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franchasofficia:
Highly unstable people.


Obasanjo has just become a bonafide Yoruba man and no longer an Igbo man from Anambra state now that he has wore the signature cap of their drug kingpin cum failing President

StreetFight:
He knows whom the boss is

seunmsg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WpbpThuXF4?si=SMYFLbYueSqX6aYu

In a show of support and complete loyalty to Mr. President after the democracy day fall, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was captured rocking the Tinubu cap at a public function recently.

Make of this whatever you like but the fact remains, there is no permanent friend or permanent enemy in politics. It’s all about interest and nothing else.


Video Source: Pst Okezie

ufotunang:
...so Dangote has forgotten Nigeria and nigerians that really needs the fuel and petroleum products abi ? 🙄

Man102:
President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians this morning on the occasion of Democracy Day, which is also the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria.

The presidency has released the full text of the president’s speech. Please read below:

TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE 2024 ABUJA

My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. On this day, 31 years ago, we entered our rites of passage to becoming a true and enduring democratic society. Going through this passage was hard and dangerous.

During the fateful six years that followed, we fought and struggled for our natural rights as human beings put on this earth by the divine hand of our Creator. We lost great heroes and heroines along the way. In this struggle, the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, the most significant symbol of our democratic struggle, his wife, Kudirat, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and Pa Alfred Rewane, among others sacrificed their very lives.

They bravely surrendered their futures, so that our nation might have a better one. Let us honour the memories of Chief Anthony Enahoro, Chief Abraham Adesanya, Commodore Dan Suleiman, Chief Arthur Nwankwo, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, Chief Frank Kokori, Chief Bola Ige, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Chief Ganiyu Dawodu, Chief Ayo Fasanmi, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Chief Olabiyi Durojaiye, Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, Chima Ubani, and others who have transited to the higher realm.

The sacrifices of General Alani Akinrinade, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor Wole Soyinka, Chief Ralph Obioha, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, among many others, should never be forgotten. For at least six years, they bore the pains and difficulties of life in exile. While the exiled pro-democracy activists kept the fire burning, their comrades at home sustained the pressure on the military brass hats.

[b]Among the latter are Olisa Agbakoba, Femi Falana, Abdul Oroh, Senator Shehu Sani, Governor Uba Sani, Chief Olu Falae, and other National Democratic Coalition leaders such as Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Ayo Opadokun. The sacrifices they made, and the precious gift brought about by their selfless devotion can never be repaid. Neither shall it be forgotten.

We could not have won the battle against military dictatorship without the irrepressible Nigerian journalists who mounted the barricades along with the pro-democracy activists. We celebrate them today, along with their media establishments such as The Punch, Guardian, National Concord, Tribune, The News/Tempo, and TELL Magazines. Military authorities proscribed these media establishments and jailed their journalists for standing for free speech and civil liberties. Despite the lethal might of the military government, what appeared to be high and unyielding walls of dictatorship came tumbling down. The dismal fortress exists no longer.[/b]

The power of an idea, the power of the people proved more potent than all the guns and munitions, than all the guns, the munitions and the threats of the strongmen. The nation exited the yoke of military rule in 1999 to become the most populous democracy on African soil, the beacon of democratic self-determination for the black race and one of the largest democracies in the world. This change stands as a pivotal moment in human history. From this change, we shall never turn, nor shall the annals of mankind’s progress forget the sublime meaning of this great moment.


Source : https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/06/june-12-full-speech-our-economic-reformsll-ensure-opportunity-for-all-president-tinubu/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1AxPn7BgpAlvqA0dKpBktJkBz-LFogJ9pA47Eb6eT0QtlHZS-a6otVhhw_aem_AZWC7KIQHGAy99CP352en0NB5SPFiMtsUxTUZ0wy8o0lQa40cb_VqrfE6aHREK1troI0CPTaXJk9C23Zf6MDa2n9

LegendHero:
At the banquet dinner tonight, President Tinubu spoke about the stumble that happened this morning.

He said “ I did my Dobale this morning as a Yoruba boy for Democracy Day”.

Baba is even joking with it. Below is his exact statement.

“Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on the social media. They are confused whether I was doing Buga or doing Babaringa. But it is the day to celebrate democracy while doing dobale (prostrating) for the day as a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my dobale.”



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a5Gh7dTHJg&pp=ygUNVGludWJ1IGRvYmFsdw%3D%3D

christistruth01:
Look at this Video Carefully, this was the aftermath of Ojukwu's invasion of Ore in the Western Region

At 52 Seconds you can see the decomposing bodies of 2 Civilians on top of each other
That was the Handwork of Ojukwu's Army that Slaughtered all the non Igbos between Ore in the Western Region and Agbor during their Withdrawal back to the East

The Biafran Army reached Agbor again and Slaughtered every Non Igbo they could find in Agbor

Now was Ore Part of Biafra?
What was Ojukwu's Army doing Slaughtering Civilians in the Western and Midwestern Regions?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8S5CYkvnTM?si=HUCmzDGMpFdlQRwx

muhammaduyusufu:
An Open Letter to the Igbo People

Dear Igbo People,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I must admit that I was initially hesitant to address some of the tweets circulating lately, but it seems that this trend is only growing stronger. I write to you today to kindly request that you call some of your people to order. I genuinely fail to comprehend the purpose behind this new trend. Allow me to emphasize that we have no issues with you. However, it is crucial that we refrain from encroaching upon our history and territories. Such actions will neither be tolerated nor accepted.

I implore you, in the name of the goodness that we, the Itsekiri people, displayed during your times of dire need, to reconsider your campaign to rewrite our history.

During the Nigerian civil war, we put our lives on the line to protect your women and children in our lands. It was a selfless act of humanity, driven by compassion and the understanding that we are all part of a larger Nigeria. We beseech you, in the name of God, to cease this campaign and allow the truth to prevail.

Let me reiterate that we harbor no ill will towards you, and we hold you in high regard. We expect nothing less than the same level of respect in return.

It is essential to clarify that we do not share a single drop of ancestry with the Igbo people. I am perplexed as to the origin of these claims. For instance, claiming that the father of Nigeria's first finance minister was Igbo is a highly misleading and inaccurate statement. For the sake of accuracy and factual correctness, it's important to clarify that the father of Nigeria's first finance minister, Prince Okotie-Eboh, was not Igbo. His family, from Bateren and Jakpa, is actually part of the Itsekiri royal house.

Iwere, which is the original and native name for Warri, is not an Igbo word. It is, in fact, a Yoruba word, and we, the Itsekiri people, are a Yoruboid group. There are various places called Iwere in Yorubaland.

It is important to note that the Portuguese referred to us as Owere, but it does not mean that we are connected to Owerri in Igbo land. In truth, the Portuguese and other Europeans struggled to pronounce Iwere, resulting in various renditions such as Owere, Owhere, Oere, ouary, Awerri, ouwerre, Owhyere, Werre, Ware, Warree, Wari, and finally, Warri. Maps exist to testify to this fact.

Allow me to dispel any misconceptions: we are not an Igbo sub-group, nor do we have any affiliation with the Igbo people. The Itsekiri people are a Yoruba sub-group. The tribes that formed the Itsekiri community originated from Yorubaland, and the Igala-Nupe, the last to join, did so after the formation of the Itsekiri language.

The Bini people are the ones who came after the formation of the Itsekiri language. Prior to that, our ethnic name was Olukumi], which was also the name of some Yoruba groups at the time.

Our connection with the Igbo people only began during the civil war when they sought refuge in our villages and islands. We provided care and protection, shielding them from harm. Some of our parents and grandparents, who were the heroes of that time, are still alive today. Even some Igbo residents living in Warri can testify to the invaluable assistance rendered by the Itsekiri people.

I must clarify that there is no place called Okpara Waterside in Warri or any other Itsekiri lands. To the best of my knowledge, Okpara Waterside is a community in Urhobo land, specifically in the Ethiope East local government area of Delta State, not in Warri.

Furthermore, the name Ogbe is an Itsekiri word for quarter or compound. Its meaning can vary within the Itsekiri language. For instance, Ogbe-Ijaw means Ijaw quarter or Ijaw compound in Itsekiri. It is essential to note that Ogbe is not an Igbo word.

Similarly, the name Forcados is not of Igbo origin; it is a Portuguese word. Forcados holds no meaning whatsoever in any Nigerian language.

Newlymarried:
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Damola Ilesanmi, a married father of two, has died shortly after he proudly announced on LinkedIn that he will be resuming a new job with the NHS.

He recently graduated from the University of Bradford, UK, after leaving a successful career in Nigeria to start a life in the UK. Sadly, he died of cardiac arrest on June 6, shortly after he posted about his new job. He was supposed to resume the job this Monday, June 10.

His friends abroad and also the friends who worked with him when he was in Nigeria are mourning him on social media.

kaltonga:
And you that have read all through the supposedly just a draft bill without seeing the sense of mischief, greed and calculated insult in it shows how deep your sense of disdain for the Igbos.. If you come to the public with something mischievous as this then don't expect any iot of pleasent words from those affected by your misguided intentions.
How will you feel if an Igbo man did this draft and carved the entire Ondo state to be part of the south south and let's say the entire Kwara to be lumped up with the Northern region and kept all Igbo states intact in the east, tell me how will you feel? And their by going ahead by icing the insult with the phrase, "Just a draft bill".. The problem with you Yorubas is that you always see yourselves to be smart whereas in practice you are notting close to it.. Simply do unto others how you will want them to do to you.

4Play:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jun/13/london-man-jailed-stealthing-removing-condom-without-consent

BeeBeeOoh:
The House of Representatives has disowned a trending draft ‘bill’ for discussion, seeking a return to the regional system of government.

Titled, “A Bill for an Act to substitute the annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a new governance model for the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the draft seeks among others, a new extant laws to be cited as “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria New Governance Model for Nigeria Act 2024.”

The document, which has been trending on social media, is said to have been drafted by one Dr Akin Fapohunda, who is neither a lawmaker in the Senate or the House of Representatives; an indication that the said draft legislation is a private bill.

Dismissing the draft bill in a telephone conversation with our correspondent, House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, said, “The Committees on Rules and Business and Constitution Review have confirmed that there is no such bill before them.”

Similarly, the Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, told PUNCH Online that the said bill is not before the committee.

He said, “There are two routes to making presentations for constitutional amendments. One is by members proposing an amendment bill during the plenary. The second is by memoranda from individuals and groups to the Constitution Review Committee

“Please, note that memoranda submitted should eventually come by way of bills sponsored by a member of the committee.
On this specific memo (draft bill) under reference, I doubt if it has come before the Rules and Business Committee for listing. I speak as chairman of the committee.”

Meanwhile, the man behind the bill spoke with our correspondent exclusively on the matter on Friday.

Fapohunda told our correspondent that he retired from the public service as a director in the Presidency.

“I have a PhD. in Agricultural Science, but I am into Information and Communication Technology. I have been involved in constitution drafting for years,” he said.

Fapohunda gave a reason for coming up with the draft bill, saying, “The President, this week returned us to the old national anthem. At independence, Nigeria embraced a regional system of government. So, I felt we could also revisit the past and return to regionalism.

‘I have done a preliminary draft for Nigerians to ponder over. Next week, I will be seeing my representative in the House of Representatives. We hope that senators and House members can embrace this modest proposal for a change.

“If this is acceptable, we can then sit down and do a proper drafting of the bill.”

https://punchng.com/reps-disown-trending-draft-bill-seeking-return-to-regional-govt/

Bulldozer90:
you are being smart by half. There is no need to give proposal of the regions. You are not the military. Moreso having a member of an ethnic organisation of Yorubas speaking for all Nigerians. Pass a bill in the Nass to give legal backing to the restructuring and then begin constitutional conferences of ethnic and religious representatives, which can last more than a year. Only a fool wakes up one morning and starts balkanizing ethnic groups like Berlin conference in the name of a "proposal"

Dey play

aceman88:
Yoruba man and sense.

You proposed that Yoruba speaking part of Kwara and Kogi, and even some part of Delta and Edo state be merged with south west to form Western region.

But in the case of south east, you didn't propose that the Igbo speaking part of Rivers, Delta, Benue, Kogi, Cross River, etc be merged together to form South Eastern region, rather to show your true colour of hatred, you are proposing that the Ohaji/Egbema region, one of the oil producing LGAs in southern imo state be removed from South East to form part of Southern/Niger Delta region. Is it not shameless daylight witchcraft?

mrrandomguy:
Just break up the country.

But I hope this bill, if passed, will stop the influx of Southeasterners into Yorubaland through night buses.

They say this video is old, but it is still going on even as I type.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAJCkEOLGGI?si=LztlSFDdcrYiPVyM

GUNITGuy:
The Itshekiri leaders have already assent to be joined with the West due to their mistrust of Ijaws ....This is contained in the 2014 confab reports as Well as the Okun people of Kogi and kwara state.....
It's the minority of the Old eastern region that are jittery of going back to Enugu as Capital ...

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/just-in-new-governance-model-bill-to-be-submitted-to-tinubu-friday/

OLAADEGBU:
I'm 63 And I'm Only Ageing Backwards - People Think I'm Still In My 20s

'She doesn't look a day over 30' 😍



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12507769/Im-63-fitness-fanatic-heres-secret-looking-younger-year.html?ito=social-facebook

nedu666:
And your brother shonekan that was president before abacha was what.... I guess a brave man. Shonekan had all the opportunity to install abiola, the did nothing. When abacha became president, guess who was no 2. Another Yoruba man called diya. Other Yorubas in abacha govt includes adisa, ani, olarenwaju etc

nedu666:
If he failed to announce the winner of the election, how did abiola conclude that he won the election

raskymonojendor:
Dead on Arrival.

Proposed states are:

Igboezue, Adada, Aba, Njaba, Orlu, Orimili and Orashi (South East);

Anioma, Oil Rivers, Ogoja, Afemaiesan, Toru-Ebe and New Delta (South South);

Oduduwa, Ijebu, Ibadan, New Oyo, Oke-Ogun (South West);

Apa, Idoma, Edu, Okun, Oya (North Central); Amana and Savannah, Katagum (North East);

and Gurara (North West).

BigkokoRep:
Wahala for those .... "Omoyeebos are looking for who to claim their land!"

Ndi uchu....

Anioma has collectively, about 60% of Oil & gas deposit in Delta onshore proven reserves!

Infact, Anioma as an enclave is richer than 5 out of the six SW states, and more than two of the SE states and almost all Northern states, if the resources from there is directly push into Anioma!
They deserve a State with it's HQ at Asaba, Agbor, Kwale or Elsewhere.

Also, they're good people who farm alot.
Before you talk, first visit there first! Tankio!

Godwins4:
See 200 naira fried potato I bought today for my afternoon food, can you get this for the same amount in your area?

Noneroone:
https://pmexpressng.com/democracy-day-2024-prof-humphrey-nwosu-the-architect-of-nigerians-june-12-election-1993/

HydraFeeds:
It's true that things are costlier but half yam is not because of the price,if you observe that these yams are displayed in groups which means that they are sold as a bunch ,this is how broken Yams are sold since time immemorial.

A person that can't afford a single yam can't afford bunch of broken Yams .

HenryThegreat1:
The present harsh economy in the country has made Nigerians come to terms with the fact that even the rich also cry.

The effect of the continuous pressure on prices of goods and services, as a result of the current harsh economy, has punched holes, and almost sucking dry, the pockets of many Nigerians, leaving no room for anything like savings.

Economy&Lifestyle discovered that the situation has now made it difficult for an average family to afford a big-sized tuber of yam, which now costs above N5,000.

Findings revealed that yam sellers now cut yams in pieces to sell to those who cannot buy a tuber.

Mr Ahmed Danjuma, a yam seller in Iyana-Ipaja, said: “Many people no longer buy yam because of the cost.

“We now cut the yams in pieces and rearrange broken ones to sell at the rate of N500 to N1,000, depending on the size.
“ People buy them a lot more than the tubers.

“It also helps us increase sales because not everyone can afford a medium-sized tuber of yam for N3,000 to N3,500.
“Some food vendors also go for it.

“Apart from the lack of money, some people are afraid of buying a big tuber and at the end of the day discover that almost half of the yam is bad.

“It will be very painful to experience such a waste. That is why many now buy pieces of yam.”

Mrs. Iyabo Majekodunmi, a wholesale yam seller in Iyana-Iba market, said you can hardly get a tuber of yam for N1,000 now because the cost of buying a small tuber of yam from the farm is from N1,200.

“A small tuber of yam from the farm is N1,200. When it gets here it is sold for N1,400 or N1,500 when you add logistics.
“When it gets to the hands of retail traders, they sell by adding N100 or N200.
“As you can see, we are not in the yam season.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/harsh-economy-cut-yams-on-sale-at-food-markets/

olamilarks:
Funny enough, I learnt to drive using a lot of text based resources (Mother's driving school theory books, the owner's manual in her car, about .com to learn about riding Okada). I upgraded to videos in 2017, when I got a driving job on nairaland (mind you, I already knew how to drive unaccompanied before taking the job) The resources on "Drive NZ" youtube channel were very helpful, you should look them up!

havecycle:
Inability to drive has deprived me opportunity from getting a job and as I don't have money to pay and be trained by a driving school, I decided to use online resources to learn it.

Steps:

Put the car on neutral before turning it on or press the clutch pedal if it's on gear.

Start the car

Press the accelerator pedal and release your foot from the clutch pedal slowly and the car is on motion.

Press the clutch pedal again to change gear.

Press the break pedal alongside the clutch pedal to slow down and bring the car to a stop.

And so on.

With these, I pray I'm good as I am about to pick up a driving job.

Pray for me and other road users.

I can't stay jobless anymore especially with penniless pocket.

God help me.

naijamanyoutube:
Can the Tesla Self-Driving work well on the Nigerian roads?

I’ve been testing the Tesla Self-Driving software here in Las Vegas, Nevada for sometime now and I made a video about my experience. You can see the video below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nw9MRg1vNg

The software did a good job, but it was not perfect, it missed the ramp to get on the freeway, but it was smart enough to reroute itself and join the freeway using another ramp.

The roads here are better organized than those in Nigeria, but I’d love to hear what you guys think about self-driving cars in Nigeria.

When will self-driving car full Naija?