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Hippopotamus, we normally sing it on the assembly ground

APOPTOSIS:
Who else has noticed that since President Buhari left office he has not been invited to anywhere within Nigeria or outside Nigeria for leadership lecture series like our past presidents who regularly undertake such in countries like Senegal, Kenya, Rwanda, Ivory Coast and many more.

It's highly unfortunate and embarrassing that someone who recently umpired Nigeria for 8 years and just left office has not been invited any where to chair events on Electoral reforms like OBJ, GEJ and even Atiku. Is it that bad? So, if it was football he would have retired straight away.
Even his Muslim brothers in the North have not found him worthy enough to anchor or officiate traditional muslim ceremonies on reforms, over there.
Even Sharia lawyers and judges haven't thought it wise to have him come around to officiate any innovative emerging sharia ideology and possibly talk on restructuring and the way forward like Sanusi Lamido would always lecture.

An Ex-President without a single political textbook to his name except for that written by Adesina.
That's utterly awful and embarrassing. If things were done normally in a sane country, someone of his pedigree should have a hardcopy textbook to his name for students of history, social, political sciences and captains of industries to make reference to. OBJ, GEJ, Yar'Adua, Gowon, Ojukwu, even IBB all have books. These can be found in libraries of universities across West Africa.
This is embarrassing for a nation.
Rather than have a self reflection on this, the DSS will be out looking for me.
I stand to be corrected if you feel I am wrong. We are here to debate constructively.
Please, this post is for learned people.
Thank you.

You are right on this sir, even the late former Ondo state Governor has book written on his name talkless of the whole president of nation

Mut4y:
I met a lady during service last year, she's everything a man could ever pray and wish for in a woman, two months into the relationship when she travelled home, she told me her mother said there's someone interested in marrying her and she told her mum she has a boyfriend and not interested and she didn't give the man any attention when he went to their house.
She informed me about it, the mother keeps disturbing her on the matter all the time and it became serious and she stood her ground she's not getting married to someone she doesn't know.

Last month after service, she told me the whole thing is getting serious and her whole family member is mounting pressure on her to marry the guy.

They told her she's bethroathed to the man and there's going to be a repercussion if she didn't marry the man and they're already planning the marriage.
She doesn't know anything about the man, they haven't dated and yet her family wants to force her into the marriage.

She told me of recent she didn't have any choice than to go ahead with the marriage even though she doesn't want to, we talk everyday, we go through emotional breakdown, cry together and all that. She has lots of what if, but still wants to go ahead with the marriage with the hope that the man would treat her right.

I love her so much, I'm used to having her in my life, we've been fond of each other and I have the intention of getting married to her latest January next year but her mother threatened not to attend her wedding if she didn't marry who she wants her to. Although I'm not rich at the moment but I'm trying my best and I told her to give me few months to raise some money.

Now, even though she still loves me, she wants to sacrifice our love and future for the sake of her family, I feel sad everyday, find it hard to sleep, I feel a lot of pain, I couldn't even tell my family or anyone about it, I came here to ease my burden and seek for opinion.

She's a wonderful lady, but she has succumbed to her family pressure, and I'm not this type of person that like to pressure someone to do what they don't want to do. I told her I'm willing to take care of her and protect her if she goes this path with me but I can't force her to choose me and leave her family, but this is 2025, it's so painful this kind of stuff is still happening and a lady could be forced into getting married to someone she doesn't love or know anything about all because an agreement has been made way back without her consent and she wasn't even living with her parent when they did all this.

I'm shattered, I'm loosing my mind, I need advise, i don't know what to do please.

I'm just starting my life and building my life and I believe I'll make it with the grace of God if I put in more effort in my business and God answer my prayer. The person they want her to marry is based abroad, and it even breaks my heart more that he has more advantage than me financially, and that makes me feel not put in more pressure not to look selfish, I'm in my late 20s the person they want her to marry is in his mid 30s or late 30s. Life isn't fair at all.

Kindly move on sir, don't think too much over lady matter. Surely, there is still better lady outside there who will give you the uppermost love than her

Please make enough money, marriage is not a joke as you think

Nice one op, keep it up. I don't enjoy fried egg, I prefer it boiled

Not only Nigeria, the whole black race needs to be united irrespective of diversity

ebubeson:
Which amongst these soup is the sweetest when it gets old.

Is it Ogbono, Okro, Uha, Efo riro, Ofe Owerri, Banga e.t.c?

Efo riro
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Hisroyalbadmeat:
My instinct tells me they were lovers, probably a revenge from a jilted Ex,

Same thought here, may God help us in Jesus name oo

eejo:
Yesterday a former president passed away in London and this add to long list of Nigerian leaders who died outside their Father land because they failed to develop our Healthcare system. Nigerians are dying every day due to poor healthcare system but leaders don't care because of overseas treatment but I have a message for the leaders, some Healthcare Emergencies requires urgent action and the day it happens death might occur before your plane lands abroad. Mr president fix our Healthcare system and save lives because you never know when Healthcare emergency can happen.

Increase the volume sir, and rest in peace to the former president

Raf4:
It would have been better to have joined Okun people with Ekiti state than lumping them with Kogi state.

God bless you sir, this is my point exactly, okun should have been merged with one of the south west state especially Ekiti state

Kdon2:
Lenu e! Name your village make we assess

Kabba is far better than my village, I am a proud Okun

illicit:
It should be in Kabba, the biggest Okun town

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Kabba not even a city self, this is one of the point they are considering in merging them with Lokoja

Temibi:
An open letter to Okun Development Association (ODA).

The call for the creation of Okun State is not just timely, it is a long-overdue aspiration rooted in fairness, identity, and equitable development. For those familiar with Nigeria’s colonial history, it's evident that most of the old provinces have since evolved into states. In that context, transforming the old Kabba Province into a state of its own is justifiable and a deeply symbolic step towards correcting historical imbalances.

But while the dream is noble, how we pursue it matters. I must say, with the utmost respect, that the recent proposal by the Okun Development Association (ODA) naming Lokoja as the capital of the proposed state is, in my view, a major strategic misstep, one that could do more harm than good to the overall objective.

Yes, Lokoja is a city of great historical importance. As the first administrative capital of modern Nigeria under British rule and a hub at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers, it has drawn people from far and wide. Its history is rich, and its cultural fabric is deeply woven with the presence of five indigenous tribes, the Oworo, Nupe, Ebira, Hausa, and Bassa Nge.

Among these, only the Oworo people are considered part of the broader Okun-Yoruba identity, sharing language and cultural affinity with the rest of Okunland. The other four groups, while indigenous to Lokoja and significant to its historical evolution, do not identify as Okun. This, to me, is where the real issue lies. The Hausa and Nupe section of Lokoja has the Maigari of Lokoja as its traditional ruler. The Ebiras section has the Otokiti village and a traditional head and the Bassa Nge part of Adankolo has their Etsu Bassa.

By proposing Lokoja as the capital of Okun State, we risk walking into a political and cultural minefield. We may be seen, rightly or wrongly, as attempting to impose a predominantly Okun-Yoruba identity on a city whose indigenous makeup is far more diverse. Groups like the Nupe, Ebira, Bassa Nge, and Hausa have deep ancestral ties to Lokoja, complete with traditional institutions, oral histories, and legitimate political interests. To ask them to accept being part of an "Okun State" without full buy-in is not only presumptuous, it's risky.

This could trigger unnecessary resistance. Not just in the court of public opinion, but at the National Assembly where the fate of the state creation bill will ultimately be decided. One can easily imagine counter-petitions, political pushback, and a barrage of ethnic objections that may stall, weaken, or even derail the process entirely.

Even more worrying is the message this sends to observers and policymakers at the federal level. If Okun people, known for their historical roots in towns like Kabba, Mopa, Isanlu, Egbe, Iyara, Ekinrin-Adde and Aiyetoro-Gbede cannot rally behind any of these core towns as the capital of their proposed state, then how united is this cause, really? Are we not inadvertently giving critics ammunition to question our seriousness, cohesion, and readiness for statehood?

Let’s also think about diplomacy and perception. The Oworo, though Okun in identity, are a minority in Lokoja. The city has become home to many, a shared space whose ownership and identity cannot be laid at the feet of one ethnic group. Naming Lokoja as the capital might therefore be seen as an attempt to politically dominate a space that rightly belongs to many, a move that could generate distrust and unnecessary division.

On the other hand, Kabba has long been recognised both historically and culturally as the traditional headquarters of Okunland. It is centrally located, rich in history, and already widely accepted as a unifying symbol for the Okun people. Why, then, should we abandon such a symbolic and uncontroversial option for a choice that brings more heat than light?

In conclusion, I will say let’s not undermine our own dream. The agitation for Okun State represents one of the most compelling and unifying causes in our recent history. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and we cannot afford to squander it over a miscalculated proposal that may fracture rather than unite us.

Lokoja, with all its prestige, does not need to be the capital of Okun State for the state to succeed. And the Okun dream does not need to ride on a decision that alienates others or invites conflict.

Let us keep our eyes on the goal. Let us stand firmly by Kabba, a town that speaks to our history, our identity, and our unity. In doing so, we strengthen our case and present a more solid front, one that honours our past, respects our neighbours, and prepares the ground for a future built on genuine consensus.

After all, if we must build a state of our own, let it rest on a foundation we all truly share.

Dayo Babalola ©️
11 July 2025

I understand the point, You are looking at it in a political aspect if not proposing Lokoja as a capital of Okun state is not a bad idea considering the infrastructure, land mass and some other things unlike kabba.
Kogi state needs restructuring for so long because it full of ethnicity. The Yoruba speaking part should have not been joined with the state at the earlier stage. Probably, they should have merged with some states in south west Nigeria

naptu2:
https://www.thecable.ng/ghana-kicks-against-us-visa-restrictions-cites-reciprocal-imbalance/

Nigeria Government should do the same thing
Thanks

obembet:
If YOU become president of Nigeria today, what 3 things will you do to make Nigeria a better place?


If am privilege to become Nigeria president today, this are the three issues I would personally tackle

1. I would solve the electricity problem permanently, stable power inevitably boosts the economy.

2. I would reduce the cost of food and living, subsidize and heavily invest in agriculture, local manufacturing of essentials and cut excess waste.

3. I would end insurgency and insecurity, there would be a complete force reform and overhaul.


Nlfpmod Seun mynd44 Lalasticlala

Creation of jobs

Subsidize food price

Solve insecurity

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I am also looking for my friend as well he is a nairalander

Is it not the old politicians that formed the coalition,who is deceiving who

RevenuesBoost:
Life of a wife😩

Miracle no dey tire Jesus...

Nobody should argue with me o!



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The price range is 95,000
We are just consuming money

sam4noow:
You beta paddle your own canoe with a good seatbelt. Despite say baba mention me say I qualify for the giveaway, shishi I no see collect.

All those who he mentioned were credited including me

chipet67:
Join me thank God, this snake didn't harm me. Today we went to water our herbs we planted, when it attacked, we offed it instead. Thank God we were able to see it in time.
We're suggesting it came in from the next plot that was cleared and burnt.
We detached the head, and sold the body for 15k.

Glory to God.

huge python

Powerbandooo:
3k for someone to tell me why the sky is blue,
Explanation like babylike one

it is nature it is beyond human reasoning or Ai

I need your input on this

Take for instant

Basic salary is 100k

Boss is deducting 10 percent from it

Will tithe be paid on the remaining salary or on the basic salary
Thanks

Bwilliam:
Her chi is trying to epp her and she's here complaining.
If you studied Mass communications, you just wasted money you'd have use to open provision shop.

Why

eejo:
I watched how Nigerians are becoming slaves all around the World and even in their own Nation. Our Women are rape, expose nudeness on Social media and many into prostitution, In the same vein, our Men are dying in the desert, turning to gamblers and other vices due to Poverty and high unemployment. Immigration to other Countries is no longer a solution to our problems as anti Immigration Parties like Reform party in the UK, AFD in Germany and Trump in America just to mention a few are against Migrants. The time to act is now to save our Children future. Nigeria must rise to save Africans from the Race war that is coming. I will be presenting my blueprint in the next few months on how Nigeria can create 50 million jobs in two years and turn our Economy around. My condolence to all Nigerians who have lost love ones to Insecurity issues facing our Country and my plan will also include how to curb insecurity.

nice one sir

2cribz:
1m has no value as of today, I've spent over 450k this month.i hate poverty. U r not even saying 50m.
Fu c k u

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guobe:
Who needs a million naira and why do you need it.
Someone might just see your comment and decide to help out.
An angel has once sent me something huge here on nairaland.
Keep hope alive .
God 🙌.

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Prophet007:
Both are fighting for their pockets...

I didn't even see any freedom fighter here. If you post Sunday Igboho oosa I will accept it as true freedom fighter

Ericmaestrooffi:
I want to to do but just 10k to one lucky person.

May God give you the strength to do it

Danhausa09:
how many innosons we have in 100million gamblers

why can't you apply for yeidep a program by fg. Just give it a trial bro

I know the reason why you gamble is as a result of lack of money

Danhausa09:
I remembef when I wasn't betting, i used to eat chicken, drink malt, and carry girls but since when I start betting I forget the taste of a chicken and I have become celibate, all I think about is my next ticket.

Bata yi wasa