₦airaland Forum

Sunnyrado:
wouldn't want to bore you with long story l, the thing is, my rent is due and am living in a single room and it's 60k per year, but my landlord said that he want to renovate the house that we should pack, as I am now I am really confused and at this point.. all I need is some amount to get another place to stay, am just aiming to get 150k.. whoever is led to assist me I will really appreciate.
I don't want my things to be thrown out.
Please help me

Is this the right place to seek for solution to your problem; from people that doesn't know you?.

My advice to you is meet people that knows you; your siblings, relatives, friends, neighbors etc

edunaragold:
this man why are u worried relax joor find another wife it's never too late , another wife will bring blessings,if them grow and understand better they will find u

grow up to become touts and street urchin because of no good education and care.

Their education should be his priority and not marrying another wife

guobe:
Yes especially when the month is coming to an end.
The bank officials want to use the money to cross to the next month.

no really,by month end,the demand for cash is usually high.

guobe:
I want to check something lol,which bank will you go to in Nigeria to do a transaction and they will tell you no network?

No network in any bank means there's no money to pay to customers at that material time.

Nearly all commercial banks are quilty of this.

ruggedtimi:
Ecobank

It was a spillover from oceanic bank,they always have power outage problem too

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This handpicked illiterate governor that cannot reconciled figures must have been directed by his godfathers to pay.

Instead of dragging the governor for removing that amount from the state coffers,they are attacking IPOB

There is no smoke without fire

Thundafireseun:
Amaechi is a name of an animal, place or thing

He is a human.He was the one that betrayed his benefactor,he took rivers money to the north and he was given a pot of pottage in exchange.

His grievance now is that this government didn't recognize him and his associates.

He is dead politically,he is no longer relevant both to his state and the country

Tharyor1984:
Are APC members Ghanians

They are the Nigeria leaders and their blind followers oppressing Nigerians.

ChiefOloye:
Story! The unfortunate truth about Nigeria is that people are waiting to steal are 10x more than the people who are currently stealing, and this cycle will continue. 20 years ago, 20 years old boy wouldn't think of buying cars or owning houses, just give him football after school, but now 15 years old boys want to be millionaire and you can't see any moral harm in that.

That's what I was saying,the table will turn,the value system will change,it will take sometime.

Nothing last forever,

chatinent:
Normally, this man doesn't care about the well-being of Nigerians. It's always been about self-interest and adding the position to his portfolio. After the election period, he relocates to his Dubai comfort zone, free from the corruption he and OBJ created and promoted, and free from all sorts of bad news in the country.

His major enemy...Wike with his godfather, Tinubu is also there.

We haven't had it these bad. All major placeholders are incompetent, corrupt and incapable.

Don't be deceived,Atiku is working for Tinubu

My reason steem from the fact that despite the north has completed their eight years (Muhammadu Buhari),he still came out to contest in the last presidential election, knowing fully well that he had no chance.

This act is to divided the votes of the electorates.

He is a stooge like Peter Obi and El rufai.

ChiefOloye:
and that Nigerians will be represented by Atiku, El Rufai or Peter Obi? No go hustle, dey online dey type rubbish. You think a day is coming that Nigeria will be a great country, because one dubious and power-thirsty Politician told you so?

Because you have been frustrated by Nigeria doesn't mean she will not be great again.

These crops of greedy politicians will fade away, nothing last forever.

A new set will emerge to pick up the pieces and put them together again by then these sets of greedy failures had gone.

Posterity will judge them,they will never be forgiven, their children and families will reap the rewards.

In 2027,it will be apc versus Nigerians

ppogba:
What are they called in Igboland?

Perhaps, you want to tell us that they do not exist there.

There are motor park touts in every single state in Nigeria including the FCT.

The point I am making here is that the name AGBERO is a Yoruba word given to them in the south west but now widely used to call them all over the country

To put it succinctly,those touts are employee's ot NURW and if you are a street urchin who just came out of prison,then you your are perfectly fit for the job.

That's why they are ready tools to be used by politicians to commit all sort of atrocities including snatching of ballot boxes during elections.

They control transportation in all states of the federation.transporter must pay allegiance to their chairman in the park chairman before you can survive in the transport business.

They remit a good percent of the revenue they
collect to the heads of transport in every state.they generate revenue for the states.

The heads of the union is always a member of the ruling political party as oppositions are weeded out with the use of force.

As a transporter, the fear of AGBERO is the beginning of wisdom

PresidObi:
Dont allow lies to kill you.

Where are the touts in Onitsha when Soludo has an anti touting force that arrests anyone who is trying to be a tout.

Lagos, Ibadan and Abeokuta are places where touting is more respectful than bank managers. In fact, some people who did PHD in accounting are now touts in Lagos, ask tinibu.

The word AGBERO is a Yoruba word.It is celebrated in Yoruba land.

Ebubu2:
Obasa is the god of Lagos politics.

He is the Speaker and his son is his LGA chairman.

Even Sanwo-olu can not put his relative in any position like Obasa.

I posted here that Obasa is Tinubu eye in Lagos state, hence he has the president backings but he disputed it.

jaephoenix:
This post doesn't make sense. Since when does travelling on the road or walking to church equate to putting your hand inside fire?
These christians sef

It means that one should not test God,it seems your level of comprehension is very low.

Having faith is good, but don't tempt God with your faith.

You knows fire burn,and you deliberately put your hands inside it ,that's not faith but foolishness.

it will surely burn you.

Vinnie2000:
Hehehehe.
Let's see how It goes.

But Governors Decamping to APC does not necessarily guarantee votes for tinibu in the next election.

Some of them can allow an Opposition Presidential candidate win their state like some did for Buhari in 2015..

Particularly for Okowa and Sheriff, I don't expect them to be Loyal to Tinibu.

Remember that presidential election comes first.

If Delta state didn't deliver, that is failing to fulfill their part of the agreement,then the fight will because messy

It's a scratch my back o scratch your own

This is a miscalculated move,I see only a short term gain here.

This is a big gamble.

If truly that the ruling party has the might to influence gubernatorial elections,why didn't Omo agege (APC candidate)comes out victorious in the last election on Delta state

God want to liberate Nigeria and Delta state

Tinubu will be betrayed by these emergency political friends

The table will turn against these political prostitutes,a dark horse will emerge from nowhere under another party and he will wrestle and clinch power from the incumbent.

This will shake the state politically to it's very foundation

SmartPolician:
Let's see if Delta people will kick him out in the next election

Sheriff Oborevwori defection from PDP to APC is to secure his second term.

The governorship candidate of APC in Delta state Ovie Omo agege will go back to the Senate under another party

Ned nwoko is also going back to the Senate.

There's no vacancy in Osadebey house in Asaba come 2027

flyinnizam:
does oil belongs to state or federal govt?

The oil producing states are paid 13% derivation - percentage from the oil revenue.

Non oil producing states doesn't get that money, so, they probably have move funds than those non oil producing states plus the normal federal allocation and their internationally generated revenues

Yet there's nothing on ground in these states to suggest the homogeneous money they get every month.Hence I said they should be competing with Lagos state in terms of infrastrural development.

writetopoker603:
If this is true, then NFF need to be prosecuted, and held accountable

Worse scenarios has played in many government agencies.Have you heard of anyone that has been prosecuted?

NFF reeks of corruption, that's why Nigeria football is not growing.

Governor Soludo is one Ibo politician that is always working against the interest of Ndigbo.

He demarketed Peter obi and rubished his name before the whole world expecially during the last election.

He doesn't patronize innoson motors even as the brand not only resides in Anambra state but it is own by an Ibo man.

That's not enough he has demolished their
structure in his state,as a governor,is he no supposed to encourage industrialists in his state by giving them a waiver.

That's why I always say that the Igbos are their own enemies.

DrMB:
Rivers State is not just a state. It's the lever, the swing gate, the deal-breaker. And three men know it.

In the heart of Nigeria's political arena, Rivers State has become a battleground of egos, ambitions, and power plays. A state of emergency has been declared, a governor suspended, and rumors of secret meetings in London echo through the corridors of power.

What secrets were shared? What deals were struck? This is a story of political titans clashing, where loyalty is tested, and the fate of a state hangs in the balance.

The Handpicked Governor Who Refused to Obey

In 2023, Nyesom Wike believed he had perfected the godfather script. He handpicked Siminalayi Fubara, a technocrat and loyalist, as successor. “A safe bet,” he thought. One who would govern in his shadow while Wike flexed muscles in Abuja.

But history has no patience for scripts.

Barely months in office, Fubara started to show teeth. He reversed policies, ignored cues, and worse—challenged Wike’s influence. What followed was a slow, almost cinematic descent into open warfare. Secret tapes. Alleged loyalists turning. Budget rows. A phantom impeachment.

And just when the tension reached fever pitch...

Enter Tinubu — The Kingmaker or the Puppeteer?

March 18, 2025. The country wakes up to breaking news: President Tinubu declares a state of emergency in Rivers State. The reason? Political instability, security threats, and a string of suspicious pipeline explosions. Critics scoffed. “A convenient excuse,” they murmured.

But here’s where it gets messier.

Not only was Governor Fubara suspended, but so was his deputy, his entire legislature. For six months, governance was handed over to a retired naval officer—Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. A sole administrator in a democracy?

The London Gambit

April 2025. A hushed meeting in London. President Tinubu, away from the cameras and chaos, meets with the man he suspended—Fubara. Notably absent: Wike. The message? Tinubu wasn’t writing Fubara off. Not yet?

Insiders leaked that Fubara offered a compromise. Was this loyalty—or survival?

This London sit-down wasn’t just a meeting. It was a signal. Tinubu, the political tactician, was recalibrating. And for Wike, it must have felt like betrayal by the very man he delivered votes for in 2023.

Wike’s Fall From Olympus?

Wike wasn’t always the villain. At one point, he was the rainmaker—delivering votes, shifting alliances, challenging Atiku Abubakar within the PDP, and gambling big by supporting Tinubu. His reward? Minister of the FCT, and de facto kingmaker of Rivers.

But power has a short memory.

Now, Tinubu’s overtures to Fubara cast a long shadow over Wike’s ambitions. His famous temper flared again, publicly admitting he would have removed Fubara but for Tinubu’s intervention. A rare glimpse of wounded pride.

And behind it all, the clock to 2027 keeps ticking.

The Ghosts of the Constitution

Buried beneath the drama is a legal time bomb.

Twenty-seven lawmakers, originally PDP, defected to APC in late 2023. But Nigeria’s constitution is clear: you can’t defect unless there’s a party split or merger (Section 109(1)(g)). There was none.

Tinubu’s eight-point peace accord in December 2023 tried to paper over this, recognizing the defectors and halting impeachment moves. Critics called it an executive band-aid on a constitutional bullet wound.

Now, seven PDP governors and elder statesmen like Goodluck Jonathan and Wole Soyinka are challenging the state of emergency at the Supreme Court. The outcome could redefine executive power for generations.

A State on Pause

For ordinary Rivers citizens, these battles mean one thing: stalled development. Government projects frozen. Civil service promotions delayed. Local government in limbo.

The sole administrator governs, but without legitimacy. The public watches, waiting. Can governance survive without democracy? And what happens when six months end in September?

The 2027 Shadow Game

Let’s pull the curtain back.

Everything—everything—in this drama ties back to 2027. Tinubu wants Rivers State in his column again. But will he bet on a stubborn godfather or a rising rebel? His Hajj subsidy announcement (₦90 billion) and political concessions suggest one thing: he’s already campaigning.

Wike remains a powerful operator. But if Tinubu sees more utility in Fubara—especially if Fubara joins APC—Wike may become another casualty of Tinubu’s cold, strategic politics.

What Next?

As September 2025 approaches, three questions loom:

Will Fubara be reinstated?

Will Tinubu shift fully toward Fubara, sidelining Wike?

And will the Supreme Court uphold the constitution or bow to political pragmatism?

In the shadows of this saga lie the ghosts of democracy—taunting, warning.

And somewhere in Port Harcourt, a governor waits. Suspended. Watching. Planning.

The next move is Tinubu’s.

Noteworthy

The politics of Tinubu, Wike, and Fubara in Rivers State highlight the tension between personal ambition and public interest, between loyalty and betrayal. The state of emergency, the appointment of a sole administrator, and the secretive London meeting all point to a system under strain, where power often trumps principle.

As this saga unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions when power is concentrated in the hands of a few. For the people of Rivers State, the hope is for stability and progress. But as their leaders play out their high-stakes drama, the future remains uncertain. In this game of thrones, the only certainty is that the battle for control will continue, with the 2027 elections as the ultimate prize.

More to come. This story is far from over.

DR MELCHISEDEC BANKOLE

A Well written and thought provoking piece.

As it seems,Wike will soon be thrown overboard because in politics there is no permanent friend or enemy.

If, fubara agrees to join APC,then his loyalty will shift from Wike to Tinubu.

Wike is no longer in the game,since he wasn't in the the secret meeting held in London between the president and Fubara,he has been sidelined.

I see a scenario where Wike will be dropped as FCT minister after 2027 election because he is no longer relevant politically to Tinubu.

Firebox123:
Is betting not shady deal

shady deals are dishonest or illegal activities.

Betting doesn't fall into this.

Meti99:
No political will

why are you sugarcoating it.The major cause is looting of the state resources by these state governors.

These are states that should be competing with Lagos state

adecz:
Indian railway system moves 13 million
people daily 🛤 🚟 🚋 🚆 🚃

Lagos is a state and not a country

Why aren't other states emulating Lagos state, expecially the oil producing states.

The former Super Eagles handler, famously known as “Chairman,” coached Nigeria’s senior men’s national team between 2002 and 2005, leading them to a bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. But his patriotic service was rewarded with silence and debt.

Aflashback interview has surfaced, showing how late Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu confirmed that he was owed entitlements for 19 years, up until his death, by the very institution he served with distinction.


Chukwu, who died recently at 73, had in April 2024 granted an explosive interview to The Athletic Nigeria where he spoke bitterly about how he and several other local coaches had been abandoned by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF after years of dedicated service.

The former Super Eagles handler, famously known as “Chairman,” coached Nigeria’s senior men’s national team between 2002 and 2005, leading them to a bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. But his patriotic service was rewarded with silence and debt.



“They owe Nigerian coaches. They don’t owe foreign coaches. It is a problem because they know them,” Chukwu said bluntly during the interview.



“You take on an indigenous coach who takes a cheap salary, and you owe him. Is it proper? Are you encouraging him to do his job? I am still owed up till today. They still owe me till tomorrow. My files are there with the NFF.”



The football icon, who also captained Nigeria to its first-ever AFCON title in 1980 and won the African Cup Winners Cup with Enugu Rangers in 1977, didn’t mince words as he called out the systemic bias against Nigerian coaches.



“What can I do? There is nothing I can do to get them to pay me. The file is there. Go to their office, and you will see how much they owe me. Not only me, but other indigenous coaches are being owed too. Some are late,” he added.



“They are owing us because we are Nigerians. When I was in Kenya, I was not owed. When I went to Lebanon, I was not owed there. And you can see the difference. We did our best and those people appreciated us.”




In the same interview, Chukwu made a heartfelt appeal to the current NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, urging him to intervene and ensure he was paid what was due.



“It is my money lying down there for nothing. I will go and discuss everything with him (Gusau), and if he pays me, that is wonderful.”



Chukwu's plea was never answered. Instead, what followed was the usual bureaucracy, denials, and silence from the NFF.





In a weak attempt at damage control following viral social media claims that the NFF owed Chukwu $128,000, the football body, through its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, denied the allegation.



“There is no record in the NFF of any outstanding indebtedness to ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu,” Sanusi claimed. “During the first term of the Board headed by Mr. Amaju Pinnick, a committee was set up to diligently peruse the papers of coaches who were being owed, even from previous NFF administrations.”



In 2019, Chukwu’s health deteriorated due to prostate cancer. In a painful twist, his family had to open a GoFundMe page to raise money for his treatment abroad. It was only after billionaire businessman Femi Otedola intervened with an N18 million donation that Chukwu received proper medical care.



Despite all his sacrifices, Nigeria’s football authorities abandoned him in life, and now in death, they are attempting to erase the debt they never settled.


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