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Politics › Re: Defection: ADC Accepts Kwankwaso's Conditions by 1Alex: 4:28pm On Mar 30

A simple Ai summary

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is planning to leave his current party (NNPP) and join another party called African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Before agreeing to join, he gave the ADC some conditions.

Main conditions he asked for:

1. He wanted control over who becomes the ADC governorship candidate in Kano State (basically, he chooses the person).

2. He also wanted a strong leadership role in the party (which they agreed to).

3. He tried to secure the vice-presidential slot for 2027, but the party refused this one.

What ADC agreed to:

They accepted his demand to pick the Kano governorship candidate.

They agreed he will be a top leader in the party, especially in Kano.

What they did NOT agree to:

They did not promise him the vice-presidential position.

Other key points:

Some of his allies are also moving with him to ADC.

This move is part of bigger political changes ahead of the 2027 elections.

Both sides compromised a bit to make the deal happen.

In simple terms:
Kwankwaso is switching parties, but only after making sure he has influence—especially in Kano politics. He didn’t get everything he wanted, but enough to go ahead with the move.

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Politics › Re: Aminu Gwarzo resigns as Kano Deputy Governor by 1Alex: 10:21pm On Mar 27

ErebeOcoco:
SO Kwankwoso couldn't save this dude?

are you sure you have been following political developments in kano recently?

Politics › Re: List Of ICPC Charges Against El-Rufai by 1Alex: 8:19am On Mar 24

But if he had remained a loyal member of APC, we may not have heard all these.
Nonsense and ingredients.

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Autos › Re: Toks Standard Honda Pilot 07 Now 5.5M.. Call/WhatsApp WhatsApp: 08134932159 by 1Alex: 12:32am On Mar 21

Oga, Production of this vehicle ended in 2007.

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Autos › Re: Registered 2013 Toyota Avalon 4plugs Engine by 1Alex: 8:44pm On Mar 20

If it is 4 cylinder, then it must be hybrid.

Phone/Internet Market › Re: �� US Used Phones Available For Sale | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro & Google Pixel 6a by 1Alex: 8:25pm On Mar 20

fhemmie:
Good morning, chief.

I am based in Lagos - Egbeda-Idimu axis.

but my request? Any phone in that range? I am in Lagos also.

Phone/Internet Market › Re: �� US Used Phones Available For Sale | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro & Google Pixel 6a by 1Alex: 6:34am On Mar 20

fhemmie:
🇺🇸 US used phones available for sale | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro & Google Pixel 6a

10/10 — In mint conditions

Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | Factory Unlocked
256GB ROM / 12GB + 4GB RAM
N330K

Google Pixel 6a | Factory Unlocked
126GB ROM / 6GB RAM
N250K

Prices are slightly negotiable.

WhatsApp on 08090218754

what's your location? Do you have any premium phone of 100k even if it's 2020

Autos › Re: PRICE REDUCED - Registered Toyota Sienna 2004 Model For 4.250m by 1Alex: 6:15am On Mar 20

So 3MZ is now a 4 cylinder engine?

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Science/Technology › Re: Top 10 Countries With The Most Satellites In Space (Photos) by 1Alex: 2:28pm On Mar 19

NWANICHODE:
Nigeria, how many again? I want to check something

2 satellites, one of them no more functional

Phones › Re: 5 Reasons To Buy The Itel City 200: Why This Is The Official Phone For Everyone by 1Alex: 11:26pm On Mar 16

beautiful little piece of plastic

Autos › Re: 2013 Toyota Hilux Upgraded Automatic Gear @abuja by 1Alex: 10:56pm On Mar 16

this upgrade is very neat

Car Talk › Re: Ride Hailing Drivers Shut Down Operations Over Low Fares by 1Alex: 2:43pm On Mar 16

Pearl1910:
Does Indrive have an office in Nigeria?
No office no operation . Govt should do something about that app

indrive operators are here on Nairaland. It started as "Drive-in-Hood" before they changed the name to indrive.

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Car Talk › Re: Honda Odyssey Good For Interstate Drop Shipping? by 1Alex: 4:37pm On Mar 15

piuspaul:
My bosses. Is Honda Odyssey 2005 or 2006 good or reliable for inter-state movement of goods and services?

Any experience with Honda Odyssey please share. Thanks.

I do not know if you have got what you want but this vehicle is very good. Below is what I learn about it here on Nairaland.

Phones › Re: How Old Were You When You Realized That This Is The Correct Way To Wear Airpods? by 1Alex: 2:44pm On Mar 15

Even apple themselves showed how to wear their pods.

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Autos › Re: 2017 HIGHLANDER - 08023105651 by 1Alex: 11:50pm On Mar 14

This is either 2014 or 15. Not 17 oga.

Music/Radio › Re: Patoranking - African Soldier Ft. Buju Banton (official Video) by 1Alex: 9:52am On Mar 13

aviona:
Good sound, the transitioning is very good and it's giving that kind of early 90s old school reggae vibes.

it is not old school. It is simply roots reggae.

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Autos › Re: Hyundia Accent 2008 Hot Sale For N1.8m by 1Alex: 2:39pm On Mar 11

Ayoduro:
I have available for sale 2008/09 Hyundia Accent for sale. The car is fuel efficient with good engine and gear. Manual drive. Buy and drive to your location. Power windows!

Price: N1.8m
08124865942

is the AC working?. Can it go for 1.4?

Politics › My Reply To: "Nigeria Overtakes India In Poverty" by 1Alex(op): 10:12am On Mar 11*

Nigeria’s Problem Is Not Population, It Is Systemic Corruption and Failed Governance

Every time Nigerians complain about bad policies and poor governance, some defenders of the system quickly say the same thing: “Nigeria’s population is too big.” They claim reforms cannot work because the country has too many people.

But this argument collapses when you compare Nigeria with India.

India has about 1.4 billion people, while Nigeria has roughly 220 million. That means India has more than six times Nigeria’s population. Yet Nigeria has repeatedly ranked among the countries with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty despite its smaller population.

So population clearly is not the real problem.

Now look at natural resources.

Nigeria is blessed with enormous wealth: crude oil, natural gas, bitumen, limestone, coal, iron ore, vast arable land, and a young workforce. For decades, oil alone has generated hundreds of billions of dollars. India does not have that kind of natural resource advantage. Yet India invested heavily in manufacturing, technology, education, and infrastructure, building industries that employ millions.

Nigeria did the opposite.

Instead of using oil wealth to industrialize the country, successive governments allowed corruption, waste, and elite capture to dominate the system. The result is a country rich in resources but poor in outcomes.

Take the issue of national budgets.

The federal government announces massive budgets every year. But implementation is often poor. For example, the National Assembly criticized the 2024 budget performance when it stood at about 43 percent, with capital projects performing even worse.

Capital spending is the part of the budget that builds roads, railways, power plants, hospitals, and industries. But most of Nigeria’s spending goes to recurrent costs like salaries and government overheads, leaving little for development.

The situation in 2025 raised even more concern. Reports indicated that many ministries received zero or near-zero capital releases, meaning projects approved in the budget were not funded at all.

In fact, government officials had to explain to lawmakers why the 2025 capital budget had reportedly recorded zero implementation despite being approved.

To make matters worse, the government even deferred about 70 percent of the 2025 capital projects to the 2026 budget, effectively postponing development again.

This kind of fiscal mismanagement slows economic growth and keeps the country stuck in a cycle of poverty.

Another major problem is debt.

Nigeria now spends a large portion of its revenue servicing debt. In 2024, about 69 percent of government revenue went into debt servicing, leaving limited funds for development projects.

Add insecurity to the mix — from banditry to farmer-herder conflicts and agricultural production drops, industries suffer, and investors stay away.

The result is predictable.

Despite massive oil revenues over the past five decades, Nigeria still struggles with electricity, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industrialization. Meanwhile, countries with fewer natural resources have built stronger economies simply because their systems work better.

So when people say Nigeria’s population is the problem, they are avoiding the real issue.

The truth is simple: Nigeria’s biggest problem is corruption, weak institutions, and poor leadership.

A country with Nigeria’s resources should not be struggling like this. Until systemic corruption is tackled and governance improves, budgets will keep failing, reforms will keep collapsing, and the country will continue underperforming.

Population did not destroy Nigeria.
Bad governance did.

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Politics › Re: Nairaland Member Declares To Contest Abeokuta North Ogun Assembly Seat by 1Alex: 7:20am On Mar 11

PACIONS:
If I had the opportunity to represent Abeokuta North in the House of Assembly, three immediate policy priorities I would push to tackle youth unemployment are:

1. Youth Skills & Innovation Development Program

I would advocate for legislation that supports the establishment of community skill and innovation centers where young people can gain practical training in areas such as digital technology, creative industries, agriculture, construction, and vocational trades. Skills must match real economic opportunities.

2. Small Business & Youth Enterprise Support Fund

Many youths have ideas but lack access to startup capital. I would push for policies that create structured micro-grants and low-interest loans for young entrepreneurs, alongside mentorship and business development support.

3. Agriculture & Local Production Empowerment

Abeokuta North has strong agricultural potential. I would promote policies that encourage youth participation in modern agriculture, agro-processing, and local value chains, helping young people move from unemployment into productive enterprise.

These three areas — skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture — can create sustainable opportunities when properly supported.
But leadership should always listen to the people, which is why I truly value the ideas shared here.

Let’s keep the conversation going.

how do you intend to get the money to embark on these programmes?

Culture › Thread closed by 1Alex(op): 12:19am On Mar 11*

This thread has been closed.

Romance › Re: Man Calls Off Wedding On Wedding Day After Discovering Past Secret Of His Wife by 1Alex: 7:43am On Mar 09

BrightAhiah99:
Someone should help us and summarize the scenario, what really happened?

from what I heard in the video, the girl already has 2 children and she did not tell the guy. He found out that wedding day and canceled the wedding.

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TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:47pm On Mar 07

brain54:
Nta a station that is more than 40 years old...

Suddenly don't have a presentable studio because of the non release of 2025 budget.

Continue you hear!

why do you have yearly budget? Do you know when it recieved attention last?

TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:39pm On Mar 07

Kushites:
Tell us the annual budget of those countries you listed. Japan, France, UK, South Korea, India, etc.

Should I list their annual budgets and compare it to Nigeria's own?

Should I embarras you?

it's either me and you are on the same page or I did not understand your initial post. All I mean is that Nigerian government lacks maintenance culture generally

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TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:35pm On Mar 07

Kushites:
How will a TV network with 36 stations have adequate "maintenance" on $15 million a year?

the money was not disbursed to them it was only on paper. Not only them the entire 20225 budget was not disbursed.

https://www.nairaland.com/8627186/1.15-trillion-approved-0-disbursed/2#138644423

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TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:31pm On Mar 07

princeade86:
tell us how much NTA is generating for this country.

how will a TV station that lacks maintenance generate money.?

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TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:27pm On Mar 07

Throwback:
While I am surprised that a studio could look like that, then I am no longer surprised when a paltry N137m is for studio equipment for states capital stations in the whole country.

Ask yourself if N137m is enough for even 1 state capital station?

It means every state capital station of NTA must depend on their own share of the N137m to procure or upgrade existing studio. Hence why you have such obvious makeshift studio.

That is nonsense.

Will the government commit more money to such when it is yet to better fund Healthcare and other infrastructural projects? No!

The respective states NTA stations should pursue IGR from its advert slots and programme slots.

how will the advert come when most of the stations are off-air due to lack of maintenance

TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:13pm On Mar 07

princeade86:
Judge urself with ur li es.The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was allocated a total of ₦21.3 billion in the 2025 federal budget.
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2025 Budget Breakdown for NTA:
Based on the 2025 budget proposal, the ₦21.3 billion allocation is divided into the following main areas:
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Personnel Cost (Salaries): ₦9.48 billion
Allowances and Social Distributions: ₦7.35 billion
Capital Projects: Approx. ₦1.5 billion (including, for example, ₦149 million for DSNG uplink facilities, ₦193 million for content acquisition, and ₦137 million for studio equipment for state capital stations).
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Contextual Information:
Historical Funding: In the 10 years prior to 2021, the federal government invested a total of ₦67 billion into NTA, with a significant portion going toward personnel costs.
2020 Allocation: In 2020, NTA received ₦6.6 billion, with ₦6.1 billion for personnel and only ₦303.8 million for capital projects.
Comparison: In 2025, NTA, alongside the National Orientation Agency (NOA - ₦24.4 billion) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN - ₦21.5 billion), accounted for over 60% of the total budget for the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

so only you did not hear that out of Nigeria's 2025 budget, only zero naira was disbursed? Why did Tinubu fire the economy minister earlier this week?

https://www.nairaland.com/8627186/1.15-trillion-approved-0-disbursed/2#138644423

https://www.nairaland.com/8628214/end-honorable-mascot-ikwechegh#138644393

https://www.nairaland.com/8628980/tinubu-removes-doris-uzoka-after

TV/Movies › Re: Checkout What NTA Jos Studio Looks Like (Photos) by 1Alex: 6:08pm On Mar 07

Kushites:
What allocation? They get a pittance, and have always gotten a pittance. The govt simply can't afford to spend big money to make NTA what you think it should be.

Go and see how much FOX NEWS has to spend each year, and compare it to your 'NTA allocation'. You'll be embarrassed.

Abeg forget. The govt priorities are roads, schools, hospitals etc, not NTA.

Why is govt even SUPPOSED to have expertise in running a TV station??

It's really not their job.

If you want 'CNN-LEVEL', do what those who started CNN did. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH GOVT.

It's Private Sector.

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Politics › Re: Tinubu Only Man To Restructure Nigeria, Obi Failed That Test With LP - Ozigbo by 1Alex: 7:03am On Mar 07

duro4chang:
Obi represents failure. His administration as a governor was the worst. No meaningful development.

Autos › Re: Neatly Nigeria Used 2000 Sienna, No Fault Available Now Dm Ryan by 1Alex: 8:21pm On Mar 06

Lol. Nairalanders sef. Make I dey look una

Foreign Affairs › Re: List Of Countries Forecast To Be Adding The Most To Global GDP In 2026–2030. by 1Alex: 1:40pm On Mar 06

Racoon:
Impressive! This Suriname is even relatively unknown country But here it is dominating the African economic outlook and is already reckoning on the global stage even as an unknown entity

from South America dey dominate Africa?

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