₦airaland Forum

Na the woman face una suppose show, not the baby.
Let's see the eyes of the criminal in the market square.

The issues he raised were wrong issues to be raised to the president. It is best for Local government Chairpersons.

I think we have forgotten the type of government we run in Nigeria. It is not a Monarchical system but a federal system where we have federating units.

You want the president to visit every nook and cranny to know how people feel about him and his government? Are you serious? When last do you send this type of advice to your chairperson or governor of your state.

Talk is cheap when you are not in the helm of affairs.

President should go to Mpabe? LOL!!! Maybe he meant Mbape in Madrid Sha.

Hmmm

lordm:
Can't they expel him. The sooner they expel him the better for PDP

That is the question PDP has been unable to answer since 2023.

Tomorrow's NEC has been postponed.
Breaking News.
Wike is the man on the beat. What can PDP do to this man.
Hmmm

michroskrve:
He has already said so that he will be taking over all properties that failed to pay from Monday.

He may as well start with the PDP Secretariat. Lol!!!

I doubt if the NEC meeting will hold at the Secretariat on Tuesday.
I think this will be the best time for Wike as the FCT Minister to seal off the property on the excuse of non payment of Ground rent.
If the NEC meeting fails to hold on Tuesday, it's over for the PDP.

When person carry wetin pass am.
Na gf o, no be wife o.
The funniest thing be say "Him still fit go bed the white babe again."

Issues

EKITI001:
WATCH THE VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbIGyy8oinw

In a surprising display of interfaith harmony, an Osun worshipper popularly known as "Iya Osun" was spotted dancing and singing with a pastor at a crusade held at Bisi Market in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Despite being fully dressed in her traditional Osun attire, Iya Osun seemed to be fully immersed in the praise and prayer session, showcasing a moment of unity and shared spirituality.

The event, themed "Weep not," was organized by Praise and Prayer Winners Global Ministry, and appears to have brought people together in a celebration of faith and worship.


SOURCE: https://ekitinews247.com.ng/2025/05/22/iya-osun-proudly-joins-christian-crusade-in-ekiti/

This is called 'RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE' and we in the other religions should borrow a leaf from this.

Thanks.

mytime24:
Watching 👀


North no dey support anything wey no favour dem

Na lie.
This one no favour them. They opposed it initially. They now know that it is an effort in futility. So, what they did was to "save face" by coming out at the die minute to say they support but we all know they just want to avoid being ridiculed.

THEY READ THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.

Rayd502:
Dharamveer

Thanks for posting this. I have been trying to download it but I didn't know the correct spelling. I do write "Daram and Veer" and the search always go south. Thanks. You have really helped.

bigpicture001:
.u are very sure the children don't want to go into something really really big and requiring huge somes...? Everyone nis not like their father...

He should cut those children some slacks

He did not owe his children his wealth. He has given them what he owed them. He owed humanity more and he has given more to humanity.
JUSTICE WELL SERVED.

Thanks.

bigpicture001:
Did u read where he said gate foundation will shut down..?

I bet u he will b forgotten...? I bet he will just forgotten in 2 years...

Whenever his name is mentioned, he will b more remembered by Microsoft and not even for charity... He doesn't even want his name to continue to ring a bell in charity by keeping the foundation running by others and funded by like mind that are rich..

Smile.
Some people do not even want to be remembered. They just want to play their roles and exit.
He has played his role, whether or not people remember him doesn't matter once a person is dead.
What is even the essence of remembrance? Do it have any benefit to the dead?

Gate has played his role and he just want to exit quietly without being remembered. His Charity foundation was a means for him to make his mark which he has done.

Thanks

bigpicture001:
He can still do all you said ND have a giant legacy which he already have... But not to empty his life ND keep his children out of his massive wealth...

A 20billion dollar foundation for all this purpose can still make all this happen.. and still attract good donors forever to pursue this course....

But he chose to block children inheritance all in the phobia for them to go get theirs... It's foolishness!

Go and read about Nobel, the man who started the Nobel price award .. he dedicated much fund into it.. funded it , worked all round for it . Gathered ppl who are equally passionate about it... ND died.. the world continues to fund it ND run it till date

You have a strong point sir.
But let's look at it this way.
The money belongs to him and he decides what to do with it.
1. He pledged 99% of his wealth meaning he still has 1% which will be over $1billion and he will be 90 years by that 2045 that's even if he will still be alive.
How many people currently worth over $1billion all over the world? And at 90+, it is more than enough for a lifetime. Whereas he has lived a moderate lifestyle over the years.

2. The children will do just fine with what they currently have and with the +$1billion he will leave for them.

Thanks.

gentlesmithugo:
Wow, this is the difference between the white and the black

Sir
It has nothing to do with race.
Some black people did not have such money but have given their lives and freedom for humanity.
But BIG Kudos to B. Gates for being a blessing to humanity.

bigpicture001:
Is anyone putting a gun on his head to mk sure hai money finishes... I can this foolishness...

Nomater how u view it, it's foolishness,

You alone can't solve all the suffering problems of the world! Even if u gave your life to charity!

But at least he would know he played his own part.
Polio is almost eradicated 99.9% in Nigeria, all thanks to God and Bill Gates. People may forget but time (history) does not. When he dies, humanity (history) will remember.

Thanks.

After the 2023 General Election:
APC loyalists OPPOSED Julius Abure as Chairman.
LP loyalists SUPPORTED Julius Abure as Chairman.

Before the 2027 General Election:
APC loyalists are SUPPORTING Julius Abure as Chairman.
LP loyalists are OPPOSING Julius Abure as Chairman.

It just like when a player moved from Man Utd to Chelsea (the fans will always change loyalty).
Only YOU can be loyal to yourself at all times.

Thanks.

creolehunt:
It's possible Natasha is lying while it's also possible that everything she alleged is true.

The call for evidence, whatever that means is disingenuous. Not every crime leaves behind a trail of evidence especially the type that Natasha alleges. I could be pestering my subordinate for a sexual relationship, and becasue I've mastered the game, I'll ensure never to have these conversations on text or call to avoid being recorded.

On Natasha's part too, it's possible she never recorded any of such calls or conversations, because she never envisaged a day like this would come also, becasue such harrassment may have become nOrmal to her.

The people that accused RKelly/OJ/MJ did not present any hard evidence, but only their account of events and a judge could use this to 3xamine the veracity of the claim.

I repeat that the call for evidence is disingenuous.

Sorry to say this.
You have no understanding of LAW )not even an iota).
Your claim on R Kelly and MJ case was born out of the fact that you THOUGHT but did not follow any of the case. So, the accusers of Kelly and Michael just came to court and explained and they were both pronounced guilty?

Go and read on Sexual cases and how they are proven with a lot of DNA and forensic evidence.

Do you think court just listened to the petitioner and witnesses to pass judgement? Sir go and research how sexual cases are being dealt with and then maybe you will modify this your comment in a matter of days.

For Natasha, she has to prove the sexual harassment because sexual harassment is different from "TOASTING". So, if Akpabio only approached her for sexual relationship, it is not against the law. So, she has to prove the HARASSMENT. That's the issue.

BrighterSyde:
Wow. You believe in the Nigerian judicial system ? Laughable.

So, na social media go judge am?
Please, what's the name of the Chief Judge if Social media, so we can forward the charges on appeal there should in case the is no justice in the traditional court?

Thanks.

Starhearts:
U mean say u be charged nd bail lawyer

No, I am not.
That was why I said; "we can OPINIONATE on it."

Thanks.

Jatuski:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/03/alleged-sexual-harassment-defend-yourself-instead-of-using-proxies-ex-minister-to-akpabio/

Can someone ask this woman?
Who has been using MEDIA PROPAGANDA so far in this Sexual Harassment Saga?
A. Natasha
B. Akpabio

Let's settle it once and for all on this nairaland.

Like for A
Share for B

Hmmm
It is best to calm down and study the case before jumping into conclusions.
Once the case is filed in court and we have access to the mean of the matter, then we can begin to opinionate on the major issue.

Thanks.

Fearurcreeator:
People wey go soon enter market

Lol
Funny

Emeskhalifa:
You dey mind dem?

They will never celebrate any progress we make in this country.

Ask him as an individual what he has contributed to the country nothing, aside lamentation

E tire me ooo
Some of us are not in support of a lot of things going wrong in the country but at the same time, we can rubbish our country or play down whatever good we are able to record in the private sector.

NwaliE01:
Bros, it's not a new thing. Even my church has been using it for about 2 years now.

My question is straight forward. I don't want to bring religion into this or I would have ask the name of the church and your evidence.

Thanks

NwaliE01:
We are truly backward..this is the past of many Countries abroad.

Backward?
How many countries and mention twenty Channels all over the world. Na everything be backward to una?

Thanks.

Bobloco:

Promise No 1:
I will arrest Yahaya Bello.
Fact checked: Promise Kept; he arrested Yahaya Bello

Promise No 2:
I will prosecute Yahaya Bello.
Fact checked: Promise Kept, he is prosecuting Yahaya Bello in a competent court of Jurisdiction. It now remains for the court to either declare him guilty or innocent of the charge. It is not in the place of the EFCC to make judgement.

VERDICT:
Here is my judgement. Since he kept his two promises, I find him not guilty and has no reason to resign.

I RISE

Why Democracy May Not Be the Best Choice for Nigeria and Africa: A Return to Monarchical Systems
By E A. Olubanji
(General Life Talker)

Democracy, while globally celebrated, has struggled to yield the intended results in Nigeria and much of Africa. Many of the continent's nations are marred by weak institutions, corruption, insecurity, and poor governance, despite decades of democratic experiments. On the other hand, Africa once thrived under indigenous monarchs that were better suited to the continent’s culture, traditions, and realities. A thoughtful revisit of monarchical systems, modernized for the present, may serve Africa better. Here are six key reasons:

Firstly, Strong, Centralized Leadership. In traditional African monarchies, leadership was deeply centralized, offering a strong, stable, and unified front. The king or queen was seen not merely as a political leader but as the spiritual and cultural heart of the people. In societies such as the Benin Kingdom, Oyo Empire, and ancient Mali, the monarchs wielded enough authority to swiftly implement decisions that protected and advanced their domains. Unlike modern democracies where power is often diluted among many offices and interests, monarchical systems allowed for decisive governance without the hindrance of bureaucratic deadlocks.
For example, the Ooni of Ife commanded respect across Yoruba land, not through political propaganda, but through centuries of loyalty and cultural authority. His words could halt wars or command collective action without the endless negotiations that paralyze modern governments. In today’s Nigeria, political (not ideological) disagreements between the executive, legislative, and judicial arms frequently delay or derail progress, and when there is a kind of parley, it is not to the best interest of the masses. Meanwhile, monarchs of old could unite their people under a singular vision.
Centralized leadership offered continuity, consistency, and rapid response to challenges, unlike the often-chaotic leadership transitions under democratic systems occasionally marred by the interception of military juntas and imposition of unpopular political figure heads who never waded the people's mandates. If carefully adapted, a modernized monarchy could bring back the strong, stable leadership Africa desperately needs.

Secondly, Deeper Cultural Connection. Democracy, as practiced in Nigeria and Africa today, is largely a Western import. It did not grow organically from African traditions but was instead imposed during and after colonial rule. As a result, it often clashes with indigenous values, leading to political alienation and weakened national identities. Monarchical systems, however, were deeply intertwined with the culture, religion, and social fabric of African societies.
The Benin Kingdom, under rulers like Oba Eweka I, demonstrated a seamless blending of governance with cultural heritage. Festivals, rites, leadership hierarchies, and even the administration of justice were all rooted in communal traditions. Leadership was sacred, a trust passed down through generations and bound by customs that the people understood and respected deeply.
In contrast, today's democratic institutions often seem foreign and detached. Voter apathy is high because many Africans do not feel a genuine connection to a system that operates with imported ideals rather than local realities. By revisiting the monarchical model, African societies could reconnect governance with their spiritual, social, and cultural roots. Leaders would not merely "govern" but embody the soul of their people, creating a governance system that feels authentic, natural, and deeply respected.

Thirdly, Greater Accountability to the People. Contrary to the popular assumption that democracy ensures greater accountability, many traditional African monarchs were remarkably answerable to their people. Their legitimacy depended not only on divine or ancestral approval but also on the collective satisfaction of their subjects. If a king abused his power, councils of elders, religious leaders, and sometimes even popular uprisings could remove or restrain him.
A vivid example is King Jaja of Opobo. Rising from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most influential rulers in 19th-century Nigeria, King Jaja ruled with an acute sensitivity to the needs and ambitions of his people. His prosperity was tied to theirs; his reign marked significant improvements in trade, security, and social organization. Unlike modern politicians, who often vanish from public view after elections, traditional rulers lived among their people and could not escape public scrutiny.
Today’s democratically elected officials often enjoy immunity while in office, and corruption scandals are frequent. The layers of bureaucracy and the politics of impunity have made leaders less answerable to the common man. A revitalized monarchical system, with appropriate checks, could restore the direct, personal accountability that once characterized African leadership and built trust between rulers and the ruled.

Furthermore, Economic Stability and Prosperity. Before colonial interference and the advent of democracy, many African kingdoms enjoyed periods of extraordinary economic prosperity and stability under monarchical rule. The Mali Empire under Mansa Musa is a shining example. During his reign in the 14th century, Mali became one of the wealthiest empires in the world. Cities like Timbuktu became centers of commerce, education, and culture, attracting scholars, merchants, and artisans from across Africa and beyond.
Mansa Musa’s economic strategies were focused on sustainable development: strengthening trade routes, investing in education, and promoting religious tolerance, all while maintaining a stable political environment. Where is Timbuktu (Mali) today on the Global Economic World Map? Contrast this with modern Africa, especially Nigeria, where despite democratic governance, economic mismanagement, widespread unemployment, and poverty persist.
One of the great strengths of the monarchial system was long-term planning. Rulers invested in the future of their kingdoms, knowing that their descendants would inherit the land. In today’s democratic Nigeria, political leaders often focus on short-term gains — just enough to win the next election cycle — rather than sustainable growth. Reimagining governance with the long-term vision that monarchs traditionally embraced could unlock economic prosperity rooted in stability and generational wealth-building.

In addition, Merit-Based Leadership. In many traditional African societies, leadership was based not solely on hereditary succession but also on proven competence, bravery, and wisdom. While bloodlines were important, it was equally vital that a potential king or queen demonstrate the qualities necessary to lead effectively. Council elders and kingmakers would often refuse to install an heir deemed unworthy, ensuring that leadership was not purely automatic but earned.
Queen Amina of Zazzau (modern-day Zaria, Nigeria) is a stellar example. She was not merely born into royalty; she earned her throne through her exceptional military skill, intelligence, and leadership. Under her reign in the 16th century, the kingdom of Zazzau expanded considerably, became wealthier, and fortified itself against enemies.
In contrast, modern democracy in Nigeria has sometimes rewarded wealth, patronage, and manipulation over competence. Elections are frequently won not by the most capable leaders, but by those with the deepest pockets or strongest political machinery. By reinstating systems that reward true merit and leadership ability — even within a modernized monarchy — Africa can restore excellence to public governance.

Finally and very importantly, Improved Security and Law Enforcement. Security was a hallmark of pre-colonial monarchical systems. Monarchs took personal responsibility for the safety of their territories, establishing organized and highly disciplined military and policing structures. In the Oyo Empire, for example, the Alaafin maintained the Eso, a dedicated military class charged with internal security and external defense. Justice systems were swift, rooted in customary law, and generally effective in maintaining order.
Today, despite democracy, Nigeria struggles with chronic insecurity: terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and communal violence are rampant. Security agencies are underfunded, politicized, and often act without coordination. The decentralized nature of democratic governance — with disputes between federal, state, and local authorities — further complicates rapid, effective responses to security threats.
Under the traditional monarchical system, leadership was more localized and community-based, allowing for swift intelligence gathering, immediate intervention, and a closer relationship between rulers and the people. A return to such a model, updated to fit contemporary realities, could dramatically improve security outcomes by ensuring faster decision-making, stronger community involvement, and leadership that sees the security of the people not as an obligation but as a sacred duty.

In conclusion, Democracy, noble in principle, has often stumbled in practice across Africa. Meanwhile, Africa’s indigenous monarchical systems once delivered unity, cultural coherence, accountability, economic prosperity, meritocratic leadership, and robust security. Rather than rigidly adhering to foreign governance models, Africa — and Nigeria in particular — should consider revisiting and modernizing its traditional systems. In doing so, it can build a governance structure truly rooted in its own history, culture, and values, and chart a future of stability, growth, and dignity.

Reference made to all past and present African Historians both of African and Non African descent.

IBIYOME: A MESSAGE OF BLASPHEMY AND MISREPRESENTATION OF JESUS.

It is no longer news that Ibiyome who is renowned for his controversial messages about prosperity has come under fire for his statement where he asserted clearly without mincing words that "JESUS NEVER VISITED THE POOR."

He was also heard to have said in his clarification of the earlier controversial statement to have caused another controversy by fueling the initial statement by saying "JESUS NEVER RELATED OR IDENTIFY WITH THE POOR" thereby advising his followers to only give to the poor but NEVER TO RELATE with them.

The ONE MILLION DOLLAR (I Never had a house) dangerous giver forgot to tell us who Jesus lived with and related with.
Let look deeper into the subject matter and fact check Ibiyome's double edged statements; VISIT and RELATE.

Firstly, Ibiyome claimed in his earlier statement that Jesus Never VISITED the Poor.
The Word "VISIT" means "a short stay at a place or a meeting."
DID JESUS VISIT THE POOR?
We must not shy from Ibiyome's questions which he asked us to fact check, so let's fact check to see whether he was right or wrong.
In LUKE 6:20
Luke 6:20
[20]Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said,
“God blesses you who are poor,
    for the Kingdom of God is yours.

Two things are to be noted in this verse:.
First, Jesus statement was to a certain group "HIS DISCIPLES".
Second, Jesus said this group were "POOR."

The above shows that Jesus regard his own DISCIPLES as being POOR. Meaning that PETER (one of the disciples being addressed) was also classified by Jesus as being POOR.
In MATTHEW 8:14 "Jesus VISITED Peter's (POOR MAN'S) HOUSE. The purpose of the VISIT was not to heal but to pay his friend a VISIT and then discovered that His Mother in law was sick with fever.
JESUS VISITING PETER WAS A PROOF THAT JESUS VISITED A POOR PERSON.

In Ibiyome's Second Blunder, he claimed that Jesus didn't RELATE with the poor.
DID JESUS RELATE WITH THE POOR?
The word RELATE means "a connection between two things or person."
Firstly, Jesus himself was a poor man when he was alive to show that he has a connection (RELATE) with the poor.
Matthew 8:19-20
[19]Then one of the teachers of religious law said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”
[20]But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”

Secondly, Jesus advised his disciples and his rich host to RELATE with the poor and not only the rich. How can the person who advised people to bring the poor to their homes not have lived a life that makes him accessible to the poor?
Luke 14:12-14
[12]Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward.
[13]Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
[14]Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”

IN CONCLUSION
It is obvious that Ibiyome in his failed attempt to misrepresent Jesus and the Christian Faith in a bid to drive home his PROSPERITY unGOSPEL has forgotten do enough research on the scriptures where it is obvious that Jesus and the early church associated with the poor and never preached CLASS DISTINCTION in the Church.

His unGOSPEL message was aimed to cause division in the church whereby the poor are seen as outcast and alien or treated like sinner (just as he compared them). His target is to create a future where only the rich would be given the opportunity to fellowship in the church as true brethren and the poor are seen as outsiders (remember what Fatoyinbo said that True COZA member cannot be poor meaning if you are a COZA member and you are poor, you are not a true member but an alien visitor).
Every believer must stand against the False DOCTRINE that is MISREPRESENTING what JESUS and the CHRISTIAN FAITH stands for. Let me end by saying:
Luke 6:20
[20]Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said,
“God blesses you who are poor,
    for the Kingdom of God is yours.

Written by E.A Olubanji
A Concerned 'HAPPILY AND CONTENTED POOR' Believer

Like I said in another thread; "Kwankwaso joining the APC is a done deal" but aligning the bigwigs in Kano politics is the most difficult political task in all the 36 states of the federation.
Let's wait and see how the Jagaban of politics will handle this delicate issue without creating fractions in the Kano APC leadership.

Thanks.

dapsoneh:
Your questions are the least of Tinubu's headache
At the moment, he is showing them that opposition can only exist if the incubent government allows it
So, Hell Rufai, Obi, Atiku .... How far?
The 3 fo ols who are forming opposition never even get their bearing as to whom they wan field ooo
Bunch of morrons! Someone who was never an incubent and with no suppprt from Buhari got there amd u think after he got hold of the power, he will let go off it? No be everybody be Jonathan ooo
Just wait small, u will still see more to come
Fayose is next in line!

It is clear that Fayose and Wike will be in the APC before the end of the year or after the PDP NEC meeting.
Sir, you can pass your message without insults to personalities. I think that will be more civil and right.

Thanks.