₦airaland Forum

Jub101:
A full Okro season takes about 4 month. Okro starts to produce after 60days of planting and the harvesting goes on for 2 months if well managed. There are different varieties of Okro out there but the best is the short evergreen lady finger. I will post a picture of it when I get to the farm

Jub101:
First and foremost I welcome everyone to this thread. Keep in mind that the road to be a successful farmer is laced with hard work, consistency and getting the right method and seed. I will be sharing with you from my experience as an Okro farmer for about 3 years now consistently

Jub101:
As the popular saying goes “ for you to receive you have to give” I have been on the receiving end for quite sometime now and I feel obligated to give back my token as a sign of appreciation for a successful farming year. Follow me as I break down in details what it entails to be successful in Okro production all year round

my2chains:
to me i dont really think that will be a big deal,

the thing is there are general markets just almost everywhere.

You can just walk up to sellers there and ask them if you can be supplying them fresh okro straight from the farm,

or better still pay their market union fees and take your produce direct to the market and sell

buyers will ask you where your farm is so they can be coming there direct to buy rather than you bringing it down to the market.

The thing is for you to just move around and ask for where major sellers of okro are and supply them

hmm the last time i went for a market survey on a basket filled with okro the woman told me she bought it for 4,500 and that was during october last year

Pakute:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Sunday said it has completed the main line to the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo Ojulari, on Sunday, after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.

Mr Ojulari said the purpose of his visit to Mr Tinubu was to update him on the 2025 performance of NNPC and to discuss the strategic priorities for 2026.

“We have been able to successfully complete the welding of the main line of the AKK gas pipeline. You remember sometime in summer, we were able to cross the River Niger which has been a struggle for many years.

“By completing this main line, what that means is that we can begin to make all the connections to the main line, which we will do in the earlier parts of next year,” Mr Ojulari said.

“And why that is very important is that it brings gas in its full form into the northern part of Nigeria. We’re looking at Kaduna, Kano, and also of course, Ajaokuta, and Abuja, where we begin to see industrialisation, industrial parks taking gas for gas-based industry, fertiliser plants, as well as generating power.”

The AKK pipeline can transport two billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to three proposed independent power plants in Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano, as well as other gas-based industries, and to other identified and proposed commercial off-takers along the entire pipeline route.

Since the flag-off of the project by former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2020, NNPC Ltd. has recorded significant achievements, and the project is well on course to deliver on schedule.

Speaking further, Mr Ojulari said in 2026, NNPC will focus on increasing production.

“When we say increasing production, it sounds simple, but there’s a lot that goes into it. It means attracting the right investment to increase production, whether it’s oil or gas. And next year, we’re hoping to achieve at least 1.8 million barrels per day again, stepping up from where we are this year in terms of oil production, as well as a further increase in terms of gas production.

“We’re expecting more investment decisions to come through next year. Next year also, we’re looking at our portfolio as well, to rationalise our portfolio.

This is to ensure that we can do that in a way that we attract more investment for incremental production as well as more investment to develop all the fields that have been fallow for a very long time,” he added.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/846170-nnpc-completed-main-line-of-akk-pipeline-ojulari.html

festacman:
This is really sad. Anthony Joshua loves Nigeria even when he has no strong reasons to do so. Losing his close friends like this could make him stay from Nigeria. So, so sad.

Jakumo:
The chartered helicopter could have taken the champ from his hotel in Lekki, Lagos, directly to Ibadan in less than 15 minutes flight time.

For all his brilliance, technique and power as a world-class boxer, Anthony Joshua's instinct for self-preservation was not attuned enough to prevent him from traveling aboard a flashy new SUV along one of the most kidnapper-infested highways on this green planet.

A man worth tens of millions of dollars would have been the hostage catch of a lifetime for a terrorist Fulani kidnapping bandit gang of the sort that set up frequent blockades on that same Ibadan Expressway with regularity. until just a few months ago when security was beefed up in the area.

Dogalmighty17:
Do you fail to understand English? I first indicated that the first paragraph in my post was SNARK! Abi that one flew over your head?

Afonja2:
President Tinubu Calls Anthony Joshua To Sympathize With Him

AJ,

I extend my deep sympathies to you following the tragic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed two precious lives and caused you injuries.

This immense tragedy casts a deep shadow on this season.

I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride.

In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.

I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.

~ Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Morbeta11:
See The Current Condition Of Ex Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan And His Wife Roli Uduaghan



See the current conditions of Ex-Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan and his wife, Roli.

Udughan, now 71 years old, left office barely 10 years ago, with a baggage of many corruption scandals.

Here he is with his 63-year-old wife, aged, feeble, and needy of life!✍️

The post contrasts formal portraits of Emmanuel Uduaghan from his governorship era with recent candid photos depicting him at 71 and wife Roli at 63 as visibly aged and frail, underscoring a narrative of post-power decline tied to unresolved corruption allegations.

Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 under the PDP and faced multiple EFCC investigations for frauds involving billions of naira, including phantom contracts and salary scams, though no convictions materialised, as reported in outlets like Sahara Reporters and Premium Times.

Thread replies reflect divided Nigerian sentiments, with some invoking karma for his alleged embezzlement and others attributing the couple's appearance to natural ageing or health issues like diabetes, amid 2024-2025 media assurances of his robust well-being.

Source

treesun:
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has exited Geregu Power Plc in a landmark $750 million transaction that sees him divest his 77% controlling stake in the power company.

This is according to a filing by Geregu Power Plc on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) website and sources familiar with the matter.

The transaction was executed through the sale of Otedola’s 95% stake in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited to MA’AM Energy Ltd, a Nigerian firm, marking one of the largest private power divestments in Nigeria’s history.

What they are saying
According to the NGX filing, Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited, the majority shareholder of Geregu Power, has undergone a significant restructuring of its ownership.

The document confirms that “MA’AM Energy Ltd has acquired a 95% equity interest” in Amperion Power, effectively making it the new controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc.

Consequently, the indirect controlling interest previously held by Calvados Global Services Limited and Mr. Femi Otedola “has been transferred to MA’AM Energy.”

According to information on its website, MA’AM Energy is an Abuja-based integrated energy company engaged in electricity generation and supply, energy trading, and marketing.

Sources informed Nairametrics that the transaction, which closed on December 29, 2025, was financed by a consortium of Nigerian banks led by Zenith Bank, with Blackbirch Capital acting as financial advisers.


While the sale involved Otedola’s stake in Amperion, Geregu Power clarified that this “does not involve the direct sale or transfer of shares of Geregu Power Plc,” meaning the company’s public shareholding structure on the NGX remains unchanged.

Thus, the shareholding structure listed on the NGX remains unchanged, though the ultimate beneficial ownership of 77% of the company has effectively shifted.

Geregu Power is currently valued at N2.85 trillion, trading at N1,140 per share, and remains one of the most capitalised and profitable firms on the Nigerian Exchange.

Strong man of the capital market
Otedola’s involvement in the energy sector spans over two decades. He began in 1999 with the incorporation of Zenon Petroleum and Gas, later acquiring African Petroleum (AP) which he rebranded as Forte Oil.

Following his exit from Forte Oil in 2019, he carved out the power generation arm—Geregu Power—and grew it into one of Nigeria’s foremost GenCos, contributing 10% to national grid supply.


Under his leadership, Geregu expanded from 40MW to a nameplate capacity of 435MW, became consistently profitable, and averaged N20 billion in annual dividends.

A new strategic play – Otedola’s exit from Geregu signals a broader strategic shift to the financial sector. He now serves as Chairman of First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, where he holds a 17.1% stake—the single largest individual shareholding.

His entry into First Bank in 2022 reshaped its ownership structure and has been followed by aggressive reforms, including recapitalisation, restructuring, and debt recovery drives.

The Geregu divestment is not merely a portfolio reshuffle; it represents a reallocation of capital and influence to the financial services sector where Otedola sees greater upside and control.

With $750 million in unlocked liquidity, the move comes as Nigeria’s banking sector braces for a wave of recapitalisation and consolidation.

Why this matters
The transaction comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s electricity market. The Federal Government recently announced a N4 trillion power-sector liquidity fund, with an initial N590 billion currently being disbursed.

This fund aims to settle GenCo debts, including obligations to Geregu Power, and stabilise cash flow in the sector.

Otedola’s exit, however, highlights a growing trend—early investors in Nigeria’s post-2013 power privatisation are reaching maturity in their investment cycle.

As valuations rise and liquidity improves, more exits are expected, signalling a new phase of capital recycling in the sector.

Simultaneously, legacy players are seeking fresh capital to position themselves for a more market-driven operating environment, with limited government support.

What you should know.
Otedola’s focus on banking could see First Bank become a key player in Nigeria’s recapitalisation wave.

Other electricity sector transactions are also in motion. Nairametrics understands that the sale of Eko Electricity Distribution Company to North South Power is nearing completion, with about N150 billion already received.
The changing ownership dynamics in the sector point to increased investor activity, restructuring, and improved liquidity conditions.
https://nairametrics.com/2025/12/29/femi-otedola-sells-majority-stake-in-geregu-power-in-750-million-deal/

Dogalmighty17:
Dem carry am for road safety hilux abi? He has finally experienced the Lagos Tinubu built.

Snark aside, this is a shame and disgraceful plus has the potential to truncate Joshua's career. You don't survive that level of impact without serious spinal strains or broken ribs of some sort. G forces can be brutal and at the speed they were driving at, it can only be imagined how many G forces his body encountered at such a rapid deceleration event.

No ambulances, no health professionals nearby just a mob of people with phones viewing and road safety officials who probably lack training on how to properly carry accident victims.

Joshua will not be fighting anytime soon.

emmalezy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggYuUSokIYw?si=pak0lCeINzxwDYwh

Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2025/12/video-anthony-joshua-best-friend-latz.html?m=1

OlaleyeCast:
World heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State.

Eyewitnesses said the crash happened on a busy stretch of the highway when the vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua collided with another car. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation by local authorities.

An eyewitness, who took part in the rescue operation and spoke to Punch, disclosed that Joshua sustained minor injuries in the incident. Sadly, two people were confirmed dead at the scene.

Watch full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KgHP2qjjU

Christistruth00:
Lagos and Sagamu his hometown are right next to each other
The nearest Airport to Sagamu is still Lagos Airport so he still needed to travel by road

SixSeven:
I won't bother responding to you. It's a good thing that investors details are not shrouded in secrecy and you can see who has what and how much because of stock market regulators. Thank you for the (HID) Awolowo story. I am happy with your detailed explanation of what he did and how you conveniently wrote 'same for Tinubu' and then went on lecturing me on compounding investments. Can you tell me one of the investments that Mr Tinubu invested in that is compounding his wealth into billions?

Can you also tell me about his early life. When he went to school, what schools did he attend and early career. I just want you to write his biography since you know him so well. Do you also know any of his classmates in high school? I hear Obasanjo, I hear Soyinka, I hear Buhari talk about their old school mates, I even hear Bode George too. Who were his contemporaries and where are they today? He was a class of 66 or 67? Was he a science student? Just tell me a good story. I want to learn.

President Buhari Hosts Classmates In Daura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tf65EGOAgo

SOYINKA VISITS GCI ALMA MATER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I356Twu-Kj8

HisaacPlus:
The First Five Commissioned Nigerian Military Officers

Before Nigeria gained independence, a few Nigerians broke barriers within the British-controlled Nigerian Regiment. These men became the first indigenous commissioned officers, laying the foundation for today’s Nigerian Army.

1️⃣ 2nd Lt. Laud (Louis) Victor Ugboma

Commissioned: 1948
State of Origin: Present-day Anambra State

Laud Victor Ugboma holds the distinction of being the first Nigerian ever commissioned into the military. However, his career was short-lived. By 1953, he had left the army—reports suggest this was linked to his strong nationalist views, which did not sit well with colonial authorities.

Because he exited the service before 1956—when the Nigerian Regiment formally became the Nigerian Military Force—he was not assigned an official service number (N/).
Died: 2002.

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2️⃣ 2nd Lt. Wellington Duke Umoh Bassey (N/1)

Commissioned: April 1949
State of Origin: Present-day Akwa Ibom State

Wellington Bassey became the second Nigerian commissioned officer. When Ugboma left the army, Bassey automatically assumed seniority and was assigned Service Number N/1 in 1956.

He is widely honoured today, with Wellington Bassey Way in Uyo and WU Bassey Barracks in Abuja named after him.
Died: 1995.

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3️⃣ 2nd Lt. Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (N/2)

Commissioned: June 1949
State of Origin: Present-day Abia State

Aguiyi-Ironsi was a trailblazer in every sense. He became:

The first Nigerian Major

The first Nigerian battalion commander

The first Nigerian Major General

The first indigenous General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army in 1965

Following the January 1966 military crisis, he assumed leadership of the country, becoming Nigeria’s first Military Head of State.
He was assassinated during the July 1966 counter-coup.

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4️⃣ 2nd Lt. Samuel Adesoji Ademulegun (N/3)

Commissioned: June 1949
State of Origin: Present-day Ondo State

Samuel Ademulegun rose through the ranks to become a Brigadier, one of the most senior officers of his time.
Sadly, he was among the officers killed during the January 1966 military mutiny.

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5️⃣ 2nd Lt. Ralph Adetunji Shodeinde (N/4)

Commissioned: 1950

Ralph Shodeinde became the fifth Nigerian commissioned military officer. He later rose to the rank of Colonel and served as Head of the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna, where he helped shape future generations of officers.

He was also killed during the January 1966 military mutiny.

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ℹ️ Note

All five men were commissioned at the rank of Second Lieutenant, which is the standard entry rank for commissioned officers.

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These pioneers paved the way for Nigerian leadership in the armed forces—often at great personal cost. Their legacy remains a vital part of our national history.

Bekee Ebele



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Putindbutt:
Eeyah.. guess who?..


A new toilet is POOsible

Elusive001:
Technocrat done suffer.

Let's even assume he worked with Mobil, how long did he work there? How much was his salary? Was it before the $460k forfeiture?

So you now know better that Bucknor?

Bros go and rest abeg.

SixSeven:
Please tell me Tinubu's source of wealth. You think say na today dem born me. Tell me what work he did. Wealth can come in any form, I'll-gotten wealth can come in any form. Some people got wealthy in Nigeria through oil blocs even if that is wrong but you can say, this is what they did. Tell me with track record what Tinubu did and has been doing to get 'wealthy'. Then tell me what Pa Awolowo did and I will tell you the difference. Even KWAM 1 can tell us he has been singing for 40 years, Ó ní iṣẹ́ tó ń ṣe

Nigerian leaders find it difficult to explain their wealth because it is not built on enterprise. It's always wishy washy and when you question it, they want to intimidate you. No clear story.

Wealth without enterprise.

Elusive001:
They said that he was accountant at ExxonMobil and we asked how long did he work there and how much was all his monetary remuneration. They ran away. As a mobil staff allegedly, so he didn't touch his pay? Even if he didn't, so the money still dey?

His deputy in 1999 said that he had no vehicle pre-1999 ooooo: a whole rich man oooo


If you arw waiting for them acknowledge the truth about his source of wealth that everyone knows, then you will wait till eternity.

SixSeven:
Last weekend, Nairaland members told me that Seyi Tinubu was born into wealth because his father was a billionaire. I asked them for the work his father did, they told me I was jealous, I should tell my dad to go and be a billionaire and all balablue explanations. They told me his father funded NADECO, one even said that if you know what his father made when he was in USA, the same man who told us he was a gypsy cab driver and he will never forget how a Naval officer slapped him Then they told us he worked for Deloitte as an auditor, he worked for Mobil, he was a Senator 🤡🤡😂😂😂😂

TheBizGenius:
And, we come full circle to the dilemma before us.

You have a loyal and trustworthy player (Wale Edun) who stayed with your club, Bola Tinubu FC, for 20yrs, to get into the champions league, only for him to be considered too old.

Emotional intelligence will suggest that you register him and bring him in for the last 10 minutes of each match to get the fans clapping for his service.

That is what we did for Steven Keshi in his last AFCON, 1994, where he was the captain but he was already too old to play beyond a few minutes. But he carried the trophy when we won.

Once again, thanks for listening to my own point of view too.

adecz:
It depends on age and weight..


5 to 6 weeks old broilers (about 1.5 to 2kg )can go for 6 to N7k.


Anything from 9 to 12 weeks ( 3 to 4kg)/is from
12 to 16k .


Anything from 14 to 25 weeks can reach
18 to N25k

Not everyone likes the baby, soft, boneless
chicken you bought for N8k.

Jojokings2:
I was shock and to my greatest surprise that I could buy a life chicken for 8k in FHA fruit market in lugbe airport road. Even when I was budgeting 18k. Nigeria done better oh. Welldone BAT . 4+4**** we Dey here😃👍

ppogba:
In any sane society, assets acquired beyond your provable, legitimate income is already an iron-clad evidence. I am not sure same applies here.

A child that isn't into dry cleaning is coming home daily with load of cloths......... African proverb.

TheBizGenius:
You do have a point and I thank you for your response.

I do understand the "no time to waste" phrase you made but then, the challenge is that there needs to be a balance between productivity and long term relationships.

For some of us who employ staff, when you have an aging staff who has been with you over 10yrs and you have an option to get a new model "hot in the head" professional, you think about it twice because it's not just about productivity but also valuing loyalty that shows your other employees that you are humane and someone to sacrifice long-term for.

Again, I understand your point and I validate it.

TerriblePresido:
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State.

Source : @zagazolamagama


Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8589373/anthony-joshua-involved-road-accident#up

Islie:
https://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-malamis-billions-traced-to-abacha-loot-paris-club-refunds-cbn-agric-loans/

Estello:
The Eyo Festival was held yesterday in Lagos and these are some of the iconic pictures.