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 Politics › The Naivete Of Pat Utomi And Other Intelligentsia - Dele Momodu by Bobloco(op): 5:45pm On Jan 02 |
PROFESSOR PAT ITOMI is one of the brightest Nigerians I love and respect. We still spoke two days ago when he called me. He gave a speech at my 40th birthday lecture some 25 years ago. I truly admired him as a young man who managed VOLKSWAGEN Nigeria in those good old days. I have followed his trajectory ever since. He is a man of immense passion whose theoretical knowledge of the rise of the Asian Tigers is quite fascinating, and tempting. But that’s where my romance with him ends. I believe he has infected my very dear Brother PETER OBI with his romanticisation of the Asian countries and obvious developmental successes. My candid view is that every nation must have it’s own organic strategies while it may study and borrow ideas, and ideals, from elsewhere. The Nigerian topography is an abnormal configuration. For example, GANI FAWEHINMI, UTOMI, OBI, FALANA, SHEHU SANI, SOWORE and others should be able to win elections and become our own BARACK OBAMA, but not here. Primordial sentiments rule the game. This is why the above statement credited to my Egbon, PAT, and his like minds, often break my heart. He seems not to have learnt from his own personal experience, and example, that “big grammar” don’t win elections. DONALD TRUMP is back today because the Republicans needed him, warts and all, to neutralise KAMALA HARRIS. Pure and simple. It is not about zoning or who’s more brilliant, or elegant. The key word is REALITY. APC had a far more FASCINATING, CEREBRAL, ELOQUENT and RESPECTABLE YEMI OSINBAJO when it chose BOLA AHMED TINUBU as its flagbearer in 2023. I’m, therefore, disappointed, and flabbergasted, at the total lack of political PRACTICALITY on the part (no pun intended) of PAT UTOMI, who’s been a serial victim of Nigeria’s electoral process. Anyone insisting that OBI cannot run behind ANYONE is definitely not a Democrat who wishes to rescue Nigeria from one man dictatorship. In 2019, one visionary gentleman, ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR, placed OBI on national platform, against the wishes of many Governors and PDP stakeholders. OBI should be encouraged to be a humble party man… https://www.westernpost.ng/the-naivete-of-pat-utomi-and-other-intelligentsia-by-dele-momodu/ 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: ADC Unveils Timetable, Guidelines For 2025/2026 Congresses, National Convention by Bobloco: 5:25pm On Jan 02 |
HacheNoire:Shouldn’t you be telling INEC not to bother requesting funds for elections, since, according to you, the 2027 election is already over? |
| Politics › Bodija: N30bn FG Fund Remains Unused, Makinde Tells Fayose by Bobloco(op): 5:05pm On Jan 02 |
The Oyo State Government has explained why Governor Seyi Makinde did not publicly announce the receipt of a N30bn intervention fund from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Bodija explosion, stating that special intervention funds are subject to the budgeting process and do not require public announcements upon receipt. The explanation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. The state government also disclosed that the N30bn released by the Federal Government in November 2024 remains untouched in a dedicated bank account, as it is still awaiting the release of the outstanding N20bn balance from the N50bn approved for the reconstruction of Old Bodija and its environs. The explanation comes in the wake of revelation by former governor of Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, that the Federal Government gave Governor Makinde intervention support for the explosion victims. Fayose, in a televesion interview, had challenged Makinde to give account of how he spent N50bn released to him by the Federal Government. In response, Makinde, through his media aide, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, revealed that indeed N50bn intervention fund was approved but only N30bn was released. Further addressing the matter on Thursday, Oyo information commissioner said the N30bn remained untouched and domiciled in the Oyo State Government Infrastructure Support Account (No. 2045199879) with FirstBank of Nigeria since it was released in 2024. Oyelade said the state government deliberately refrained from accessing the funds because the remaining N20bn had been withheld by relevant federal agencies without any official explanation. “Out of the approved N50bn, the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, released N30bn to Oyo State on November 4, 2024. “As of Thursday, December 31, 2025, the N30bn remained untouched in the Oyo State infrastructure account with the First Bank. Interested members of the public may verify this information with the bank. “The Oyo State government has deliberately refrained from utilising the N30bn already released in recognition of the fact that the remaining N20bn has remained withheld by the relevant federal agencies for reasons that have not been communicated to the state. “Given the disgraceful drama of the last couple of days from the Federal Government on the approval, the government of Oyo State is convinced on the wisdom of its decision to ‘wait and see’ before deciding what to do with the money. “Almost two years after the disaster, the Federal Government is yet to release the outstanding balance of N20bn from the approved sum of N50bn. “The Oyo State government remains committed to securing the balance of the approved funds to comprehensively address the damage caused by the explosion to both public and private properties. This is particularly important given the scale of the challenges faced by the state and the victims, many of whom have already been supported within the financial capacity of the state government,” Oyelade said. Providing background, the state government recalled that following the January 16, 2024 explosion in Bodija, Governor Makinde wrote to President Bola Tinubu on January 19, 2024, requesting federal financial support to manage the disaster. In the letter, the governor outlined immediate actions taken by the state government, including search-and-rescue operations, deployment of earth-moving equipment, hospitalisation of injured victims with medical bills fully covered by the state, provision of ambulances and medical personnel, and accommodation for displaced residents at government expense. He also identified areas requiring federal assistance, such as debris clearance, integrity tests and demolition of unsafe buildings, compensation for affected property owners, reconstruction of Old Bodija and adjoining areas, expansion of emergency response infrastructure, environmental impact assessments, logistics support, and broader infrastructural restoration. “To address these needs, the Oyo State government estimated the cost of intervention at N100bn and requested the President’s approval for that amount. The president, however, approved N50bn— half of the requested sum. “The purpose of the approved fund was clearly stated by the Federal Government as ‘Support for the reconstruction of Old Bodija and environs after the Bodija explosion’. (See memo dated 29 August, 2024, from the Accountant General of the Federation to the Minister of Finance, released by the political agent of the Federal Government, Mr. Ayo Fayose),” he said. The state government said while the intervention came only in November 2024, nearly a year after the disaster, it had on its own taken actions to mitigate the effects of the disaster. “The state government did not wait for federal intervention, which came in November, 2024, almost a year after the incident. As of today January 1, 2026, the Oyo State government has spent N24.6bn from its own resources on Bodija and its environs in direct response to the explosion and its consequences. This includes N20.1bn spent on the reconstruction of infrastructure in Bodija and surrounding areas, as well as N4bn paid as support and compensation to victims of the explosion. These expenditures were fully borne by the Oyo State Government. “Documents released by the Federal Government through its agent, Mr Ayo Fayose, indicate that a total of N915.5bn was approved as intervention funds for states across the country. The list of beneficiary states shows that one South-West state received N150bn, while another received N50bn. Oyo State, despite experiencing one of the most devastating incidents, received one of the lowest allocations among beneficiary states. Interested members of the public may consult the list for verification. “Special intervention funds, when released, are received as capital grants. In line with standard practice and legal requirements, such funds are subjected to the budgeting process before expenditure and are duly reflected in the financial statements of the state. They do not require special public announcements upon receipt. This explains why other states that received significantly larger amounts did not publicly advertise the receipt of such funds.” The government insisted that it had “nothing to hide and will continue to engage the public transparently on all issues, including this one.” The government thanked residents for their understanding and accused “desperate political actors” of attempting to exploit the Bodija tragedy for political gain “undeserved foothold in our state for personal and political gains”. https://punchng.com/bodija-n30bn-fg-fund-remains-unused-makinde-tells-fayose/ |
| Politics › Re: Be Honest: After Nearly Three Years In Office, Does Tinubu Deserve Reelection? by Bobloco(op): 8:31pm On Jan 01 |
HacheNoire:Trajectory? If by trajectory you mean the country’s hopelessness and lack of direction, sliding down the global insecurity index, handing over national security to Donald Trump, and fleeing the country in crisis, then sure....he’s on a trajectory straight downhill. Policies aren’t about slogans or positioning; they’re about results. And so far, the results speak for themselves. 61 Likes 2 Shares |
| Politics › Be Honest: After Nearly Three Years In Office, Does Tinubu Deserve Reelection? by Bobloco(op): 7:40pm On Jan 01 |
Should Tinubu be reelected after failing woefully and spectacularly over the past nearly three years, handing over the country’s security situation to Trump to solve, and running away to France? 35 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Tax Laws: NANS Mobilises For Nationwide Protest by Bobloco(op): 3:08pm On Jan 01 |
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has begun mobilisation of students nationwide to protest against the implementation of the tax laws that take effect today, January 1, 2026 as planned.https://dailytrust.com/tax-laws-nans-mobilises-for-nationwide-protest/?noamp=available 18 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics › Akpabio Orders Lawyers Drop All Suits Against Senator Natasha, Others by Bobloco(op): 2:53pm On Jan 01 |
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw all pending lawsuits against Senator Natasha and other individuals.https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/01/akpabio-orders-lawyers-drop-all-suits-against-sen-natasha-others/ 16 Likes
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| Politics › Students Demand Suspension Of Tax Reform Laws by Bobloco(op): 7:31pm On Dec 29, 2025 |
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep concern over the planned implementation of the newly introduced Tax Reform Laws, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. NANS said it acknowledged the importance of tax reforms in strengthening national revenue and economic stability but maintained that the current approach to implementing the reform was fundamentally flawed, poorly communicated and constitutionally questionable. In a press statement signed by Comrade Olushola Oladoja, National President of NANS, the association warned that implementing the law in its present form was likely to deepen resentment and distrust between citizens and government authorities. “First, the modalities for creating national orientation about this law are problematic, as Nigerians are grossly ill-informed and insufficiently enlightened about the content, scope, breadth, impacts and long-term implications of the new tax reform law. “Across the country, there is palpable fear and widespread suspicion that this law, if implemented without proper understanding, will further burden citizens who are already struggling under severe economic hardship. “It will weaken the viability and capacity of many businesses and individual Nigerians to cope with the economic shocks that will accompany this policy, particularly when poor public understanding of the law affects the planning and execution of financial projects in the coming year,” it said. NANS further stated that what is even more troubling was the deliberate neglect of structured, grassroots-based organisations such as NANS and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), which have extensive memberships and reach across virtually every family, community and constituency in the country. The association, therefore, demanded that clear, rigorous and comprehensive nationwide public enlightenment campaigns be conducted through inclusive, community-based engagements. It also urged the National Assembly to conclude its review and investigation into the alleged alterations to the laws and make its findings publicly available. NANS warned that failure by the relevant authorities to heed its call within 14 days, on or before January 14, would leave the association with no option but to commence coordinated nationwide protests to defend the interests of Nigerian students and the broader citizenry https://leadership.ng/students-demand-suspension-of-tax-reform-laws/ |
| Politics › 2027: I’m Not Joining ADC – Peter Obi by Bobloco(op): 8:09am On Dec 29, 2025 |
A former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that he does not need to officially join the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC.https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/29/2027-im-not-joining-adc-peter-obi/ 32 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Only Fresh Passage, Not Re-Gazetting Can Validate Tax Reform Laws - Atiku by Bobloco: 6:18am On Dec 29, 2025 |
Tinubu is a Notorious crîmînál |
| Politics › ‘insensitive’ – ADC Slams Tinubu Over Europe Trip by Bobloco(op): 6:46pm On Dec 28, 2025 |
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Europe amid escalating security challenges in Nigeria, calling the move “insensitive and alarming”. Abdullahi spoke in statement titled ‘PBAT’s lack of care scary’, posted on his official X account on Sunday. The ADC spokesman noted that the President’s foreign trip comes at a particularly troubling time, as the country faces renewed insecurity, including a deadly bomb blast in Zamfara State and growing public anxiety following a United States military strike on Nigerian soil. He noted that Nigerians were still awaiting reassurance from the President when news of his trip emerged. “In the wake of yet another deadly bomb blast in Zamfara, to which the President has not said a single word; on the back of an unprecedented foreign military attack on Nigerian soil; right in the middle of all the uncertainty it has provoked; with a confused and scared nation waiting for the President to speak to us and assure us that all is well, the next thing we hear is that the President has gone on holiday. What a President,” the statement read. Abdullahi emphasised that the President’s silence on critical national security issues, combined with his absence from the country, raises serious concerns about leadership responsiveness during a time of national distress. DAILY POST earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe ahead of his scheduled official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, on the invitation of the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/28/insensitive-adc-slams-tinubu-over-europe-trip/ |
| Politics › Tinubu’s Tax Tsar Taiwo Oyedele Lied, by Bobloco(op): 4:37am On Dec 28, 2025 |
......Section 61 of new law allows FIRS to seize Nigerians’ money, properties without court order Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has been caught in a web of lies concerning the new tax law that empowers the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to seize funds, confiscate and sell assets and properties belonging to Nigerians whom the FIRS finds to have run afoul of tax laws. Mr Oyedele, who spoke on Arise TV on the morning of Wednesday, 24 December, denied the content of Sections 61 and 43 of the controversial tax law recently passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu. Checks by Peoples Gazette show that the tax tsar misled the public on national television, falsely claiming that the FIRS must secure a court order before enforcing the seizure of citizens’ assets and funds held in bank accounts if they’re found wanting. “It has to go through stages of the court to finally establish that that tax is indeed due and payable, before you can now say ‘I gave you notice to pay within 30 days, but you refused, I’ll write to banks, (sic) do you have this guy’s account, and does he have money inside? So, that process and that provision is in the current law,” Mr Oyedele claimed. Mr Oyedele’s statement contradicts the provisions of Section 61, which explicitly grants the FIRS the power to seize and sell citizens’ assets without first obtaining a court order. According to Section 61, which centres on the power to distrain, the law states: “Where an assessment has become final and conclusive and a demand notice has been served on a person or company, or on the person or company in whose name that person is chargeable and the payment of the tax is not made within the time specified by the demand notice, the relevant tax authority may in the prescribed form, for the purpose of enforcing payment of the tax due – (1) (a) distrain that person or corporate body by their goods, chattels, bonds or other securities; or (b) distrain any land, premises, place or any asset in respect of which that person or corporate body is the owner, and recover the amount of tax due by sale of anything so distrained. “(2) The authority to distrain under this section shall be in the form contained in the Third Schedule to this Act and such authority shall be sufficient warrant and authority to levy by distrain the amount of any tax due.” Section 61(3) further empowers duly authorised FIRS officers, with police assistance if required, to break open properties in the daytime and seize assets: “For the purpose of levying any distrain under this section, any officer duly authorised by the relevant tax authority may execute any warrant of distrain, and if necessary, break open any building or place in the daytime for the purpose of levying such distrain, and the relevant tax authority may call for police assistance and the police shall, when so required, aid and assist in the execution of any warrant of distrain and in levying the distrain.” The law further states in Section 61(4) that assets may be kept for 14 days and thereafter sold without a High Court order: “Assets distrained by the Service under this section may, at the cost of that person or corporate body, be kept for 14 days and at the end of that time, if the amount due in respect of the tax, cost and charges incidental to the distrain are not paid, they may, subject to subsection (7), be sold without an order of the High Court.” Sections 61(5–7) outline how proceeds from such sales are to be applied, including refunds of any balance within 90 days. Although the law notes in Section 61(8–9) that immovable property (such as houses) can only be sold with a High Court order, the statute still permits seizure without court approval and grants owners only 14 days to file objections or appeals. “(9) In exercise of the powers of distrain conferred by this section, the person to whom the authority is granted under subsection (3) may distrain all assets, goods, chattels and effects belonging to the debtor wherever the same may be found,” “(10) This provision shall also apply in the case of recovery relating to tax evasion and proceeds of crime where the offender cannot be found.” During the broadcast, Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni challenged Mr Oyedele on the matter. Responding, the tax tsar said: “Before they get to that point, it is a very elaborate process. You will not go through that process to collect N1 million tax, it is not worthwhile; which means the people they’re trying to create the fear in their hearts are not going to ever have to worry about this provision.” The Gazette reviewed the law and found that the FIRS will commence the confiscation and sale of assets belonging to Nigerians deemed culpable of breaching tax laws from January 2026. Section 43, titled “Assessments to be final and conclusive,” provides the statutory basis for FIRS recovery of unpaid taxes once an assessment is determined as final. The section states in part: “Where the full amount of tax in respect of any final and conclusive assessment is not paid within the period prescribed in this Act, the provisions relating to the recovery of tax and to any penalty under Sections 65 and 67 of this Act shall apply to the collection and recovery.” Messrs Tinubu and Oyedele have faced sustained criticism from citizens and analysts, who argue that the new tax law was passed and assented to as a tool to extract revenue from Nigerians, many of whom live below the poverty line. Mr Oyedele did not respond to enquiries from The Gazette seeking clarification on Sections 61 and 43 after screenshots were shared with him via WhatsApp on Wednesday. As of press time, he had yet to issue a response. https://gazettengr.com/tinubus-tax-tsar-taiwo-oyedele-lied-section-61-of-new-law-allows-firs-to-seize-nigerians-money-properties-without-court-order/ |
| Politics › Re: US Strike: Atiku's Aide Reacts To Bayo Onanuga's Comment by Bobloco(op): 5:34pm On Dec 27, 2025 |
Burob:Thanks for checking in, bro... been quite busy. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: US Strike: Atiku's Aide Reacts To Bayo Onanuga's Comment by Bobloco(op): 5:22pm On Dec 27, 2025 |
Burob:We are exposing the historic incompetence, hypocrisy, and bigotry of this government..unlike anything seen before 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: US Strike: Atiku's Aide Reacts To Bayo Onanuga's Comment by Bobloco(op): 4:38pm On Dec 27, 2025*. Modified: 5:36pm On Dec 27, 2025 |
Otamendi99:So, you consider Trump ordering airstrikes that invaded Nigeria, with landings in Sokoto and some in Kwara State, as cooperation? 6 Likes |
| Politics › APC Leader Mohammed Bomoi Resigns, Cites Discontent With Party Leadership by Bobloco(op): 4:15pm On Dec 27, 2025 |
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ambassador Mohammed Bomoi, has resigned from the ruling party, blaming dissatisfaction with its national leadership and alleged marginalization of the North-East region. Bomoi made this known in a statement dated December 25, 2025, in which he announced his withdrawal from the Tinubu/Shettima political movement and his decision to sever ties with the APC at the national level. It would be recalled that, he served as Secretary of the APC Special Purpose Committee for the North-East Zone and was an active member of the Tinubu Support Group. According to him, his resignation followed what he described as the party’s failure to adequately recognise and include him and other loyal members who mobilised support across Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba and Yobe states. He also accused the party’s national leadership of exhibiting an aloof and laissez-faire attitude toward the region. Bomoi said the perceived lack of inclusion had diminished his confidence in the APC and in the political leaders he worked to support. He further alleged that actions under the current administration indicated that the North was being treated as a “caste,” adding that the social contract between the North and the centre had been deliberately undermined. “Consequently, I have no regret leaving my position as Secretary of the APC Special Purpose Committee, North-East Zone,” he said https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/27/apc-leader-mohammed-bomoi-resigns-cites-discontent-with-party-leadership/ 1 Like |
| Politics › US Strike: Atiku's Aide Reacts To Bayo Onanuga's Comment by Bobloco(op): 3:43pm On Dec 27, 2025 |
Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Nigerian Vice President Alhaji Waziri Atiku Abubakar, responded on his official X account on December 26, 2025, to comments made by Bayo Onanuga. This follows remarks from former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, who expressed his willingness to accept Donald Trump's intervention in Nigeria after a US military strike on terrorists in Sokoto state. 2 Likes
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| Politics › US Strike: ‘Historic Incompetence’ – ADC Blasts FG by Bobloco(op): 10:41am On Dec 27, 2025 |
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as historic incompetence over the air strikes carried out by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, in Sokoto state on Friday.https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/27/us-strike-historic-incompetence-adc-blasts-tinubu-govt/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Re: Stop The US Military Intervention Now - Gummi Tells Tinubu by Bobloco: 10:43am On Dec 26, 2025 |
seunmsg:Funny how 'he’ll rule till 2031' is said like a threat and not an admission of how low expectations have fallen |
| Politics › Re: Stop The US Military Intervention Now - Gummi Tells Tinubu by Bobloco: 10:17am On Dec 26, 2025 |
seunmsg:You go explain tire seunmsg But one is glaringly clear, Tinubu is an incompetent buffon, the worst president in the history of this country |
| Politics › Re: Stop The US Military Intervention Now - Gummi Tells Tinubu by Bobloco: 7:56am On Dec 26, 2025 |
seunmsg:Really? You maligned others who once called for U.S. intervention regarding the heinous crimes committed by these bandits and terrorists, after the Tinubu government showed obvious incompetence. Why the 360 degree turnaround and volte-face? I thought you, Tinubu and APC apologists said that a Trump/U.S. military intervention would undermine Nigerian sovereignty, even going so far as to make ridiculous and unreasonable comparisons with U.S. invasions of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Your hypocrisy is legendary. 146 Likes 6 Shares |
| Politics › Re: U.S. Strike Endorsement: Bayo, Isn't Nigeria's Sovereignty Being Undermined? by Bobloco(op): 6:26am On Dec 26, 2025 |
immaculatesense:You go explain tire Listen, sovereignty isn’t about who is bombed; it’s about who authorizes foreign force on Nigerian soil. Onanuga called Obi unforgivable for talking about foreign help, yet the same government now supports actual U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria. You can’t condemn a statement and endorse the action without explaining the difference , that’s hypocrisy. And the Israel comparison fails flat bro, Israel doesn’t call opposition voices 'traitors' for acknowledging security alliances. So yes, sovereignty isn’t juju, but neither is accountability. If foreign military involvement is acceptable when Tinubu approves it, then stop pretending it’s treason when someone else discusses it. Define sovereignty all you want, just apply it evenly, not politically. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › U.S. Strike Endorsement: Bayo, Isn't Nigeria's Sovereignty Being Undermined? by Bobloco(op): 4:46am On Dec 26, 2025 |
Last month, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, slammed Peter Obi for allegedly supporting foreign intervention in Nigeria, saying, “We shall never forget and forgive Peter Obi for supporting a foreign invasion.” This came after Obi stated he would welcome U.S. military intervention if it helped Nigeria's security. Onanuga condemned Obi for undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty. Today, the Tinubu administration, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supported U.S. airstrikes targeting terrorist locations in Nigeria’s northwest. This raises a glaring contradiction: while Onanuga condemned Obi’s hypothetical welcome of foreign intervention, Tinubu's government endorsed actual foreign military action. So, where does Nigeria’s sovereignty stand? If the government can support foreign strikes in one instance, how can they condemn Obi for even discussing foreign intervention? It seems sovereignty is only a priority when politically convenient. This double standard, do as I say, not as I do is a familiar political game, but it’s more troubling when those in power are the ones playing it. The real question here isn’t about Obi’s extreme comment; it's about the consistency of the government’s stance on foreign intervention. Is sovereignty truly non-negotiable, or just a political tool when it suits the administration’s interests? If Tinubu’s government condemns Obi’s comments, they must explain why they welcome foreign involvement when it aligns with their agenda. Sovereignty, it seems, isn’t as black and white as they want us to believe. 6 Likes |
| Politics › ''father Of Taxes And Borrowing!'' Netizens Blast Remi Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 3:21am On Dec 21, 2025*. Modified: 5:52am On Dec 21, 2025 |
....After she labels President Tinubu ''Father of The Nation''. https://www.tell.ng/father-of-taxes-and-borrowing-social-media-erupts-after-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu-labels-president-father-of-the-nation/
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| Politics › NPF Insists Tinted Glass Permit Policy Remains Valid Despite Legal Challenge by Bobloco(op): 5:46am On Dec 18, 2025 |
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy remains valid and enforceable, despite ongoing public debate and pending litigation challenging the policy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the police affirmed that there is currently no final court judgment declaring the tinted glass permit policy unlawful, nor any subsisting order permanently restraining the police from carrying out their statutory duties relating to the regulation of tinted vehicle glasses. The clarification follows recent public comments, including a statement by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, which sparked renewed discussions on the legality and enforcement of the policy. Related Articles IMG 20250703 WA0039 President Tinubu to present 2026 Appropriation Bill to National Assembly on Friday 3 hours ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after diplomatic engagement 3 BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after diplomatic engagement 3 hours ago FG shifts to direct engagement to improve public understanding of reforms 4 FG shifts to direct engagement to improve public understanding of reforms 3 hours ago IMG 20251217 WA0019 1 PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts Ogbia Kingdom traditional rulers at presidential villa 6 hours ago The police stressed that while they respect the judiciary and ongoing court proceedings, the mere existence of pending litigation does not automatically suspend the lawful responsibilities of the force, except where a court has expressly ruled otherwise. According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the force’s commitment to full compliance with valid court orders and respect for judicial authority. However, the NPF maintained that its mandate to ensure public safety, prevent crime and preserve internal security remains intact. The force explained that an administrative communication issued on December 15, 2025, was intended to guide internal planning and enhance public understanding, and did not amount to an order for immediate enforcement or actions inconsistent with any court process. It also noted that operational decisions on enforcement would be exercised lawfully, with due regard for constitutional provisions, judicial oversight and human rights standards. The police described the regulation of tinted vehicle glasses as a legitimate security concern, citing the use of heavily tinted vehicles in crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery and other threats to public safety |
| Politics › Catholic Sisters Urge Global Action As 165 Kidnapped Niger State Schoolchildren by Bobloco(op): 5:36am On Dec 18, 2025 |
Catholic Sisters Urge Global Action As 165 Kidnapped Niger State Schoolchildren Remain Captive In Nigeria The schools are managed by the OLA Sisters and owned by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, which is part of the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province. Catholic religious sisters have raised alarm over the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria, calling for urgent global intervention to secure their release. In a press statement shared with Vatican News, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) disclosed that some of the children still held by their captors are as young as five years old, noting that the incident has caused deep anguish among affected families, the local community, and the OLA Congregation. The abduction occurred in the early hours of November 21, when an armed gang attacked the school community and forcefully took away 265 children and staff members from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri. The schools are managed by the OLA Sisters and owned by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, which is part of the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province. Providing an update on the situation, the Congregation Leader of the OLA Sisters, Sr. Mary T. Barron, confirmed that some of the victims had been freed but said many others remain in captivity under dire conditions. The statement said, "It was with great joy we welcomed the news on 14 December that 100 people had been freed: 14 secondary school students, 1 staff member, 80 primary school children and 5 nursery school children. “However, this joy is tempered with ongoing anguish and concern for the safety of the remaining 165: – 11 staff members, 35 children from the nursery school and 119 from the Primary School. These children range from age 5 to 12/13.” “They were abducted from their dormitories during the night and so are not even properly clothed. They are being kept in atrocious conditions in the forest. How much longer must their suffering endure?” she said. Sr. Barron added that the OLA Sisters, alongside many others across the world, continue to pray for the protection and safe return of those still held captive. “We are most grateful for the immense support we have received to date, and we ask all Religious Congregations, Catholic institutions, faith communities, and people of goodwill around the world to not relent in our efforts to support this community through our fervent prayer,” she said. She also issued a direct appeal to political leaders and the international community to act swiftly to end the ordeal. “We appeal also to all those who hold political power and influence to come to the aid of the Federal Government in Nigeria so these innocent children return to their communities immediately. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.’ We beg all those who have the power to act, to please do so in the interest of the safety and well-being of all these children,” the OLA Sisters leader said. Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that the Federal Government secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Niger State. The children were part of the 315 people, 303 students and 12 teachers, seized when armed bandits stormed the remote community on November 21, 2025. The attackers, riding on motorbikes, invaded the school around 2:00 a.m. and operated for nearly three hours, moving from dormitory to dormitory before herding their captives into the surrounding forests. However, 50 pupils managed to escape within the first 24 hours. https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/17/catholic-sisters-urge-global-action-165-kidnapped-niger-state-schoolchildren-remain#google_vignette |
| Politics › ‘Buhari Will Never Rig Election’ – Ex-dss DG, Yusuf Bichi by Bobloco(op): 6:25am On Dec 16, 2025 |
Yusuf Magaji Bichi, former Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS,, on Monday stated that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari lacked any tendency to rig elections. Bichi made the remark during the launch of Buhari’s biography, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr Charles Omole. The former DSS chief commended President Bola Tinubu for continuing the legacies of commitment, purposeful leadership, democratic governance, and free and fair elections established by Buhari, saying, “President Buhari will never rig an election.” Tinubu, for his part, urged Nigerians to carry forward Buhari’s work and legacy. “A legacy is given greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what has been started. That is my duty. “President Buhari loved this country consistently, morning after morning, decision after decision, staying true to the oath he took. “That is why even those who disagreed with him often acknowledged his honesty.” Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, also lauded Buhari’s dedication to national service, both as a soldier and as a civilian President. “Serving under him as Chief of Air Staff during a period of existential security challenges, I observed that he was not merely a Commander-in-Chief issuing orders but a statesman who understood that military powers must always serve democratic governance,” he said. https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/15/buhari-will-never-rig-election-ex-dss-dg-yusuf-bichi/ |
| Politics › Re: All Those Defecting To APC Were Promised Automatic Tickets - Sen Abaribe (video) by Bobloco: 4:23am On Dec 16, 2025 |
doggedfighter:They may decamp to other parties to contest elections because defectors to the APC have been promised automatic tickets. 5 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm Over Threat Nigeria’s Multi-Party Democracy by Bobloco(op): 4:14am On Dec 16, 2025 |
Bluntemperor:So, because you believe the opposition would perform worse if given the opportunity, just as Tinubu, once in the opposition, is performing poorly today, we should simply give up and allow him to further wreck the country? |
| Politics › Supreme Court Did Not Endorse Dissolution Of Democratic Structures - Femi Falana by Bobloco(op): 4:10am On Dec 16, 2025 |
Supreme Court did not endorse dissolution of democratic structures during emergency rule Benin Republic By Femi Falana SAN In its judgment delivered on December 15, 2025 in Attorney-General of Adamawa State & 19 Ors v Attorney-General of the Federation (Suit No SC/CV/329/2025), the Supreme Court dismissed the case for want of jurisdiction on the ground that the plaintiffs lacked the locus standi to maintain the action. However, the apex court decided to consider the merit of the substantive case. Curiously, the judgment has been wrongly interpreted by the media. Contrary to the misleading reports, the Supreme Court did not endorse the dissolution of democratic structures during emergency rule in any state of the Federation. In the leading judgment of the apex court, Mohammed Baba Idris JSC stated that Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution does not confer power on the President to temporarily dissolve executive and legislative institutions of a State during emergency rule. According to his Lordship: “By virtue of sections 4-7 of the Constitution, governmental powers divided among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary, and distributed across the Federal, State, and Local Government tiers. No arm or tier of government is constitutionally superior to another, and none may lawfully usurp the powers expressly vested in another… However, unlike the Constitutions of India and Pakistan, Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution does not expressly confer power on the President to assume or temporarily displace executive or legislative institutions of a State. This omission is deliberate and reflects Nigeria’s constitutional commitment to federalism and the autonomy of state governments.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/supreme-court-did-not-endorse-dissolution-of-democratic-structures-during-emergency-rule/ |
| Politics › Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm Over Threat Nigeria’s Multi-Party Democracy by Bobloco(op): 9:41pm On Dec 14, 2025 |
Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they described as a deliberate attempt by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy through the politicisation of anti-corruption agencies.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/opposition-leaders-raise-alarm-over-threat-nigerias-multi-party-democracy/ 1 Like
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