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Politicstoday:
Aregbesola woos Oyinlola to ADC in surprise visit

The interim National Secretary of the Action Democratic Congress, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has met with former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola to woo him to the party.

An IGBIRA man trying to champion effort to bring down a Yoruba man is not surprising ☹️

eddie7:
LETTER TO NDIGBO AROUND THE WORLD
_Yoruba people, kindly pay attention

By Dr. Bọ́lá Adéwará
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Ethnic profiling is a cancer to national unity and global coexistence. It breeds suspicion, fuels discrimination, and undermines peace among peoples. As it is wrong and dangerous to stereotype all Fulani as violent herdsmen or killers, it is equally unjust, and profoundly reckless, to label all Igbo people as criminals. Criminality has no tribal identity; it is an individual moral failure, not an ethnic characteristic.

I am compelled to raise this alarm because of the increasing global tendency to associate the entire Igbo ethnic group with crime, particularly in international spaces. Reports from countries such as Malaysia, China, Vietnam, South Africa, Kenya, and others often highlight the troubling actions of a few misguided individuals of Igbo origin. Sadly, these isolated incidents are now being weaponized to brand an entire race, one of Nigeria’s most industrious and accomplished ethnic groups, as inherently criminal. This is not only false, it is a tragic injustice.

Let it be clear: no race or ethnic group is immune from bad eggs. Every community has its share of lawbreakers. But to elevate the bad behaviour of a few individuals into a global narrative of condemnation against an entire people is not just unfair, it is dangerous.

I therefore call on Ohanaeze Ndigbo, all South-East governors, federal lawmakers of Igbo extraction, Igbo traditional rulers, community leaders, and cultural custodians to rise swiftly and boldly. This is no time for silence or strategic avoidance. When people remain silent in the face of public condemnation, that silence begins to sound like consent. If this negative profiling is not checked, the consequences for future generations of Igbos in the diaspora will be devastating, from visa restrictions to job discrimination, surveillance, exclusion from leadership opportunities, and even outright harassment.

There is a disturbing trend in some parts of the world, where law enforcement agencies and immigration officers openly target Nigerians of Igbo origin with suspicion and contempt. A recent video circulating online features a Malaysian police officer publicly declaring that "the people bringing drugs into Malaysia from Nigeria are the Igbos." This is a damning statement, true or false, it is a public relations disaster for Nigeria and for the Igbo nation. What is even more painful is that I have yet to hear a single response, condemnation, or strategic rebuttal from any respected Igbo leader or body. This is silence where there should be outrage.

Some of the cultural practices being exported to foreign countries by certain Igbo groups—such as the unregulated installation of Eze Ndigbo in foreign cities, may make sense within the context of Igbo culture and tradition. But when presented to people of other cultures, they can appear confusing, intimidating, or even threatening. Culture must be contextualized. It must be explained, engaged with humility, and lived with dignity, not with arrogance or braggadocio.

To every Igbo father and mother, to the sons and daughters on the Internet, this is not the time for ethnic chest-thumping or the exchange of insults. This is the time to own the narrative, to reclaim the name and dignity of your people. Explain your culture. Apologize for the excesses of the few. Denounce criminality boldly. Name it and shame it. Support efforts to identify and discipline those tarnishing the image of Ndigbo at home and abroad.

*TO MY YORUBA BROTHERS AND SISTERS:*

I urge restraint and wisdom. Do not join voices, whether from Ghana, South Africa, or elsewhere, in demonizing the Igbo race. The rivalry between Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu during the last elections must not be allowed to poison ethnic relations in Nigeria. Political disagreement should never become a tool for ethnic disintegration. Today it’s the Igbos; tomorrow it could be the Yorubas or the Hausas. If we allow ethnic division to fester, the enemies of peace and progress will consume us all. Unity is not optional, it is the lifeline of our fragile republic.

Let us not sell our brothers cheaply to external critics because of local politics. Let us not delight in the demonization of any Nigerian people because of past grievances or electoral defeats. Let us stand for truth, balance, and justice. Ghanaians, like every other nation, have their share of citizens involved in criminal activities abroad. Yet, they are not collectively condemned. Neither should Nigerians, especially the Igbos, be.

To the Federal Government of Nigeria: this is also your responsibility. Ethnic profiling against any group of Nigerians abroad must be met with swift diplomatic and legal response. Embassies must be proactive. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must take ownership of Nigeria’s image abroad and demand respect for the dignity of all Nigerian citizens, regardless of tribe or origin.

But more importantly, Igbo leaders must not outsource this responsibility. You must not pretend it is not happening. You must not defend the indefensible. The legacy of your fathers, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwensi, Flora Nwapa, Chukwuemeka Ike, Phillip Emeagwali, and countless other luminaries, calls for action. These men and women gave the Igbo race honour on the global stage. You must not let that legacy be drowned in silence and shame.

The time to act is now. Speak up. Stand up. Clean up. Reclaim your name. Defend your legacy.

Nigeria cannot rise when one of her pillars is broken. And Ndigbo cannot remain silent when the world begins to whisper, then shout, that their name is synonymous with crime. May it never be said of this generation that they allowed such a lie to take root.

Let truth be spoken, let wrongdoers be confronted, and let honour be restored.


#C O P I E D

Where was this voice when Yorubas worldwide were labeled as dirty and agbero by ibos. All these moralising is dead on arrival. We mount that tribalism like war watchtower and wear it as an amour of pride in war. We are not looking back at all.☹️

owobokiri:
A thread dedicated to ethnic upstarts suffering from a severe combination of Inferiority complex, seige mentality and acute igbophobia... Go and defend Oshogbo, Okitipupa and Akure and stop having igbo nightmares about Lagos, but they won't. You want One Nigeria at all costs, but you want to dictate who should be at where, when and how. Very irritating characters.

Maybe you are the problem. If you don't want unchecked movements into your beuriful Lagos, get yourself a new country, build a wall of jericko at Ore and only issue visas to those with oblong heads like you. Case clised! But the thirst for oil wont allow you to do so. Igbos just celebrated igbo day in Abuja and no Gwari man had a heart attack or a fit of epilepsy over that. The Emir of Kano do invite the Eze Ndigbo of Kano to meetings when he feels so. There's no way he would be feeling threatened by an igbo chief in his domain. That is traditional confidence there..

Na una for the southwest that is alway feeling insecure and attacked once

That means the whole world is igbophobic. A mad man sees every other human as mad only him is correct/sensible. There is something wrong with y'all

[/quote]God bless your brain sir. More wins

Akinomoakin021:
Local Governments that were former FCT (Km2)
Lagos Island-8.7
Eti-Osa-192
Apapa-27
Lagos Mainland-19
Total-246.7 Km2

Total Lagos state landmass-3577km2

246.7/3577*100=6.9 percent

About 7 percent of Lagos State Landmass was former FCT. Others were part of old Western Region

Former fct not current. Anybody that wants to maf should go to present fct Abuja not Lagos. Otherwise the owner of the land will act accordingly appropriately.

kettykin:
What would be the potential economic, social, and political implications if the Igbo people across Nigeria and the diaspora decided to boycott all products and services of companies headquartered in Lagos this is including schools, churches, FMCGs, fintechs, and other institutions as a form of protest against perceived bigotry and actions like the renaming of streets? How might such a boycott unfold, and what are the possible consequences for both sides?


A mass Igbo boycott of Lagos-headquartered companies would be a seismic move with far-reaching economic, social, and political consequences. Here's a breakdown of how such a boycott could play out:

We will exit you from Lagos. You are just sheer parasitic people. You have a warped believe that only ibos exist in Lagos in your thinking ba? It's important to check your excesses.

Godjone:
If I tell cab or Uber to stop me at Charly boy bus stop, will the state government arrest me for mentioning Charly boy? People should note this today,. That bus stop will continue to bear Charly boy bus stop till eternity

You are uninformed. That bus stop was second Pedro before Charley hijacked it. Yoruba is just too tolerant of miscreants

Lanretoye:
it is that karma that is dealing with you people ruthlessly now and you have not seen anything yet,that seed of discord has germinated now and you are ripping it,you see how they are treating you people all over the world?,see nearby Ghana for instance.even to rent house outside your south east soon will be karma for you soon,just wait and see…it is the fruit of your labor,you will eat it.

They said Yorubas are cowards. Now Yorubas are responding

WesleyPepper:
This is the 14th wailing thread I’ve read about Lagos today alone .
Yorubas do not need fake unity with people who harbor deep seated hatred against her .

Thank God you are getting the message loud and clear . We would continue to protect our interests no matter whose ox is gored .
Go to Sokoto or Maiduguri and make demands there

Abi o! Let them wail. When their people were running mad they said Yorubas are too spineless to react. Now they are crying 😁

Validated:
The seed of discord you are sowing for cheap political gains will come back to hunt you. It may take some years, but surely it will return ... it is called KARMA! and it returns in ruthless manner.

Proudly bigot now. We are waiting for your karma. And we will continue to serve you hot hot

ola6:
We would not dialogue or justify our actions. Did Anambra justify the renaming of Abakiliki road? Did imo justify why they did not allow Betty Akeredolu to contest for a senatorial seat in her birth state? Why do you feel entitled in other people's domain.

This is just the beginning

God bless you jare. Make dem dey wail

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I'm Richmond Amadi making a common sense ❤[/quote]Once I saw the title, I know it is the usual entitled freak cry babies,,🤮

fergie001:
Benue women empowered with branded wheelbarrows

And they call this one man of God? So many so called men of God will be the fire wood God will use to make hell fire burn well.

[quote author=Ironfaceman post=136248210][/quote]Is this baba brain still intact? Cos it seems things are not aligning anymore o

opamoses1:
Enough is enough, Nigerians must go! — Ghanaians seen protesting live against the Igbo king in Ghana.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq8Y5_lM1o4?si=rdIL6alSx3PM9wtL

Ibos becoming a nuisance across the whole world! What a tribe!

chopnaira:
Legacy of nudity or which legacy is he talking about? LMAO

Even the bus stop is popularly called 2nd Pedro by conductors. I have never heard them call it Charly boy bus stop.

No mind the odenson

Sunnyadius:
Barr. Hope Aliu Emerges as National Head of NBM of Africa Worldwide

In a historic election held on July 25, 2025, at Novatel Hotel, Lekki, Barr. Hope Aliu was elected as the National Head of the NBM of Africa, marking a new chapter of unity, discipline, and constitutional leadership for the Movement.

A seasoned legal practitioner and dedicated member of NBM, Barr. Aliu is known for his unwavering commitment to justice, reform, and reconciliation. His leadership journey began years ago from Auchi, where he rose through the ranks with integrity, earning respect across regions.

Speaking after his victory, Barr. Aliu reaffirmed his dedication to restoring order and fostering unity within the Movement. “NBM of Africa must return to its founding ideals of discipline, brotherhood, and purpose,” he said. “We are one indivisible family.”

He immediately announced plans to conduct elections across Zones and Regions within 14 days and called for all factions to disband and unite under one constitutional structure. His message is clear: the time for division is over.

The election was widely recognized as peaceful, credible, and BOT-supervised. Barr. Aliu also extended a hand of reconciliation to former rivals and expressed readiness to serve with humility and firmness.

The NBM of Africa moves forward.

So this one too is a cultist now?

Na wah o. All na wash though

.[/quote]Uther trash

ChristCee:
Before othoman empire, Lebanon was a Christian state. The arab slavers and jihadists appeared and massacred the Christians and non believers. If you wanna talk about history, be bold enough to go to the very root.

It's called selective amnesia. It's deliberate narrative to demonise Israel as everyone can see ☹️

treesun:
Garba Shehu, former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has said the former leader’s regular medical trips abroad were not a rejection of Nigeria’s healthcare system but a matter of personal preference.

Shehu made this known during an appearance on Inside Sources, a Channels Television programme, where he responded to recent comments by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s former spokesperson.


Adesina had suggested that Buhari “could have died a long time ago” if he had relied solely on Nigerian hospitals, citing a lack of expertise in the country.

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Contradicting that view, Shehu said Buhari remained under the care of Nigerian doctors throughout his presidency.

“I think it is wrong to assume that he fenced himself off from the Nigerian medical system,” Shehu said.
“He had a Nigerian doctor — a chief personal physician and a state house clinic, also led by a medical consultant, a distinguished doctor of many years of practice.

He emphasized that the president’s medical team was always available to meet his immediate health needs.

“In terms of the immediacy of his own medical needs, they were always present to administer to his own needs,” Shehu added.

While acknowledging Buhari’s consistent visits abroad for treatment, Shehu said this was due to the president’s longstanding medical relationship overseas.

“As for his attachment to his past practice abroad for his medicals, he had an attachment to that,” he said.
“It was not that he was disrespectful of Nigeria’s medical practice or that he didn’t believe.”

Shehu also highlighted the presence of Nigerian-trained doctors working globally, noting that their competence is recognized worldwide.


“For most people who also travel abroad and they need to see doctors — I have experienced this in America — you go into the office of the doctor and you find that it’s a Nigerian surgeon, it’s a Nigerian doctor,” he noted.


Liverpool to remember Jota with permanent tribute
President Muhammadu Buhari died on July 13 in a London clinic after a prolonged illness. He was buried at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, on July 15.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/garba-shehu-counters-adesinas-claim-on-buharis-foreign-medical-trips/

This dauda shehu too dey lie!

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ogododo:
https://punchng.com/marginalisation-northern-groups-back-kwankwaso-as-fg-afenifere-push-back/

Awon mara people

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Penguin2:
After Datti’s appearance and at Julius Abure’s NEC meeting, some people swore that Datti had left Peter Obi and has declared his intention to run for president and abandon Obi. We laughed.

Well, yesterday, Peter Obi visited Datti (LP), Elrufai (ADC) and Babaginda Aliyu (PDP) in Abuja.

I like Obi’s recent multi-pronged political chess moves.

Babangida aliyu don't like obi for anything. He is for atiku

Penguin2:
After Datti’s appearance and at Julius Abure’s NEC meeting, some people swore that Datti had left Peter Obi and has declared his intention to run for president and abandon Obi. We laughed.

Well, yesterday, Peter Obi visited Datti (LP), Elrufai (ADC) and Babaginda Aliyu (PDP) in Abuja.

I like Obi’s recent multi-pronged political chess moves.

He will still lose gallantly

noobaland30:
do you know what a mistake means? that means the bible is not fully correct! this means the bible is not reliable anymore...

If the bible is not reliable then the Quran is wacked because that's it's source

Freshtruth:
you lack respect

As how? Respect for who?

uniquetechng:
Olu Jacobs returned to Nigeria late, so he isn't in that league. The likes of Bob Manuel,KOK, Kenneth Okonkwo, Jide Kosoko , RMD, Ramsey Noah, Sam Loco , Okey Bakassi, Nkem Owo,Larry Goldsweat, Obi Madubuogu and Chief Enebeli Elebuware were in the industry long before Olu Jacobs returned to Nigeria.

Olu Jacobs is still not in the same level with edochie. Edochie is an infant