Must everything be about religion? As if he himself is a good christian
Bobloco: Direct insult to Christians’ — Vatsa knocks Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket for 2027
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has criticised the reported decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, warning that Christians will not support another Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Vatsa described the move as “a direct insult” to the Christian community, saying it was politically insensitive and could cost the ruling party Christian votes.
In a statement issued in Minna on Saturday, the former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism said the circumstances that justified the same-faith ticket in 2023 no longer existed.
“I think this is a grievous mistake by the APC. It is highly insensitive,” he said.
According to him, those behind the decision “did not mean well” for the President or the party.
“With the current situation in the country and the concerns over the safety of Christians, nobody expected the President to repeat this arrangement,” Vatsa said.
He argued that the APC would struggle to convince Christians to support its ticket in 2027, especially if other political parties field Christian candidates.
“What do you expect us to tell the Christian community, to vote for another Muslim-Muslim ticket?” he insisted.
Vatsa, who recently urged Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago to pick a Christian running mate for the 2027 governorship election, said Christians already feel insecure and would be more comfortable with a Christian vice-presidential candidate.
He warned that repeating the Muslim-Muslim ticket could have “grievous consequences” for the APC’s electoral chances.
The APC stalwart, however, clarified that his position was not against Vice President Shettima or the Muslim community.
“I have nothing against the Vice President or the Muslim community. I am speaking for equity, justice and fairness in the political arrangement of the country,” he added..
The shed nko? What of the seat? Small banner for advert nko?
Authority1o1: The debate as to whether the ₦50,000 empowerment made by Remi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, is simply based on a realistic economic calculation and the acknowledgement of the existence of lower class will not end if a breakdown is not given.
So, what can such an amount afford for someone who wants to really go into akara business?
Here is a breakdown:
1. Gas cylinder (3kg): ₦25,000 2. Cooking gas (3kg): ₦1900 × 3 = ₦5700 3. 1 painter of white beans (depending on the location): approximately ₦5000 4. Groundnut oil (2 litres): approximately ₦4500 5. Medium-size frying pan: ₦11,000 6. Utensils and containers: ₦10,000 7. Ingredients (pepper, salt, Maggi etc): ₦2000 8. Beans grinding cost: say ₦500 per round.
TOTAL: ₦63,700
VERDICT: Even for low income earners, ₦50,000 is insufficient to start akara business.
Even that is still very high compared to the price of crude oil just before Feb 28th 2026. The pump price then was around 700 and I remember the same Dangote saying the price will soon get to 500naira/liter.
So why is it that at the same price crude was un Februaty, we are buying fuel at over 1100naira/liter?
Yeye dey smell.... Why is it that, it is when it is collected that it turns black? Why e no turn black while flowing?
E roraa maaaaaa puroooo o.
nlfpmod: Here are trending videos from Bille Kingdom in Rivers State showing water collected from a local source rapidly changing from clear to black within seconds, presented as evidence of severe pollution.
Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo emotionally highlights the crisis caused by decades of crude oil spills, gas leaks, and artisanal refining in the Niger Delta region.
Sharing the video, the veteran Nollywood actress writes:
Omoh, I’ve never seen anything like this before😳, see how the water changed color in just few seconds🙆🏼♂️. This is happening in Rivers state as legendary Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo cr!es out 💔 pic.twitter.com/hPVqmqK0Og
success1smyn: Football fans, there is something interesting about the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Back in the 1998 World Cup, Group A consisted of: 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇦 Morocco 🏴 Scotland 🇳🇴 Norway
Fast forward 28 years to the 2026 World Cup and Group C contains: 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇦 Morocco 🏴 Scotland 🇭🇹 Haiti
Three of the four teams from the 1998 group have somehow found themselves together again after nearly three decades.
But that's not all.
In 1994, Group D had: 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇬🇷 Greece 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Then in 2010, Group B had: 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇬🇷 Greece 🇰🇷 South Korea Again, the same three countries were drawn together.
Considering the number of countries that have participated in World Cups over the years, the chances of the same trio repeatedly ending up in the same group must be quite small.
It also reminds me of the Argentina–Nigeria rivalry. The two countries have met in the group stage of multiple World Cups (1994, 2002, 2010, 2014 and 2018).
My question to football historians here: Can you remember any other World Cup group where the same three countries were drawn together in different tournaments? Or is Brazil–Morocco–Scotland (1998 & 2026) the most remarkable example?
Tension gripped Abuja as activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore reportedly collapsed during an ongoing protest and was hurriedly evacuated from the scene in a vehicle.
The incident occurred amid a standoff between protesters and security operatives attempting to disperse the crowd. As confusion spread through the protest ground, demonstrators expressed concern over Sowore's condition, which remained unknown at the time of reporting.
The dramatic development has further heightened emotions surrounding the demonstration and sparked widespread reactions online.
It should be banned totally in Nigeria... All the mass kidnapping were successfully carried out using motorcycles. Some of the ransome asked by these terrorists sometimes include motorcycles.
Who created the insecurity? Did it just start with Tinubu?
Ofunaofu: We Are Sorry Mummy – Cute Abiola Apologises to Patience Jonathan Over Past Mockery
Patience Jonathan and Cute Abiola Cute Abiola, a Nigerian skit maker, went on social media to apologise to former First Lady Patience Jonathan over past mockery when she spoke about insecurity and kidnappings in Nigeria.
Taking to his Instagram page, the comedian shared a photo of the former First Lady, remembering how she often showed concern during her time in office whenever there were reports of kidnapping and violence.
Back then, some Nigerians on social media often mocked her emotional reactions.
He pointed out that now, with insecurity still affecting parts of the country, many people see her past reactions differently. They now understand her responses as genuine concern for victims and their families, not as a sign of weakness.
He said he was sorry that she had been ridiculed before and thanked her for having the courage to speak up at the time.
Which 70%.... It is 100%. Generator/Solar is the main source and Normal power is now the backup power!!!
adenigga: The African Development Bank has revealed that 70.7 per cent of firms in Nigeria own or share generators due to persistent electricity shortages, with power outages costing businesses about three per cent of their annual sales.
The bank disclosed this in its 2026 African Economic Outlook report, which, among other items, assessed Africa’s fiscal policy and tax systems. It warned that weak public service delivery continued to impose hidden financial burdens on households and businesses across the continent.
“Electricity outage losses amount to three per cent of annual sales in Nigeria, and because of this, generator reliance is widespread, with 70.7 per cent of firms in Nigeria owning or sharing generators,” the report stated.
The AfDB said the widespread use of generators reflected deep infrastructure and governance challenges that were weakening productivity, eroding profitability, and undermining confidence in taxation systems.
According to the report, households and firms across Africa increasingly pay privately for services that governments are expected to provide, including electricity, water, security, and logistics.
The bank described these expenses as “parallel levies” that reduce disposable income and raise operating costs for businesses.
“Higher domestic resource mobilisation without corresponding improvements in public service delivery imposes large implicit tax burdens on households and firms, which undermines the legitimacy and effectiveness of taxation and leads to a breakdown in the social contract,” the AfDB stated.
The report noted that many businesses in Nigeria had resorted to self-generated power because of unreliable electricity supply, adding that this trend continued to widen informality and reduce voluntary tax compliance.
The AfDB added that stronger delivery of electricity, healthcare, education, water supply, sanitation, and public administrative services could improve trust in government and strengthen tax collection efforts.
“By reducing the need for households and firms to self-provide these services, strengthening performance in these priority areas can enhance taxpayer trust, improve voluntary compliance, broaden the formal tax base, and reinforce the fiscal social contract,” the report stated.
The bank said Africa’s revenue mobilisation challenges remained significant despite increasing fiscal pressures caused by rising debt servicing costs, shrinking external financing, and growing development spending needs.
According to the report, nearly $469bn in potential revenue remains untapped across Africa due to weak tax compliance, poor administration, and ineffective policy design.
The AfDB also stated that more than 40 per cent of public investment spending across the continent was currently lost to inefficiencies.
“More than 40 per cent of public investment is currently lost to inefficiencies, and closing this gap could generate up to $299bn each year for growth-enhancing investments,” the report stated.
The bank further noted that Africa could unlock up to $1.43tn in additional annual financing by addressing inefficiencies in resource mobilisation and utilisation.
It added that Africa needed to sustain economic growth at seven per cent or higher over several decades to create jobs on a large scale and accelerate poverty reduction.
“Africa must raise annual growth to 7 per cent or higher, sustained over decades, to enable large-scale job creation and accelerated poverty reduction,” President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Tah, said in the report’s foreword.
The report also highlighted the continent’s dependence on indirect taxes such as Value Added Tax, excise duties, and customs taxes, which accounted for 59.9 per cent of total tax revenue in 2023.
The AfDB noted that Nigeria, alongside other resource-rich economies, relied heavily on corporate income tax linked to extractive industries, reflecting the uneven nature of direct taxation across Africa.
VOLTRON...Defender of the universe! Who will hold you if you say its you?
It's always "A FRIEND OF MINE" . Shiiioooorrr
Seyzi: There is a lady, a friend of mine had been in relationship with for 2yrs now, planning settling down next year, which all of a sudden the lady came up with the issue her mum aren't approving the union later her dad and sisters on the ground of Christianity spirituality and before my friend can gets a hold of it he has been blocked and restricted
My question is how will 29yrs old woman can't decide for herself but My guy really loved the lady, he has invested emotionally from what have seen in the union, if anybody has been in this type of situation before how do you guys manage it
Where is it written that the husband must fend for the wifes parents.. So from the remaining 50k, he should give your parents. Why are you not working? Mrs Liability....
. I know how much I gave them, but only 14 people voted for me in the primary,” he said.
NO SHAME!
You want to bribe your way through?
dawnomike: Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.
The celebrity businessman, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, had sought the APC ticket to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives.
Reacting after the outcome of the primary election in a viral video, Cubana Chief Priest said he had no regrets contesting for the position. Still, he expressed disappointment over what he described as misplaced trust in community elders.
“I’m a hustler, and I didn’t regret trying to contest for a position. My only regret was trusting the elders in the community. I know how much I gave them, but only 14 people voted for me in the primary,” he said.
Cubana Chief Priest had announced his political ambition earlier this year, advocating for what he described as cleaner and issue-based political participation driven by young Nigerians.
Following his defeat, reactions trailed the outcome on social media, with some users mocking the businessman and suggesting he may have underestimated the dynamics of Nigerian politics.
However, Ossai Ovie Success defended him against online criticism.
“Why are people mocking Cubana Chief Priest? Not nice… it’s ok to try and try again,” he wrote on Facebook.
“He lost an election and so what? I am disappointed,” he added.
Politics › Re: Direct Insult To Christians -Vatsa Knocks Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket For 2027 by BouquiLake: 8:31am On Jul 13
