Revolva: As crowds pour into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tons of international tourists are getting a look at an America they don’t usually see on TV or in the news. Fans arriving from places like Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America keep talking about how diverse the country feels, how modern everything is, and how open and friendly people are—none of which really matched the image they had before they landed. A lot of folks admit they expected something else after years of hearing mostly negative headlines.
Everyone’s trip is a little different, of course, but there’s a common theme: plenty of travelers say they’re impressed by the chance, the fast pace, how easy things are, and the energy they feel in American cities. Social media is packed with stories about how actually being here made them rethink what they thought they knew.
Instead of sticking to what they've seen in the media, these visitors let their real-life experiences shape their opinions. For a lot of them, it’s been a reminder that you just can’t sum up an entire country in a headline. Seeing it for yourself almost always offers a fuller, sometimes more hopeful and fun and they see that America is a very great country to live.
Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act and the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can deregister a political party. The power comes from Section 225A of the Constitution, which was added by the Fourth Alteration, No. 9 Act, 2017.
Legal grounds for deregistration
1. Breach of registration requirements
• Failing to meet the conditions in Section 222 for registration: proper registration of national officers, submission of constitution to INEC, national spread, etc. •Any violation of the requirements an association must satisfy to operate as a political party.
2. Failure to meet minimum electoral performance thresholds
INEC may deregister a party if it fails to win:
• Presidential election: At least 25% of votes cast in one state of the federation •
Governorship election: At least 25% of votes cast in one local government area of a state •
Chairmanship election: At least one ward •
Legislative elections: At least one seat in the National Assembly or State House of Assembly
• Councillorship election: At least one seat
Section 225A lists it this way:
a. breach of any of the requirements for registration;
b. failure to win at least twenty-five percent of votes cast in-
i. one State of the Federation in a Presidential election; or
ii. one Local Government of the State in a Governorship election;
c. failure to win at least-
i. one ward in the Chairmanship election;
3. Failure to participate in elections Lawmakers have also argued that parties that don’t field candidates, lack structures, or only litigate without participating should be deregistered. INEC has said more parties could be deregistered “so long as they fail to meet the requirement of the law”.
omenka: Sequel to his comments a fortnight ago, rapper Ill Bliss has doubled down on his claims about the contribution of Igbos to the Lagos economy by stating that "we own your lands fool. We bought everywhere and are renting it back to you".
This he said while responding to a comments under a post he made asserting the dominance of Igbos in the economy of Lagos.
[quote author=EmmyMaestro post=139697153]“Pay my salary” – Lady cries out, exposes alleged experience working for popular Nollywood actress
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to call out Nollywood actress Funmi Awelewa, alleging that she refused to pay her salary after she worked for her as a sales representative.
In a viral video circulating online, she claimed that she accepted the job despite being a graduate due to the country’s economic hardship and limited employment opportunities.
“I’m just here to tell you guys to help me beg Funmi Awelewa to pay my salary. I’m a graduate, but there is no job in the country. I even have a little business I do for myself, but it is not moving, so I accepted to be a sales rep,” she said.
According to her, she was often sent on errands that did not align with her job description, including massaging the actress, shopping, and inspecting properties, while also handling personal tasks for her.
The lady further alleged that she sustained an injury while working at the actress store and later requested part of her salary to seek medical treatment.
“I’ve been working with you for like 16 days now. I’m not telling you to give me money. Give me half of my salary and let me go and treat myself. But she replied that she is not ready to pay me a dime and blocked me,” she alleged.
She also claimed to have reported the matter to the police, adding that the actress allegedly declined an invitation to appear.
As of the time of filing this report, Funmi Awelewa has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Lady calls out Funmi Awelewa, alleging she was treated badly while working for her and was denied her salary after sustaining an injury on the job. 💔 pic.twitter.com/DT8Y0vxpZV
don't know why you cannot endure till the end of the month. Your case is like that of a person who breaches agreement.I will advise Funmi to pay you your half salary to truncate your baseless noise. Many ladies nowadays don't want to work but they want to be making money.
[quote author=Goodvibes007 post=139586182]Kano youths harass kwakwansiyas who came to announce that Kwakwanso would be Obi's VP candidate. There were shouts of "Ba ma yi" - meaning we dont want you, you are a failure.
He came to tell them to vote Peter Obi and Kwankwaso as Vice.
How many times do you want to go to the House? Are you the only ones in APC? What about those on ground already? You may decamp to another party and contest there.
NaijaHelper1: Bola Ahmed Tinubu has crossed all political Ts and dotted all strategic "I"s required to win an election. He has consolidated State power through conversion of governors, installation of cronies in key election machinery positions, and elimination of loopholes opposition can take advantage of.
However just like a business SWOT analysis where you can control weaknesses but not Threats, the Iran-US war will prove to be the major decider of the coming elections. The Iran war has resulted in a paradox, the government is cashing in on oil revenue due to the closing of the strait but the people are suffering due to rising inflation creating a huge chasm between the economic position of the government and the realities of the people. That is to say, the people are suffering but the government installed to govern them is enjoying massively. More so, the fact that some superpowers such as the US itself, China and Russia are greatly profiting from the war has reduced the chances of this war coming to an end quickly inorder to restore normalcy. With the way world economy is going, and the fact that Nigeria has nothing to fall back on, the situation will likely escalate to the point where hardship will be so severe that the people will revolt right around the election circle. This will be the final nail in the coffin.
Who will win if he does not win. With the seas of heads that came out today in the North and across Nigeria.,it clear where the pendulum is going to.If Tinubu and Obi line up, the North will prefer Tinubu to Obi. The reason is that you all know the reason!
Results of the APC presidential primary in Galadima Ward and Kayaye Ward in T/Mafara LGA, Zamfara State, where former Governor of Zamfara State, Sen. AA Yari, voted:
Galadima Ward: President Tinubu: 10,678 votes
Stanley Osifo: 0
Kayaye Ward: President Tinubu: 4,897 votes
Stanley Osifo: 0
Results of the APC presidential primary in Galadima Ward and Kayaye Ward in T/Mafara LGA, Zamfara State, where former Governor of Zamfara State, Sen. AA Yari, voted:
obembet: England’s 2026 World Cup squad (Tuchel era) based on the latest confirmed reports 👇
Main names left out of the England World Cup squad list by Thomas Tuchel.
❌ Cole Palmer ❌ Harry Maguire ❌ Lewis Hall ❌ Morgan Gibbs-White ❌ Adam Wharton ❌ Phil Foden ❌ Jarrod Bowen ❌ Alex Scott ❌ Trent Alexander-Arnold ❌ Luke Shaw ❌ Fikayo Tomori
LamineF: Did u read where he said, he download or click an Ad ? He clicked a phishing link & u here saying he's got a legal ground against Opay 😂 Opay
The download was successful He has been operating the account already.In fact money has been kept in the account.It is not a an instant incident.Some period of times must have elapsed!
Phishing exists but I don't think it applies here.
daylay7: Today makes it a week that my money in my opay account was mysteriously transfer to one kuda account named Sani Hannatu. I contacted Opay through tweeted and was told it was under investigation. And up till now, they have not said anything. Please, I dont know who has an idea on how to get my money back. Mehn! Opay do me something!
I downloaded an app through an Ad on one of the social media and after installing it, I noticed my phone touch pad misbehaving and i uninstalled the app but the interface of the app remain on my phone despite removing it from the app list on my phone. Yet, the phone touch pad misbehaving. I already gave up to buy another phone and suddenly, my phone screen went blind and later showing updating app. After 3 hours, it was still showing same. I restarted the phone and restored factory setting. I checked my Opay account and noticed my money was gone. . How do i get my money back?
Account operated and later money vanished from it.You have a strong case against Opay. The truths are two: First , some fraudsters are in the banking system.They compromise information with fraudsters outside. Second, we should limit the amount of money kept with the fintech banks without nearby branches.They may be funny occasionally Keep pressing up ,the identity of the fraudsters will be revealed soon
treesun: Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters.
Hon. Desmond Elliot has officially withdrawn from the Lagos House Assembly APC primaries for Surulere 1. pic.twitter.com/WjstxcRW4n
Lagos is a state that tolerates all tribes in the state politics.Desmond Eliot is ftom Delta yet a Lagos House member.
It seems the state does not want him again.I will advise that he should appreciate what he has had and move on with his life or seek his reelection on the platforms of NDC or ADC.
Ibadan is the city of Warriors. Therefore today, I Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE announces my candidacy for the position of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2027 under the PDP-APM alliance
Something happened today that has really made me question myself as a man, and I sincerely need honest advice from mature minds here.
Earlier today, my younger one went to the field to play football. After some time, he came back home crying seriously with blood rushing from his head. According to him, he had an altercation with someone much bigger than him, and the person picked up a stick and hit him on the head.
Immediately, I became angry and asked him to take me to the field to identify the person that injured him. Deep down, I was expecting myself to react aggressively because I felt any normal man would naturally defend his younger one and confront the person strongly.
When we got there and I saw the guy, something happened to me. Instead of fighting or causing a serious scene, I just started asking questions about what happened. I couldn’t bring myself to react violently or aggressively the way many people probably would have. I eventually carried my younger one and went back home.
Since then, I have been feeling ashamed and disappointed in myself.
The painful part is that this is not the first time I have noticed this about myself. I always seem to avoid problems, confrontations, or situations that may escalate. Even when I am angry, I still start thinking about consequences, expenses, police issues, public embarrassment, injuries, and other complications that may arise if things get out of hand.
Because of this, I often withdraw instead of standing my ground fully.
Now I am beginning to feel like I am too timid and not confrontational enough as a man should be. Sometimes I feel weak, powerless, and unable to command respect the way other men do. I see some people react boldly in difficult situations while I keep overthinking consequences and avoiding escalation.
Honestly, it is affecting the way I see myself.
Please, I need sincere advice from experienced people here:
- How can someone stop being too timid or fearful? - How do you become more confident and confrontational when necessary? - How do you stand your ground as a man without always retreating? - Is this kind of behavior weakness, or is there another way to look at it? - What practical things can I start doing to become mentally stronger and more assertive?
I would genuinely appreciate honest advice, especially from men who may have struggled with similar issues before overcoming them.
Thank God for your life.Your personality will make you live long.There is nothing good in being confrontational. You can however express yourself on matters without violence .Keep enjoying your life!