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yorosstores:
Big news for Lagos and Nigeria's transport sector.

For the first time in 128 years, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government through LAMATA.

A historic milestone.



Source: https://guardian.ng/news/nrc-grants-lagos-permanent-licence-to-operate-red-line-rail-services/#google_vignette

The SW governors should come together and link all the state capitals in the region by rail, later followed by all the major towns. The SE and SS governors should do the same. They can pursue this while President Tinubu is pursuing his obsession with Superhighways. We need to link this country by train to have development and reduce poverty.

PulaPower:
But Tinubu is a CIA agent, according to your fellow Agulu losers… How CIA go come investigate CIA?

Una mind no go touch ground seeh..

It's Hundeyin that has been saying that Tinubu is CIA (he's assigned an agency to some other people as well.) But I doubt he's from Agulu.

Mattswaggz:
Someone should tell them football has a governing body and this request of their is outside the jurisdiction of the FBI.

He's suspects BRIBERY, hence the call for FBI. Blatter was investigated by the Swiss police, if memory serves me right.

victorazyvictor:
The poor will get poorer.
More alcohol & drug abuse.

Well, this is a common problem with welfare. Pus it creates dependency. Still, it has to be done because there are vulnerable people who need it.

Every solution creates new problems.

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hITRzaxEPu4?si=gBltzZYoiuglJLix

Not the first time I'm hearing this. I'd really love to hear from experts. Has the coastal road contributed to the Biblical flood situation we're seeing in Lagos?

Dpsychologist:
One of the biggest shocks of adulthood is discovering that your parents were making sacrifices you never noticed.

When I was growing up, I thought my family was comfortable because I never lacked food, school fees, clothing or pocket money. It was only after I became responsible for my own bills that I realized how much effort it took to provide those things. That realization changed how I viewed money. It forced me to become intentional about building my life instead of simply enjoying it.

Many young people, both men and women, do not fully understand their financial reality because someone else is still carrying their responsibilities. Parents, relatives, partners or even friends often cushion the true cost of life. It is easy to develop expensive tastes when you are not paying the bills yourself.

This is why financial self awareness is so important before entering a serious relationship or marriage.

For men especially, there is another lesson worth learning. Society often pressures men to marry immediately after they make their first significant income. A young man struggles for years, finally saves a few million naira, then feels compelled to spend a huge portion of it on a wedding instead of investing in assets or expanding his business.

That first breakthrough is often your seed capital. It should be treated carefully because it can determine whether you remain financially stable or return to where you started.

Marriage is not just about love. It is also a lifelong financial partnership. If you are not emotionally, mentally and financially prepared, rushing into it because of pressure from family, friends or society can create unnecessary hardship for both partners.

The right partner should add value to your life, not become another financial burden. Likewise, you should also be someone who brings value into your partner's life. Healthy relationships are built on mutual commitment, shared responsibility, respect and a common vision for the future.

Before saying "I do," ask yourself a simple question.

Am I building a future, or am I responding to pressure?

The strongest marriages are rarely those that begin in haste. They are usually built by two people who understand responsibility, communicate honestly, support each other's growth and are committed to building something greater together.

Do not rush because others are getting married. Build your foundation first. A solid future is far more valuable than a hurried celebration.

I've not read the post, but a million naira isn't a lot.

The first time I made a million naira (US$ 3000 then) in one month was October 2019. No, I didn't have a ball. I spent a chunk of it (1) fixing the plumbing in my apartment, (2) fixing the plumbing in my mother's apartment and (3) setting up a business for my kid sister so she could separate from her abusive husband.

naptu2:
Nigerian Army Depot, Osogbo was created in May 2025 to train new recruits. Students allege that soldiers from the depot invaded their hostel on Monday, beat up male students, sexually assaulted female students and stole phones.

Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy




Source

This is serious. Might be trainee bandits in army uniform. I hope they get to the bottom of it.

Jman06:
Can he reciprocate the gesture? I mean, he should also allow his wife spend a day with other men once in a month let's kukuma know that they are swinging couple. What is sauce for the geese should also be sauce for the gander.

I voted NO because in a marriage, there must not be room for any of the spouses to have intercourse with another person other than their lawfully wedded spouses. Doing so would go against the purpose of God for Marriage. There's also the tendency of contracting infections and bringing it home to infect their spouses.

How do you know the purpose for marriage?

adenigga:
Sourc: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-imports-first-uae-crude-cargoes

Does it pass through the Straight of Hormuz?

Gboss247:
Continue to quote imaginary monopoly where the government in power deals with you mercilessly

How is the government dealing with you mercilessly?

Counterigbolies:
So u are telling me that poor woman selling akara at our junction is this rich?

So u are telling me that poor woman selling akara at our junction have 150k to do something?

Many of u just want to criticize, u ain't objective at all n that's y u will only remain as lousy opposition n no real impact

No mind am. I stopped reading when I saw the first line about a large commercial frying pan.

Regsys:
Monopoly never did the consumers well.

Never. Let's hope the other refineries come on stream soon - to at least weaken the present monopoly a bit.

BioData45:
I hope you all wake to see that religion is fake

I doubt that. It's very difficult to prove that certain aspects of religion are fake or not fake.

alfredo4u:
Pls drop their number make I reach them, my girl friend is accusing me of her two children.



That I am their father, meanwhile she living with another man.

So how come she's your girlfriend?

Dogalmighty17:
With the explosion of paternity fraud in Nigeria, the need for DNA tests is more germane than ever.
Every man as a matter of necessity, has to conduct DNA tests on his kids.

In Abuja, a peace of mind DNA test costs 270k to 290k. For each additional child, you are paying 150k. The good part is that they can waybill the DNA test kit to you if you can't really travel. They'll instruct you on how to utilise it.
Lagos and Port-Harcourt might be cheaper.

Within 15 to 21 working days, your test results will be available.

I keep saying it. We just need to wait till someone at Alaba informs someone in Guangdong, China, that Nigerians are now doing DNA. Just wait - they'll soon start hawking DNA test kits for 40k at Oshodi.

Ishilove:
I came across this very interesting post about the Christian crusades that began sometime in the first century AD.

The thing about history is this: it is difficult to come across a completely unbiased narration of events. I'll leave you to judge.

Kindly exit now if you have the attention span of a tweet.

Bolded's right. This is one side of the story.

Dynamicboss:
Go ahead

henrybomb:
Please do
I am curious

Here, type these prompts on Google or ChatGPT and have fun

1. Give me a plan to start akara frying business with a grant of N50,000.
2. Give me a plan to start akara frying business with a grant of N50,000 (I already have space to use where I live. I'll also be getting utensils free from my mother. I won’t be paying transport either, as the shop to buy and mill beans is nearby.)

Dynamicboss:
Go and ask those who started Akara business if 50k will be enough to begin with in this present economy . Where did I mention that the business is bad?

50k is not useless but cannot even sustain feeding a person more than a week (on manageable diet)

I think you're making the op's point: the elite don't get it. They don't know how far 50k can go for SOME people. The op already did a good job of explaining it though.

Trust me, I live in the economy. I don't need to ask anyone. I know the price of beans. Yes, 50k can start something for SOME people. Want me to break it down for you?

Dynamicboss:
How can 50k start akara business? Do you know how much it will cost to buy all the items to set the business up?

If you're saying that 50k is small, that's a fair comment. (It's small, but it's not useless.) The problem is you people saying that frying akara has suddenly become a bad thing or implying that they should focus on buying laptops for everyone.

CharlesCNG:
Not every Nigerian needs a laptop before they can be economically productive. Nigeria's economy is layered. A graduate may benefit from digital skills and technology. A market woman may benefit more from affordable working capital. A roadside food vendor may simply need enough money to increase inventory.

As food prices have risen, another trend has emerged. Demand for lower-cost prepared foods such as roasted yam, akara, bread-and-akara ("akara burger"wink, boiled maize and similar street foods has increased in many communities because they remain relatively affordable. That, in turn, has created opportunities for thousands of small traders operating with modest capital.

This is not an argument against technology or digital empowerment.

It is an argument against one-size-fits-all thinking.

Thank you, my brother. A knee-jerk reaction to everything is the trademark of the Nigerian Twitterati.

The experience of the most disadvantaged among us is the most relevant experience for analysis. When did we become an economy where everyone works with a laptop?

Daguccizgreat:
Let that shame Kee you there gutter cleaner.

And to you gutter cleaning is a shameful and horrible thing. Just like frying akara. Hmm.

kernniejay:
So of all start ups, it's kulikuli and akara your first lady can easily think about? That's why your government is treating all of you like almajiris. If it was a Northern governor that mention akara and kulikuli business, you people will be all over the space calling him out.

The way I understand it, she gave out 50k each. And she she then mentioned some businesses she believed the beneficiaries could consider. So you wanted her to ask them to go into ICT or import and export?

What exactly is wrong with akara and kulikuli (which some business-savvy people have used to train their kids) - that would make you call out northern governors if it were them?

wildernessVoice:
A seating president is beyond a phylantrophy but having programs that benefit the entire nation not isolated motivation to earn votes.
We want to see road connecting States not boundary roads in the name of legacy projects awarded to a well known international criminal, let there be light 24 hours as he promised, let there be affordable health services, tow the part of Awolowo by offering free education or discounted via bursary/ scholarship and not loan that'll be a future problem to the beneficiaries, end terrorism like Ibrahim Traore did in Burkina Faso, let there be industries to employ our youth etc.

Traore has ended terrorism in Burkina Faso? Omo – internet propagandists have done a number on our people.

The things you list in your post are the duties of government. That's why it really pisses me off that we overpay federal legislators who then out of the goodness of their hearts provide water - something a functional government should be providing. Government is not philanthropy. We have a long way to go.

The first lady's initiatives appear to be from "private" donations though.

kernniejay:
Obi is not your president and he is not the one collecting your tax.
In 2026 when countries are talking about technological developments? She can't even say they would provide electricity to support small scale businesses. Your first lady is talking like we are in the 1970s or 80s and you people are praising her.
FYI, I'm not an Obi supporter.

People stopped eating akara after the 70s and 80s? You people are funny.

I think what you should do is ask them to ALSO talk about technology. Ask what the ICT and Power ministers are doing, so that people like you who don't want to fry akara can also have something. But let those who want to fry akara have their own, biko. Government is for nobody. It is for everybody.

naptu2:
During Ramadan and Eid Senator Shehu Sani distributed 12 camels, several cows, and foodstuffs worth ₦15 million to his constituents. These went viral and led to criticisms with some people calling him the "Camel Senator".

He received even more criticism when he distributed 100,000 world band radios to his constituents. A former Nairaland moderator (who is now popular on Twitter) asked whether anyone still listens to radios. He is obviously unaware that radios are a major source of political awareness in northern Nigeria.

Camel Senator. Lol.

Nigerians are like a herd. And social media is the home of shallow outrage. Throw in our native arrogance, snobbery and pretence, and you understand why frying akara has suddenly become the most evil thing to say.

Politicians need to be careful about framing though. Because it all reminds me of something Reuben Abati said after his service as presidential spokesperson: that well-thought out and well-intentioned statements often ended up hitting the wrong notes with the public.

GlobalNews2020:
The Olodo Uprising: Is Social Media Celebrating Anti-Intellectualism?

- Beyond Peller: Is Nigeria Rewarding Ignorance?

By Miracle Oyewale | Global News International

Nigerian social media has been divided following comments by rapper YCEE, who claimed that Nigeria is experiencing an "Olodo Uprising." Using social media personality Peller as an example, YCEE argued that society increasingly rewards ignorance over education and intellectual excellence.

Social Media platforms have since buzzed with debate. While many citizens agree that there’s indeed an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria, pointing to creators like Peller as evidence. Others argue that targeting specific individuals is an unfair attack, shifting the blame instead to a failing educational system, amongst other drivers.

The Main Question: Is there an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria?

The term ‘Olodo Uprising’ captures a society that praises and elevates ignorance, anti-intellectual content, and viral media clout over formal education, educative content, and excellence. Since it seems an insult, it’s the reality we find ourselves in. Many critics argue that some influencers prioritize sensational content over educational or informative material. They often post low-value and insignificant content on social media to gain traction and chase engagement.

Are Peller and others to be blamed for the Olodo Uprising?

The root of this social-cultural crisis lies with the government. A persistent failure to provide good, stable employment, empower the youth, and adequately fund the educational system has created the perfect environment for this shift.

No one is entirely illiterate or dumb. Traditionally, olódò refers to someone perceived as academically weak or slow to grasp concepts, not necessarily someone who lacks intelligence altogether. Not someone who is completely dumb. Over time, it has been proven that intelligence is dynamic and varied; not all are book smart but can utilise their intelligence in other areas and parts of the world.

Another contributing factor is what many describe as the "Hushpuppi effect", the growing desire for quick wealth and instant fame without the patience required for education or long-term career development.

For many young people, the appeal of instant wealth and online fame has begun to overshadow the slower rewards of education and conventional career paths.

They desire quick fame and success and avoid academic progress because of the lifestyles being displayed by affluent people online. This has driven many individuals to produce bizarre or sensational content in pursuit of quick money and online fame.

Social media platforms also play a role in shaping this culture. Algorithms reward engagement, not necessarily quality. As a result, controversial, humorous, or sensational content often reaches larger audiences than educational material. This creates incentives for creators to prioritize virality over value.

Peller and many other creators are simply trying to earn a living in an economy where legitimate opportunities are increasingly scarce. They operate within a system that makes legitimate success increasingly difficult to attain. Instead of these individuals venturing into crimes like armed robbery, internet fraud, and lots more, they choose to display odd and eccentric behaviors.

We have enablers, these are the people who constantly support this odd content and give relevance to it, rather than value-added content. We blame the government and content creators; however, those engaging with the content often give them the impression that what they are doing is right and helps in achieving their aim. When audiences like, comment, share, and cheer, they actively normalise the very anti-intellectualism they complain about, turning societal decay into mainstream entertainment.

Recently, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighted a grant programme supporting small businesses, including food vending. While entrepreneurship deserves support, many graduates may wonder whether such opportunities reflect the full promise of years spent pursuing higher education.

If Nigeria hopes to build a knowledge-driven economy, then education, innovation, and critical thinking must once again become qualities worth celebrating. Until then, viral fame will continue to compete with academic excellence, and the "Olodo Uprising" will remain more than just a social media catchphrase—it will reflect a deeper national challenge.

I've not read your post, but people have always celebrated anti-intellectualism in this part of the world. It didn't even start with social media.

Jakumo:
Some might argue that terrorists are best exterminated like so many cockroaches wherever and whenever they rear their ugly heads.

For a confirmed terrorist, that argument can be made (not saying I'd agree, but I'd get it).

However, this guy is not a confirmed bandit. He leads a registered organisation that sometimes sits down to talk with the government. Some of its members have become bandits and done unimaginably horrible things to people. That robs off on the group, but it doesn't make all its members guilty. You can accuse the leadership of Miyetti of being insensitive in their rhetorics, but everyone "mis-yarns" sometimes.

I think bullets and handcuffs are the only way to deal with these bandits. But it appears the Nigerian state is too weak to do it, so they try to talk to whoever will talk. This makes that harder for them.

Edit: To be clear, I'm opposed to ALL negotiations and "peace meetings" with terrorists/bandits. Because it's a waste of time. But whoever is weak or dumb enough to call a "meeting" has set up themselves for the responsibilities that go with that.

Sirianese:
Miyetti Allah is a terrorist organization

Doesn't matter. You don't kill someone that went for a peace meeting. This will just continue the circle of violence and revenge. It will also make future "peace meetings" difficult to organise.

flokii:
It could be an aggrieved group in the State on revenge mission.
Something of this nature crossed my mind that what if gunmen from other ethnic groups decide to go after Fulani leaders and traditional rulers?.. who do we blame when they have chosen to remain silent as their tribesmen inflict terror on other ethnic groups in Nigeria.
May God allow those Fulani leaders have sense before it's too late.

Oh, they've been going after them. Trust me, even Fulani women and kids have sometimes collected, especially in that Benue State. You see that Middle Belt? It's the utter Wild West. It's just that attacks against Fulani rarely make it into the media.

valentineuwakwe:
We thank God for our own type of weather here in Nigeria

The southern belt of West Africa is heaven on earth.

Dtruthspeaker:
For movie dey make am seem say na sharp sharp but from my brief check Britain where we get our laws from still takes about 8months. So, this 21days go beat their own.

Then, i heard Muslim own is even the fastest even though their own is one sided.

That's in America. And that's how it should be everywhere. But that of Britain is still ok compared to Nigeria's.

In Britain they recently changed the law to allow you to file for a divorce without reason shortly after marriage. In Nigeria, you still have to wait two years after getting married before you can file.

Dtruthspeaker:
This case
https://www.nairaland.com/8622429/church-expels-new-bride-refusing/4#139829474

Just gave me this idea.

You see, marriage is a simple thing so divorce too should be simple for both of them are based on the Rights and Consents of the couple, primarily.

So if i. 21 days (if my memory serves me right) a couple can become husband and wife in the marriage registry then it should be that in 21 days the couple can become decoupled and single again.

The marriage registry should also be the divorce registry.

And all it takes is for the couple to go through the same process they used for marrying only this time the notice would be stating "divorce". And in the end they would be given a certificate of divorce. Shikena.

No need for lengthy costly divorce proceedings.

Court cases should be for issues that arose in the marriage.

And with this people trapped into marriage can quickly and easily run out. Marriage should never be by force and the parties should always be free to exit when they need to.

Besides maybe marital domestic violence would reduce and maybe people will be more cautious when they get married.

How una see am?

Don't mind them. Oyibos that gave us stringent divorce laws and proceedings have since changed things to simplify things for themselves. Na we dey carry long proceedings for head.