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Court Upholds Nigerians’ Right to Film Police on Duty, Awards N7m D@mages for Rights Violation

The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has delivered a landmark ruling affirming that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while they carry out their duties in public.

Delivering judgment on Tuesday in suit number FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, Justice H. A. Nganjiwa held that police officers must wear visible name tags, display their force numbers, and must not harass, intimidate, arrest, or seize devices from citizens documenting their activities.

The court also awarded the applicant, Maxwell Uwaifo, N5 million in d@mages for the violation of his fundamental rights, alongside N2 million to cover litigation costs.

By granting all the reliefs sought, the court reinforced the right of Nigerians to freely document police actions in public spaces without fear of intimidation or retaliation.

Reacting to the ruling, Mr Uwaifo described the judgment as a major step forward for accountability.

“This judgement has significant implications for policing standards, civil liberties, and public accountability across Nigeria,” he said in a statement shared with newsmen on Tuesday.
“The court made far-reaching pronouncements on police accountability and citizens’ constitutional rights.”

Another clear and glaring avenue to puncture, plunge and plunder into the country's economy

AmazingELixir:
That's very respectful of the girlfriend...the respect she has for the man made her go on deleting spree.

Quite true but the greatest respect is staying faithful and loyal to the man. Cheats can be a massive disrespect in the other way

High time content creation and pranksters have some form of regulations, modalities and principles, hence financial consequences shall surely come in

muyico:
opposition's parties
behind all this things

The security agencies need to have a little chat with you, seems like you know something

I don't understand what this Oyibo FIFA is up to again o It seems monkey hand don dey resemble human being hand inside soup. Why the delay and why the rigmaroling on the same spot

I know of Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) but this I hardly know... Probably Area Face Restructuring (AFS)

Nigeria 🇳🇬 has failed many. This is just another case, one case too many

You say?

omooba969:
Chelsea go see weeen tonight.

The exact outcome we expected cos nothing works here and nothing is gonna work for the country

Dear Nigerians, the Iran and USA conflict is not a religious war. It is a political struggle for supremacy and power. Do not allow yourself to be misled. Let us look at simple facts.

1. Pakistan and Afghanistan, both Muslim countries, are currently exchanging heavy attacks and tensions.

2. Russia and Ukraine, largely Christian nations, have been locked in a brutal war for over two years.

3. The United States has also had political and military confrontations with countries that are not religious rivals, Vanuzuela is a very good example.

4. Even in the current Iran and USA tensions, some Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East openly support the United States due to strategic alliances.

These realities show that global wars are driven mainly by politics, interests, and influence, not religion.

As Nigerians, we must stay focused. Muslims and Christians in Nigeria share the same land, the same struggles, and the same future. Our real enemies are insecurity, Boko Haram, banditry, poverty, and disunit


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This caption can be misleading cos THE GOVERNMENT IS TO.... IS WHOLLY DIFFERENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT HAS DISTRIBUTED OR HAS DISTRIBUTED... the AaaFeeCeee government is full of WE SHALL, WE WILL, WE ARE GOING TO....

Though no justification and reasons should warrant such bad character and personality but sanity and humanity are taken over by hunger in the Nigerian kind of situation

That thing never hold you wella, you for understand better... thank God na MINOR and not the MAJOR one

A planned marriage ceremony in Imo State State has been abruptly cancelled after the groom reportedly discovered an old Facebook photograph of his fiancee allegedly smoking cannabis, locally refered to as “Canadian Loud”.*

*According to sources close to the couple, the man uncovered the image just two days before the wedding while browsing through her past social media posts. The discovery led to a disagreement between both families and eventually the suspension of the ceremony. The bride-to-be reportedly pleaded with him, insisting the photo reflected a past lifestyles she no longer lives. She explained that she had changed and asked that her present character be considered instead of her previous behavior.*

*However, the groom allegedly declined to continue with the marriage, stating he was uncomfortable proceeding after the discovery. Family members were unable to dispute before the scheduled date, forcing the ceremony to be called off.*

*Community reactions have been mixed.*
*Some residents supported the groom’s decision, saying marriage requires transparency and shared values, while others argued that people should not be judged solely by the past actions especially if they have changed.

*Relationship counselors say incidents like this are becoming more common as old social media content resurfaces during courtship and wedding preparations often raising issues of trust, disclosure, and compatibility.*

A few days ago, while Dave Umahi was campaigning for his 23 year old son, who he wants to be the LG chairman in Ebonyi state, he bragged at the rally ground that he's a very dangerous man and that he now has more powers, connections, and contacts than he had when he was a governor.

He added that he now has the financial capacity to do and undo. All these were said by a serving minister, a public servant who should be humble in serving the people.

Nobody is asking where a 23 year old boy got N30,000,000 to purchase the APC nomination form, a boy who had never worked in his life.

You see, the issue is that these politicians are setting up their children to replace them.
*The problem is not with them but with the SLAVES who served their Parents and are now willing to also serve their CHILDREN ...*



The tragic Crime Scene called Nigeria, my Country


What a Country

I just pity the people voting for these crop of rulers... Someone said leaders and I just shook my head

BREAKING NEWS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS NIGERIA. WE WON AGAINST NAY SAYERS

*Nigeria Senate rescinds its earlier decision on clause 60(3)*

The Senate President explains the new proposal as passed by the majority.

"That the Presiding Officer shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the IReV portal.
Such transmission shall be done after the prescribed form EC8A has been signed and stamped by the Presiding Officer, and or countersigned by the candidates or polling agents where available at the polling unit, Provided that if the electronic transmission fails as a result of communication and it becomes impossible to transmit the results electronically in form EC8A signed and stamped by the presiding officer and countersigned by the candidates of polling agents where available at the polling units shall in such a case be the primary source of of collation and declaration of result”

Those in support say…… thosae against say…….. The I’s have it..

Kogi is gone.
Kwara is gone.
Ogun is surrounded.

Oyo are told to pay taxes to terrorists.
They want Sharia Law legitimized in the SW.
They are less than 5 hours from Lagos state.

But Bola will do nothing about it. He wants the Miyetti Allah’s continuous support. Protecting Nigerians is risky business, he will do no such thing. Between lives & votes? Power comes first. PR & propaganda can handle the rest.

A man is destroying your unity, your economy & democracy, but slaves call it a Master Strategy. Lagos is their target, once the terrorists break the Kwara-Kogi buffer? The entire South West is gone! They want Sharia Law in Yoruba land.

International media houses are reporting the massacre of more than 162 Nigerians in Kwara, but no word from the Nigerian Government.

162 HUMAN BEINGS not cows (were massacred in Woro Community in Kaima LGA of Kwara state. Their hands were tied, then they were slaughtered like animals. In other jurisdictions, it would be a national disaster of unimaginable proportions. One that would attract a national broadcast from the president.

But Nigeria is not normal. That place is sick in the head. We must be out of our minds. This is scary even for Somalians. It’s a scary time not only for the South West, but the entire country.

Your elites are all together in the turmoil & conspiracy going on. They are standing on the mandate; Wole Soyinka can’t be bothered.

Having a man who wants power at any cost (at the expense of lives) is dangerous. When greed & incompetence meets failure, BAT is the result

Nigeria was built by blood, nowadays we live in shame & denial. This is hazardous history; the consequences are far-reaching & they’re yours!
South East and South South should be careful and start doing the needful so that they will not be caught unaware

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JUST IN!!!
INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections: Key Dates and Updates.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections, and it's packed with crucial dates you need to know.

Election Dates:

- Presidential and National Assembly Elections: Saturday, February 20, 2027

- Governorship and State Assembly Elections: Saturday, March 6, 2027

Campaign Periods:

- Presidential and National Assembly Elections:
- November 18, 2026 - February 19, 2027
- Governorship and State Assembly Elections: December 15, 2026 - March 5, 2027

OTHER KEY ACTIVITIES:

Continuous Voter Registration (CVR): April 2026 - January 2027

Submission of Candidate Lists: October 1-31, 2026

Publication of Final Candidate List: November 15, 2026

Party Primaries: July 1 - September 30, 2026.

There's also a proposal to amend the Electoral Act to move the elections to November 2026, but this is still pending.

#2027Elections

One day, Hitler came to a cabinet meeting carrying a chicken.
He held the chicken’s head tightly under his arm. As he walked, he began plucking its feathers one by one. The chicken screamed in agony, struggling desperately to escape from Hitler’s grip. But Hitler did not let go, nor did he pay any attention to its cries—he just kept plucking.

The cabinet members said to him: “Don’t torture that poor creature like this. Let it go.”

But Hitler refused to listen to anyone.

Finally, after plucking all its feathers, he threw the chicken to the ground. Then he took some grains out of his pocket and began feeding them to the chicken. In that state, the chicken, desperate for food, started looking toward Hitler’s hand again.

Hitler called it closer, offering the grains. After a while, the chicken came and sat near him, eating those few grains. The same chicken that had been struggling to escape from Hitler all this time now sat beside him again—for just a handful of grains.

The cabinet members asked in astonishment: “What is this?”
Hitler replied: “Voters are just like this. For four and a half years, we pluck their feathers. And then, in the last six months, we throw them a few grains. For those few grains, the voters forget all the injustices we committed over four and a half years—and they vote for us again.”

One day, Hitler came to a cabinet meeting carrying a chicken.
He held the chicken’s head tightly under his arm. As he walked, he began plucking its feathers one by one. The chicken screamed in agony, struggling desperately to escape from Hitler’s grip. But Hitler did not let go, nor did he pay any attention to its cries—he just kept plucking.

The cabinet members said to him: “Don’t torture that poor creature like this. Let it go.”

But Hitler refused to listen to anyone.

Finally, after plucking all its feathers, he threw the chicken to the ground. Then he took some grains out of his pocket and began feeding them to the chicken. In that state, the chicken, desperate for food, started looking toward Hitler’s hand again.

Hitler called it closer, offering the grains. After a while, the chicken came and sat near him, eating those few grains. The same chicken that had been struggling to escape from Hitler all this time now sat beside him again—for just a handful of grains.

The cabinet members asked in astonishment: “What is this?”
Hitler replied: “Voters are just like this. For four and a half years, we pluck their feathers. And then, in the last six months, we throw them a few grains. For those few grains, the voters forget all the injustices we committed over four and a half years—and they vote for us again.”

🚨UPDATE: Federal Fire Service Passing Out Parade Goes Live in Jos

🚒🇳🇬 A Historic Day for the Federal Fire Service!

Today, Thursday 5th February 2026, history is being made in Jos, Plateau State as the Passing Out Parade of the 6th Regular Cadet Course (RC 06) goes LIVE at the NDLEA Training School/Academy. 🔥

After months of intense training, discipline, and sacrifice, these brave men and women are stepping forward as commissioned officers, fully prepared to protect lives and property across Nigeria. 🇳🇬💪

The Controller General, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, alongside the top leadership of the Service, is on ground to witness and celebrate this proud milestone. The parade kicked off around 10:00 AM and is being livestreamed on the official Federal Fire Service Facebook page for everyone to watch and share in the moment. 📡🎥

👏 Congratulations to the graduating cadets! Your courage, resilience, and commitment are a true inspiration. Nigeria is safer because of you.

Brightness update

Best of luck as movement depends on direction and drive...

I'm optimistic that the NEW KINGS OF COME-BACKS and SECOND-HALVES SURPRISES will surely do it TONIGHT

THE STORM IS GATHERING BUT A MASSIVE WHIRLWIND SHALL SCATTER THE PLOT

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A Cat That Cares About Tomorrow Does Not Eat a Pregnant Rat

Wisdom is often hidden in simple sayings, and this proverb carries a depth that only thoughtful minds truly grasp. A cat that cares about tomorrow does not eat a pregnant rat is not merely about animals or survival instincts; it is a powerful metaphor about foresight, restraint, responsibility, and long-term thinking.

At face value, the message is clear. A pregnant rat represents not just one meal, but many future lives. A cat driven only by immediate hunger will devour it without thought. But a cat that understands tomorrow, continuity, and sustainability will pause. It knows that today’s satisfaction should not destroy tomorrow’s provision. This single act of restraint separates wisdom from greed, strategy from impulse, and leadership from recklessness.

In human experience, this proverb speaks loudly to how we live, lead, and make decisions. Many people, communities, and even nations collapse not because they lack opportunities, but because they consume their future in the present. They sacrifice tomorrow for today’s pleasure, profit, or power. The wise, however, understand timing. They know when to act and when to hold back. They understand that not everything that can be taken should be taken.

A cat that eats a pregnant rat is shortsighted. It sees only hunger, not consequence. In the same way, people who exploit resources without planning for renewal, who destroy young talents out of jealousy, or who silence emerging voices out of fear, are eating pregnant rats. They are killing potential, continuity, and growth. Such actions may bring temporary comfort, but they guarantee long term scarcity.

In leadership, this proverb becomes even more profound. A good leader does not destroy the next generation to remain relevant. A visionary leader mentors, protects, and prepares successors. Leaders who jail the future to secure the present end up ruling over emptiness. But those who invest in tomorrow, even at the cost of today, create legacies that outlive them.

In personal life, the lesson is equally strong. Discipline is the art of not eating the pregnant rat. It is choosing education over quick money, integrity over instant gain, patience over reckless desire. It is refusing shortcuts that damage your future. Many destinies have been aborted because of impatience. Many great men and women lost their tomorrow because they could not restrain themselves today.

Spiritually and morally, the proverb teaches accountability. Every action has a ripple effect. What you destroy today may have been the seed of your own survival tomorrow. What you nurture today may become your strength in years to come. Wisdom therefore is not just about knowing what to do, but knowing what not to do.

History is full of examples. Empires fell because they overconsumed. Families collapsed because they ignored succession. Organizations died because they crushed innovation. On the other hand, enduring civilizations, thriving institutions, and respected individuals all share one trait: they thought beyond the moment. They preserved the pregnant rat.

In conclusion, a cat that cares about tomorrow does not eat a pregnant rat is a call to higher thinking. It challenges us to rise above impulse, greed, and fear. It reminds us that the future is fragile and must be protected. True wisdom is the ability to delay gratification, protect potential, and act with tomorrow in mind.

Those who understand this proverb do not just survive; they endure. They do not just win today; they secure tomorrow.

Why Dropping Shettima Could Backfire for APC

Prominent journalist and political analyst Reuben Abati has cautioned that any attempt to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election would amount to a grave political miscalculation with far-reaching consequences for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abati’s warning comes amid growing but unofficial speculation within political circles that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be under pressure to alter his Muslim–Muslim ticket in response to religious and regional agitations. While no formal move has been announced, the debate has gained momentum in elite and media spaces, prompting Abati’s intervention.

According to him, Vice President Shettima has conducted himself with uncommon restraint and loyalty since assuming office. Despite occasional narratives of marginalisation, Shettima has avoided public confrontation, choosing instead to remain dutiful and focused on his responsibilities. Abati notes that such discipline has helped preserve internal cohesion within the presidency at a time when the APC is grappling with economic reforms, security challenges and opposition regrouping.

Beyond loyalty, Abati argues that Shettima brings formidable political credentials to the ticket. A former two-term governor of Borno State and a former senator, the Vice President is regarded as a seasoned administrator and policy thinker, particularly on security and development issues affecting northern Nigeria. In Abati’s view, sidelining such a figure would weaken, rather than strengthen, the ruling party’s electoral appeal.

A major pillar of Abati’s argument is regional arithmetic. Shettima is currently the highest-ranking political office holder from the North-East, a zone that played a strategic role in the APC’s 2023 victory. Removing him from the ticket, Abati warns, could be interpreted as political betrayal, potentially triggering resentment across Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe and Taraba states—states the APC cannot afford to alienate ahead of a tightly contested election.

Religion also features prominently in the analysis. Abati cautions that replacing Shettima with a Christian running mate may not resolve existing tensions. Instead, it could provoke a backlash from the Muslim North, already sensitive to narratives of exclusion and imbalance. Such a move, he argues, risks reopening fault lines the party has so far managed to contain.

Importantly, Abati notes that President Tinubu currently enjoys a strong political advantage, with influence over about 28 sitting governors and firm control of party structures nationwide. With the opposition still fragmented, he questions the wisdom of introducing avoidable instability by tampering with the ticket.

In essence, Abati’s commentary is less a defence of personalities than a call for political caution. His message is clear: altering the Tinubu–Shettima ticket ahead of 2027 could distract the administration, unsettle key voting blocs and hand the opposition an opening it currently lacks. For the APC, he suggests, continuity may be the safer and more strategic option.

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