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This is really bad for Nigeria.
Imo state has the highest gas reserve in Nigeria and and as a region, Southeast has the highest gas reserve.
I mean, I'm not getting it. Why would federal government want to exclude the region from gas master plan?
If any Northern region has the highest gas reserve would it be excluded from the master plan?

Federal government should make sure they don't shortchange Southeast so that exploration of gas would be easy because gas off course is very important for Nigeria revenue considering that it can only get better for Nigeria in gas exploration.

Countries like Qatar built a strong economy from gas and Nigeria should also take advantage of gas economy.

Nigeria police need to go to Ghana to learn how to police.
You'll not understand until you experience it.

Even if you no get get money to travel to more developed countries abeg try travel to some of these small African countries like Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal and Co.

You'll know that you're living with trauma
Ghana showed me that most Nigerians are living with trauma.
As a lagos boy that grew up in Apapa, Olodi Mile 2 Amuwo Odofin/Festac area, I was always conseuse of police because of police harassment.
I early 2000's (2005 to 2012) Around Olodi/Ajegunle If you're passing through Ashapko (I heard they've changed the name) around 9:00pm upwards make sure you've money to settle police (Ajeromi Ifelodun police station in particular) if you like get ID card or not you must enter motor, unless you get money to settle.

For mile 2 underbridge once it's 10:00pm upwards make sure you've small cash to settle unless you go enter motor wey go carry you go station.

Now as a Jambite that was working (I hated asking my parents for money for airtime and other small small money to use arrange myself as a teenager) even without being a criminal, I was always conscious of police everywhere I go once it's 9:00pm.

Fast forward to when I went to Ghana for my BSc after my HND in Nigeria, my first few weeks shows that I've been living with trauma in Nigeria.

My first full day in Ghana, I carried my phone chargers to school hoping to charge anytime it runs down because in my mind, I wasn't sure if there will be power at home when i returned knowing fully well that there's no generator in the house. Only for a village boy that was serving my uncle (apprentice or what Igbos call Nwaboy) told me that "oh boy, dem no dey take light here, if you come back, light go still dey".
I was so ashamed of myself because this was a boy that I picked at maza maza when he came to lagos and put him in a car that is going Aflaho (Ghana) where he's to serve my uncle.

As a young guy that like faji, I went to club with friends, while we were returning, I saw police van coming towards us.
My first instinct was to run in fact I actually ran before my friends that I was with me hXeld me back.
They told me guy, you no dey Nigeria wey dem dey run for police.

I had to work on myself and the good thing I noticed while in Ghana was how polite their police officers were.

My first experience of how different Ghana police officers are when compared to Nigeria police officers was when i entered tro tro (danfo) from Lapaz to Accra, before we got to circle, our driver broke traffic law, a police officer instead of collecting bribe seized his driving licence told other passengers to enter another tro tro. I was told he'll release his driving license after few minutes before letting him go to serve as a punishment.
For my mind I just laughed in Olopa voice.

Ghana police don't have big police stations like Nigeria but they were well organised and in all my years there, I never saw a police officer collect bribe openly from tro tro (ghana version of danfo) or taxi. Unlike Nigeria police that collects money openly from public transporters.

Till tomorrow, wetin dey pain me pass na sey, I no be criminal but as a teenager wey dey work and close by 8:00pm, I go dey go house see police, dey run make dem no catch me.
Tell me which kind nonsense be dat.

Really, Nigeria police have a lot to learn from Ghana police.

Only people that can't think for themselves listens to these god of men.
If you want to listen to God, read and reflect on his words, anything outside his words are the words of men.

That’s the reality of Nigeria today.

Those who constantly make excuses for government failures and irresponsibility are also contributing to the rot in the country. Whenever you criticize the government, they call you a bitter person, even when they know deep down that the government isn’t doing enough.

They seem to forget that criticism is an essential part of democracy. If citizens don’t criticize the government when it fails, how will those in power know that they are not doing enough?

The same people who once called Buhari “our darling President” are now the same people calling him a failure. When Nigerians criticized Buhari while he was in power, those critics were dismissed as “wailers.”

Now it's Tinubu's turn, when you criticize, they call you shinedu or call you bitter person.
Will you blame them? Off course no. They're working for their paychecks afterall paid propagandists don't carryout propaganda for free.

The reality is that many Nigerians are struggling more financially today than they were years ago. Imagine having to switch from sunflower oil to Devon simply because sunflower oil has become too expensive for you.

And it’s not necessarily because your income has stopped increasing. The bigger problem is that the value of your money keeps declining.

Unless your income is tied to foreign currency, you are probably becoming poorer as the days go by.
That is the painful reality many Nigerians are experiencing today.

Dis na why people like me dey say, “Make una dey marry virgin.” Tell me, why would your woman complain about your size if she has never experienced one bigger than yours?
For me, it's a no no besides why would any right thinking man want to do penis enlargement

Nigeria is probably one of the easiest countries in the world in which to recruit young people (especially those already involved in street violence and thuggery) for political purposes. With a budget of just ₦5,000 per person, you’d be amazed at how many youths can be mobilized to do someone’s bidding.
What is particularly disturbing is seeing youths who cannot organize themselves to confront banditry, demand protection from the government or protest against insecurity suddenly become organized and energized when it comes to blocking and protesting against a private citizen.
This kind of madness thrives in impoverished societies where political leaders have mastered the art of weaponizing poverty, frustration and desperation for their own selfish interests.

Wike go stain their white.

Nigeria is not the UK, US, or Iran. The real question is; Is it legal in Nigeria to use money to induce or incentivize someone to donate one of their kidneys?
Definitely, it is illegal to use money to induce a donor. However, it is ultimately for the court to determine whether the donors were actually induced or incentivized with money in this particular case.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with the government subsidizing fuel for citizens. If Atiku decides to bring back fuel subsidy (if he's elected president which i doubt he would), I believe it would be a welcome idea, provided it is properly managed, transparent, and free from corruption.

The real problem Nigeria had with fuel subsidy was not the idea of subsidy itself, but the massive corruption and mismanagement surrounding it. Countries around the world subsidize essential services such as food, education, healthcare, and electricity to reduce the burden on their citizens.

Yet in Nigeria, the government seems determined to remove almost every form of subsidy. By next year, they may even remove the little subsidy that remains on electricity.
So, the question is: why is subsidy considered unsustainable in Nigeria when other countries continue to subsidize essential goods and services? The real issue should be how to manage subsidies efficiently and prevent corruption, rather than simply eliminating them altogether.

richeeyo:
The igbos think they can defeat the Yorubas by been ally with the Hausa
Here by rubbishing the Yorubas at any given opportunity
The fact is no igbo man can become president without the deep support of Yorubas
But any one else can be president without the support of the igbos

I'm sure you're typing this from the comfort of your one-room apartment in a face-me-I-face-you compound, where about 40 rooms share just two bathrooms and toilets.

No go hustle, stay here dey mis yarn.

Empty vessel.

Someone resigned to focus on his senatorial campaign, which was obvious from the moment he expressed interest in contesting. Yet, some people who clearly want to see them fail are already calling it a crisis.

Am I missing something here?

Some people who have apparently forgotten how to read and understand simple statements are claiming that his resignation means he is disassociating himself from the Obedient and OK movements.

Please, where exactly in his resignation did he say he was disassociating himself from Peter Obi or the Obedient movement?
In fact, he even acknowledged Obi as his leader.

Olodo plenty for this country sha. 🤦🏾‍♂️

Black nations really need to do more when it comes to food production and agricultural research.

In June 2020, Professor Hussain Ibrahim, the then Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), told the Senate Committee on Science and Technology that the agency had developed a pilot technology to optimize and improve the traditional processing of kilishi.

I mean after 33 years of this research council, their result is nothing to write home about.

After decades of independence and billions invested in research and development, it is concerning that countries like Nigeria still struggle to develop better and faster ways of producing some of our indigenous foods. Take crops like yam and cassava, for example. Depending on the variety and farming conditions, they can take several months to mature. Why haven't we invested more aggressively in research to develop improved varieties and farming methods that could significantly reduce the time it takes to produce them?

Imagine if, through serious agricultural research, we could develop yam and cassava varieties that mature in two or three months while maintaining good yields and nutritional value. That would have a huge impact on food security, farmers' income, and the economy.

We still depend heavily on Western countries for technology, agricultural innovations, machinery, and even food-related solutions. How can a people truly develop when they still struggle to produce enough basic food for themselves in 2026?

And I am not talking about Nigeria alone, I am talking about Black nations as a whole. South Africa appears to be doing better economically than many other Black African countries, although its economic structure and history are quite different from those of other African nations because it's being controlled by whites so you can understand it has an economy that can control poverty.

The bigger question is: Is there something fundamentally wrong with the way many Black nations approach research, innovation, agriculture, and economic development?

We have the land, the people, the resources, and the intellectual capacity. What we seem to lack is the level of sustained investment, planning, research, and commitment needed to turn those resources into genuine self-reliance.

He's a civil servant with side hustle so if he earns more than 10x minimum wage from his dide hustle, he had a very good chance of being a millionaire.

ednut1:
so na minimum wage dem dey use buy car and houses?

Some husband dey suffer sha.

ednut1:
50k-100k they paid them na him they go use because millionaires? The actress use their kpekus to elevate

That 100k at that time was more than 10x Nigeria minimum wage at the time.
That means his earnings at the time wasn't that bad.

Lordogaebuka:
When Peller sells the house which has already been valued at 400m which is actually betwy150 to 200 m. Peller gets to keep a percentage of the profit. Meanwhile Peller sells the building as his own, you rush to buy because it is Peller selling as it cannot be fraud. This is the business behind the deal

How do you intend to sell a house that you're ont in possession of it's proper documents?

The moment I saw the statement attributed to him, where he allegedly said that "₦400,000,000 is insignificant and just like ₦400,” I knew this man probably couldn’t have given Peller a property worth ₦400,000,000.
If you have genuinely built enough wealth to casually give away a property worth ₦400,000,000, you wouldn’t describe such an amount as insignificant. ₦400,000,000 is a huge sum of money, especially in a country like Nigeria where millions of people struggle to meet their basic needs.
Sometimes, the way people talk about money reveals more than the money itself.

BigYash:
No mind them. Just look fresh and drive good car,you know how many girls you go dey turn down .. only to remain faithful to one woman

It's really crazy to think that some people thinks that it's only women who fight temptations from opposite gender.

Every time a man steps out, he meets countless ladies that he refuses to approach.
Na which kind mentality be dis one bikonu.

Yes, women may receive more unsolicited advances. So what!!!
Faithfulness is a choice and a responsibility in a relationship, not a favour one gender deserves special praise for.

Men also meet women they find attractive, have opportunities to cheat, and sometimes have women make advances at them. The difference is that society often assumes men are naturally supposed to pursue women, while ignoring the fact that men can also be tempted and still choose to remain faithful.

And saying that women "keep saying no to 10 different men" makes it sound as if every woman is constantly fighting off an army of suitors while every man has nobody interested in him. That's an exaggeration. Many men may not be approached as openly or as frequently, but that doesn't mean they don't encounter temptation.

Don't turn basic loyalty into a gender competition or make it sound as though men owe women extra praise simply because other men find them attractive.

A faithful man deserves the same respect. He may have opportunities too, he simply chooses not to act on them.

This Ebonyi drunkard who always talks anyhow. He hardly makes any sense whenever he speaks in the Senate and I honestly wonder what criteria they use in selecting principal officers because this one clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
Insulting us is what these iti boribo loves to do.
Must everybody be farmer? So because you've access to stolen money you're running your mouth like tank that it's tap is broken.

It's either Tinubu was misinformed or Tinubu lied to save face because EFCC didn't say they got court order.
Off course he knows that EFCC messed up and he's only trying to save their face.

Those criticizing Pastor Adeboye are largely reacting to what they see as a contrast between his past and present actions. He was among those who publicly spoke out and criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan's administration. However, they argue that he has not taken the same public stance under President Tinubu's government, despite believing that many of the issues that prompted the 2012 protests are now even more severe.

MasterTeeUSA:
I guess it is the same reason Obidients attacked Pastor Adeboye...Amaechi is playing dangerous politics...He should continue. He is trying to nail ATIKU finally.

Nigeria politicians should stop this nonsense they do during campaign season.

Sannisege:
You are quite ignorant. Tinubu as a muslim is a minority in the south and a northern christian is also a minority. Which is why Tinubu, a southern minority has to pair with Shettima who is from a majority religion in the north. Same way it will be easier for a northern christian (minority) to pair with a southern christian (majority). Therefore, a christian-christian ticket can also work in Nigeria.

Why do you guys like lying to yourselves?
Are you trying to convince yourself that APC or Nigeria will ever pair a Southern Christian to a Northern Christian from North Central.
Why deceive yourself?

It's always overwhelming when you're used to dealing with fake things and suddenly encounter the real thing.

Tinubu's government seems accustomed to engaging with fake bishops, so when they came face-to-face with genuinely ordained bishops, they didn't know how to respond.

Some people seem to think becoming a bishop is easy. In the Catholic Church, becoming a priest alone requires years of rigorous academic, spiritual, and pastoral formation, often including at least two academic degrees. By the time many priests are appointed monsignor, they may already hold advanced qualifications, including doctorates. Becoming a bishop and eventually a cardinal, comes only after decades of service and dedication.

Cardinals are among the most senior clergy in the Catholic Church, and they are the ones eligible to participate in the election of a pope. It is disappointing to see people speak disrespectfully about individuals who have devoted their lives to such service.

Tinubu's attack dogs should know where to draw the line.

It's a fact. They would never try to use their attack dogs on Sultan of Sokoto.
These people have little regard for Christians, which is why they found it so easy to present a Muslim-Muslim ticket. Their supporters are quick to attack Christianity whenever Christian clerics criticize the government, yet they are often reluctant to challenge prominent Islamic clerics because they know many Muslims will not tolerate what they consider disrespect.
For that, Muslims in Nigeria have my respect.
Remember when Davido shared a music video to promote one of his artists? It didn't take long for him to take it down after facing backlash over scenes that were perceived to resemble a mosque.
Also, in April 2022, Abubakar Suleiman, the Managing Director and CEO of Sterling Bank Plc., posted an Easter message comparing the resurrection of Jesus Christ to Agege bread with the phrase, "Like Agege Bread, He rose." He made the post, yet many Christians just laughed over it and moved on.
My point is that Christians in Nigeria are often taken for granted, despite not being a minority. The Catholic Church alone has tens of millions of members across the country.
Besides, why does Tinubu's government seem to dislike hearing criticism? Is it because it came to power on promises many people believe were misleading, and now prefers praise over honest criticism?

Are Nigerians becoming more empty-headed and less thoughtful these days?
How can someone genuinely ask how birth and death certificates benefit the average citizen? I honestly don't understand that line of thinking.

I dated her for four years and six months before we had our registry wedding. Six months later, we celebrated our traditional and church wedding. Marrying her remains the best decision I've ever made.

Dat man don see 40 for dis him wife hand.
The world has now seen how this man's wife conducts herself at home.
There appears to be little respect or regard for her home or her responsibilities as a mother. A parent's first responsibility is to their family. If you are unwilling to take responsibility for your children, you should seriously question whether you're ready to bring them into the world.
Can someone explain why a mother whose child is fighting for his or her life would choose to attend a seminar instead of being by the child's side?
People often say women are naturally more nurturing and gentle with children. Situations like this raise difficult questions about whether those expectations always match reality.
Normally, if dem train you well as Igbo woman, you no suppose to hit you hand for ground or anything at all (especially in public) wen you dey talk to man talk less of you husband.
Dis one show sey dat guyman don see wetin pass the combination of Buhari and Tinubu for him house.

Some nwa boys (apprentice) want to run before they can even walk.

Many of them don't want to start small. Immediately their oga settles them, the next thing you see is them renting shops in the same locations where established senior traders rent theirs.

Some are also in a hurry to leave their oga's house because they no longer want to do the little chores they used to do while serving, like washing his car or helping around the house.

The truth is, a wise nwa boy who has just been settled doesn't rush to move out, unless he and his oga had issues before the settlement. Instead, he stays with his oga for another one or two years to reduce living expenses while allowing his business to become stable.

If you've a good relationship with your oga and other senior traders in the market, you can always collect goods on credit from them and pay back immediately fñafter sale.
To get credit facility in the market is easy as long as you're not irresponsible in business.

Unless you have someone else who is willing to accommodate you and support you with some of your living expenses, there's really no need to leave your oga's house immediately.

Back in the day, my dad had some settled nwa boys who still lived with us for a while after they were settled. Dinner was always available for them because they usually left for their shops very early and rarely ate breakfast at home. On Sundays, they ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with us. They lived freely as long as they respected the house rules, such as not bringing girls into their rooms or returning home late.

I know a guy whose oga settled him. Instead of staying with his oga for a while, he rented a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment, moved in with his girlfriend, and rented a shop in an expensive area where senior traders operate. Two years later, the guy was already struggling.

Na sense dem dey take follow dis life.

To every nwa boy out there, don't be in a hurry to start carrying unnecessary bills. Stay with your oga if the relationship is still good, remain humble, build your business gradually, and you'll have a much better chance of succeeding in the trade you learned.

Dat guy wasted his time doing nwa boy and people like him will always get into trouble. We sabi him type, if you check well di guy go dey steal from him oga when him dey serve.

The APC government, particularly during Buhari's administration, left Nigeria's economy in a much weaker position.

When you compare Nigeria's economy with those of several African countries, the difference is striking. In Morocco, about 1 in every 4,893 people is a millionaire. In South Africa, the figure is approximately 1 in every 1,533 people, while in Mauritius it is about 1 in every 259 people.

In Nigeria, approximately about 1 in every 34,000 people is a millionaire.

These comparisons suggest that Nigeria has not created wealth at a pace that matches its large population. With a population of over 230 million people, Nigeria should be performing much better in terms of wealth creation and economic opportunities.

Our leaders must do more to build an economy that creates prosperity for more citizens. A country with Nigeria's population and vast natural and human resources should not be lagging behind many of its African peers in wealth generation. The focus should be on policies that encourage investment, job creation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth so that national wealth is more broadly created and shared.