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My friend and colleague has been kidnapped on her way home from the Call To Bar ceremony.
Please we need help 🙏🙏
There’s a 20 million naira ransom on her and her sister.

https://x.com/Rhave_official/status/1971901693983183063?t=EgtIM5VR6Mt9QgeQxEIzQg&s=19

Shock and panic have gripped social media after reports surfaced that a newly sworn-in lawyer was abducted shortly after attending the Nigerian Law School Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The incident was made public by a fellow colleague of the victim, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Rhave_official, who appealed for urgent help while sharing details of the abduction.

According to the post, the young lawyer and her sister were kidnapped on their way home, with the abductors demanding a ransom of ₦20 million.

The tweet reads:

“My friend and colleague has been kidnapped on her way home from the Call to Bar ceremony. Please we need help 🙏🙏. There’s a 20 million naira ransom on her and her sister. @PoliceNG @NBAYLFOfficial @DeleFarotimi.”

This comes just days after 4,437 new wigs were formally admitted into the Nigerian Bar during the three-day ceremony, which ran from September 23 to 25, 2025, in Abuja.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern across social platforms, with many demanding swift action from security agencies.

https://eyesoflagos.com/freshly-called-to-bar-lawyer-kidnapped-on-journey-home-family-asked-to-pay-%e2%82%a620m-ransom/

Why Every Nigerian Believes They Can Start a Business From Scratch (and Fail Hilariously)

Alphonso Olajide Babatunde September 27, 2025

Nigeria: the land where ambition meets optimism… and sometimes chaos. Every week, social media lights up with friends, colleagues, and even strangers announcing their latest business venture. From “Organic Shea Butter for Every Home” to “Handmade Earrings That Will Change Your Life,” Nigerians believe they can start a business from scratch—and the confidence is unshakable. But the journey? Often hilarious. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
1. The “I Saw It Online” Entrepreneur

Somewhere in Lagos, a young Nigerian sees a viral TikTok video about someone selling homemade candles and immediately declares:

“I’m quitting my job. Candle business time!”

Two weeks later, their candles smell like burnt socks, their Instagram page has 20 followers, and they’re already blaming the government for lack of support.
2. The Family “Investor”

Every Nigerian startup comes with a mandatory family pitch:

Uncle: “How much do you need?”

Cousin: “I can give 5,000.”

Aunt: “Make sure you give me 50% of the profits.”

Despite the small investment, Nigerian entrepreneurs act like Elon Musk—with zero marketing plan and minimal capital.
3. The “Business Plan” That Doesn’t Exist

Many Nigerians start businesses with a plan so detailed it can fit on a napkin:

“Step 1: Sell product. Step 2: Make money. Step 3: Retire young.”

Sometimes, “Step 1” is simply buying items from Alaba Market and hoping customers magically appear.
4. Social Media: The Business School

Nothing screams “legit entrepreneur” like posting products on Instagram or X. The hashtags fly:

#HustleNaija #SupportSmallBusiness #BuyFromMe

Even when no one buys, the post gets 50 likes from your mom, your aunt, and one random cousin you barely know, and suddenly the entrepreneur feels like the next Jeff Bezos.
5. Hilarious Failures (and Lessons)

The Nigerian business journey is full of funny, relatable fails:

A guy sells plantain chips only for birds to eat half the stock.

A lady launches a perfume line but forgets the caps—spillage everywhere.

A man tries importing gadgets but orders from a fake website—hello, cardboard boxes full of rocks.

Despite all these, the optimism never dies. In Nigeria, failure is just the first chapter of the success story.
The Takeaway

Every Nigerian may think they can start a business from scratch, but the real magic is the journey: the hustle, the social media ads, the family pressure, the tiny wins, and the laughable fails. It’s what makes Naija entrepreneurship both relatable and hilarious.

So, to every Nigerian with a side hustle idea: buy that candle, post that TikTok, and laugh when it goes wrong—because in this country, ambition always comes with humor.

https://eyesoflagos.com/why-every-nigerian-believes-they-can-start-a-business-from-scratch-and-fail-hilariously/

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Evangelist Isaac Josiah, lead pastor of Reclaimers Ministry in Benin City, Edo State, has sparked widespread discussion online after a viral video showed him distributing bras, wrappers, and pyjamas to worshippers during service. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The pastor claimed the initiative was aimed at discouraging indecent dressing in church, warning that anyone unwilling to adhere to the church’s standards should find another place of worship.
A Controversial Approach to Modesty

In the video, Josiah criticized revealing outfits, particularly those worn by female members. He instructed his ushers:

“Brother Osase, Eric, and Chimere, you are at the door. From today, any girl who enters this church and we see her nipple, we will give her a bra and say, ‘We have discovered that you can’t afford a bra. On behalf of the church, we give you this.’ If we can’t change you in this church, look for another church.”

He also outlined rules for male congregants, promising to provide belts for men whose attire he deemed inappropriate.
Protecting Nursing Mothers

Pastor Josiah emphasized that nursing mothers’ bodies are private and should not be publicly exposed in church. Ushers were instructed to provide wrappers for women whose outfits were too revealing, ensuring modesty during services.
Discipline Over Fashion

Josiah stated that the measures were part of the church’s broader effort to raise disciplined members, stressing that church should focus on spiritual growth rather than attraction to physical appearances.

“Many pastors will not tell you what I am telling you. If we can’t change you in this church, look for another church,” he said.

The pastor’s hands-on approach has stirred reactions on social media, with some praising the commitment to modesty and discipline, while others criticized the method as extreme.
The Takeaway

Whether controversial or commendable, the viral video has reignited conversations about appropriate dress codes in Nigerian churches and the balance between personal freedom and spiritual discipline.

https://eyesoflagos.com/pastor-hands-out-bras-and-wrappers-to-curb-indecent-dressing-in-church/

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