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LegendHero:
That project has been in the book even before the governor decamped. This is August 2025 news below.

Nigeria media are just feasting on it because the topi Kano is hot now.

https://dailytrust.com/fg-to-construct-n1-5trn-light-rail-line-in-kano/#google_vignette

FreeStuffsNG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIfNrBXK7cc?si=JDWSUM9TqgKvdOsq



China executes 11 members of gang who ran billion-dollar criminal empire in Myanmar

China has executed 11 members of the notorious Ming family criminal gang, who ran mafia-like scam centers in Myanmar and killed workers who tried to escape, Chinese state media reported on Thursday.

The Ming family was one of the so-called four families of northern Myanmar — crime syndicates accused of running hundreds of compounds dealing in internet fraud, prostitution and drug production, and whose members held prominent positions in the local government and militia aligned with Myanmar’s ruling junta.

The 11 people executed were sentenced to death in September after being found guilty of crimes including homicide, illegal detention, and fraud, Xinhua news agency reported.

Two of the defendants appealed and the case was elevated to the Supreme People’s Court, China’s highest court, which upheld the original verdict, according to Xinhua.

The crime family, headed by Ming Xuechang, had long been tied to an infamous compound called Crouching Tiger Villa in Kokang, an autonomous region on Myanmar’s border with China. At its peak, the group had 10,000 people working to conduct scams and other crimes, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Kokang’s capital Laukkaing was at the heart of a multibillion-dollar scam industry that took root in lawless pockets of Myanmar, where trafficked workers were used to defraud strangers with sophisticated online schemes.

After years of complaints by relatives of trafficked scam center workers and growing international media attention, Beijing cracked down on the compounds in 2023.

That November, China issued arrest warrants for members of the family, accusing them of fraud, murder and trafficking, and posted rewards of between $14,000 and $70,000 for their capture.

Family head Ming Xuechang, who had also served as member of a Myanmar state parliament, later killed himself while in custody, Chinese state media reported at the time.

His son Ming Guoping, who was a leader in the junta-aligned Kokang Border Guard Force, and his granddaughter Ming Zhenzhen were among those executed, Xinhua reported on Thursday. Before they were executed, they met with close relatives, the report said.

The Ming family syndicate also conspired with the leader of another syndicate, Wu Hongming, who was also executed, to intentionally kill, injure and illegally detain scam workers, resulting in the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens, according to Xinhua.

In one incident in October 2023, four people were killed when members of the group allegedly opened fire on people at a scam compound. In a report into the shooting, Chinese state media CCTV reported the group were transferring workers from the cyberfraud park under armed guard after being tipped off that police were planning a raid of the compound.

Scamming gangs in Southeast Asia steal more than $43 billion a year, according to the US Congress-founded United States Institute of Peace.

In Myanmar, scam compounds have been shielded by corruption and lawlessness that has long saturated the country’s border regions. The criminal syndicates and the armed groups hosting them have also exploited almost five years of devastating civil war to expand their business.

When asked about the executions on Thursday, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said Beijing would continue to intensify efforts to “eradicate the scourge of gambling and fraud.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/29/china/china-scams-myanmar-ming-family-intl-hnk

AnonPoet:
Pictures Of Araromi Beach In Ondo State



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Using the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, getting here from V.I takes roughly 2 hours.

V.I → Folu is about 1hr 30mins, then 30–40mins by bike from Folu to Araromi through the shoreline.

Araromi Beach (Ilaje, Ondo State) is free, clean, and beautiful, a hidden coastal gem
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FxMasterz:

Abeg, cost of living increased because the CBN no longer subsidizes the exchange rate. Which country grows by subsidizing exchange rates and petrol while leaving the Treasury poor with degrading national infrastructure? Is that life?

Today, the exchange rate is balancing itself. Currently around 1,400 to the dollar, the naira is improving. Investors are gradually favoring the country. The foreign reserve has improved. All global economic watchdogs give us commendable economic analysis. All without subsidizing anything. Roads are being built everywhere. Food prices keep falling. There's still hardship but it's reducing. The pains are gradually giving way to the gains. Tell me how you want Nigeria to survive in the next 20yrs with double population increase compared to what we currently have if we continue to subsidize exchange rates and petrol, leave our roads as they were in 1960, or keep living the same type of lives we lived in 1980? Tell me how Nigeria would survive the coming explosive population in 20 years time with no reforms whatsoever.

Change comes with pains. Nobody loves pains but without pains there's no gain.

Vixlot:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated all these within under 30 months 👏


🇳🇬 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated all these within under 30 months 👏

🏛 Governance & Finance

• 💰 NELFUND
• 🏦 CreditCorp
• 🏛 LGA Autonomy
• 💵 Naira-for-Crude Policy
• 💳 National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC)
• 🏗 Budget Deficit Down: from 50% (2023) → 25% (2025)
• 💼 Tax Bill passed
• 💹 Increased Revenue
• 💶 Non-Oil Exports Up 40% in 2 years
• 💰 Over $40bn Foreign Investment
• 📈 Stock Exchange Boom
• 📊 Trade Surplus: ₦18 trillion in 2 years
• 🔒 No More Printing Money for FAAC
• 💵 States No Longer Borrow to Pay Salaries

⚙️ Economic & Infrastructure Reforms

• 🌾 Livestock Ministry
• 🏭 SAPZ (Special Agric Processing Zones)
• 🚍 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative
• 🛠 Refineries Activation (Shut Only When Unprofitable)
• 🛣 Coastal Highway: Lagos–Calabar
• 🛣 Sokoto–Badagry & Other Legacy Roads
• ⛽️ Oil-Asset-Metering / Oil Theft Reduction
• 💧 NNPC Funds Credited Directly
• ⛏ Mining Reforms
• ⚓️ Maritime Enhanced Monitoring System (MEMS)
• 🌍 Positive Balance of Trade
• 🏠 MREIF Mortgage Initiative

🧑‍🏫 Social & Development Initiatives

• 👷‍♀️ 3MTTT (Tech Talent Training)
• 🧑‍🔧 TVET (Technical & Vocational Education Training)
• 🧒 Nutrition 774 Initiative
• 🧭 Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (8,089 Wards Nationwide)
• 🌱 Green Imperative Project
• 🧵 Cotton, Textile & Garment Dev. Board
• 🍫 Cocoa Board Reinstated
• 🚜 NIPOST Agricultural Infrastructure & Logistics (NAILI)
• 🏫 DL4ALL (NITDA Digital Learning for All)
• 🧑‍⚕️ National Health Fellows Programme
• 🧍 Forest Guards for 1,149 Reserves
• ⚖️ Nigeria First Policy
• 🌐 SUPA (Smart Urban Planning Agenda)
• 🚌 6 Mega CNG Bus Terminals (Regional Zones)
• 🏢 Jobs & Training Support for 1000 Beneficiaries per Ward

🏥 Reforms Continue Nationwide:
• ⚕️ Health Reforms
• 💊 Increased Medical Investment
• 🧍‍♂️ Minimum Wage (100%+ Increment)
• 📉 IMF Debt reduced from $3.26bn → $800.23m
• 💷 Cleared $7bn Forex Backlog
• 🏦 CBN Stabilised
• 🏢 Loans to Industries and SMEs
• 🌍 6 Regional Development Commissions

🔍 Tell Us — Which of These Can Be Denied? 🇳🇬

📌 #RenewedHope #PMBTinubu #NigeriaForward #EconomicReform #InfrastructureRevolution

( C) Destiny Young

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dre11:
*Crude oil price rose 6.2%, Nigerian oil firms increase price by 14.3%



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/fuel-price-increases-how-oil-companies-exploited-nigerians-2/

1144AK:
Stop the exaggerations. Tinubu is mentally sharp; haven't you seen him giving great speeches?

He might be older, but he was the best among the presidential aspirants. If you have a younger candidate who is better, bring them to the political floor to compete. Stop using Tinubu to vent your frustrations and go make something of your life instead.

At your age, Tinubu was already a high flyer. Sincerely, I am tired of many Nigerians; my concern is for the gullible people they continue to deceive.

If you check Nairaland’s politics section since 2010, it has been complaints upon complaints while others are doing great things for the country. Anyway, I believe some of these comments are paid for by the opposition just to wail and complain.

bolaayenimo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6M2JGG_ic4


I just saw a picture of Turkey President packaging President Bola Tinubu and positioning him properly. Is this real or just AI manipulation?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omc5i4z8fgc

richiemcgold:
I watched the full video yesterday. What happened there was more of a protocol observation than old age syndrome. Turkish president was helping him to turn because they have to face the military parade for few seconds.

All in all, old age is telling on our president. He walks sluggishly and carefully and he is no more agile like before. I doubt if Tinubu is truly 73.

eyesoflagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/28/kunle-remi-slams-lagos-portrayal-during-ishowspeeds-african-tour/

RaptorX:
Iran FM forget to add to it weather manipulation warfare, they and the Isrealis have been doing geo engineering weather manipulation over Iran and blocking their precipitation going to 40 years now. I know some people will dismiss it as a conspiracy theory, but it is real and why Iran is facing a catastrophic water shortage, even Netanyahu mocked the Iranian people with a glass of water telling them overthrow the regime and we will turn the water back on.

FreeStuffsNG:
JD Vance, US V.P:
@JDVance
"Our plan is very simple: if you storm a church or assault a federal officer, we're going to do everything we can to put you in prison."

Our plan is very simple: if you storm a church or assault a federal officer, we're going to do everything we can to put you in prison. pic.twitter.com/xaio0CzFmq

— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 22, 2026

Iran FM: Mayhem of the recent terrorist operation in Iran:

● 305 ambulances and buses
● 24 gas stations
● 700 convenience stores
● 300 private homes
● 750 banks
● 414 government buildings
● 749 police stations
● 120 Basij centers
● 200 schools
● 350 mosques
● 15 libraries
● 2 Armenian churches
● 253 bus stations
● 600 ATMs
● 800 private cars

● Total death toll: 3,117
● Civilians and security forces: 2,427
● Terrorists: 690


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RaySimran:
Donald J. Trump

@realDonald Trump



A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly "Come to the Table" and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn't, and there was "Operation Midnight Hammer," a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don't make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J TRUMP

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Kelle443:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EjlkBOrcUM?si=uQzUpBCyi9l93Rrr

A woman claiming to be the biological mother of social media personality Kolu has publicly accused him of neglecting her and failing to offer support.

She recounted the challenges she faced during pregnancy and after childbirth, stating that she endured hardship to ensure he survived and grew up.

According to her, she resisted pressure from others to abandon him as a child because she believed he was destined for greatness.

She expressed deep pain over what she described as Kolu’s failure to remember her now that he has achieved recognition.

MarketDispatch:
What really can you show to a 21 year old American visiting Nigeria, precisely Lagos for the first time if you don't want the person to be bored?

obembet:
Toyin Abraham's 'Oversabi Aunty' becomes First Nollywood directorial debut to hit N1 BILLION and 4th highest grossing Nollywood film of all time.

Oversabi Aunty is officially becomes the FIRST-EVER directorial debut in the history of the industry to join the elite Billion Naira Club.

Toyin Abraham just didn't just break the box office; she shattered a historic glass ceiling that no first-time director in Nollywood has ever touched.

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