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SeeThisLoser:
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officialwdhtv:
"May our ancestors not allow us bring snakes like Obaseki and Fubara into our homes" - Chief Emami Ayiri

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


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lagosdaily:
Lagos, Nigeria – Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has sounded the alarm that Lagos faces a significant threat of submergence due to climate change. Speaking at the opening of the Lagos State Strategic Management Meeting, he emphasized the urgent need for swift and decisive action to mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Dr. Hamzat pointed out that cities like New York are already seeing residents relocate because of similar environmental issues, signaling a clear warning for Lagos.

Dr. Hamzat criticized the current physical planning efforts in Lagos, highlighting the lack of proper land management as a major factor in the state’s vulnerability to climate change. He explained that Lagos’s coastal geography, combined with its dense population, makes the city particularly susceptible to flooding and other climate-related disasters. The Deputy Governor stressed that rising sea levels and extreme heat pose existential threats, not just environmental concerns, and called for immediate attention to climate adaptation measures.

He further urged the state government to incorporate robust climate adaptation strategies into its future development plans. Additionally, Dr. Hamzat stressed the need for judicial cooperation to address land-related challenges, calling on the judiciary to support reforms that ensure the safety and future of Lagos residents.

Echoing these concerns, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, highlighted the need for improved efficiency in the justice system. He revealed that over 6,000 cases involving the government were pending as of July 2024, stressing the importance of reducing litigation and focusing on alternative dispute resolution methods to ease the burden on the courts
https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312503/climate/lagos-faces-risk-of-submergence-due-to-climate-change/

adenigga:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz2RoS60eFw

“From today, I will work and form an alliance with the North. President Tinubu betrayed me after I spent all my money and emptied my bank account campaigning for him. The Tinubu I know now isn’t the Tinubu I used to know. We will take this message across that only the Northerners can work with the Ijaw people.

“We can’t work with Yoruba people; they are a betrayal to us. We risked our lives by voting and doing everything, and this is what we get?”

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/26/2027-ill-form-alliance-with-north-tinubu-betrayed-me-asari-dokubo-video/

Racoon:
https://www.farooqkperogi.com/2024/10/nigerians-will-miss-tinubu-after-he-is.html

Adetona28:
Bodies of Rivers helicopter crash victims airlifted to Port Harcourt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WmcEf8So0s

Three victims of the eight crew members who were feared dead in Thursday's helicopter crash at Bonny waterways in Rivers state have been recovered and airlifted to Port Harcourt.

In an exclusive video made available to our correspondent, the corpses of the three victims were seen tied to a stretcher into a waiting helicopter off an oil vessel helipad.

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy and the owners of the helicopter were seen coordinating the airlifting of the bodies as other staff members watch the exercise.
Meanwhile, search for the remaining five bodies continue in the high sea by divers of the private firm and operatives of the Nigerian Navy.

The crashed helicopter was said to have departed the Air Force base in Port Harcourt and bound for Antan OML 123 field with two crew members and six passengers before it was said to have ditched into the ocean close to the company platform.

The Rivers state police command Spokesperson Grace Iringe-koko in a statement, commiserated with the families of the victims, as she acknowledged that a staff member of the firm reported the incident to the command.

Topman7:
Well done to the FG for the comprehensive and magnificent renovation and restoration of the great edifice.

Welcome to the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaBRuaH2GJM

abc115:
Future Plans

abc115:
God Bless Bankers Committee
God Bless Lai Muhammed
God Bless Ministry of Information and Culture
God Bless Incoming President Bola Tinubu
God Bless President Buhari
God Bless APC
God Bless Lagos State
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

God will punish wailers, PDP Lite and PDP

abc115:
FLASH : For the first time in 46 years , the National Theatre in Lagos is hosting the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference
after completion of first phase-renovation of the redundant facility which was initiated by Fed Govt . Holds Nov 14–Nov 17, 2022.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ovienews/status/1592187735108128768

Lanrelagboi:
As part of efforts to boost the Lagos Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the State Government has unveiled its Cultural Mission Initiative, designed to showcase the Lagos cultural heritage to the world and aid partnership with countries globally.

Through this initiative, the government also aimed to boost local and foreign tourists visit all year round to Lagos as well as increase buying and selling between the tourist and their host.

It noted that the vision behind the initiative is to make Lagos the culture powerhouse for Africa, where joint festivals, educational exchanges, and tourism promotions will be determined.

Spearheading the initiative, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Idris Aregbe, noted that Lagos’ rich cultural heritage must be promoted, saying we must tell our story to the world.

While stressing that the mission will solidify Lagos as global hub for culture, arts, and tourism, the governor’s aide stressed that the initiative will strengthen diplomatic ties with nations worldwide.

Aregbe disclosed this at the launch of Lagos Cultural Mission Movement at the Nike Arts Gallery, Lekki, yesterday, theme: “Advancing the Essence of Culture”, featured art exhibitions, cultural performances, and traditional food display, which was attended by representatives from over 20 embassies.

According to him, the Lagos State Cultural Mission Initiative is to ensure a year-round calendar of activities designed to create ongoing opportunities for learning, collaboration, and global partnerships.

“We are using this mission to promote international collaboration and advance cultural diplomacy between Lagos and other nations.

“Through this mission, we are creating lasting cultural partnerships that will not only benefit Lagos but also build bridges and foster mutual respect and collaboration with our international friends. Together, we are advancing culture and elevating Lagos as a global meeting point for creativity and connection.

Under the initiative, Aregbe said the youth will have the platform to interact with elders, get acquainted with the state’s cultural heritage to prevent it from going extinct.

He described it as a journey to explore, discover and celebrate the beauty of the state to increase investor confidence in the commercial nerve centre.

“We need to be able to tell our story and sit down and learn more about our values. We came up with this Lagos Cultural Mission, and what we intend to do is to tell our story and make sure that we appeal to lovers of Lagos.

“Let’s see how we can help each other, let’s see how we can cater for more youths on the streets. We have a lot of people waiting to add value to Lagos, we want to continue to give them a platform,” he added.

Earlier, the founder of Nike Arts Gallery, Nike Okundaye-Davies, appealed to the minister of interior to make entry visa easy for tourists, saying this will encourage more visitors into Nigeria.

“We want the minister to make visa easy for those who want to invest. It is difficult to get a Nigerian visa, we need to address this”.
https://theguildng.com/lagos-govt-targets-tourism-commerce-ursurge-through-cultural-mission/

trium:
You are too correct. Until you teach them a lesson, they will be running their mouth. Linda Ikeji kept running wild until someone decided to teach her real life lessons that she is not so invinsible online

BleedingPen:
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, has named Professor Edoba Bright Omorogie, SAN as its new Vice-Chancellor.

He emerged on Friday after the weeks-long rigorous process which saw several professors contest the plum position, CAMPUS GIST reports.

Omoregie is a Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law and Legislative Governance. He is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992. He received his legal education at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and at the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos.

He has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of Benin since January 1998 till date. Professor Omoregie possesses PhD in Comparative Constitutional Law, specializing in Federalism and Governance. He has taught Legislative Drafting and Process, Legislative Studies and Electoral Legal and Regulatory Framework for over 10 years at the postgraduate level in the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) under the UNIBEN/NILDS Postgraduate Programmes.

Professor Omoregie is the Ag. Director of the Department of Legislative Support Services in the Institute on National Assignment (leave of absence) from the University of Benin. He has occupied the position since October, 2019.

His publications have appeared in numerous academics platforms both in and outside Nigeria. He is a member of the International Bar Association, Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel, the International Association of Legislation and the Federal Union, among several other international academic bodies.

He is widely travelled and happily married with children.

The new Vice Chancellor will take over from the outgoing VC, Professor Lilian Salami, whose five-year tenure comes to an end on December 2nd, 2024, reports CAMPUS GIST

https://metrowatchonline.com/breaking-edoba-omorogie-emerges-new-uniben-vc-metrowatch/?amp=1

AfahaAbia:
Alot of people especially those born from 1991 onwards may not know most of the products displayed here. Sadly many of them in the picture are no longer sold in our shops today.

Dapromzy333:
Previous Thread;
https://www.nairaland.com/8248686/three-confirmed-dead-helicopter-conveying


https://news360ng.com/all-8-passengers-in-rivers-helicopter-accident-feared-dead-police/

Lithiumite:
When you were buying dollars at 460 some years back ....that wasn't the true value of the naira,the govt was defending the naira heavily to keep it low so as to stop it from getting to where it is right now.....it was been defended by borrowing money up to a billion dollars monthly until this govt came and said no more subsidy, if you want dollars pay the right price for it,that's how we got here.

Islie:
https://dailytrust.com/nnpc-commences-payment-of-6bn-debt-to-suppliers/#google_vignette

alphonsojaybaz:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/10/25/president-tinubu-responds-to-tragic-helicopter-crash-in-port-harcourt/

blackmantis:
100% correct. Some people need examples to learn from.

Mark my words people will continue to say they were guilty that's why they didn't pursue the criminal aspect of defamation.

I may understand with FEMI FALANA SAN but not with FALZ. No one can disrespect my Dad and get away with it.

I remember the case of the gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and Eniola Badmus respective which I first read about here on the NL frontpage in early 2024. These two women got some young people arrested and sued them for cyber bullying and criminal defamation of character. That was VERY commendable of both women IMHO. It was a young female that defamed and cyberbullied Eniola Badmus and when she got charged to court, she started begging and crying. One of the guys who criminally defamed Mercy Chinwo also STARTED begging her and said "he would help to propagate her gospel ministry if he is let off the hook." These people think criminal defamation is a joke.

Omenlon:
it's quite unfortunate to see this level of ignorance amongst our youths. Interesting enough, one of those guys who alleged that Fashola wrote the court of appeal judgement for them, Mr Chike Ibezim is still being remanded in Kuje prison till date, pending the hearing of his bail application suite. More need to be taught such lessons for them to learn, " where you rights stop is where another person's rights begins".

eyesoflagos:
Nigerian rapper Falz has broken his silence on the defamation lawsuit he filed against social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM).

The case arose after VDM alleged that Falz and his father, prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), assisted popular crossdresser Bobrisky in dismissing money laundering charges. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, Nigerian rapper Falz opened up about his conversation with social media personality Verydarkman (VDM), following the latter’s viral video containing defamatory claims. Falz explained that, despite his attempts to address the issue amicably, VDM was defensive from the start.

“He was instantly defensive. I’m like, ‘Bro, try to listen—what are you fighting about?’ And he responded without hesitation, ‘Shebi you’re a lawyer; go to court,’” Falz recounted.

Falz went on to share that while he had the option to pursue criminal defamation charges, he chose not to escalate the matter to that extent. “I’ll have you know there’s a criminal angle to defamation, and I chose not to go that route. He could have very well been arrested. What you posted is completely false, and I asked him to take it down and apologize within a specific time frame. And what did he do? Nothing.”

The rapper expressed his deep frustration, not only with the false allegations but also with the disrespect aimed at his father, Femi Falana, a respected lawyer and advocate for human rights and justice.

“I no dey find trouble Baba, I dey my dey. You set your ring light and begin dey talk all this nonsense about me, and you expect me to sit down? He trampled on everything my father stood for, sticking out his neck for the oppressed. So this level of disrespect? See our people say that any child who says his mother would not sleep, he himself would not sleep,” Falz said passionately.

“If you say you want to find trouble, trouble is my work. If you say that’s what you’re looking for, let’s go,” he added.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/10/25/if-you-want-trouble-it-is-my-work-falz-to-verydarkman/

God1000:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/us/politics/obama-harris-bruce-springsteen-georgia.

Originalsly:
Hmmm .... there is more than enough gas .... the infrastructure to make it easily available to the public is not yet established.... but the FG is pushing everyone to convert to CNG. How can he not expect this problem if long queue?... and be writing letter demanding an explanation? Again.... only a coup can reset this country ... these clowns rounded up ... balls squeezed to have all assets declared and seized ... and they either dashed into prison or taken out side and be ......

Putting the cart in front of the horse.

tete7000:
Some comments on this forum sound so sickening. Everytime a female person is found dead on the road, she is automatically an olosho.

GBTYO:
A toxicology test should be carried out.

From the state of the body ,there's no sign of violence.

I am suspecting this is a case of date drug rape gone bad.

The Police should carry out a toxicology report to see if the deceased has traces of any of those powerful sedative drugs like Rohypnol used by some rapists to knock out the victim.

Some of these sedatives may pose serious dangers to certain people and fatalities are not uncommon.

I believe this was a rape date gone wrong. The girl probably slipped into a state of coma and passed away and from there the perpetrator(s) panicked and had to get rid of her body.

The police should ensure to carry out a detailed forensic report

Vic2023:
slave! you can go for this book "The last slave" - Jewish book translated to in English

TheNiceGuy:
The 1966 Nigerian Coup d'état began on January 15, 1966 when rebel soldiers led by Kaduna Nzeogwu assassinated 11 senior Nigerian politicians and two soldiers as well as kidnapping three others. The coup plotters attacked the cities of Kaduna, Ibadan, and Lagos while also blockading the Niger and Benue River within a two-day span of time.

In August 1965 five Igbo Majors were beginning to plot a coup against incumbent Prime Minister Abubakar Balewa. The coup was planned because the Majors were dissatisfied with the governments actions and that most Nigerian politicians were of Hausa or Fulani descent. In a memoir written by coup plotter Adewale Ademoyega he wrote

"Our enemies are the political profiteers, the swindlers, the men in high and low places, that seek bribes and demand 10%; those that seek to keep the country divided permanently so that they can remain in office as ministers or VIPs."

The coup plotters had five goals to achieve, to Strike simultaneously in regional capitals, arrest leading politicians-kill any who resist, avoid reprisals-kill all senior army officers, prevent troop movement-block Niger and Benue, and form a new Government. They planned to strike right before the Commonwealth Conference so that Balewa would be distracted from any suspicious army movements.



Officers involved

The list below shows the officers involved on both sides of the coup as well as their ethnic backgrounds.
Conspirators

Maj. Kaduna Nzeogwu (Igbo)
Maj. Timothy Onwuatuegwu (Igbo)
Maj. Emmanuel Ifeajuna (Igbo)
Maj. Chris Anuforo (Igbo)
Maj. Don Okafor (Igbo)
Maj. Adewale Ademoyega (Yoruba)
Maj. Humphrey Chukwuka (Igbo)
Capt. Emmanuel Nwobosi (Igbo)
Capt. Ben Gbulie (Igbo)
Capt. Ogbu Oji (Igbo)

Government officials and coupist Killed

Prime Minister Abubakar Balewa† (Bageri)
Premier Ahmadu Bello† (Fulani)
Premier Samuel Akintola† (Yoruba)
Finance Minister Festus Okotie-Eboh† (Itsekiri)
Brig. Samuel Ademulegun† (Yoruba)
Brig. Zakariya Maimalari† (Kanuri)
Col. Kur Mohammed† (Kanuri)
Col. Ralph Shodeinde† (Yoruba)
Lt. Col. James Pam† (Berom)
Lt. Col. Arthur Unegbe† (Igbo)



In the weeks leading up to the coup Maj. Kaduna Nzeogwu carried out reconnaissance on Ahmadu Bello's mansion in Kaduna. Nzeogwu often took his men on a night-time training exercise known as "Exercise Damisa" which was in actuality a practice run for a military coup. The commander of the 2nd Brigade, Brig. Samuel Ademulegun, became irritated with the night-time exercises and reprimanded Nzeogwu in a telephone call to keep exercises a safe distance from Bello's mansion. Although Ademulegun complained about the commotion he had no idea of the exercise's true purpose. Nzeogwu's control over his troops was so little that he had to conscript young soldiers from the Nigerian Military Training College at Kaduna. In the early hours on January 15, 1966 Nzeogwu decided to turn "Exercise Damisa" into a full blown military coup. Nzeogwu led his men to a bush adjacent to the mansion gates and informed them of their real mission. Nzeogwu and his men blew open the mansion gates and conducted a search of the residence, hunting for Bello. After losing his temper at his initial failure to locate him, Nzeogwu found him hiding with his wives. Bello was shot along with one of his wives who tried to shield him with her body. Bello's faithful bodyguard came to defend him with a bow and arrows but was also shot.

Nzeogwu's co-conspirator, Maj. Timothy Onwuatuegwu, personally led a detachment of soldiers to Ademulegun's house. Onwuatuegwu made his way up to the Brigadier's room where he was laying beside his wife. Upon seeing Onwuatuegwu enter the room, Ademulegun shouted at him "Timothy, what the devil do you think your doing?". Onwuatuegwu told Ademulegun that he was under arrest. Ademulegun reached for a drawer beside his bed, and as he did so, Onwuatuegwu shot him dead in his bed, along with Ademulegun's wife who was laying beside him.

The head of the NMTC Col. Ralph Shodeinde was killed, but the manner of his death is unclear. His wife testified that he was shot by several soldiers that included Maj. Nzeogwu and Maj. Onwuatuegwu. Other accounts claim that a grenade was tossed at him. It is not clear if Nzeogwu was involved with Shodeinde's death since presumably he was pre-occupied at the time with killing Ahmadu Bello. Most accounts place responsibility for Shodeinde's murder with Onwuatuegwu. The same Onwuatuegwu, who shot both Shodeinde and Ademulegun along with his wife, kidnapped but did not harm the Governor of the Northern Region Kashim Ibrahim. When released Ibrahim vouched that he had been treated with the utmost respect by the men who kidnapped him.

The commander of the 2nd Reece squadron in Kaduna, Hassan Katsina, was not harmed during the coup. Shortly before the coup started, Katsina bumped into Nzeogwu. It is speculated that the conversation between the two men may have saved Katsina's life as Nzeogwu's familiarity with Katsina's family may have led him to exclude Katsina from the coup out of empathy. When the two men met again shortly after the coup, Nzeogwu asked him directly "Are you with us or against us?". Seeing that Nzeogwu was holding a gun, Katsina wisely replied "you know I am with you."

At around 2am Maj. Emmanuel Ifeajuna and some lieutenants from the 2nd Brigade HQ made their way to Prime Minister Abubakar Balewa's residence. They overpowered, but did not kill, the police officers standing guard there. Ifeajuna then kicked down the door of the Prime Minister's bedroom before leading him out at gunpoint. Elsewhere in Lagos, Maj. Don Okafor attempted to arrest Brig. Zakariya Maimalari but he managed to escape by jumping over a wall behind his house. As he was escaping on foot, he came across the car of his Brigade Major, Emmanuel Ifeajuna. Maimalari recognized Ifeajuna and had no idea that he was part of the coup plot. Erroneously believing that Ifeajuna could be trusted, Maimalari waved down the car, and was promptly shot by Ifeajuna. The commanding officer of the Ibadan-based 4th battalion, Lt. Col. Abogo Largema, was a guest at the Ikoyi hotel on the night of the coup. Ifeajuna arrived at the hotel and forced the desk clerk at gunpoint to inform Largema that he had a phone call. When Largema emerged from his room Ifeajuna and a subaltern emerged from their hiding place in a corridor and shot Largema dead. The army's GOC Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was tipped off about the coup by a telephone call from Lt. Col. James Pam. Shortly after ending his telephone call with Ironsi, Pam was abducted from his house and shot dead by Maj. Chris Anuforo. The only Igbo to die in the coup, Lt. Col. Arthur Unegbe, was shot by Anuforo because he was known to be close to Brig. Maimalari and had to be silenced in order to avoid him from raising the alarm. Balewa, Col. Kur Mohammed, and Minister of Finance Festus Okotie-Eboh were initially kidnapped, but were later killed.

In Ibadan the premier of the Western Region Chief Samuel Akintola had been forewarned that soldiers were coming to get him. Akintola heard rumors of a coup and traveled to Kaduna to warn the premier of the Northern Region, Ahmadu Bello. After failing to raise any urgency in Bello, Akintola returned to Ibadan and armed himself with a rifle. His deputy Chief Fani Kayode was first arrested by the coupists. After his arrest, Kayode's wife informed Akintola of what had happened. Shortly afterward a detachment of soldiers led by Capt. Emmanuel Nwobosi arrived at Akintola's residence. Upon sighting the soldiers, Akintola opened fire, wounding a few of them including Capt. Nwobosi. After fighting for his life and engaging the soldiers in a gunfight, Akintola was shot dead by Nwobosi's men.


https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/1966_Nigerian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat

vacanci:
below is an interview cut-out from the publication for Atom Kpera. He is still alive today in Benue state. You can go and verify from him

“That is why I said I participated in it blindfolded. I wasn’t the ONLY one; all our officers, probably ONLY the Igbo officers knew that it was a coup. In that squadron, we were four that were non-Igbo, every other person was an officer of Igbo extraction. That was how it went.”

https://dailypost.ng/2017/12/31/role-played-1966-coup-general-atom-kpera/

TheNiceGuy:
You want to distort the history
https://www.nairaland.com/7528918/real-list-1966-coup-plotters


Are you not a Yoruba Christian again Yobabad?