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 Christianity Etc › Re: What Is The Religion Of Lucifer & Who Is He Today by Celestialsword: 11:36pm On May 19, 2025 |
Lucifer is a spirit, he's unreligious. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Am Just Tired Of Everything. by Celestialsword: 11:29pm On May 19, 2025 |
Thomthom:You've not done the right business. Business is patience and consistency. Start small and grow it gradually.Your constant failure stems from greed, Change your mindset |
| Business › Re: Bank Charges: More Families Return To Thrift Savings by Celestialsword: 6:39pm On May 19, 2025 |
fuckingAyaya:The sharks in Nigeria are too much 3 Likes |
| Business › Re: Bank Charges: More Families Return To Thrift Savings by Celestialsword: 6:38pm On May 19, 2025 |
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| Politics › Tinubu Not Nigeria's Problem - He Reflects A Rotten System by Celestialsword(op): 6:17pm On May 19, 2025 |
Amid Nigeria’s deepening crises—soaring inflation, widespread insecurity, and plummeting public trust—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become the lightning rod for national frustration. Yet, as public anger grows, a more nuanced truth is being buried beneath the outrage: Tinubu is not the architect of Nigeria’s decline; he is merely its latest occupant. The real enemy is not the man in Aso Rock, but the deeply flawed system that put him there. The Symptom, Not the Cause Let’s be clear—Tinubu’s administration should be held accountable, just like any government in a democracy. But isolating him as the root cause of Nigeria’s dysfunction is both intellectually dishonest and politically shortsighted. Our national collapse is not a recent phenomenon—it is the result of over six decades of corruption, policy missteps, and elite impunity. A History of Decay Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has wrestled with colonial-era divisions, ethnic distrust, and governance that consistently prioritized self-interest over national progress. Military coups, short-lived democratic experiments, and oil-fueled kleptocracy all contributed to the structural collapse we see today. Despite periods of economic windfalls, poverty soared, and public institutions withered. Successive administrations—from Obasanjo to Buhari—had the opportunity to reverse this trend. Instead, many sustained or deepened it. When Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, it did so with a warped foundation. Elections became commercial ventures, justice was commodified, and state institutions were repurposed for patronage. Tinubu has inherited this broken legacy, and while he can be critiqued for his choices, he is navigating a system long designed to frustrate reform and reward inertia. Institutional Failure, Not Individual Folly Nigeria’s federal system functions like a centralized autocracy. State governors operate as mini-monarchs, while the security and judicial systems groan under inefficiency and politicization. Electoral processes lack integrity, and policy reforms are often dead on arrival, strangled by vested interests. Tinubu did not invent fuel subsidy scams or inflate the cost of governance. He didn’t pioneer the neglect of education, healthcare, or infrastructure. These are the long-term consequences of a governance culture that rewards mediocrity and suppresses accountability. A Complicit Citizenry Perhaps most troubling is the role of everyday Nigerians. Years of hardship and suppression have conditioned many to accept bad leadership as normal. Ethnic loyalty often trumps competence, and apathy rules where civic engagement should thrive. This cultural complicity gives room for leaders across all levels to operate with impunity. Beyond Tinubu: A Call for Structural Reform Removing Tinubu won’t solve Nigeria’s core issues. Nor will electing a so-called messiah if the existing political machinery is left untouched. What Nigeria needs is a comprehensive reboot: constitutional restructuring, institutional reform, civic education, and a shift in political culture from personality worship to process-oriented governance. We must learn to focus less on who holds power and more on how that power is structured and exercised. Without systemic change, no leader—however well-meaning—can succeed. The Final Domino Blaming Tinubu alone is like blaming the last domino in a chain reaction that began decades ago. He is not the genesis of Nigeria’s problems—he is the result. If Nigerians are truly determined to build a better future, we must stop hacking at branches and start digging at the roots. This is not just Tinubu’s mess. It is ours too. And until we confront the system that perpetuates dysfunction, we will continue to recycle failure—one administration at a time. Copyright © 2024 Nationaldailyng |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How Much Wealth Does The Catholic Church Have And Where Does It Come From? by Celestialsword: 6:01pm On May 19, 2025 |
ScamHunter:Wealth is valuable on earth while holiness is valuable in heaven. Choose one 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Natasha Files Fresh Petition, Drags Akpabio,sandra Duru To IGP, by Celestialsword(op): 5:35pm On May 19, 2025 |
mekuso89:She's fighting back and not the other way round. We need women like her in position of authority |
| Politics › Who's Afraid Of Peter Obi? by Celestialsword(op): 3:06pm On May 19, 2025 |
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, recently used the floor of the Senate to throw jabs at the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, urging him to focus on resolving the internal crises within his party before aspiring to lead Nigeria. Obi incurred Akpabio’s wrath when he spoke at a memorial lecture held in honour of the late Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, where he claimed that the sacrifices of Nigeria’s past heroes had been in vain. He cited the worsening economic and social conditions in the country as evidence. But Akpabio accused Obi of being disrespectful and dishonouring the legacy of Nigeria’s founding fathers, cautioning him against making divisive comments that could cause confusion in the country. He suggested that Obi’s fixation on national issues would be better grounded if he first demonstrated leadership within his own party, which is enmeshed in protracted leadership crises. It has become a troubling trend for members of the current administration to frequently target Obi, despite his consistent focus on Nigeria’s dire socio-economic realities rather than on personalities. The Presidency; the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Akpabio have targeted Obi in recent months. Sanwo-Olu had lashed out at Obi, in a reaction to the comments the former Anambra State governor made during a recent foreign engagement, where he critiqued the country’s economic trajectory. The presidency, too, had earlier dismissed Obi and his ideas and proposals on governance and economic reform. When the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina raised the alarm that things were better for Nigerians in the 1960s than now, the Presidency dismissed his claims, saying that he spoke like Obi. While the political elite dissipate their energy attacking Obi, the man himself remains resolutely focused on drawing global and national attention to Nigeria’s structural challenges and the urgent need for reform. Many analysts believe that it would be better for these government officials to focus their energy on how to tackle the pressing challenges being identified regularly by Obi, which are responsible for the current hardship in the country, rather than vilifying the former Anambra State governor and other opposition voices. This day live All Rights Reserved 1 Like |
| Politics › Natasha Files Fresh Petition, Drags Akpabio,sandra Duru To IGP, by Celestialsword(op): 2:47pm On May 19, 2025 |
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a fresh petition against President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and one Dr Sandra Duru to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and another one to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/19/natasha-files-fresh-petition-drags-akpabio-sandra-duru-to-igp-agf/ 4 Likes
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Maintaining Spiritual Vigilance by Celestialsword: 4:51am On May 19, 2025 |
Ablaf:This is great and inspiring. Do you have an online portal |
| Celebrities › Omah Lay Survives Car Crash In Lagos, Tesla Trucks Towed by Celestialsword(op): 2:23pm On May 18, 2025 |
Popular Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, has been involved in a car accident in Lagos.https://guardian.ng/life/music/omah-lay-survives-car-crash-in-lagos-tesla-trucks-towed/ 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Re: DSS Threat: I Am Not Afraid To Die, Says Pat Utomi by Celestialsword: 1:05pm On May 18, 2025 |
Mrexcell:Yes, Nigeria is not harnessing their best brains in nation building |
| Politics › I'm Waiting For PDP To Zone Presidency To South - Wike by Celestialsword(op): 12:16pm On May 18, 2025 |
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has debunked speculation that he may challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election if the Peoples Democratic Party zones its presidential ticket to the South. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Tinubu’s administration, declaring that he had no intention of contesting against the man he was serving. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, Wike said, “I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?” Reaffirming his support for Tinubu, Wike said there was currently no strong opposition figure capable of unseating the President “They said they would zone it to the South, let them zone first. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he added. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, also addressed the lingering political feud in his home state, especially between him and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He blamed unnamed political actors for orchestrating the crisis between him and Fubara. Wike said, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy, he is my son, why will I fight with him? I’m only fighting against people who want to steal what they did not work for. When you don’t defeat them, they will think you… Defeat them to the final stage.” The FCT Minister accused external forces of manipulating Fubara and vowed to continue countering them until they are politically neutralised. “Now, they are ashamed because they are being defeated. They are the ones pushing Fubara,” he said. punchng.com © 1971- 2025 Punch Nigeria Limited |
| Food › Re: Price Of 50cl Coke In Canada Vs Nigeria by Celestialsword: 11:03pm On May 17, 2025 |
SeeWahala:Your problem is low self esteem 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: 2027: "I will not contest, Who will win if not Tinubu" - Wike by Celestialsword(op): 8:49pm On May 17, 2025 |
RISQUE:The way wike will be betrayed will be the mother of all betrayal. He should enjoy the moment while it lasts. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Was A Muslim by Celestialsword: 6:06pm On May 17, 2025 |
noobaland30:we need more proves,these ones are too shallow |
| Politics › JAMB : South East Senators Express Displeasure Over Exam Glitches,warns by Celestialsword(op): 5:52pm On May 17, 2025 |
The South East Senate Caucus has expressed deep dissatisfaction over what it described as a “curious and highly suspicious” technical glitch that disrupted the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), particularly affecting all centres across the South East and some in Lagos. In a strongly worded statement issued Saturday by the Chairman of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the lawmakers raised concerns about what they suggested could be a deliberate attempt to undermine the future of children from the region. “It would be disheartening—and we hope not to contemplate such a conspiracy theory—that there is a narrow agenda being pursued to deliberately shortchange and harm the future of our children,” Abaribe stated. The senators acknowledged the efforts made to address the situation, especially the rescheduling of the disrupted exams, and welcomed the public apology tendered by JAMB and its Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede. However, they warned that such disruptions must never happen again. “The so-called glitch, as curious and suspicious as it were, is enough to erode confidence and dangerously lower national pride among the future generation,” Abaribe said. “That the glitch happened in the whole of the South East raises pertinent questions that must be answered by JAMB to assuage the growing frustrations and fears among our people.” The lawmakers expressed concern that the apology and show of regret from JAMB may only be a smokescreen to cover deeper, potentially discriminatory intentions against the South East. They cautioned against injecting “hateful politics and narrow parochial considerations” into educational policy and its implementation. Stressing the centrality of education to national development, the caucus declared that every Nigerian child deserves equal opportunity and must not suffer due to systemic failures or targeted negligence. The South East Senate Caucus said it remains vigilant and under pressure from constituents, demanding an unequivocal assurance from JAMB and relevant educational authorities that such a “scandalous glitch” will not be repeated in future examinations. The Sun Nigeria 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: 2027: "I will not contest, Who will win if not Tinubu" - Wike by Celestialsword(op): 5:41pm On May 17, 2025 |
He who pays the piper dictates the tune. Wike is the one financing PDP,so he calls the shots 27 Likes 4 Shares |
| Politics › 2027: "I will not contest, Who will win if not Tinubu" - Wike by Celestialsword(op): 5:13pm On May 17, 2025 |
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he won’t leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, while working for President Bola Tinubu. Presenter: One of the things wey happen for the PDP wey you say you no like na the issues of the 2023 elections wey you say dem suppose zone the Presidency to the South and dem no do am, so what if dem correct that in this 2027 election and dem zone am to the South, you go contest again as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? 37 Likes 6 Shares
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| Technology Market › Solar Energy Vs Hydropower;pros And Cons by Celestialsword(op): 4:30pm On May 17, 2025 |
Hydropower Plant As solar panels continue to decrease in price while becoming more efficient, many people ask us to compare our favorite form of renewable energy with other power sources. Chariot Energy is happy to discuss these questions. We believe in educating people about the advantages that all green energy has over fossil fuels. And since hydropower has long been the mainstay form of sustainable energy in the global energy mix, we wanted to help people understand it. In this article, we will discuss the following: Definitions for solar and hydropower The big differences between them The pros and cons of using them as power sources Both are viable and popular forms of energy generation, but we must understand how they wo What is Hydropower? Hydroelectric Power Plant Much like solar power, hydropower has been around for millennia. Flowing water turned large wheels, which spun other large equipment, including sawmills, granaries, and irrigation systems. It’s the reason so many civilizations throughout have always been situated near or around a river. In terms of creating electricity from water, this is called “hydroelectricity.” In 1882, the world’s first hydroelectric power plant began operating in Wisconsin, as the Fox River began turning massive water turbines to create electricity. From there, humans have created massive dams situated on and around powerful bodies of water to create electricity to power homes and businesses. What are the Primary Differences Between Solar Power and Hydropower? The similarities between hydroelectricity and solar energy are rather fundamental. After the construction and installation of the necessary machinery, both use 100% renewable sources to create electricity with absolutely zero carbon emissions. Outside of very dramatic circumstances, the earth will never run out of the water and sunlight required for energy generation. When it comes to their differences, three prominent ones stand out: Location How they work How they affect the planet The first two differences are quite stark, while the third is a bit more nuanced than you’d imagine. Location Hydropower Dam It’s rather obvious from their names that solar and hydropower must be created in dramatically opposite locales: one needs lots of water and the other needs lots of sunshine. Hydroelectricity requires either a naturally strong rushing river or the man-made creation of those effects through the construction of a dam. Solar energy needs access to lots of sunlight without any nature blocking the solar arrays, both in terms of foliage and inclement weather that could block out the sun. To that end, you’ll rarely see a hydro plant or solar farm in the same relative area. Substantial rushing rivers usually bring with them trees, grasses, farms, and civilization. Wide expanses of flat land that don’t receive regular rainfall or cloud cover usually exist in areas without many people or greenery. How Electricity is Generated Solar Panels Meadow This is the big one, as solar and hydro create electricity in wildly different ways. With photovoltaic solar cells, the sunlight hits two alternately charged sheets of silicon to produce an electric current that then is sent down electrical wires. Concentrating solar power plants point sunlight at water using highly reflective mirrors point, and the converted steam spins turbines to generate energy. At a hydroelectric plant, flowing water spins a turbine to create electricity. Yes, CSP plants and hydro plants both spin turbines, but the former is much less efficient than the latter. Directing the sunlight to boil water for a steam turbine is much more difficult than ensuring water can flow through a turbine. Environmental Impact In terms of how these renewable energy sources interact with their environment, it all comes down to what happens before and during construction. Solar Power Everything centers around extracting the necessary materials from the earth, specifically the mining operations and the people hired to locate those metals. To that end, the solar industry is working toward more sustainable ways to extract the materials needed to lessen the environmental impact. Additionally, all solar energy is considered green, clean, and renewable, which can’t be said about some forms of hydropower. Hydropower Excavating the necessary area to create the dam can cause problems for the local ecosystems. Potential problems include: Changing the course of a river Disrupting plant life Bothering local animal populations Displacing people currently living in what would become the new floodplain Because of the substantial environmental impact caused by creating large-scale plants, hydropower is typically regarded as renewable energy, but not green or clean. Our Comparison of Solar Power and Hydropower Ultimately, both renewable energy methods benefit the planet because they don’t create carbon emissions or any other environmental degradation. They are remarkably clean and efficient, often needing very little in the way of regular maintenance or repair. Sure, we’re biased toward solar power, but we also believe that hydropower is a very successful way to create electricity that doesn’t burn fossil fuels or pollute our atmosphere with hydrocarbons. Pros and Cons of Solar Power Pros Cons Plenty of sunlight on the planet Generation can be unpredictable Zero carbon emissions Higher upfront costs Affordable Environmental impact of installation Can be installed on roofs Doesn’t work at night Long lifecycle Poor transmissions options from large facilities Pros and Cons of Hydropower Pros Cons Plenty of water on the planet Dependent on geography Low carbon emissions Expensive upfront costs Lowest cost to generate Environmental impact of installation Predictable generation Needs high water speeds to operate Runs regardless of climate or time Long lifecycle Which is Better: Hydropower or Solar Power? If we’re answering for the future of our planet and the long-term health of the environment, then the answer is both. We need both of them working in conjunction with other forms of clean energy if we’re going to break our reliance on fossil fuels. Truly, we shouldn’t have to choose one or the other when we should look for every opportunity to diversify the amounts and types of renewable energy we use to power our homes and businesses. The more ways you can take advantage of renewable energy, the better. This includes installing rooftop solar; choosing an energy plan backed by solar, wind, or hydro; and/or advocating for the adoption of sustainable energy sources in your city, region, and state. ©2025 174 Power Global |
| Pets › Re: This Strange Bird Visited Me (Photos) by Celestialsword: 4:10pm On May 17, 2025 |
Lovelytyme:I am not s a celestial member,I just used that monicker |
| Politics › Re: Hardship: Africa Is Sitting On Kegs Of Gunpowder – Obasanjo by Celestialsword: 8:53pm On May 16, 2025 |
Obj is part of the problem bedevilling Nigeria now,he created the template 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Family › Re: I Always Want To Be The President.. by Celestialsword: 8:39pm On May 16, 2025 |
MONEY247:You mustn't be a president before you can serve the people. You can start from the compound, street or community you live Start by keeping the environment clean, Clean the gutters,cut the grasses.neighbours will now begin to notice the genuine call to service |
| Family › Re: Life Go Teach You Pass Professor, Na Who Don Make Am Get Story To Tell by Celestialsword: 8:33pm On May 16, 2025 |
Ibkay32:Unforeseen occurrences happens to all mortal.No matter your education or status in life. Man proposed but God disposes. In life you work and pray while hoping for the best 1 Like |
| Pets › Re: This Strange Bird Visited Me (Photos) by Celestialsword: 5:23pm On May 16, 2025 |
Lovelytyme:watchout, something good is coming your way. 2 Likes |
| Crime › Woman Drugs Nursing Mother,steals 2 Months - Old Baby by Celestialsword(op): 7:09am On May 16, 2025 |
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman who drugged the mother of a two-month-old baby boy using juice and fled with the child. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, who disclosed this yesterday during a briefing at the command’s headquarters, Asaba, said the baby had been rescued and reunited with his parents. Abaniwonda said the mother of the child had fallen asleep after drinking the juice injected with drug while on a business trip with the suspect from Koko to Warri. “On 7/4/2025 at about 1000 hours, the DPO of Ekpan Police Station received a complaint that a woman (name withheld), aged 20, had embarked on a business trip on 16 February 2025 with one Mrs. Joy from Koko to Warri, Delta,” Abaniwonda said. He stated that while they were on their way, Mrs. Joy drugged the mother of the child with juice. The mother fell asleep, and the suspect made away with her two-month-old baby boy. Abaniwonda said the DPO of Ekpan Police Station, acting on the information received, launched an intelligence-led investigation, trailed, and arrested the 49-year-old suspect. He said, “After discreet interrogation, the suspect confessed that she was indeed the one who stole the baby. “The baby, who is now five months old, has been rescued and handed over to his parents. The suspect is in custody, and investigation is ongoing.” © 2025 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria |
| Politics › Public Debt - Nigeria's Biggest Creditors After Repaying IMF Loans by Celestialsword(op): 1:19am On May 16, 2025 |
FG Promissory Notes rise to N1.65 trillion, up 114% in one year under Tinubu Nigeria recently announced the full repayment of the $3.4 billion emergency loan obtained in 2020 from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the final installment paid ahead of schedule on April 30, 2025. The loan, taken under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, was meant to cushion the economy against the oil price crash and recession risk. The IMF has confirmed that Nigeria no longer appears on its list of debtor countries. Nigeria has also never taken an IMF bailout loan. Nigeria’s public debt rises by N24.33 trillion in three months June 20, 2024 However, while this repayment signals a commitment to fiscal responsibility, Nigeria still owes a total of N74.38 trillion in domestic debt and $44.9 billion in external debt as of December 2024. This is based on the most recent data published by the Debt Management Office (DMO), which has yet to publish the data for the first quarter of 2025. Domestic Debt: Bonds and Bills Lead the Pack Nigeria’s domestic debt profile continues to be dominated by long-term and short-term instruments issued by the Federal Government: FGN Bonds: N55.44 trillion Nigerian Treasury Bills: N12.35 trillion Other Domestic Instruments: N3.97 trillion Promissory Notes: N1.54 trillion FGN Sukuk Bonds: N992.56 billion FGN bonds alone make up nearly 75% of all domestic debt, highlighting the government’s continued reliance on the bond market to fund its budget deficit. External Debt: Eurobonds and the World Bank Dominate Despite paying off the IMF loan, Nigeria’s external debt burden remains substantial. As of December 2024, total foreign debt stood at $44.9 billion, with the top five creditors being: Eurobond holders – $17.32 billion World Bank (IDA) – $16.56 billion Exim Bank of China – $5.06 billion African Development Bank (AfDB) – $2.10 billion IBRD (World Bank) – $1.24 billion Notably, Nigeria’s exposure to commercial debt markets through Eurobonds means higher interest costs and increased vulnerability to refinancing risks. While the principal IMF loan has been cleared, Nigeria is still obligated to make annual payments of around $30 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) as part of service charges and administrative fees until 2029. These charges are standard for IMF facilities. Still, the repayment improves Nigeria’s image in global financial circles and may help its case in future multilateral and bilateral negotiations. Why Is the Debt Still Growing? Several key drivers explain the growing debt pile: Currency Devaluation: With the naira trading around N1,550/$1, dollar-denominated debt now translates to more in naira terms. High Budget Deficits: The federal government continues to finance large deficits by borrowing both locally and abroad. Refinancing Needs: Maturing short-term securities like Treasury Bills mean that existing debt is often rolled over or refinanced at higher costs. What you should know While Nigeria’s repayment of the IMF loan marks a positive step, analysts caution that broader debt sustainability remains a concern. The government still faces a heavy debt service burden, especially as Eurobond maturities approach and global interest rates remain relatively high. To reduce dependency on borrowing, Nigeria will need to expand non-oil revenues, rein in recurrent spending, and deepen structural reforms. Debt can be a tool for growth—but only when it’s used wisely and managed prudently. © 2025 Nairametrics 1 Like |
| Health › Re: Tips On How To Last Longer In Bed Without Taking Drugs Or Pill by Celestialsword: 8:20pm On May 15, 2025 |
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| Politics › Tension In Ogun,lagos Over Alleged 'deadly Rice' In Circulation by Celestialsword(op): 7:38pm On May 15, 2025 |
There is tension in parts of Ogun and Lagos states over rumours that there is deadly rice in circulation. Parents and relatives send voice messages to their loved ones, warning them against buying or consuming rice at this time because a foreign trader had invoked the spirit of Ogun deity after her two trucks of rice were stolen and smuggled into Nigeria. In various voice notes forwarded to our correspondent, the speakers maintained that two trucks of rice were stolen from a neighbouring country and were later smuggled into Nigeria through the Idiroko border and the Seme border. It was stated that the owner of the bags of rice, a woman, contacted some Ogun worshipers in Ghana to lay curses on whoever buys or consumes the alleged stolen rice. In a voice note, it was rumoured that some Customs officers and a soldier had died in Badagry, Lagos State. It was also alleged by another sender on WhatsApp that over 70 persons had died in the past few days after buying or consuming the said rice. Imported rice from the Benin Republic remains one of the most consumed staples in Nigeria, especially by children and the youth. As the warnings keep getting to people in Ogun and Lagos, they pass the same to their loved ones, emphasising to them that rice must not be consumed or bought at this time. A resident in the Ipokia Local Government of Ogun State, Morayo, told our correspondent on Wednesday that some parents went to schools, telling the food vendors not to sell rice to their children. As some individuals tried to debunk the rumour, more voice notes came from different people, claiming their alleged confirmation of the deaths. This has left many confused as to whether to buy rice or not. However, the Nigerian Customs Service in Lagos and Ogun debunked the claims, saying there was no deadly rice in circulation. In a statement by the NCS, Seme Area Command, Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, said the narrative was entirely false, misleading, and did not reflect the reality of the matter. “The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area command, has been drawn to a widely circulated unfounded and baseless allegation claiming that the Command seized and distributed bags of rice without the knowledge of the purported owner, who then allegedly invoked traditional powers leading to the death of individuals, including a soldier at Badagry. “The command wishes to categorically state that this narrative is entirely false, misleading, and does not reflect the reality of the matter,” the statement said. It disclosed that the command had always adhered to NCS Standard Operating Procedures for disposing of seized goods, which is guided by transparency, due process, and strict adherence to extant laws and guidelines. “It is instructive to say that no incident within the Command’s Area of Responsibility or among personnel corroborates the false claims of deaths resulting from rice consumption linked to the NCS. “Unfortunately, some unscrupulous elements wearing the garment of journalism (a credible profession) to disinform members of the public with baseless, fictitious and malicious accusations to score cheap points instead of the social responsibility they are supposed to uphold,” the command added. The NCS urged the general public to disregard this “unfounded story and refrain from spreading false information that could incite fear or tarnish the image of the security agencies working tirelessly to safeguard the nation.” Our correspondent learnt that rumour has spread to Abeokuta, Ibadan, and other states, creating fears among rice consumers. punchng.com © 1971- 2025 Punch Nigeria Limited |
| Health › Re: Tips On How To Last Longer In Bed Without Taking Drugs Or Pill by Celestialsword: 7:05pm On May 15, 2025 |
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, and temptation often comes subtly—through distractions, compromise, weariness, and fear. Jesus’ ministry shows us that consistent communion with the Father, through watching and prayer, is how we endure and overcome.
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