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Celebrities › Re: May Sues Yul Edochie And His Second Wife For Adultery, Demands N100M by Babinski: 1:50am On Aug 03, 2023
AntiMarxist:
Yul should convert to Islam and notify the court on this .

Case closed!
Converting to Islam does not nullify the effect of his marriage conducted under the 1970 Marriage Act which prohibits having a second wife. If you enter into any Agreement, even if it is against your faith, the Court will uphold the agreement as long as it is valid and entered into voluntarily.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Nigeria Commences Sanctions Against Niger, Cuts Off Electricity Supply by Babinski: 12:43am On Aug 03, 2023
Phraences:
Russia at the moment wants to be on the good side of Africa. They have been trying to woo African nations. Before they move against Nigeria, the Giant of Africa for a country like Niger they will weigh the pros and cons. It's not easy to chook your head for wetin no concern you.
Either Russia or China can take up a project to build Hydro-Electric dam for Niger. It is not a direct move or aggression against Nigeria particularly when Niger has electricity challenges. And it is difficult for Nigeria to argue that the project should be stopped for any reason. That is why Nigeria has been providing electricity to Benin and Niger Republics all these years to avoid a situation like that.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Nigeria Commences Sanctions Against Niger, Cuts Off Electricity Supply by Babinski: 9:40pm On Aug 02, 2023
Acekidc4:
Good Move in the Right Direction. Load them with more Sanctions so they can feel the Heat.
The supply of power to Niger by Nigeria is not an act of benevolence but rather a wise move to avoid a situation in which Niger puts one or two Hydro-Electric dam across the River Niger as it flows through their country before entering into Nigeria. Such dam by Niger will affect the utility of the Niger River for our own Hydro-Electric power plans.

If Niger has the backing of Russia and somehow survives anything we through at them now, when they dam the Nigeria River in Niamey or elsewhere it will not be a pleasant experience for us at all. Nigeria needs to approach this matter with caution and wisdom. Whatever battles you fight, try to project or envision the various possible end results before you go and commit yourself.
Sports › Re: Messi Overtakes Ronaldo As Footballer With Most Guinness World Records by Babinski: 11:07pm On Aug 01, 2023
obembet:
Argentine prodigy, Lionel Messi has narrowly surpassed the Greatest footballer of all time, Cristiano Rolando as the footballer with the most Guinness World Records.

The record body shared the updated chart of Most Guinness World Records Titles Achieved By Footballers via their official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

In the new update, Messi now has 41 records; one ahead of second-placed Christano Ronaldo with 40 records.

While Robert Lewandowski (9), Kylian Mbappe (5) and Neymar (4) complete the top five.

Source: https://twitter.com/GWR/status/1686296267083874305?t=P-yRRcuP5RkpSY8p3mHiWA&s=19[/quote]Your reporting here is biased to state that Ronaldo is the Greatest Footballer of all time when that is not the definite truth. The GOAT title for Messi, Ronaldo or Pele is still arguable and not unanimous!
Crime › Re: More Shocking Revelation Of How Abayomi, Cohort Lavished Stolen Money Emerged by Babinski: 9:00am On Jul 18, 2023
Stylishwebs:
The more this AAS or AS or SS or whatever they call themselves, is trying so hard to whitewash itself the more obvious it is of how conny the whole thing is.

Ponzi schemes have proving time and time again that they will eventually crumble. This one simply imploded quickly because of the crimes of this individual, but if he did not steal it, eventually the CEO would probably have absconded with it as well... All in all, it's all still scam.
The CEO may even have set him up for the fall. Maybe out of 2 Billion in lost investor funds, the fall guy gets to spend 25% or 30% of it and become the main culprit.

How do you build a platform with solid architecture and security as claimed and then entrust all the passcodes to a guy you employed less than a year? What safeguards were built into the system against staff or internal compromise? Were there not levels of access? You were handling billions in investor funds but just have one staff with total control? The Jesam guy is just trying to play on the intelligence of his investors. They better hold him fast. He is responsible for the actions of his staff as the Chief Accounting Officer of the company who employed them!

A quick search on the web on the operations of the so called Afriq Arbitrage Platform clearly shows it is one of those Ponzi schemes masquerading as a trading platform that will eventually collapse. They are not even registered with official regulators like the SEC and just a one an show from a guy without any track record or financial industry experience. Handling billions and operating out of an apartment in Ajegunle!!!

Read an expose on the platform and the red flags in the news article below:

https://www.nigeriabitcoincommunity.com/afriq-arbitrage/
Education › Re: Asimiyu Bolanle will likely sue Mmesoma for faking her old JAMB QR code and Reg by Babinski: 1:06pm On Jul 08, 2023
Maize247:
Asimiyu Bolanle should sue Mmesoma Ejimeke for using her QR code and forging her old UTME results. With the submitted reports from Anambra state panel, it is obvious this lady, Asimiyu Bolanle has been embarrassed and her name soiled and her privacy infringed upon. I recommend she press charges against the forger, Mmesoma or the JAMB itself.

Though, Mmesoma real results deserves admission at The Unilag but the school should deny her even if JAMB decides to forgive her. This type of lady does not deserve admission in Unilag because the case of Chidima, the Mascomm student killer is still fresh.

No doubt, both real and fake Highest UTME scorers are Anambra state origin, The real highest scorer gets her education in Yoruba land while the fake one receives education in Anambra state. Both choose Unilag for their tertiary education.

If we look at the majority of igbo leaders and academicians, they got education in Yoruba land and these two ladies is a testament to this claims.

Without boasting, Igbo people should respect the Yorubas because we make them one way or the other. Unfortunately, most of the attacks the Yorubas get come from these people expecially those that we host, built and still helping.

The real highest JAMB scorer is made in Ogun state while the fake one is made in Anambra. Mmesoma ban still subsists and she must be prosecuted legally to serve as a lesson and warning to others.
Asimiyu Bolanle cannot sue Mmesoma. Findings on the matter show that the Fake JAMB Result creation app in Google Play appends the QR code of Asimiyu Bolanle to all the results faked with it. The likelihood is that Asimiyu Boalanle is "Patient Zero" on the forgery matter with the app and she or he is therefore a person of interest for law enforcement agencies investigating any forgery related to the app.
Education › Re: How My UTME Result Was Forged, Mmesoma Makes Fresh Revealations by Babinski: 12:08pm On Jul 08, 2023
SmartPolician:
You altered your result and still went to the Commissioner for Education to protest that JAMB didn't recognise you as the best candidate.

This girl is over 18 years and deserves to be prosecuted by JAMB for result forgery. Wrongdoings must have consequences in this country.
She has a dangerous mindset that must be punished. There is no doubt that she is brilliant but to forge your result and have the audacity to try to use the State Government to manipulate JAMB to accept the forgery is the product of dangerous reasoning.
Car Talk › Re: States, FRSC To Share N12bn Proof Of Ownership Proceeds, Says Official by Babinski: 9:17am On Jul 08, 2023
Ikaeniyan0:
I don't agree with this fee

I thought the NBA wants to challenge it in Court
These are the times we miss the great Gani Fawehimi. The NBA should do well and challenge it.

There is no basis for annual proof of ownership. As long as I have my car with me and I have not sold it and I have a proof of ownership at purchase of the car, there is no reason to be charged for the same thing annually. This is just rent-seeking that does not care about making life difficult for the people. What is the benefit to the people?
Car Talk › Re: N1000 Vehicle Proof Of Ownership: Nigerians Reject Newly Imposed Levy by Babinski: 4:02am On Jun 29, 2023
VeryWickedPrick:
When you finish rejecting, you will pay it.
They simply need to go to court to have the levy declared as Illegal. The fact that it is not announced directly by the Joint Tax Board shows there are issues with it.
Politics › Re: Joseph Legend Mfon Appointed Environment Minister To State Of Birland by Babinski: 3:58am On Jun 29, 2023
ijustdey:
https://leadership.ng/nigerian-appointed-environment-minister-to-state-of-birland/
People need to beware of an impending fraud by this so called Ambassador. There is no State of Birland recognized by any government in the world. The area being referred to is really known as Bir Tawil, a 2,060 km2 (795.4 sq mi) area of land along the border between Egypt and Sudan, which is uninhabited and claimed by neither country.

Due to its status as de jure unclaimed territory, a number of individuals and organizations have attempted to claim Bir Tawil as a micronation. None have been taken seriously by the international community, however, and due to the remoteness and hostile climate of the region, the vast majority of these claims have been by declarations posted online from other locations. None of these claims, or any others, have been recognized, officially or otherwise, by any government or international organization.

Soon this guy will be issuing passports and other documents and promises to uninformed and desperate people in a bid to defraud them.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bir_Tawil
Romance › Re: In The Midst Of A Cheating Scandal, Banky & Adesua Were Seen Attending Church by Babinski: 6:35pm On Jun 25, 2023
Savedday2:
She gat no choice.

Is it because the guy dey manage her?

All 9ja girls are ashawo, some do it codedly and others do it openly.

If you know the level of prostitution she has done, u won't baff for 5days.
You shouldn't come here to defame people all because your identity is hidden on a faceless forum. What evidence of prostitution do you have against the young lady to warrant your statements here?
Politics › Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: Cost Of Living, Petrol Rates In Oil Producing Countries by Babinski: 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2023
LadyExcellency:
The cost (N500) in Nigeria 🇳🇬 is high.

Nigeria was selling at N195 and Benin Republic domestic fuel sold at CFA508 (N381), so the smuggler took that advantage to exploit Niger’s market, selling below our litre price. - Benin Republic Reports.

The actual price of petrol in Benin Republic is N381
After Tinubu's inauguration speech on Fuel Subsidy, most Petrol Stations jacked their prices to around N300 per litre and some even sold their old stock at their old prices. Until NNPC announced new prices and the stations adjusted. The truth is that the proper susbidy removed price for our oil is more around N300 than N500!
Politics › Re: Nigeria Police Service Commission Approves Promotion Of Frank Mba, Ciroma To DIG by Babinski:
EmperorHadrian2:
According to the new police act, a potential IGP must have at least 5ys in service remaining.

Even amongst the CP rank, those with most years left are considered for appointment above those with less.

Go and check all Buhari's appointees and see how they came from CP rank.
The current IGP Usman Alkali Baba was promoted to IGP from being a DIG in April 2021. His predecessor IGP Mohammed Adamu was promoted to IGP from being an AIG in January 2019. His predecessor IGP Ibrahim Idris Kpotun was similarly protest to IGP from the rank of AIG. All of them are Buhari appointees to the post of IGP and none came from the CP rank.
Crime › Re: Socialite, Cecilia Agu Sent To Prison Over ₦‎275 Million Internet Scam by Babinski: 12:15pm On Jun 15, 2023
Senioreddy:
Omo na wa. When you see their flamboyant and intimidating life styles on social media, you will think God has not been faithful to you.

Meanwhile, I am just wondering what somebody wants to do with verification, validation and authentication of his Instagram page with Celebrities to the tune of 275m.
There is definitely more to the story.
Politics › Re: EFCC Bawa Fired For Trying To Investigate Tinubu In 2021- People Gazette by Babinski:
IamANigerianMan:
This morning I replied to a topic and I said TINUBU will sack BAWA today I can't remember the TOPIC again, TINUBU is just removing his perceive enemy.
The appointment of Bawa in the first instance was controversial because he corruptly sold off trucks while being Port Harcourt Zonal Head without authorization.

Recently there have been allegation of him spending US$300K during Lesser Hajj with his family and relatives. How did he get such amount of money as a public servant? An immediate past Governor also accused him of demanding US$2M bribe. So all these allegations are not worthy of investigation?

Please if you hate Tinubu, look for other means of trying to discredit him instead of reading nonsensical meanings into his actions as President. Both Emefiele and Bawa had it coming and they both deserve it.

https://saharareporters.com/2021/02/16/exposed-how-newly-nominated-efcc-boss-bawa-was-detained-alleged-multi-billion-naira-fraud

https://sabiradio.com/bawa-spent-300k-in-mecca-woman-sheds-light-on-efcc-boss-pilgrimage-activities/
Education › Re: Edo Government Reduces School Days To Three Times A Week by Babinski: 11:53am On Jun 11, 2023
Asabe4:
Subsidy drama grin

Edo children living the dream of other kids cheesy

I honestly don't think this is a wise move though. Very bad decision. How do you make a child idle for four days in a week.

They should have thought this through and come up with a better way of reducing the impact of fuel subsidy on these children and teachers.
I concur with you. There is no wisdom in reducing the school days when student are typically struggling to complete syllabus on the usual 5 days week. There is no substitute for sound education.
Politics › Re: Labour Party To Tinubu: Investigate INEC & Yakubu before Emefiele by Babinski: 7:55am On Jun 11, 2023
KingsCity:
I agree with Labour Party here
Labour Party is just trying to be funny. Emefiele is due for sack on many counts. The first is that he is a card carrying member of a political party which is against the CBN Act. Secondly, he clearly went against ethics, law and professionalism to start vying for Presidential Candidate in APC while in office as CBN Governor. Thirdly, he started implementing policies that were clearly politically motivated not minding the terrible hardship such brought upon the populace. Fourthly, he has been accused of funding terrorism by DSS even while Buhari was in power such that he had to go Court and use military guards from Army COS to avoid arrest. So he is well due for a sack.

But now he has not even been sacked, only suspended to allow for investigation. Goodluck Jonathan set the precedent with Sanusi and I am not sure there has been any judicial pronouncement that it is unconstitutional for the President to suspend the CBN Governor.
Politics › Re: Five Things You Need To Know About Fuel Subsidy Removal by Babinski: 5:56pm On Jun 04, 2023
AroOkigbo:
Price will be determined by the seller? So who prepared the template for prices across the countey that's currently in use?
That is one of the insincerity in the subsidy issue. Some honest filing stations were still selling fuel at the old rate even after Tinubu's announcement. Then NNPCL suddenly announces new pump price and everyone adjusts.

1. What right does NNPCL have to be determining the pump price for filling stations when it is supposed to be a deregulated market?

2. NNPCL claiming to sell old stock at new price so that they can have money to restock is simply ripping off Nigerians. The new stock will come at its own price and it will not be sold below that price. So why rip off the people ahead? In February, NNPCL claimed to have 1.8 billion liters in stock. Assuming 320 naira increment on the prices, that is 576 Billion Naira that they are making from Nigerians on old stock alone!!!
Politics › Re: President Tinubu And The Dangers Of Fuel Subsidy Removal - Kperogi by Babinski: 8:26pm On Jun 03, 2023
pandoragirigory:
Tinubu is trying to accelerate good governance, but Nigeria of tribalism and religious sentiments is not ripe for it, he should put some modalities in place to cushion the undesirable effects of high fuel purchase after subsidy
There is gross inefficiency, dishonesty and lack of transparency in the subsidy regime that indicates the likelihood of more than 50% of the subsidy being attributable to corruption. Now instead of first cleaning the subsidy regime and determining the truthful and honest subsidy amount, the Government is passing the burden with all its scam and lack of transparency to the general public. That is my major grouse with this entire "removal of subsidy" issue.
Romance › Re: Botswana Polygamist Pastor, Seraki Kemmonye Shares Photos With His 2 Wives by Babinski: 8:20am On May 26, 2023
BEJV:
And he still goes to d alter to preach Christ?
Not to preach Christ. You cannot preach Christ that is not reflected in your own life A lot of people are in the business of being Pastors for their own sakes and their bellies.
Politics › Re: Keyamo To Buhari: It’s Unconstitutional To Appoint Minister Of State by Babinski: 9:03am On May 25, 2023
TonyeBarcanista:
Minister and Minister of State are simply ranks within a ministry. Both occupants are ministers but with different responsibilities and hierarchy within the ministry. It still doesn't negate the fact that both are ministers with equal privileges at the Federal Executive Council.

It's like in the Senate, all 109 Senators are equal Senators but the Senate President is of higher rank than Others in the Chamber - likewise a Senate Committee Chairman is of higher rank than other members of the Committee - yet, they all have the same right and privileges as Senators
They are not Ministers with equal privileges. That is why the Minister of State is referred to as a "Junior Minister". As Keyamo stated, he has to seek the approval of the main Minister before any ideas he has can be implemented but same does not apply for the main Minister.
Politics › Re: Boycott Tinubu’s Inauguration, Baba-ahmed Begs Buhari, CJN by Babinski: 11:28pm On May 06, 2023
Tntsi:
Rabble rousing. You should close your head in shame.
Do you understand what the constitution is?
Do you understand the resultant consequence of swearing in an unconstitutional president?
Be wise. Quit rabble rousing. Nigeria is not a lawless or banana republic.
Rabble-rouser: a person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons.

The meaning is stated above in case you don't have access to a dictionary. The real rabble-rousers are the Obidients and their VP Datti Baba Ahmed. You are the ones working on emotions and saying reality be damned. Of all arms of Government, it is the Judiciary that has the right to interpret the Constitution conclusively. That is well known to all law abiding citizens. However Obidients want us to believe that they can interpret the Constitution conclusively without recourse to the Judiciary. And they think they can browbeat everyone to toe their line of reasoning.
Politics › Re: Boycott Tinubu’s Inauguration, Baba-ahmed Begs Buhari, CJN by Babinski: 7:47pm On May 06, 2023
Tntsi:
Fact.
Constitutionally Nigeria has no president elect.

We await the court to tell us who is the president elect of Nigeria.
There is no leadership vacuum here. The Presidential candidate declared as having won the election by INEC is the constitutionally elected President. Anybody with contrary opinion can go to the Courts or Tribunal. It is not in Datti Baba Ahmed's mouth to tell us who the constitutionally elected President is. INEC is the only one recognized by the law and the Constitution to do that. Datti Baba Ahmed's statements amount to lawlessness and I am surprised he is not ashamed of his conduct.
Politics › Re: Peter Obi Slams INEC For Backing Tinubu At Presidential Tribunal by Babinski: 6:28pm On Apr 27, 2023
AntiTerrorist:
Why is Mahmud Yakubu behaving as if he is a member of APC and as if he as a personal fight with Peter Obi. Definitely, INEC does not know his responsibility as an electoral empire.
If you are a co-respondent or co-defendant in any case before a Court or Tribunal, you cannot afford to be neutral again. I am surprised that Peter Obi is expecting INEC that he has sued along with APC and Tinubu to the Tribunal to be neutral. INEC will definitely want to defend their results and consequently defend Tinubu and the APC victory.
Politics › Re: Festus Keyamo: How I Bought My House In The US by Babinski: 7:57pm On Apr 23, 2023
Moh247:
My immediate elder sister is a British trained Lawyer and own her very own house in UK thanks to Mortgage

What is there to defend in a $300,000 house if not poverty killing some people's life , dream and mentality
Keyamo's explanation is too sleek to be true. Any American dollar repatriated into Nigeria and converted to naira in 2019 loses about 50% of its value by 2021. It also does not take much brain power to know that repatriating dollar to Nigeria even if it is domiciled In a dormiciliary account in the dollar currency and keeping it idle at practically zero interest for 2 years is against sound business sense.

If Keyamo was genuinely running a florishing Law Firm and Real Estate Business, the funds should be in the business account even outside the country because it makes the most business sense in view of taxes. Even Hollywood Actors incorporate companies that get paid their acting fees for tax purposes.

So my own take on this is that Keyamo is lying. I seriously doubt the cleanliness of those funds from corrupt sources or origins.
Celebrities › Re: Nigerian Singer ,mr Eazi Sells Portfolio Company, Vydia, For $1bn by Babinski: 11:46pm On Apr 21, 2023
voiceoftheupcom:
Nigerian singer ,Mr Eazi sells portfolio company, Vydia, for $1bn

Nigerian singer and business mogul, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi has sold Vydia, the portfolio company of his venture capital fund, Zagadat Capital, for $1 billion.

The digital audio and video distribution infrastructure company was acquired by American firm, gamma. Makesense Pm reports,


Gamma is a music and technology firm owned by former Apple Music Executive, Larry Jackson.

Speaking on the acquisition, Jackson said Vydia epitomises the vision of gamma as an ideas company.

The deal is the biggest in the history of Afrobeats.

Mr Eazi is also the owner of music distribution platform emPawa.

The platform has previously worked with artists like Mr Eazi, Fave, Joeboy, Darkavibes, and Bella Alubo.

https://makesensepromotions.com/singer-mr-eazi-sells-portfolio-company-vydia-for-1bn/

cc: mynd44 , seun , lalasticalala
This information is not correct though there are multiple sources and news outlets in Nigeria publishing it including The Punch and Vanguard.

Zagadat Capital was founded in 2021 by Mr. Eazi while Vydia was founded in 2013 by Roy LaManna and Mark Allen who are the CEO and VP Engineering respectively of the company. Zagadat could not have been and is not one of the investors in Vydia.

However I think Mr. Eazi is one of the early adopters and promoters of the Vydia platform in Nigeria for his music portfolio and that seems to be where the misconception came from. You will see that this news is only carried by Nigerian media and other African media outlets that took the news from the Nigerian media. No American or major foreign media carried the news that Mr. Eazi is involved with Vydia.
Politics › Re: Inec Is The Fascist- Chimamanda Adichie Lectures Soyinka In Fascism. by Babinski: 12:35pm On Apr 12, 2023
Pinkybae:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKTl6cboyc

What I have been waiting for.

Chief Chimamanda Ngozi clapped back at Prof Soyinka. Tutored him about who's fascist and why they're fascist 😂😂

" the charitable way of reading Prof Soyinka's comment is Prof Soyinka himself is not given to restraint in language in general" - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

GREAT OBSERVATION 👏

Just as Daniel Bwala suggested Soyinka should engage Ms Adichie in debate not Baba-Ahmed 😂

My iconic Ngozi Adichie never fail👏👏👏
One key attribute of fascists is that people are not allowed to disagree with them. And that is what is demonstrated by Datti Baba Ahmed during the interview and generally by the OBIDIENT mob that prompted Soyinka's label. Ms Adichie either does not have full understanding of the fascist term (deductible from her scant reference to Musolini without elaboration of the qualities of fascism) or she was being economical with the truth.

The OBIDIENT horde clearly have a key attribute of fascism in that they brook no dissent and would not mind cancelling anyone that disagrees with them. What more do you need for a fascist label?
Education › Re: Obaseki Orders Re-assessment Of Miss Precious Umoru By Edo College Of Nursing by Babinski: 8:14am On Apr 12, 2023
Lexynibo:
Thank you Mr, Governor Godwin Obaseki you have a big heart for bringing miss precious Uroru back you have feelings God almighty will continue to bless you Edo love
If she truly has unstable gait and tremors, then it is advisable she pursues another career because those disabilities will seriously affect her ability to complete her programme and even function as a nurse or midwife. Nurses and Midwives need to have steady hands when giving injections, setting IV, taking birth deliveries, etc. There is no need applying emotions to the matter or "human feelings". The same emotions will not get her employment or do her job for her.
Christianity Etc › Re: Apostle Tomi Arayomi: How DSS Arrested Me, My Wife & Aide Emmanuel Ezerika by Babinski: 9:37am On Apr 10, 2023
JonTopps:
* We did not come to Nigeria under any illusion of comfort. We came to serve the Lord, fully aware of the danger.*

*Danger comes*

*Japas*
Check their instagram pages. These people appear to be more of businessman and businesswoman selling merchandise than man and woman of God preaching the Gospel. I will not be surprised that they were imvited or apprehended by the DSS in relation to business matters.
Politics › Re: Did Wole Soyinka Betray Other Africans Just To Get The Nobel Price. by Babinski: 9:51pm On Apr 09, 2023
Yugoslavia247:
Please prof of history Help me

In 1986, when African writers decided to boycott the Nobel Prize for the apparent discrimination from the Royal Academy (up until then, no African was considered good enough for the prize), Soyinka showed up as a betrayer of the African collective cause and got the award

.....Soyinka might have a Nobel Prize, but that is not surely a comment on his social value as a writer. Even Abdulrazak Gurnah who was awarded the prize in 2021 said he thought it was a joke. Nobody knew him and he knew he did not deserve it.

In contrast, Ngugi wa Thiong'O has consistently been ignored by the Royal Academy, even though everyone in the literary field knows he is supposed to have long won it on merit. To put things in perspective, he taught Gurnah way back, and has taught many other greats

Ngugi's sin is that he would never bend to the Western ideologies, and he has canvassed on different occasions for African writers and indeed, writers from the Orient, to develop literature in their languages, instead of enriching metropolitan languages.

The West hates people like Ngugi, and can never reward them with their treasured literary prizes like the Nobel. To be an African writer deserving of the award, you have to have no hurtful opinion about the West. It is basically politics by the institutions of World Lit.
Achebe cut the perfect figure for the prize, and it was not surprising that he got it in 1986. Canonised writers like Achebe who took on Greene and Conrad could not have been rewarded for questioning the jaundiced representation of Africans in Western literature
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https://twitter.com/onyeka_real/status/1644823054587944961?t=C8B9sK8aOooO7TUj0FTgQw&s=19[/quote]First, seeing the Twitter link is to the status of someone who had to either create a parody or an account using the name of Hundeyin speaks volumes about the credibility of such a person. Typically people like that in using their real identities have never been taken seriously and so have to adopt another's.

Secondly, I have gone through your piece and I am not surprised that there is no worthwhile source for any of the assertions and claims made against Soyinka. I searched the internet for any corroborating article on the alleged betrayal by Soyinka or any planned boycott of Nobel by African writers and found none except your Nairaland piece.

When Soyinka won the Nobel Prize, Achebe lauded Soyinka and stated that Soyinka was most eminently deserving of any prize. That is not the likely attitude that Achebe would display if Soyinka had been a betrayer as you claimed. Trying to paint Soyinka as a lackey of the West as a reason for winning the Nobel prize is puerile and laughable. There is no doubt that Soyinka is known as a critic who doesn't fear speaking against oppressors regardless of the colour of the foot that wears the boots. He has even been imprisoned for his stand against oppression.

There is no doubt that all these your diatribe against Soyinka is coming because of his recent opinions and statements against Obidients. I assume you are one of such Obidients who are so dyed in the wood in your ways that you abhor correction and any dissenting opinion. Anyone not toeing your line that speaks out must be cancelled and so I am not surprised about your poorly researched hack attempt at trying to damage the reputation and image of a literay icon like Wole Soyinka. Please find something else to say about Wole Soyinka instead of peddling falsehood.


https://www.thehistoryville.com/chinua-achebe/

https://saharareporters.com/2021/06/27/prizes-given-african-writers-not-write-african-language-says-kenyan-writer-ngugi-wa

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wole_Soyinka
Celebrities › Re: Billionaire Kids DJ Cuppy And Kiddwaya Dancing To Davido’s New Song by Babinski: 7:53am On Apr 05, 2023
Davash222:
Please, only Billionaire kids are permitted to comment.

Kobonaire kids, stay clear!
Nigerians really have a wacked mentality. These young man and woman who are well into their twenties and old enough to start their own families are being called Billionaire Kids simply because their fathers are billionaires. What is the rationale if not a sense of entitlement and attachment? How often do we see the children of billionaires in developed countries being called "Billionaire Kids"? You only get called a billionaire when you are one, not because any of your parents is a billionaire!

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