Politics › Re: A Nigerian Journalist Reacts To Okoya Family's Visit To Tinubu by Brushstrokes20: 12:37pm On Jun 09, 2025 |
The sheeeeet.hole is such a stvpid joke 👎👎👎👎 |
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Attacks Buratai’s Convoy In Borno – Ndume by Brushstrokes20: 8:59am On Jun 09, 2025 |
Awesome!👍👍👍😅🤣😂 Too bad they missed target though 😜 |
Politics › Re: If There Was To Be An Election Today, Would You Vote APC? by Brushstrokes20: 8:56am On Jun 09, 2025 |
Not even at gun point 😆😆😅😅🤣🤣😂😂 Even a stone I'll do better than the crackhead 💯💯💯 |
Politics › Re: If There Was To Be An Election Today, Would You Vote APC? by Brushstrokes20: 8:26am On Jun 09, 2025 |
ImpossiCANT!!!.... I'll rather vote lucifer over that cold, heartless, bloodthirsty, self serving crackhead 💯💯💯💯 |
Politics › Re: If There Was To Be An Election Today, Would You Vote APC? by Brushstrokes20: 7:49am On Jun 09, 2025 |
NEVER!!! NEVER!!!! NEVER!!!!!!!?👎👎👎👎👎👎😏😏😏😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
The satanic govt of SELF SERVING CROOKS is a weapon fashioned against nigeria 🇳🇬💯💯💯💯
# anybody but tinubu |
Politics › Re: Mokwa Flood, An Act Of God — IBB by Brushstrokes20: 9:31am On Jun 07, 2025 |
Pathetic fillth 💯💯💯 |
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Politics › Re: Tinubu, Governors Should Prioritise Nigerians Welfare – APC Scribe, Bashiru by Brushstrokes20: 7:59am On Jun 07, 2025 |
Those SELF SERVING, bloodthirsty demons will rather kpai than prioritise citizens welfare 😎😎😎 |
Politics › Re: "I Cannot Join APC": Akwa Ibom Commissioner, Ememobong Resigns (Photos) by Brushstrokes20: 3:10pm On Jun 06, 2025 |
WOW!😳😳😳.... Thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👌👌 #rare breed ✌️ #man of honour 💯 #one of a kind 👏 |
Politics › Re: FG Seeks ¥15 Billion Japanese Loan To Boost Food Security by Brushstrokes20: 4:15pm On Jun 05, 2025 |
The useless govt of self serving crooks and insatiable criminals is at it again 👎👎👎👎👎
# borrow and LOOT 💯💯💯💯 |
Agriculture › Re: FG Engages Japan For $110 Million Food Security Loan by Brushstrokes20: 11:01am On Jun 05, 2025 |
...another one 😎😎😎 Useless govt of beg,borrow, and STEAL 👎👎👎👎 |
Politics › Re: 2 Years Of Tinubu: No Gains, But More Suffering, Hardship — NLC by Brushstrokes20: 7:05am On Jun 05, 2025 |
Spot on💯💯💯💯 Eldruggie has only come to STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY No more, no less 👎👎👎👎👎👎 |
Politics › Re: Fuel Prices May Increase As FG, Reps Push To Implement 5% Road User Charge by Brushstrokes20: 6:45am On Jun 04, 2025 |
The satanic govt of SELF SERVING KLEPTOMANIACS and bloodthirsty demons have only come to STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY!👎👎👎👎👎👎😎😎😎😎 It's long overdue WATERLOO is inevitable 💯💯💯 |
Christianity Etc › Re: David Ibiyeomie: Don't Carry News About Me Or My Church. If Not, I'll Arrest You by Brushstrokes20: 6:28pm On Jun 03, 2025 |
Power drunk god of men👎👎👎👎👎 |
Politics › Re: Tinubu’s Reforms Will Ease Cost Of Living Soon – Onanuga by Brushstrokes20: 5:45pm On Jun 03, 2025 |
Another stvpid campaign after election !👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 You cannot give what you don't have 😎😎😎 |
Politics › Re: Tinubu Reels Out Massive Economic Gains In Critical Sectors, Begs For Patience by Brushstrokes20: 2:13pm On Jun 02, 2025 |
Stale rhetorics 👎 2nd bass jarey😅😅😆🤣🤣 |
Politics › Re: Tinubu Reels Out Massive Economic Gains In Critical Sectors, Begs For Patience by Brushstrokes20: 2:13pm On Jun 02, 2025 |
Usual rubbishNES 👎👎👎 you cannot give what you don't have ! Even in a million years 😎 |
Business › Re: Nigerians, When Last Did You See A ₦5, ₦10, Or ₦50 Note? by Brushstrokes20: 10:07am On Jun 02, 2025 |
They're long gone with the wind like Apc EMPTY PROMISES 😜😜😊😊😉😂😂😅😅 |
Politics › Re: You’ve Failed Nigerians, Afenifere Tells Tinubu by Brushstrokes20: 8:51am On Jun 02, 2025 |
Spot on✔️✔️✔️💯💯💯 The doomed crackhead has only come to STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY💯💯💯 No more, no less 👌👌 |
Politics › Re: NNPC’s Refineries Of Waste - Punch Editorial by Brushstrokes20: 7:52am On Jun 02, 2025 |
Spot piece 👌 👏 👍 Nigeria is being ruled by a bunch of self serving criminals 💯💯💯 Eldruggie and cohorts are all shades of lies, fraud and deceit! |
Politics › Re: Debt Burden: No Sin In Borrowing — Presidency by Brushstrokes20: 7:28am On Jun 02, 2025 |
Useless govt of self serving, insatiable, unrepentant LOOTERS 💯💯💯✔️✔️👎👎👎 |
Pets › Re: Heartbreak As Cash-strapped Nigerians Abandon Their Pets by Brushstrokes20: 6:09pm On Jun 01, 2025 |
😅😅😄😄😁😁😃eBOLA wreaking havoc across the sheeeeet.hole🤣🤣🤣 |
Politics › Re: We Have Allowed "Urban Bandits" take Control Of Nigeria's Leadership - El-Rufai by Brushstrokes20: 4:38pm On Jun 01, 2025 |
Spot on💯💯✔️✔️ The sheeeeeeet.hole is under siege by a notorious, insatiable, self serving crack head 😎😎😎 |
Politics › Re: Tinubu Destroyed Everything He Met On Ground Within Two Years – Peter Ameh by Brushstrokes20: 6:51am On Jun 01, 2025 |
Spot on💯💯💯💯✔️✔️✔️ Eldruggie is a weapon fashioned against nigeria 🇳🇬😎 |
Politics › Re: Be Patient With Me, Tinubu Begs Nigerians by Brushstrokes20: 6:36am On Jun 01, 2025*. Modified: 10:27am On Jun 01, 2025 |
bcomputer101: From Hunger to Hope: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey Since “Ebi n Pawa”
“Ebi n pawa!” That expression — “We are hungry” — wasn’t just a complaint two years ago. It was a cry from the soul of a nation. It echoed from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. You didn’t need a microphone to hear it; it was in the faces of mothers at the market, fathers at the bus stop, young men on the streets, and children waiting for meals that never came. It became the anthem of pain, the chorus of a people grappling with the shock of sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his very first week in office.
Nigeria was in turmoil, not because the policies were necessarily wrong, but because their timing hit a society already living on the edge. So the question we now face — two years later — is both urgent and fair: Are we still that hungry?
Back in May 2023, when Tinubu took the reins of power, the foundation of the Nigerian economy was cracked. No, not cracked — shattered. The nation was drowning in debt, most of it incurred not for building railways or factories, but for paying salaries, maintaining a fuel subsidy that lined the pockets of the rich, and defending an artificial exchange rate that stifled growth.
What the new president inherited was more than a moribund economy; it was a ticking time bomb. Oil had already been sold forward, meaning Nigeria was effectively broke. There was no money coming in from crude exports — our primary source of income — because it had been mortgaged in advance.
The previous administration of Buhari had quietly printed money, devaluing the naira without the courtesy of telling the public. But Tinubu couldn’t cry foul too loudly — some of those who caused this mess were his political allies.
He could have chosen the path of least resistance, the usual Nigerian way: kick the can down the road and pretend everything was fine. But he didn’t. In one of the boldest opening acts in Nigerian political history, he removed the fuel subsidy.
Suddenly, the price of fuel tripled. Transporters raised fares. Traders hiked prices. Even sachet water vendors felt the pinch. The people who were already struggling now felt like they were suffocating. The frustration was real, and so was the anger. Social media went ablaze. Protests flared. Opposition voices got louder. “Ebi n pawa!” they cried — and rightly so.
But that wasn’t the end of the storm. Next came the unification of the exchange rate. Nigeria had operated a dual-rate system for years, one for the privileged few who accessed dollars at official rates, and another for the rest of us who scrambled for forex in the black market. It was a system ripe for corruption, creating billionaires overnight while choking real businesses.
By merging the rates, Tinubu wiped away a major incentive for fraud. It wasn’t smooth — it never is. The naira plunged. The cost of imported goods spiked. But this was the price of honesty, of facing the truth about how things really were.
So, yes, we were hungry. But that hunger wasn’t just about food. It was about the pain that comes with correction — the sting of necessary surgery. The old system was bleeding us dry, and for once, someone decided to stitch the wound instead of just covering it up with another bandage.
Fast forward two years, and the picture is beginning to shift. No, it’s not yet paradise. Inflation is still biting. Prices of rice and garri still bring tears to the eyes. But compared to the chaos of 2023, we’re not where we used to be. Take a closer look — not with emotions, but with the eyes of understanding — and the signs of progress become clear.
Today, Nigeria has exited the IMF debtors’ list. That’s not just a statistic — it’s proof that we are no longer borrowing just to survive. The Tinubu administration cleared a $1.61 billion debt and restored Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage. Foreign investors are watching, and they’re starting to return. The stock market is booming. When he took over, the All Share Index stood at 55,738 points. Now, it’s over 103,000. Market capitalization has crossed ₦63 trillion. That’s not magic — it’s investor confidence fueled by clearer, bolder policies.
And what about infrastructure? The fuel subsidy money is no longer going into the pockets of oil marketers. It's now being used to build things we can see — roads, rail lines, and power projects that matter to everyday life. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund is not just a slogan; it’s real. The foundations are being laid for a stronger, more connected Nigeria.
Tinubu's federal government has embark on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja- Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.
Let’s talk food. Yes, hunger still exists. But the grip of the grain cartels — those faceless hoarders who manipulated scarcity for profit — has been broken. When the price of rice soared beyond ₦100,000, Tinubu’s team didn’t just watch. They acted. Tariffs on food imports were suspended. Mechanized farming equipment was imported from the US, Brazil, and Belarus. Local farmers received incentives.
Gradually, food production is rising. The goal is clear: Nigeria must feed itself. The youth have not been left out. From the Skill-Up Artisans Programme to the National Youth Talent Export initiative, young Nigerians are being prepared to compete globally.
NYSC members now earn ₦77,000, up from ₦33,000. That’s not just a raise — it’s dignity restored. And for those struggling with tuition, the Student Loan Scheme now offers real hope. No one should drop out because they can’t afford fees, and that’s the message this administration is sending.
Even the average Nigerian can now dream of owning appliances or even a car through the Consumer Credit Corporation. Over ₦200 billion has been set aside so that ordinary citizens can buy goods and pay over time. For a country where “cash and carry” was once the only way, this is revolutionary.
Security is still a challenge, yes, but there’s movement. The military has been better equipped. Inter-agency coordination has improved. Kidnappings haven’t disappeared, but many sleeper cells have been dismantled. The approach is shifting — not just guns, but intelligence and strategy. Revenue?
In just six months of 2024, government revenue rose by ₦9.1 trillion. That’s more than double what we had in the same period the year before. And for the first time, all three levels of government — federal, state, and local — are receiving steady, increased allocations. That means more power to the grassroots, where change is most visible.
Wages have gone up too. The new national minimum wage stands at ₦70,000. Not everyone in the informal sector is feeling it yet, but it's a signal — that this government recognizes the dignity of labor and is ready to walk the talk.
Still, let’s not pretend that all is well. Many Nigerians are tired. The pain of the past two years is real. Prices are still high. The naira still needs more stability. And the wounds from the fuel subsidy removal are still fresh in many homes.
But transformation is never painless. It comes with dislocation. It requires sacrifice. And it demands patience. What Nigeria is undergoing is not just reform — it’s a full-blown economic reset. We’ve moved from illusion to reality, from quick fixes to long-term solutions. It hurts now, but it heals later.
And so we return to that haunting slogan: “Ebi n pawa.” Are we still hungry? Not in the same way. We are no longer hungry because of hopelessness; we are hungry because we are in transition. We are adjusting. We are healing. And we are learning to live in a system that finally tells the truth.
The hunger of 2023 was panic — confusion in the face of sudden change. The hunger of 2025 is different. It is the hunger of a nation finding its feet, discovering its strength, and realizing that growth is a process. But processes need time. Buildings need completion. Foundations need walls and roofs. We cannot afford to abandon the journey at halftime. President Tinubu has started something bold — something rare in our history. He didn’t play to the gallery. He played for the future. Now that we see the first fruits, do we go back to the same policies that brought us to the brink? Or do we press on?
Let’s be honest with ourselves: for any meaningful reform to succeed, continuity is key. Interrupting this process in 2027 would be like removing a doctor halfway through surgery and expecting a miracle. Nigeria cannot afford to go back to subsidy games, dual exchange rates, and lazy borrowing. The path is tough, yes. But it’s also clear. And with Tinubu at the wheel, the destination is visible.
So, no — we are not as hungry as we were. We are still hungry, but now with hope, with direction, and with purpose. We are no longer lost. We are no longer blind. We know where we’re going. And if we truly want to see the end of this hunger — not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution — then we must let this government finish what it started.
Come 2027, we must not change direction for the sake of change. We must hold on to the one leadership bold enough to break the old and build the new. Because what Nigeria needs is not just another election — what it needs is consistency, courage, and continuity. #Lorry load of TRASH FOR LAWMA 🚮🚮🚮👎👎👎💯💯 ... STALE and EXPIRED regurgitation/balderdash! NEXT propaganda please?.... 😎😎😂 |
Politics › Re: Be Patient With Me, Tinubu Begs Nigerians by Brushstrokes20: 6:35am On Jun 01, 2025*. Modified: 10:30am On Jun 01, 2025 |
Compound bvllocks 👎👎👎👎💯💯💯🚮🚮 You can't give what you don't have... 😎😎😎😎 Not even in a million years! |
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Politics › Re: Nigerians Have Short Memory, Says Onanuga, Defending Tinubu’s Reforms by Brushstrokes20: 2:25pm On May 31, 2025 |
This he dvmb 🤡 is high on cow dung 💩 again 😀😀😃😃😄😄😁😁😆😆😅😅🤣🤣😂😂😜😜😛😛🤪🤪 |
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Politics › Re: Selected Foods Price Changes In The Last Two Years by Brushstrokes20: 10:02am On May 31, 2025 |
[quote author=akpumping7720 post=135573776]Werey you better be proud of your state of origin nobody will beat you. Won't it be better if someone pocketed Abia, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi or Enough and they see just one quarter of Lagos development? At least you will stop promising those nwa boys you are dumping in SW every market days? Or your ladies coming to SW for prost. itu. tion or what do you think Emeka
No iota of shame at all. You claimed someone pocketed a state and yet the state is doing fine more than all your 5 plots of land. Imagine the audacity.[/quote Eleribu! olofo! olopolo gbale! Omo iran Kiran! Alatenuje! 😜😜😜😜😜 Kòní ragbá fun Iyalaya e💯💯💯 Wasted sperm of a thousand fathers👎👎👎👎 Bring it on.. I have your time, famished scavenger 😎😎😎 |
Politics › Re: Tinubu Inherited A Big Mess From Somebody He Installed In Office – Dr. Sobowale by Brushstrokes20: 9:36am On May 31, 2025 |
You dey mind the stvpid clown...🤡🤡🤡 Pathetic pair of country wreckers👎👎👎👎 |
Politics › Re: Selected Foods Price Changes In The Last Two Years by Brushstrokes20: 9:31am On May 31, 2025 |
akpumping7720: The same weapon he fashioned against Lagos state. That makes Lagos stand out among all the states in Nigeria. The money he removed from fuel subsidy should have been used to build beer factory in each state abi? Koshidanu! 👎👎👎👎👎👎 Your crook of a master had lagos in his personal pocket for 8 years and even till date with little or nothing to show for it! If lagos IGR is spent on lagos, dubai would be a child's play😜😜😜😜 The insatiable drug lord can NEVER in a million years come close to late pa lateef jakande's achievement and legacies in lagos, 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Shameless, famished urchin!, 👎👎👎👎👎 And for the records, I rep West Side but I'm never a stvpid/ethnic butlicker like most of you simpletons 😎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 |