has said it's illegal for ordinary people to wear military uniforms in Nigeria. However, he warned soldiers not to beat up people who break this rule. Instead, soldiers should calmly arrest them and hand them over to the police.

He explained that soldiers who attack civilians over this have been punished, and the Army is teaching its troops to behave better.

General Chibuisi also said criminals sometimes wear military uniforms to commit crimes, which makes it harder to tell real soldiers from fake ones. So, he asked everyone to help by stopping people around them from wearing military outfits if they’re not soldiers.

He reminded Nigerians that the Army belongs to the people and is here to protect them, not to scare them. The Army is also working on better communication to build trust with the public.

AlphaAutos:
Even with that, you wey eye no dey pain browse about it online, Google is always there to help you so you don't go about disgracing yourself.Regards

oga your car is pre-facelift, specifically from the 2021–2023 generation.
This model is a Middle East/African market spec.
It is the 12 generation corolla (internally called the E210 series). The car was face-lifted in 2024.

Even the rims on your car is an Aftermarket rim, no be follow come.

AlphaAutos:
Where do you see LE there? That's 1.6, browse 2024 Toyota 1.6 and see for yourself. Google is always there to help you out but tyou decided not to use it.

eye dey pain you? You saw SE on my post you even quoted it, yet you chose to say LE.

The summary:

WhatsApp has warned that a recent court decision in Nigeria could seriously affect how it operates in the country.

The court (called the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal) ruled that Nigeria’s consumer protection agency (FCCPC) has the right to fine WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta (which also owns Facebook and Instagram), for unfair business practices. The court supported most of the complaints made by the FCCPC and ordered Meta and WhatsApp to pay a $220 million fine, plus $35,000 for investigation costs.

This whole issue started after Nigeria’s FCCPC and Data Protection Commission investigated Meta and WhatsApp for over three years, starting in 2020. They looked into how the companies handled users' data and privacy.

Meta and WhatsApp tried to challenge the investigation, saying the FCCPC didn’t have the right to handle data privacy issues. But the court disagreed, saying the FCCPC can protect consumers even in areas like data privacy.

WhatsApp isn’t happy with the decision and plans to appeal it. They say that if they are forced to work without Meta’s help, it will be hard to keep WhatsApp running properly in Nigeria.

Despite all this, WhatsApp says they are committed to staying in Nigeria and serving their users, but the next few months will be important as the legal battle continues.

Poor

Too long, let me summarise for others.

Chief Innocent Sunday Okeke criticized Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for trying to cover up his attempt to pressure Governor Alex Otti into joining the unpopular APC, saying Kalu’s defense only made things worse.

He accused President Tinubu’s government of sidelining the South East and promoting ethnic favoritism, with Kalu shamefully supporting a system that neglects his own people.

Okeke praised the Labour Party and Governor Otti for standing with the people and warned that in 2027, the people will reject APC completely for its failures and injustice.

Among the 8 front-runners, the strongest candidates seem to be:

1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Why?

He’s Italian — traditionally, Italians have historically been favored (most popes were Italian before John Paul II broke the trend in 1978).

He’s already the Vatican’s Secretary of State, meaning he is extremely powerful, trusted, and experienced in Church diplomacy.

He is a moderate, meaning he can appeal to both conservatives and progressives — very important when trying to unite cardinals from very different parts of the world.

Bookmakers and Vatican watchers have been tipping him for a while, meaning inside information supports his chances.


Risk? Some cardinals might want a more "global" Pope (like an African, Asian, or Latin American) instead of another European.

2. Cardinal Luis Tagle

Why?

He’s known as the "Asian Pope Francis," meaning he shares the late Pope’s softer, compassionate approach.

If the cardinals want to continue Francis's legacy, Tagle would be a natural choice.

Choosing him would make him the first Asian Pope, sending a strong signal about the global nature of the Church (Asia has huge Catholic populations, especially in the Philippines).

He is well-liked personally — humble, media-friendly, and speaks good English.


Risk? Some very conservative cardinals may find him too liberal, and his relatively younger age (67) could mean a long reign — which not every voting cardinal wants.

3. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi

Why?

Italian, again (location helps).

Very close to Pope Francis and seen as his "spiritual son."

A bridge-builder: he worked on peace missions (Russia-Ukraine peace initiative), which shows diplomatic skills.

Progressive on LGBTQ and marginalized groups — which would continue Francis’s tone.


Risk? Some conservatives in the conclave might resist him because of his liberal positions.

Less likely candidates:

Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Eijk are too hardline conservative — the majority of cardinals today were appointed by Pope Francis, who leaned more moderate and liberal.

Cardinal Besungu has strong African support but his outright opposition to Pope Francis's teachings might hurt him in this conclave.

Cardinal Erdo is strong but has made some very controversial statements (especially about refugees) that could alienate moderate voters.

Cardinal Grech is respected but a bit too "low-key" compared to others.

If I had to bet, Cardinal Parolin is the most likely winner.
If cardinals want continuity with a global flavor, Luis Tagle could be a surprise pick.
If they want an Italian with strong Francis ties but not too radical, Zuppi is right there.

This is the summary:

In the first three months of 2025, the Federal Government made about ₦84 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). This is 76% more money than they made during the same time in 2024, thanks to better collection efforts and more people using digital payments.

In January 2025, they made ₦21.4 billion — higher than January 2024.

In February 2025, they made a big jump to ₦36.64 billion, more than double what they made in February 2024.

In March 2025, they made ₦26.01 billion, still much better than March 2024, even though it dropped compared to February.


The EMTL charges ₦50 on every bank transfer of ₦10,000 or more.
The money is shared between the federal, state, and local governments: the Federal Government gets 15%, and the states and local councils get 85%.

Out of the total EMTL money collected in early 2025, ₦80.69 billion was shared among the three levels of government. Here's how it was shared:

Federal Government got ₦12.1 billion,

States got ₦37.3 billion,

Local governments got ₦31.3 billion.


Compared to 2024, everyone got much more money from EMTL in 2025, with local governments seeing the biggest growth (almost 88% more than in 2024)

AlphaAutos:
I have units of brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla 1.6L for sale in Nigeria at unbeatable prices. The units come with full customs duty and other relevant documnets.

The sedans come with a powerful, yet fuel efficient 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering 121 horsepower, CVT transmission system, 47 liters fuel tank, ABS, EBD, BA, VSC, multiple airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, MacPherson strut suspension at the front and torsion beam at the front, a large touchscreen display, etc.

The price of a brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla in Nigeria is 50,000,000 Naira.

Contact me on 08107992356 for inspection and pickup.

this is not a 2025 corolla. Your Toyota Corolla SE is the 12th generation (2019–2022) pre-facelift, before the facelift came out in 2023.

Tokumbo na how much again?

Master planner is at work

Here is the summary.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered 54 banks to return over ₦9.3 billion that was stolen by hackers from an old-generation bank.

The money was stolen on March 23, 2025, when hackers broke into the bank’s system and moved money out of many customers' accounts.

The stolen money was sent to different bank accounts across 54 banks in Nigeria. The bank quickly found out and informed the other banks to help track and recover the money.

The court, led by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, ruled on April 15, 2025, that:

All the banks involved must freeze the accounts that received the money.

They must return all the money they can to the bank it was stolen from.

They must also provide full details of the accounts involved, including the names and where the money went.

The freeze on the accounts will remain until all the money is recovered.

The order only affects the stolen money and does not affect other customers' money in those accounts.

The judge made it clear: the money belongs to the bank that was hacked, not the people who received it by mistake.

Here is the summary.


The government says a new Tax Reforms Bill will help make houses more affordable for Nigerians by reducing taxes on building and real estate.

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, who leads the team working on the bill, spoke at a forum in Abuja. He explained that many people don’t understand the bill correctly and are spreading wrong information.

He said the bill will remove VAT (Value Added Tax) from things like:
- Buying or selling land and houses
- Paying rent
- Building materials

Also, people who pay rent below ₦10 million per month won’t have to pay stamp duty, and there won’t be tax when selling your personal house.

The bill will also help companies that make building materials by giving them special support, and it will fix issues with land paperwork and property taxes.

Mr. Oyedele said this reform will reduce the cost of building houses and make rent cheaper, especially for low-income earners.

The Housing Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa, said his ministry is working closely with the tax team to make sure the new rules benefit builders and protect investors.

Other speakers at the event, like Mr. Samson Opaluwah and Mr. Festus Adebayo, said the bill will help solve long-standing problems like too many taxes and lack of funding for building projects. They also asked the government to support builders who want to provide cheap housing for the poor.

Here's a simple explanation:

In 2023, Nigeria's economy (measured by GDP) was worth about $364 billion. But by 2025, it's expected to drop to about $188 billion — that's almost half gone in just 2 years. This sharp fall is linked to major changes (called economic reforms) the government is making.

Also, if you divide the country's total wealth by the number of people (GDP per capita), it shows how much wealth the average person could have. In 2015, it was around $2,729. By the end of 2025, it’s expected to fall to just $807. That means, on average, Nigerians are getting poorer, not richer.

So in simple terms: Nigeria's economy is shrinking fast, and the average Nigerian is earning much less than they did 10 years ago.

Ok

If a woman can leave her biological family for a man she she has no relationship with all in the name of marriage, what is church that she cannot also abandon?

If a woman decides not to follow her husband, she is not ready for marriage yet.

Did she not consider the husband's church before accepting to marry him?

Yes it can. Excluding interior decor

THE SUMMARY in a layman's English.

The U.S. government is taking Google to court, accusing it of being too powerful in online search and using AI to stay that way. They're saying Google unfairly makes itself the default search engine on phones and browsers, blocking out smaller competitors. The government wants to break up parts of Google’s business, including the Chrome browser, and stop deals that keep Google in control.

One big concern is how Google uses AI to pull users even deeper into its services, making it harder for other tech companies to compete. The government found out Google is paying Samsung large amounts to pre-install its AI tools on phones, which could last for years.

Google argues it’s being punished for being good at what it does. It says the government is just helping its rivals who couldn’t keep up, and that AI isn’t really what the lawsuit is about.

If the court agrees with the government, the ruling could change how big tech companies operate, much like what happened when AT&T and Standard Oil were broken up. It could also shape how AI develops and who controls it. The final decision is expected later this year and could have a huge impact on the future of the internet.

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Firebox123:
it'll get on eBay or AliExpress for that price brr

AliExpress? Used, refurbished or brandnew ?

With that budget, You may not get 8th generation, 4gb Nvidia.

Maybe 6th generation.

We are talking about tokumbo oo, not Naija used.

(Naija used has no price)

BlackViper:
Where is the beautiful and angelic girl?

it's like you did not understand the sarcasm 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣