₦airaland Forum

HeatSeeker:
I have tried this method. It did not work. Unfortunately, I have to flash the phone.

How did you "flash" the phone? Is it something you did by yourself or it involves technical expertise?

I'm going through similar experience and would like to know how you were able to overcome it i.e if you did eventually.

femi4:
contact WhatsApp. Seems you bought a stolen phone

It won't help, I mean contacting WhatsApp. In my own case, the account was restored in less than 24hrs, after it was active again for two days, they took it down again and since then, I've not been able to use WhatsApp on the device.

chiwex:
I had the same experience with my Vivo Y17. Both my WhatsApp and Telegram accounts were banned because the operating system was compromised. You’ll need to reload the OS — I noticed that whenever I went online, someone else was using my accounts to send spam messages.

NOTE: formatting will your phone will not fix it.

Had similar experience. My WhatsApp (my own number) was being used by another; my profile photo was changed to that of an Asian-looking chic.

Almost got me in trouble with my wife.

From the varied responses, it looks like I may never be able to use WhatsApp on my phone again.

maiunguwar:
Dangote even offered them 5 years salary for just to stay at home, but NUPENG and PENGASSAN refused on their behalf

Oh! Really? I'm just reading this for the first time.

owobokiri:
What are you even saying?
We are talking about a sum mapped out to improve infastructures around different ports in the country, and you are telling me that more should go to Lagos ports because the ports there bring in more revenue!?

Yes, I'm actually saying that. When it gets to your own turn, give the Goose that lays the golden eggs crumbs.

Having said that, whatever you or I say about how the $1bn is going to be shared among the ports is just mere speculations as that hasn't even been made public yet.

Let's not forget how the discussion got here: the lie by one man that all the $1bn was going to Lagos ports alone; not that it was going to be shared (un)equally among Warri, Port Harcourt, Apapa and Tin Can.

owobokiri:
I thought that the enhancement of infastructures around the ports are being done to improve the abilities of those ports to bring in more revenue? So why concentrate on lagos ports that have the biggest investments ab initio!? Why not build up ports in the South South so they can reach their full potentias like Apapa and Tin Can?

Yes, that's the idea. In terms of size, of the 4 aforementioned ports, Apapa is the largest followed by Tin Can, I believe, so it's only natural that they'll get the lion share. Warri and Port Harcourt will also get what's due them, no doubt. $1bn isn't N1bn.

owobokiri:
If you are going to improve the abilities of the South South ports to bring in more revenue, you obviously have to make more infastructural investments there. Why the desperation to invest more in different Lagos ports that are basically over contested!?

There's no "desperation" anywhere. It's makes business sense that in taking decisions where to invest especially when there are options, that you sink more funds to the business with the highest probability of guaranteeing ROI and currently, of the 4 ports, Apapa and Tin Can fit that bill.

owobokiri:
This was how funds for "reconstruction" were directed at the Lagos area post civil war, when on paper the funds were supposed to be used to reconstruct the war ravaged eastern Nigeria..

I dare you to name just 5 projects in Lagos post civil war era aside from the 3MB, MMIA, Tin Can Port & Lagos-Ibadan expressway (which failed eventually after decades of heavy use and had to be fully reconstructed by the APC-led FG of President Buhari) that took "funds for reconstruction"?

Mind you, the "New" Warri Port was built after the civil war. Onne Port too. National Fertilizer Company of Nigeria (NAFCON) now operated by Notore, Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Warri Refinery, "New" Port Harcourt Refinery (the largest government owned Refinery), Delta Steel, Company, etc were all built post-civil war era in Eastern Nigeria. So, again, I ask, which funds meant for reconstruction of Eastern Nigeria was "directed to Lagos area?"

owobokiri:
it is tribalism, nothing but...

Tribalism by whom? From 1970-1999 which is 29years, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo & Chief Ernest Shonekan are the only two Yoruba men to have governed Nigeria and they ruled for a combined tenure not more than 4 years (Obasanjo only ruled for 3 years & 8 months as military Head of State while Shonekan superintended over the interim national government for just 3 months). So, who did the Tribalism to favor Lagos?

Except your grouse is with Tinubu, who seems to be showing a bias towards the "Lagos area" now more than ever before in our nation's history, I don't see the "tribalism" you're claiming.

Selah.

Okay.

owobokiri:
What are you even saying?
We are talking about a sum mapped out to improve infastructures around different ports in the country, and you are telling me that more should go to Lagos ports because the ports there bring in more revenue!?

I thought that the enhancement of infastructures around the ports are being done to improve the abilities of those ports to bring in more revenue? So why concentrate on lagos ports that have the biggest investments ab initio!? Why not build up ports in the South South so they can reach their full potentias like Apapa and Tin Can?

If you are going to improve the abilities of the South South ports to bring in more revenue, you obviously have to make more infastructural investments there. Why the desperation to invest more in different Lagos ports that are basically over contested!?
This was how funds for "reconstruction" were directed at the Lagos area post civil war, when on paper the funds were supposed to be used to reconstruct the war ravaged eastern Nigeria..

It is tribalism, nothing but...

To those Graduate Trainees still waiting for PENGASSAN abi NUPENG to finish "discussions" therefore they shouldn't take up the new postings/redeployments, to them, I scream "wake up & smell the coffee"!

Nothing is coming out of the purported discussions as this is a matter that has been concluded at the highest levels (ONSA, FG, Dangote & the affected labour union leaders).

owobokiri:
How much was mapped out for the other seaports
What percentage goes to lagos amd what percentage goes to Warri or Calabar?

You lump the whole project sum together and start talking about how the whole sum is for all ports? Why not delineate the sums for all the different projects at source?

Same thing Fashola did at the works ministry? Where he will quote so much budgeted funds for his ministry and then appropriate in bulk after passage.., then use the sum solely for his preferred projects., while the rest of the country rusts

The man I quoted falsely claimed only Lagos ports was to gulp the entire $1bn sum and that is what I responded to: he told a lie!

As to what each port gets, if you expect the aforementioned ports to share the sum equally then you're no different from the man who lied that only two ports will share the amount.

However, for sake of discuss, do you expect that Apapa & Tin Can that generate the bulk (at least 80%) of revenue from Nigerian Ports to share the allotted sum equally with the others? And please, don't come with the argument often made by ignorant folks that the other ports were deliberately made redundant to the advantage of Lagos ports and let's even agree without conceding that were the case, how's that Lagos' fault?

I often get perplexed by this man's penchant for playing to the gallery and when his errors are pointed out, he just moves on like he didn't just commit a blunder.

The $1bn committed for Ports infrastructure upgrades/modernization doesn't just cover Apapa & Tin Can ports only, it includes others such as Calabar, Warri & Port Harcourt.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/10/09/npa-sets-48-month-deadline-for-1bn-apapa-calabar-port-harcourt-ports-reconstruction/

A simple search would've prevented this blunder but "basket mouth" just has to leak.

ChiefOloye:
The vicious cycle of attacks will continue.....it's going to be one reprisal, after another

That's the most unfortunate consequence of this incident. A cycle of viciousness has just been initiated and till it goes full cycle over and over and over and over and over and over.... it'll not end!

Members of the community where this accidental killing took place should just find somewhere else to relocate to and pray not to be discovered because they won't escape what's coming...

Unfortunately, this is the side of ugly incidents in some other parts of the country that hardly get reported until the "mistakenly" killed Fulani herdsmen's relatives seek revenge (and boy, do they exact revenge in the most brutal and gory fashion) then it becomes news headlines for days.

Not to justify the killings and counter-killings but it's common for media to overlook incidents of communities killing innocent Fulani herdsmen only for the same media to give wide coverage when there's a retaliation.

There can never be true peace without justice!

chiiraq802:
Open secret dey cause controversy.....

na today cash for vote start. Abegiii...

Ikr? The faux outrage is shocking to say the least. He only just officially stamped a practice that has been going on for years - possibly decades - across Nigeria.

Mistersolar:
isit not nigerians that will vote?

Okay. I guess you're referring to a set of Nigerian voters different from the ones we saw in the rerun elections that took place two months ago.

Hehehehe... dem wan use Anambra test run the template. Last las, we all gon learn this politics together! The biggest mistake ever made by the opposition was not coming together to stop PBAT in 2023 when he was just a candidate without an office; but you see this one that he has sat down in Aso Villa as President & opposition are still going around in circles? He'll beat 'em silly, they won't even be able to cry!

Lol. Their tears is understandable; it's painful when you finally come to the realization that you don't matter in the scheme of things. You see that table where the "national cake" is shared? Tribe, religion or political affiliations don't matter. What matters there is the language of chop-I-chop!

“For me, I would say try your best to put your house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray."

Like I said before, I am not supposed to respond to matters such as these as they're not my responsibility.

You contradicted my assertion that Pastor Nathaniel Bassey's YouTube isn't monitized, labeling it false.

Well, here's my final response. If you still believe his YouTube is monitized or that he has to conceal some "imaginary" stream of income from there because "he has bill to pay and family to feed" then I'm afraid Sir, you're the one who's delusional.

Shalom!

Pythagoras001:
this is false. his youtube page is monetized but this hallelujah challlenge videos are not. the people watching it would most likely watch his other videos or donate to his projects which is not a bad thing in itself. The thing is just be honest, transparent and tell people you make money indirectly from this things. everyone understands he has bill to pay and family to feed. but it would be delusional to think he is not making money of it. finally the things people are praying for are things that would not be an issue in a proper functioning society. if nigeria was properly functioning alot of this programs attendance would be almost empty

This post smacks of crass ignorance! Say whatever you like about Christianity, Churches & Pastors but you calling Hallelujah Challenge a "scam" is peak tomfoolery.

First of, none of Pastor Nathaniel Bassey's social media pages (YouTube especially) are monetized.

Secondly, he has never compelled anyone to give; HC partners are willing, cheerful and consistent givers and none of them have come out to allege they were scammed of their hard earned money so, why are you "crying more than the bereaved?"

Thirdly, dress like your miracle is an act of faith. If you don't believe it, what's your business with those who believe it? Live and let live!

God forgive me! I wasn't supposed to respond to this but then....

Lol. Mr. Bayo Onanuga just keeps dragging the reputation of the Presidency in the mud. Mr. Rufai Oseni can be a tad unprofessional sometimes but what type of response is that for Pete's sake?

The sensible thing to have done would've been to take the time to "school" Rufai and explain those loans/provide context but he just had to turn it into a rofo rofo.

SymphonyRad:
Thought Waidi Shuaibu is Igala?

aylipple from Nairaland:

"I just saw now somewhere on X that he's Igala; the Waidi in his name must have fooled me."

https://www.nairaland.com/8546918/profile-gen-waidi-shuaibu-new/1#137235464

I like your analysis, it has depth. Would love to read your take on the possible outcomes for SS/SE & SW.

Akpakomiza2:
Tinubu will get more votes in Benue and Kwara. Niger might be tight but with Bago's performance and with Muazu Babsngida supporting Tinubu, I give it to APC. Atiku can never win nasarawa sir for obvious reasons. With Tinubu winning over southern kaduna and Uba Sani performance and the collapse of pdp in kaduna, Tinubu should narrowly win Kaduna or lose narrowly. With Bala contesting or being running late to Gej, Atiku will struggle to win Bauchi.. Tinubu biggest win in NW 2023 was from zamfara and with governor Dare refusing to join ADC, it will be tight. Atiku won sokoto with 3000 margin due to Tambuwal incumbency. With APC in charge, Tinubu will win sokoto. Lamido has withdrawn his support for Atiku in Jigawa so Tinubu wins comfortably. Katsina is 50 50 but with the PDP almost collapsing into APC and with the emir of Daura publicly endorsing Tinubu plus the Grand burial of Buhari, Tinubu has the advantage. Yobe is tight but advantage Tinubu. There's no way Atiku can ever win Borno, no chance. Atiku won Kebbi because of the structure of senator Aliero who is now in APC. Kebbi is tight same as Taraba but if Kefas defects, APC gets Taraba. Atiku can only win comfortably in Gombe and Adamawa but with Fintiri supporting Tinubu, the margins might be close. Apart from these two states, Atiku cannot win any northern state convincingly.
Tinubu humiliated Atiku in Kano so whether RMK contests or not, Atiku has no chance here. the recent by elections showed us that APC completely owns the north

Akpakomiza2:
The chief of army staff is an Igala. Besides, you hardly find Muslims from the Okun people

I just saw now somewhere on X that he's Igala; the Waidi in his name must have fooled me.

Meanwhile, it's not hard to find Okun Muslims ooo; I'm from there although a Christian, all my relatives (Uncles, Aunts, Cousins) on my Mom's side are Muslims.

AVM Aneke has a very solid profile. I wish him all the best.

Meanwhile, the strategic topmost positions in the military (Defence Chief, Defence Intelligence & Air Chief) with ability to deal with the rising wave of insecurity especially in the North have been handed over to Southerners while the Army is now in the firm control of a north-central battle-tested general.

Hopefully, these changes will bring about visible and positive outcomes in the fight against banditry and terrorism.

Kogi (Okuns) eating good under PBAT. Prominent Okun sons are getting strategic and very important appointments under this administration - first it was Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as INEC Chairman & now, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu as COAS.

I hope these two appointees will justify the confidence reposed in them by the President and also represent Okunland well.

I wish the new COAS success.

Ah!! Kano? If they can gain a foothold in Kano, it's finished! However, the only consolation is Kano people don't tolerate nonsense; they'd rather kill these bandits in their numbers or die trying but they'll not rollover like some chicken about to be slaughtered. Those bandits too better watch it! Kanawa don't play!

Yes. This takes into account the possible opposition aspirants not uniting under one umbrella to face the behemoth called APC & PBAT.

DeepSight:
Interesting analysis. However, in any scenario where the opposition don't unite, the election will be won by BAT.

'Pride goes before a fall' has never been more evident than in this guy. You own the media? Own the game? Lol.

Editorialtimes:
[i]Tompolo Leads Niger Delta Pressure to Stop Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback, Urges Support for Tinubu



Source: The Bureau News

Lol. I actually want GEJ to contest so that we can test something... Personally, I believe he'll lose woefully (3rd or 4th depending on if the race includes PBAT, AA, PO, RMK & GEJ).

His entry into the race will ruin PO's chances considerably as the SS & SE are his stronghold but with GEJ running, his support base will be limited to SE and if previous presidential polls are anything to go by, you can become president of Nigeria without winning or even scoring 25% of the total votes cast in the SE.

While it weakens PO & AA's chances in the SS to the advantage of GEJ, it helps PBAT's chances slightly especially in Rivers (the Wike factor & then the Ogonis/Riverine will vote massively for PBAT for obvious reasons) some parts of Delta (Itsekiri), Bayelsa (APC has a modest support base there not to mention that the Minister of State for Petroleum, Sen. Lokpobiri will be pulling some strings there too), Akwa Ibom, Cross River (not really expecting much from here but the combination of Gov. Otu & Min. John Owan Enoh may yet come in handy) & Edo (the Okpebholo effect) will churn out those numbers.

The battle will be fought & lost in the NW & NE and with a heavy financial war chest, I don't see how the coalition plan to outspend the APC (yes, money, more than ever before, will play the most important role in 2027 that's why the most impoverished the people are, the better for the incumbent. It's the unfortunate reality, sadly.

In the NC, APC will do better than in 2023 especially in Plateau, Kogi (Kogi West people will vote massively for APC than previous polls), FCT (with Wike as Minister and knowing his type of politics, PBAT will get at least 25% here) & Nasarawa. Unfortunately for the APC, they'll most likely not get as much votes as they did in 2023 in Kwara, Niger & Benue. The party will however get 25%. I predict that P.O will do better in the NC in 2027 than he did in 2023 only difference this time is PBAT will cover some grounds.

I expect AA to win convincingly in Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Adamawa, Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Yobe & Borno. It'll be a close contest between him & PBAT in Taraba & Gombe. Kano is too early to call as RMK's yet to decide if he'll be working with PBAT or he'll be running again; if the former, APC will win Kano with a moon slide but if the latter, PBAT & AA will have a photo finish of course, behind RMK. However, with the financial war chest at APC's disposal, PBAT may just weaponize the poverty prevalent in the North to his advantage.

In North - depending on states won - AA will come tops, followed closely by PBAT (all thanks to the better outing I predict APC will have in Kaduna esp. S/Kaduna, Plateau, Kogi, FCT, Taraba, Bauchi esp. S/Bauchi where Rt. Hon. Dogara hails from) then GEJ, PO & RMK.

In the SW, I predict that PBAT will have a better outing than he did in 2023 then followed by either GEJ or PO then AA & RMK.

Overall, I predict that GEJ & PO will either come 3rd or 4th in no particular order. The real contest will be between AA & PBAT.

Ofunaofu:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/10/21/burning-of-our-ekiti-office-shows-apc-jittery-over-adc-popularity-abdullahi/

Lol. Malam Bolaji Abdullahi is one funny opposition spox.

APC jittery over ADC's "popularity" in no other state than Ekiti? If ADC too try, dem go get reach10k votes for Ekiti; as it were today, there's no opposition to APC in Ekiti, NONE!

shrinkchido:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17dhrtymyD/

Lol. Again, take whatever comes from SR with a pinch of salt.

aylipple:
Lol. Believe this report at your own peril. FCT Minister will continue to hold his monthly media chats in spite of this purported ban by the Presidency.

DiamondsAreFore:
https://guardian.ng/news/farmers-in-limbo-as-bureaucracy-stalls-n50b-tractor-rollout/

The Tinubu administration is one helluva strange one; they'll put the cart before the horse then start pondering 🤔 why things or Nigerians are groaning.

Shouldn't they have sorted the modalities for use of these imported tractors before they arrived such that immediately after "cutting the tape", they're deployed? Why should its use be dictated by the Presidency per Guardian Newspaper report?

While Sen. Abubakar Kyari himself too can't escape taking some of the blame (man has literally abandoned his work as Minister to focus on his purported governorship ambition in Borno).

johnie:
Apt!

You should watch the whole video

Will do. I wanted to steal a sneak peek first to be sure it'll be worth my time and data but after the first 3 minutes and your recommendation (I take it you've watched it all), I'll definitely finish up on watching the rest of it.