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So if you were Obi, you will stay in LP keep having the back and forth with the chairman or stay put in ADC and be crying along side Amaechi? Obi has said long before now, he will be on the ballot. He disappointed many who thought it won't be possible. Remember Obi is not a typical callous and desperate Nigerian politician that's why to achieve his promise of rescuing Nigeria, he needs to move. Saying he doesn't subject himself to competition is always funny. Was he not there in 2023? During the live debate televised was he present or not? Was Tinubu or Atiku there to answer burning questions? Enough pls! This argument hold no water.

brain54:
Believe me I understand obi's shortcomings of running away when leadership quality is expected of him...


I'm a big critic of obi and his modus operandi. But I fail to see how he used and dumped datti.


Maybe enlighten me probably I'd see from that angle as well.


I see no reason why datti is crying for now!

Pls it's just a game! And if you must, avoid betting an amount you can't afford to lose. Rip to the dead.

And that is the more reason you are not good for Nigeria. Coward!

Oh.. No! Unfortunately women may be playing with their heart (according to their love for big money) and not with their head. God deliver gamblers.

I would say 90%

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.

Source: https://punchng.com/70-of-nigerian-firms-depend-on-generators-afdb

So tell me.,if you were the one kidnapped, after 3 weeks in captivity, will you still say it's commendable if given the mic? Indeed the heart of man is desperately wicked!

yarimo:
This is very commendable from the FG delegation, FG is on top of the situation.

This is against provisions of the electoral act. Challenge it in the court of law. You can easily see witch hunt written over it. You wonder why governorship isn't included? Because it isn't meant for the long run. Nonsense!

fergie001:
https://fb.watch/Hs7F9KPEdQ/

Hmmmmm, thank God not everyone reason and talk like this.

HacheNoire:
Gibberish!

Trying to sound tough when we know she is a paper weight!

You that tough and can’t even use your toughness to rescue your state in last 16 years!

Aisha better channel her energy into fish farming and leave the political stage.

It’s for doers and not noisemakers!

Election practical aka monumental rigging.you will be put to shame!

fergie001:
Nyesom Wike at the luncheon celebrating the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers

Intact for where. Be like say you no dey naija

helinues:
While president Tinubu's votes are intact, the opposition are shredding their own votes more with multiple candidates

All the best to Ahanotu

Maybe you indeed have memory loss. If not, why should Obi of Anambra takes responsibility for Imo's Okorocha actions? .

Iyeku:
The same Peter Obi that chased Hausa away from Anambra that time . Obi think our memories are lost like his own . The same religion war monger .

I don't expect Mr common sense to make a headway in a party that needs no sense to function. He should have known better

you mean a dollarized primary or one that even the person counting those on the queue suddenly no longer know simple number sequence simply because money has changed hands.jumping from 70 to 200.. or the baba sope option? which of your glorified fake primaries are you suggesting for Obi?radarada!

PigTormentor:
This is the beauty of democracy. Why can't Obi run in a primary like everyone else?
A
The Agulu Yes Daddy religious fanatical clown is always looking for free ticket but always talking about others.
Obi is an epitome of hypocrisy.

many Nigerians like this deserve the kind of leaders they have.

Tjra:
Tell Obi to save his money and stock up his supermarkets. He and Kwankwaso won't get up to 3M votes.

Ko i ti San lara yin. Epele

WizardOfNG:
Don't fool yourself. Peter Obi is not on top of nothing and no one. Nigerian leaders do not rate him at all. They simply tolerate and patronise him.

It is ordinary Nigerian, the fans of other politicians like Tinubu etal, that talk about him because they passionately want Obi to fail duel to his virulent, abusive, bullying and extremely lawless supporters who go around in extremism and doing far beyond the realm of decency .

Imagine bullying a national treasure in Wole Soyinka and threatening to unalive the the family of Reno Omokri.

Don't fool yourself. Many of us don't rate the failure Obi at all. We know what majority of obidient are and what their agenda is.

Obi never promised uhuru in 4vyears.he said the country is presently headed for disaster and if given the chance 4 years is enough to turn things aroundand everyone will see some level of improvement. Yes I believe him and I know he will perform far better than the thief currently there. Meanwhile, aside the fact that the south still has 4 years, the constitution guarantees only one term not two terms. And I will advise, go and verify before talking about Obi.

AllBlack:
Lovely insight there.

But he wants to do it with a whole country of over 350 different languages, different territories and terrains, complex political and geopolitical structure, deep rooted poverty...
IN JUST 4 YEARS

About 140m in multi dimensional poverty. So chances are both of them are poor. So why wait?

SchoolPedia:
Let's not lie to ourselves on this one.
We've all heard the motivational talk — "love is enough," "support your partner through their struggle," "it's not about money." And yes, on paper, that sounds beautiful.

But this is Nigeria. 2026. Naira is still doing its own thing, everything is expensive, and survival is a full-time job. So the real question is — can love actually survive without money backing it up?

Some people will tell you they've dated broke and it nearly scattered their life. No dates, no small gestures, borrowing from you every other week, and somehow YOU become the bad person for having standards.

Others will say the best relationship they ever had was with someone who had nothing — but the love, effort, and emotional investment was everything. No cash, but plenty of peace.

Here's where it gets interesting though. There's a difference between someone who is broke and building, and someone who is broke and comfortable. One has a direction. The other has excuses.

A person hustling, with a plan, who treats you right but just hasn't arrived yet? Many people can work with that.
But someone with no job, no plan, no drive, and still wants to be chosen? That's a different conversation entirely.
So Nairaland, let's be honest today — no forming, no packaging.

Can you genuinely date someone who is broke right now in 2026? Where do you draw the line?
Drop your real answer below. 👇

Don't! Ask him to do the needful first. If he loves you, he will prioritize marrying you. Marriage is the only channel through which you can take your rightful place not just in his heart but also in his abode. Don't rush pls.

escortafrik:
Hello guys, I really need your advice because I’ve been turning this over in my head and I don’t want to make a mistake.

So a bit of background… I’m in my final year at the university, just trying to finish with good grades and figure out what’s next for my life.

A close friend of mine introduced me to her cousin a few months ago. He’s doing really well for himself, stable, calm, and very intentional in how he carries himself.

We got along pretty quickly and things moved from just talking to a serious relationship faster than I expected, but it has been good so far.

Now the situation is this… he wants me to move in with him.

At first, I thought maybe it’s just excitement and love growing fast, but he’s been consistent about it and says it’s because he sees a future with me and wants us to start building our life together properly. I do like him a whole lot , and part of me likes the idea of us being together in that way, like a real couple sharing everyday life.

But I spoke to my friends and they are not having it at all. They keep telling me that once I move in, it might reduce the chances of marriage happening, that men can get too comfortable and stop seeing the need to “formalise” things. Even his cousin who introduced us is saying I shouldn’t as well but I’m quite surprised because this guy has been so good to me in every aspect of my life.

Now I’m stuck in the middle. I don’t want to act based on fear, but I also don’t want to ignore advice that could save me from future regret.

So I’m asking honestly… what do you think I should do in this situation?

OMG! Where does help come from? Help us lord to put a stop to These daily dose of bad news. And Provide help to the captives.

Hmmm, despite all the money he has, he still died tragically. Definitely there are certain things money doesn't answer.

AlphaTaikun:
South Africa: Body Parts Found Inside Crocodile After Man Goes Missing | Firstpost Africa | N18G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9s1yOx1EJI
Firstpost • May 6 2026

The Remains Of A 59 Year Old Business Man Found In A Crocodile's Belle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtWtu-Y20k8
IZINDABA SA 🇿🇦 • May 6 2026


🔴“Yoh! Crocodile Found With Man’s Body Inside 😳 This Is Terrifying”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRm6W2OQPB0
S.A POLITICAL LENS • May 6 2026

Yeah. 2023 results answered your question.so rest abeg.

Shivisee1:
If not for delusion and trauma! I did my research on obi and kwankwaso, I realise that he is a way better administrator, more detribalize, more educated than obi. Say both of them are coming out for election, will obi see half of kwankwaso”s vote ??

what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and loses his soul?

He will be worse if that is the case. Rubber stamp Promax.

Fiscus105:
I'm seeing Hope as next senate President, Oshio may become one of principal officers.

Don't mind them. From Jonathan's body language while addressing them, you can see he is not buying their sponsored scheme.

assassin007:
Vey funny group of people

Before nko. I am surprised you are just knowing.

Obviously the hand work of another politician trying to use him as pawn. The game has started. I will be disappointed if he yielded.

Paige001:
Pls don’t make that mistake, enjoy your retirement in peace

Meaning they have been abandoned twice.

LagosOrigin:
You guys have been abandoned the same way tinubu has abandoned his responsibilities to serve the people

So wonderful to hear. All the best Aisha

Have you asked yourself why such fracas isn't happening in Anambra in the first place? While some leaders resolve issues, some ensure there are no issues.

AsomughaChuks02:
Trait of a real leader. If it were Peter Obi, he would have run away.

Because they prefer to run with the renewed story that he made it worse. I doubt if they have a mind of their own.almost choking in their hate.

sweetonugbu:
You will not see the bitter agbado crew here

Please, Stay in Naija. Personally if I have half of that invested in my biz, I am good for life.

richgang:
Hello everyone, if you have the opportunity to choose between using 30 Million naira to relocate to UK or to stay back in Nigeria and invest the 30 Million Naira . Which would be your preferred option?

Nigeria must be OK against all odds.