Akpakomiza2: From that profile, he is overqualified and another Lagbaja. I wonder where he hails from
I earlier did a check from my sources. He's actually from Kogi State. I initially thought he could be a Yoruba, from Etsako in Edo North, or Kogi State (Ebira or Igala) based off of his name being Waidi.
FreeStuffsNG: December 2024 the most outstanding defense command in Africa an accolade that underscored the effectiveness of his leadership.
His initiatives also contributed to crucial civil-military projects, including the construction of 30 two-bedroom Community Base Quarters and the organization of community engagement activities such as a Quranic recitation contest, which saw three participants sponsored for Hajj pilgrimage.
In addition to operational success, Major General Waidi Shuaibu undertook critical interventions like the timely installation of military-grade long-range surveillance cameras in key locations such as Monguno, Gajiram, and Kekeno, further enhancing battlefield awareness.
Following his accomplished tenure, Major General Waidi Shuaibu was succeeded by Major General Abdulsalam Enesi Abubakar as the 15th Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). This strategic move has been widely welcomed within security and political circles, as Maj Gen Abubakar brings over a decade of extensive operational, command, and instructional experience. His illustrious career includes serving as Commander Sector 3 OPHK and Multi-National Joint Task Force in Monguno, GOC 7 Division/Commander Sector 1 OPHK Maiduguri, and GOC 3 Division/Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN.
Maj Gen Abubakar’s impressive military background reflects his expertise in offensive operations, community engagement, and infrastructure development—traits that are expected to further bolster the fight against insurgency. His previous roles have seen him successfully lead operations that neutralized high-profile terrorists and disrupted their supply chains, making him a formidable leader capable of steering the theatre toward stability. His advocacy for community involvement and humanitarian assistance underscores his holistic approach to counter-insurgency, which harmonizes military actions with civil development.
Given his extensive experience, Maj Gen Abubakar’s appointment marks an optimistic new chapter in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism in the North East. As he assumes command, there is cautious hope among stakeholders that his strategic vision and operational expertise will intensify efforts to restore lasting peace, rebuild communities, and secure the region for future generations.
In summary, Major General Waidi Shuaibu’s leadership has yielded remarkable operational successes and infrastructural progress, significantly weakening insurgent networks and delivering tangible peace dividends. His tenure laid the foundation for continued progress, and his successor, Major General Abdulsalam Enesi Abubakar, is expected to leverage his vast experience to accelerate these gains. As Nigeria remains committed to restoring peace in the North East, the leadership baton now passed to Maj Gen Abubakar symbolizes a renewed hope for victory against insurgency and a stable future for the region.
Zagazola Makama is a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad
horlando30: The coup plotters if any are deluded if they think a coup can be successful in nigeria again. Since the capital was moved from Lagos to Abuja no coup plot has been successful. Why? The way Abuja is set up it will almost impossible to overthrow a siting president in Aso rock. FCT is surrounded by atleast 4 states which having military formations. To overthrow a govt now you will need to take over all those formations and the presidential brigade lead by a col or lt col which is directly apointed by the president (ofcourse someone very loyal). Unless the coup is done by the presidential brigade itself which would be immediately countered by the defence hq. For a sucessful coup, you will have to have a perfect coordination between all these seperate formations. An almost impossible task.
The take over of power in the FCT from the interim government of Chief Ernest Sonekan by the highly corrupt military dictatorship of Sani Abacha and his military goons back in 1993 was certainly a coup.
Eboofa: The antidote to military coup is good detribalized administration! FULL STOP....OBJ ruled 8 years without a whisper of coup....cos he was essentially a nationalist.....he had every ethnic nationalism in his group especially Southeast..........this Yoruba Yoruba politics of agbados will not move the nation forward......every one must row in the same Direction
You're WRONG. I remember full well that there were credible media reports of a coup plot back in the early 2000s during the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidency which led to major reorganizations in the military. A lot of Ibos were appointed into GEJ's government even way more than the Ijaws.
While it's true that Yoruba folks who are indigenous to either the South West and North Central of Nigeria have been appointed at the discretion of the Nigerian President 'Bola Tinubu, a lot of folks from other ethnic groups and regions have ALSO been appointed into top positions and agencies based off of the constitutional requirements. The FACT is that he has to work with people he knows deeply enough and NOT get sabotaged at this very sensitive point in Nigerian history after the [fuel subsidy removals and inflation's that followed triggering discomfort for a lot of folks on the street level but subsidies had to go to be replaced by the cheaper CNG fuel and more] by those he doesn't know very well who would be undermining his government while leaking sensitive official documents to the media and more.
The Nigerian President 'Bola Tinubu has just ONLY used 2 years and 4 months out of the total of 4 years in office and even BEFORE the end of 1 year in office, political irredentists largely of Fula origin and their satellites had started plotting how to remove him from office through some coalitions or alleged coup plot. On their part, Tinubu's government has to move faster to complete the ongoing construction of the CNG-fuel infrastructure so that much cheaper alternative fuel other than PMS can get to different parts of Nigeria besides Lagos, Edo, the FCT, etc. so as to further reduce the cost of living. Period.
InfoGuru118: President Bola Tinubu has announced the immediate removal of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs in a major overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership, News360 Nigeria reports.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the decision is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security framework.
The statement revealed that General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu was named Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been appointed Chief of Naval Staff.
Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will retain his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing service chiefs for their dedication and service to the nation, praising their contributions to maintaining national security.
He also urged the newly appointed officers to uphold professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
ariesbull: Across Nigeria, regional development has taken varied forms, shaped by culture, history, and governance. In recent years, the South East region has stood out for its visible infrastructural renewal and the strong involvement of citizens in local development. From Enugu to Anambra, Abia to Imo, and Ebonyi, governors are building roads, schools, hospitals, and urban projects that reflect a shared vision for progress.
In contrast, the South West region, despite its rich history and intellectual leadership, appears to have slowed in regional development outside Lagos. States such as Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti are lagging behind in visible infrastructural growth, while many Yoruba people concentrate their attention on Lagos, often abandoning their ancestral towns and villages.
This imbalance calls for reflection — and a reawakening of the Yoruba spirit of collective progress.
1. The Igbo Model: Community as the Engine of Growth
The Igbo experience is a remarkable story of self-help, resilience, and communal investment. Decades of neglect from the federal center after the civil war birthed a deep culture of local empowerment. Through town unions, age grades, and diasporan associations, Igbo communities mobilize funds to:
Build rural roads, schools, and hospitals
Electrify villages and provide water projects
Sponsor scholarships and youth empowerment programs
This grassroots model has created a network of empowered localities, complementing the efforts of progressive governors like Charles Soludo (Anambra), Peter Mbah (Enugu), and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi, during his tenure).
The result is a balanced development pattern, where no single city dominates the region — every community is alive with visible evidence of progress.
2. The Yoruba Reality: Urban Concentration and Rural Neglect
Historically, the Yoruba region was a pioneer in organized governance and education. Under Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Western Region built the first television station in Africa, the Cocoa House, and a strong public education system. However, after the fragmentation of the region into smaller states and decades of federal dependence, that collective vision weakened.
Today, Lagos has become the overwhelming focus of Yoruba identity and investment. While the city thrives as Nigeria’s commercial hub, other states languish.
Rural areas in Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun suffer from poor infrastructure.
Young people migrate to Lagos or abroad, leaving villages depopulated.
Communal participation in development is minimal compared to the Igbo model.
This Lagos-centric mentality has produced a false sense of progress — where success is measured by how close one is to the city, not how strong one’s community is.
3. Why the Yoruba Must Learn from the Igbo
If the Yoruba region is to reclaim its place as a model of progress in Nigeria, it must relearn community-driven development. There are several lessons to take from the Igbo model:
1. Rebuild Communal Pride: The Yoruba must reawaken the pride of their towns and villages. Development should not end at Lagos or Ibadan — it should reach Ilesa, Ogbomoso, Ijebu, Ikare, Ado-Ekiti, and every ancestral home.
2. Promote Town-Based Investment: Wealthy Yoruba sons and daughters should emulate the Igbo elite who build schools, hospitals, and industries in their hometowns. A Yoruba billionaire’s worth should also be seen in what they bring back home.
3. Governors Should Compete in Infrastructure: South East governors have shown that visible infrastructure strengthens public confidence. Yoruba governors must rise above political rhetoric and deliver tangible projects — roads, industrial parks, and modern educational institutions.
4. Revive Regional Cooperation: The old Western Region thrived on coordinated planning. The South West Governors’ Forum must move beyond talk to real joint economic planning, like shared rail systems, agricultural zones, and power projects.
4. Reclaiming the Yoruba Development Ethos
The Yoruba have historically been visionaries — from Awolowo’s welfare state to Wole Soyinka’s intellectualism. But vision must translate into physical development.
To remain competitive in a rapidly changing Nigeria, the region must balance urban success with rural revival, echoing the communal strength the Igbo have long embodied.
If every Yoruba town had a small industrial cluster, a quality public school, a primary health center, and decent roads, the region’s migration pressure on Lagos would ease, and the Yoruba economy would expand exponentially.
The South East has demonstrated that development is not solely the duty of government — it is a shared responsibility rooted in community pride. The Yoruba, once the pacesetters of regional progress, must rekindle that same spirit of collective advancement. The future of the South West depends not just on Lagos’s skyline, but on the strength, beauty, and functionality of every Yoruba village.
If the Yoruba people combine their famed intellect, organization, and resources with the Igbo spirit of communal development, the region will once again lead Nigeria in innovation, culture, and progress.
Mary Efiot
What is the original source of this suspicious article and who is this so-called Mary EFIOT? There's NO such name as EFIOT in the Yoruba language. I would have expected that a credible source and the real names of the writer are cited to remove any suspicion of of ethnic baiting here despite a few positives in the post.
NOW, contrary to what that post ABOVE largely suggests, I know full well that Yorubas such as the Ijebus of Lagos and Ogun States, Ondos of Ondo City, Ijesas of Osun State, even in parts of Ekiti State (where wealthy indigenes come from) and more lift one another up via communal ways of living, and the wealthy multimillionaires and billionaires among the Yoruba businessmen and businesswomen including other wealthy professionals ALWAYS give back to their individual communities instead of concentrating on living and investing in just Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan.
Moreover, Yorubas aren't the ONLY ones who migrated to Lagos, Ibadan, PH, and the FCT for a BETTER life but young people from other ethnicities have been doing that for decades even before the oil boom of the early 1970s where Lagos is seen as a mini-London of sorts.
Last but NOT least, NO doubt, Point #4 is already being worked upon by all the Governors of the Western Nigeria States but it would make far more meaning for deeper economic and regional integration if a quick referendum is done to bring ALL the Yoruba communities (Okuns) in Kogi State and the Yorubas in the 12 Yoruba LGAs out of the 16 LGAs of Kwara State (2 LGAs are Nupe while 2 LGAs belong to the United States-basef academic Farooq Kperogi's Bariba ethnic group). The Nupes in parts of Northern Kwara State can be merged with their Nupe kins across the river Niger in Niger State where the current Governor Bago is a Nupe guy (or create a new Nupe State for them). Same for other States where ethnic groups scattered in multiple multi-ethnic States can be merged together with their ethnic kins to prevent marginalization and for better harmony.
aries.bull: In October 2025, reports surfaced that about 10,000 people in Ogun State were treated for mental health conditions in just six months. The number stunned many, but for those living within the state’s bustling towns and rural communities, it confirmed what they already knew — that something deeper is troubling the collective soul of the Gateway State.
The issue is not just medical. It is cultural, economic, and increasingly spiritual. Beneath Ogun’s growing cities and expanding industries lies an uneasy mix of modern stress, drug dependence, and spiritual fear — a combination pushing many to the edge of sanity.
Cultural Weight: When Society Demands Perfection
Culturally, the people of Ogun — like much of Yorubaland — value resilience, success, and status. From early childhood, one is taught to “struggle and make it.” But in today’s hypercompetitive world, where Lagos’ energy spills into Ogun’s streets, the expectation to be successful, respected, and “settled” has become suffocating.
Those who fall short of these ideals often hide their pain, fearing gossip and ridicule. Depression is dismissed as “weakness,” anxiety as “overthinking,” and psychosis as “spiritual attack.” This silence, compounded by stigma, drives many into isolation — and eventually into breakdowns that society then labels as madness.
Economic Strain: Progress That Hurts
Economically, Ogun State is a paradox. It is home to some of Nigeria’s biggest factories and fastest-growing towns — yet unemployment, inflation, and inequality remain widespread.
The young graduates working as factory attendants, the mothers juggling petty trade and rising costs, the artisans losing customers to automation — all live under unrelenting pressure.
The gap between expectations and reality has become unbearable. The dream of success now feels like a trap, leading many to frustration, insomnia, and hopelessness. Poverty itself becomes a psychological burden, and when combined with social media’s false glamor, it fuels a quiet epidemic of low self-worth.
Narcotics and the New Escape
In the absence of coping systems, drugs have become the new therapists. Tramadol, codeine, loud, Colorado, and other synthetic substances circulate freely among youths in Sagamu, Ifo, Ijebu-Ode, and Abeokuta.
For a generation trapped between hustle and hunger, drugs offer a quick route to numbness — to forget pain, shame, or failure. But the cost is high: hallucinations, paranoia, and violent outbursts.
Health experts confirm a link between substance abuse and rising psychiatric admissions. Each month, hospitals record new cases of drug-induced psychosis — young men wandering the streets, muttering to unseen spirits; women losing touch with reality; families unable to explain how their children “suddenly went mad.”
Spiritual Dimensions: Madness, Rituals, and the Fear of Forces
In Yoruba tradition, the mind and spirit are inseparable. When a person “runs mad,” the first suspicion is often spiritual attack, not mental illness. Families consult prophets, herbalists, or traditional healers long before they visit hospitals.
But a new layer has emerged — the spiritual repercussions of desperation. The rise in ritual activities, especially among youths seeking “quick money,” has become a dark reflection of Ogun’s economic frustration.
Stories of “money rituals,” human sacrifice, and occult practices have grown more common — not because superstition is spreading, but because economic despair has made people gamble with their souls.
In many communities, traditional priests warn that these acts invite spiritual consequences — torment, paranoia, hallucination, or madness. Even for those not directly involved, the pervasive fear of “juju,” curses, or broken taboos deepens anxiety and fuels communal hysteria.
Thus, the crisis becomes a loop: economic stress leads to spiritual shortcuts; the rituals lead to guilt, fear, or spiritual backlash; and the mind, unable to bear the weight, collapses.
The Way Forward: Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit
If Ogun State is to reverse this rising tide of mental illness, it must recognize the problem as holistic — not just psychological but social, economic, and spiritual.
Recommended Steps:
1. Integrate Traditional and Modern Healing: Build partnerships between psychiatrists, traditional healers, and faith leaders. Educate them to recognize clinical symptoms while respecting spiritual contexts.
2. Strengthen Economic Safety Nets: Youth empowerment programs, job creation, and financial literacy initiatives should be expanded to address the root of frustration.
3. Drug Control and Rehabilitation: Enforce stricter narcotics laws while establishing rehabilitation centers in each senatorial district.
4. Public Education and Cultural Reform: Launch statewide campaigns to destigmatize mental illness. Use schools, markets, and media to change the narrative — mental health is not madness, it is health.
5. Spiritual Reawakening: Religious and traditional institutions must shift focus from fear to healing — emphasizing forgiveness, hope, and moral reformation instead of rituals and retribution.
The Cry Beneath the Calm
The story of Ogun State is a warning to the nation. In the rush for modern progress, the human spirit is breaking under invisible weights. Culture demands strength, the economy breeds despair, and narcotics offer escape — while spirituality, once a source of comfort, is now distorted by fear and greed.
The result is a people living between worlds — physically present, mentally scattered, and spiritually exhausted.
Healing Ogun requires more than medicine. It requires compassion, economic justice, and cultural honesty. The state must not only build roads and industries but also rebuild minds and morals. For only a people whose spirits are whole can truly develop.
naptu2: Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON @DapoAbiodunCON
We are delighted to welcome the Stellar Steel Company Limited, a $450 million investment by Galaxy Group and RSIN Group from Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, to Ogun State. This major industrial project is on course to commence operations by mid-2026 and will produce hot-rolled coil steel, iron steel doors, and gas cylinders, thereby contributing significantly to reducing Nigeria’s steel import bill.
During a courtesy visit to our office, the Vice Chairman of RSIN Group, Mr. You Xiaotan, affirmed that the project is progressing smoothly, with levelling and foundation works already completed. We appreciate this update and commend their commitment to delivering on schedule.
As a government, we remain committed to sustaining an environment that encourages industrial growth and foreign investment. Our recent sister-state partnership with Shandong Province continues to yield positive outcomes by attracting more Chinese investors who believe in the strength of Ogun State’s economy.
We reaffirm our support for Stellar Steel Company and other investors through efficient approval processes, issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, and facilitation of necessary waivers and incentives. Every new investment validates our resolve to keep Ogun State as Nigeria’s industrial capital, creating jobs, boosting productivity, and driving shared prosperity for our people.
#BuildingOurFutureTogether #GatewayToProsperity #InvestInOgun #DapoAbiodun #OgunState #IndustrialCapitalOfNigeria https://x.com/DapoAbiodunCON/status/1981204616583819639?t=zR_wYRc-0Xxv12Sr9jqkSA&s=19[/quote]That's impressive for steel development in Nigeria BUT care has to be taken to ensure that best business practices are enforced because steel manufacturing industries are known for environmental population if NOT regulated by the official environmental agencies in each State of Nigeria such as LASEPA which operates in Lagos State.
We know full well how over 10 years ago, areas such as the Adeniyi Jones axis of Ikeja Industrial Estate in Lagos State and other contiguous mixed development areas have been affected by underground water pollution from heavy metals that cause terminal cancer in humans, and economic trees planted in the private premises of some folks started withering due to the heavy metals (mixed with rainfall) from the black soot from one of the metal industries around that area of Ikeja over 10 years ago.
Toruibestate: The Rise of Ijaw Identity Under My Leadership
By General Ditari (Ditari Ijaw)
Under my leadership that is fast taking over in everything Ijaw, our culture must be honored and restored to its rightful place of pride. The Ijaw nation is vast, ancient, and powerful — a people whose influence stretches far beyond what many imagine.
Tompolo, Asari, Ateke, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), Omoyele Sowore, even Governor Fubara of Rivers and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa — they all know me. The name General Ditari or Ditari Ijaw has become a symbol of awakening among our people.
Many think the Igbos are larger than the Ijaw, but that is a misconception. The Ijaw nation spreads uninterrupted from Ore on the way to Lagos, all the way to Calabar — from Furupagha in Odigbo-Ore to Ibaka in Obolo-Oro, Calabar.
These are the Ijaws many do not know, yet they exist in their millions, carrying our heritage across regions.
Notable Ijaws You May Not Know
Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zikiowei): Born to an Agbere father from present-day Sagbama LGA Bayelsa and an Onitsha mother. His father never lawfully married the mother, who took him to her place and added the name Nnamdi. Despite the popularity of Nnamdi Azikiwe in Nigeria, Have you ever wondered why the name Azikiwe isn’t as common among the Igbos as Emeka or Okoro?
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy): His father hails from Ogbogolo Kingdom in Ahoada West, Rivers State — true Ijaw blood. His mother is Yoruba.
[s]Late Majekodunmi Fasheki (Majek Fashek): A proud son of Odoni in Bayelsa State.[/s]
Omoyele Sowore: From Apoi West Kingdom in Ondo State. The Apoi Kingdom is historically and culturally Ijaw. There is also Apoi Kingdom in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa. We call that one Apoi East to differentiate it from the other half in Ondo same Apoi.
Arogbo in Ondo is also in Bayelsa. Same Gbaran. Same sets of Communities. Most Ijaw Kingdoms of Ondo, Edo, Delta have same names with the ones in Bayelsa. Sowore himself knows his Ijaw roots well.
Dandizzy: Darius Tuwotamuno Isaiah from Opobo, same Community with Rivers State Governor is being mistaken for Igbo many at times.
The Ijaw story is deep and far-reaching. We are everywhere — in culture, politics, art, and leadership. Under my leadership, the Ijaw identity will no longer be hidden. It will be celebrated, honored, and recognized for what it truly is — the foundation of greatness in the Niger Delta and beyond.
General Ditari (Ditari Ijaw) Movement for Cultural Reawakening.
Young man, there are some errors in your informative post which you have to ALWAYS fact-check.
First off, Majek Fashek is NOT an Ijaw BUT a Yoruba guy from Osun State born by a Bini-Edo woman from Edo State. So, Majek grew up in Benin City but is often associated with Edo indigenship. In REALITY he is paternally ALSO an indigene of Osun State just like Davido who is from Ede in Osun State. Majekodunmi Fasheke is his full name and his biological father was an academic (a high school principal of a prestigious Lagos high school back in the day).
Second, contrary to your claim, there are NO indigenous Ijaws in Ore in Ondo State, there are NO indigenous Ijaws in Lagos State, etc. I have been reading this FALSE claim of Ijaws being indigenous to Lagos since the early 2000s on Ijaw Websites. Only the Ijebus, Aworis, Ogus, and some subgroups of Yorubas of Egba descent are indigenous to Lagos State based of historical gazettes. There's no Pere or Amayanabo ruling any community in Lagos State. For the records, ONLY Obas assisted by their high chiefs are the natural rulers of the several DISTINCT communities in Lagos State.
Most of the Ijaws who settled in the Lagos area are just descendants of migrants or fishing communities from especially Bayelsa State. The brilliant veteran NTA newscaster Ruth Benemaisia who I have known on TV since the early 1980s speaks very fluent Yoruba having been born in Lagos State BUT she said her family are ORIGINALLY from Bayelsa State (where many Ijaw clans spread out or migrated from to other people's communities for fishing purposes in the Niger Delta. The Apoi, Arogbo and other Ijaw clans in Edo and Delta States for instance are largely from the Bayelsa area or Central Ijaw region like you correctly stated.
Isaac Boro did state in one of his popular books written in the 1960s [whose excerpts I read in a joint press release by the Itsekiris of Delta State, the Yorubas (Ilajes) of Ondo, and the Edos back in the 2000s over the rejection of the Toru Ebe State creation by Ijaws from their ancestral homelands] that Forcados in Delta State marked the final, outer boundary of Ijaw territory to the West of Nigeria.
Last but NOT least, Burns Boys biological mother (Bose Ogulu) who is a multilinguist is paternally from Edo State but her biological mother is Yoruba. The Iconic veteran music producer who worked with 'Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Benson Idonije) is Bose Ogulu's biological father from the Owan area in Edo State. So, Bose Ogulu is part Edo and part Yoruba NOT full Yoruba like you claimed.
Omoyele Sowere has already stated at a political gathering in a video I saw in late 2024 that a lot of people mistake him for a Yoruba (because he has Yoruba names and his Kiribo community speaks Yoruba with some Ijoid influences in his community) BUT he identified himself as an Ijaw which is OK to set the records straight since the Apoi are in the same Ese Odo LGA of Ondo State with the Ilajes who they settled in the midst of years back.
Arostar2023: Who is stopping who from going to China to trade? Na Igbos dey give Chinese visa? Or do you think importation is by mouth. Try importation and see how long you go last...
There's NOTHING special about importation and/or exportation if you are well-informed. Importation is really all about process and documentation and I know a couple of folks in my inner circle (from different ethnicities in Nigeria, the United States and the United Kingdom) who have done this from China and other contiguous ASEAN nations for years now.
Mikaliav: I weak for Nigerians . How could morally bankrupt individual become a role model. This guy is the least person to earn a like talk less of followership. Surprisingly na Igbos dey follow him pass. So called ratels na igbo full their. It's high time Igbos in Nigeria should recalibrate their emotions
manuelkel: As a core Igbo man you are not far from the truth. But there's always a root cause of everything....the reason why igbos bigotry is much in South East is inferiority complex. We feel like we are being subjected by other tribes. But the truth is no tribe is perfect but you see igbos we can't be trusted to hold a power. Don't try it, it's a gamble to let Igbo man in. If Igbos have had the opportunity to rule Nigeria as the tally of both Hausa's and Yorubas I pity other tribes..... honestly. We wicked oo, forget bros Igbos too wicked,too evil,too desperate,over zealous and stone-hearted. The world have not seen the darkside of Igbos because they have no power. Imagine if we get power?? Igbo my ass.
I saw in some YouTube video comments sections a few Ibos who are not happy that some of their Ibo kinsmen who are supposed traders sell overinflated imported China-made items and they supported what this young man named VDM is doing in EXPOSING that 27-year-old bitcoin guy from Anambra State who sold imported iPhones and other items at an overinflated retail cost over the purchase price.
The thrust of VDM's post is on those Ibos who have been attacking him for calling out the other guy for selling iPhones at inflated costs. I saw a video in China where some of them challenged VDM for calling that guy out. Those are some of the Ibos VDM is talking about for being bigots in his post.
franchasng: Dear VeryDarkMan, you have made it already....as you have succeeded in making your activism about castigating Igbos, watch how your followers will swell up and watch all those Tinubu's followers that use to dislike you become your best friend.....in fact, Lagos APC will soon reach out to you for endorsement ahead of 2027, watch and see....Reno Omockery did it and he blew into Presidency and Ambassadorial list, you too can
MOST of the time, you type loads of nonsense online without thinking first! Your post above makes absolutely NO sense at all despite your claim to have an auto engineering background which I saw you post on a thread in the auto section.
Why bring the Nigerian President 'Bola Tinubu, his APC political party and his political party members into this VDM issue with some Ibos? Later you and your ilk will start playing the ethnic card and victim card while FALSELY claiming it's the other side (or Yoruba or Edo folks) that looked for your trouble FIRST. This young dude called VDM is someone who has been known to talk garrulously most times and just 2 weeks ago incorrectly blamed Lagos for the underdevelopment of other parts of Nigeria and he was effectively tackled with FACTS and historical figures debunking his baseless claim.
Indeed, I saw a video of some Ibos in China openly challenging VDM in public as to why he called out the other "BL" guy who he has a disagreement with over the overinflated imported Chinese iPhone he has been selling at retail price. While I did see some Ibos posting online comments supporting VDM's actions, there were other Ibos who where NOT HAPPY with him for EXPOSING "BL" and the others who sell overinflated imported China-made items and these are the ones VDM is referring to in his post for being bigots and for ethnic clannishness. Period.
odejimioflagos: Dear some igbos(this hidden war you want to fight with me all in the name of tribalism) it won't end in your favor .........NA ME GET THIS MEDIA, NAME GET THE TRUTH, I OWN THE GAME....RATEL MOVEMENT.
NA ME GET THIS MEDIA, NAME GET THE TRUTH, I OWN THE GAME....RATEL MOVEMENT.
You did well by brilliantly bringing up those attached historical news articles indicating that contrary to the relentless LIES the troll you replied to and his ilk like to claim and post online and offline, there was a massive repression and some killings of protesters at Ojota, Lagos State and other States during the "Occupy Nigeria" anti-subsidy removal protests of 2012. While the subsidy removal to conserve funds was good on paper, the GEJ government had NO CLEAR plans for wage increases and building new green refineries to cushion the effects of subsidy removals until the protests took place.Millions of protesting Nigerian folks were naturally concerned about what the effects of hyperinflation would be after the fuel subsidy removal in the absence of alternative refineries or cheaper alternative fuel sources such as CNG. Period.
YourFreedom: Understanding The Principles of Successful Gemstone Business in Nigeria A business is a business when it adds value to the society and industry. You want to provide choice of Gemstones, don’t you? So what value do you want to add? Or do you think you’re going to make it doing gemstone Business in Nigeria? By the way, how do you even begin gemstone Business in Nigeria
Now, Despite the seemingly enormous saturation and supply of several diamonds in the industry, you’re still going to be able to expect for profit. Starting a business isn’t so simple though, but I’m going to show you how to do it easier when it comes to doing gemstone Business in Nigeria. Now, there’s no denying the fact that the mineral sector presents one of the most successful business choices. This id unconnected to the diversification of the monolithic market of Nigeria owning to the deposits of minerals in the country. About 35 mineral deposits have thus far been discovered in the nation. Nigeria is blessed with unique kinds of diamonds such as topaz sapphire.
What is Gemstone? Physical Properties of Gemstones A gemstone is a kind of attractive mineral, which when polished and cut is traditionally used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Some physical properties of Gemstone which makes it to stands out include its lustre, although most of them are tough. Rarity is another attribute that brings value.
Stone according to this is valued dependent on not it’s just quantity but also from the 4C which govern Clarity, Cut, Carat Weight and Colour.
Colour: Color is the most important element for gemstones. All stone have a color or an assortment of colours that are preferred. The more the color varies from this variety — darker or lighter, more vibrant or less — the less precious the stone. Colour is made up of three dimensions: hue, tone, and saturation.
Hue refers to the belief of color noticed like yellow, red or blue.
Tone refers to the degree of darkness or lightness of an item.
Saturation defines the level of purity of a colour.
Cut: Cut refers to the design or shape of a stone in addition to the accuracy of the proportions of the stone and complete. The cut shows a gem’s beauty.
Gemstones are cut into shapes. Additionally, they are fashioned or are sometimes carved into different designs. Under Cut property of Gemstones, we have two other sub-properties namely Proportion and End, respectively.
Proportions involves appeal and the equilibrium of the design. End identifies the detail of this workmanship. A cut using a finish will demonstrate the optical properties of a stone. When all other variables are even (colour, clarity, and carat weight), a more better-cut gem will probably be valuable.
How To Begin a Gemstone Business Possessing a broad assortment of diamonds is vital. Particularly if targeting diamonds or jewelry, you should be be able to purchase gemstone beads and make one off designer beads which are in hot demand. The easiest way to build long-lasting confidence in the heart of your buyers would be to get a huge choice of gemstones. By means of a gem testing lab like the GIA, you will be able to test these diamonds and include a certificate. This will enable your buyers to make choices even as they build trust in your business.
Strategize On Methods of Targeting and Attracting Buyers Start as a hobby for pleasure and also have it at the back of your mind that for a start, you will make few mistakes first time buyers do. But you can avoid this if you take necessary precautions.
Try out your ideas for beginning. So, you’d need to do some market research first. Ensure that your goods are much better than what others are offering. As soon as you have a Variety of the stock, you simply move over and acquire a store where you offer them for sale.
Try to Build That Trust One thing about Gemstone business, just like any other jewelry business is that it needs lots of trust and confidence from both the seller and the buyer. So, be enthusiastic about the business and your clients will have confidence to buy from you.
Invest Your Time and Money You also have to devote your time to the business. However, the most essential and also key thing is to invest large quantity of money. Gemstones are costly, and sapphires and the diamonds are the most of all stones. In purchasing gemstone, you can visit mining websites where you could buy gemstones from.
Go Along with Someone Who Knows the Market while Purchasing It is always good practice to visit the store with someone who knows the in-and-out of Gemstone business so that your trade will be worth your cash. You will find several stores offering the products online and off the streets. For drop-shipping, the shipping expenses will be added.
Decide What Sort Of Gemstones You Would Like To Market On the flip side, before you buy gemstones, you need to decide what sort of gems that you would like to market. Likewise, establish whether you’ll market the diamonds in retail marketplace or at wholesale. You may use bead cutter to cut the stone if you would like to diversify the market and put more money into your pockets by selling cut gemstones.
Make More Money Selling Cut Gemstones About promoting in marketplace, the fantastic thing is that you’re able to gain profits. Since you would have to buy machinery and you probably would have to employ a gemstone cutter the capital you will require will probably be greater. Be certain that you buy only what you would need.
In the event that cut stones will be sold by you, it’s compulsory that you hire a gemstone cutter. The cutting of this product can add the cost and thousands of dollars.
According to specialists, in cutting stones such as diamonds and sapphires compared to gemstones you would have to pay great attention. This usually means that the purchase price of the jewelry or the diamond is dependent upon how it’s cut. That’s the reason why having good knowledge of gemstones cutting is significant to your success in the business.
Strategize and Re-strategize on Your Sales Options Having said the above, you need to identify buyers or your intended audience. You may sell your items on the internet or off the streets. Investors can be your customers especially those searching for collectors’ things.
You’ll have the ability to cater for their needs by identifying your target clients. You would have to look into the market for more prospects in the gemstone business. Make the quality, quantity of the gemstones in addition to the cost ok for everyone to afford. You have the opportunity to expose your business to more clients by selling your products online. Doing so, you can have the opportunity to make even more money.
Concluding Remarks Gemstones are Precious stones in the Nigerian marketplace. The current market is saturated and will take up as much volume of the product without having any effect on the purchase price against supply. The more the quantity available, the better your bargaining power.
The purchase price of gemstones can grow by as much as involving 10 percent to 15 percent once the item is cut.
It’s pertinent to say at this juncture that gemstone export in has been a recurring event and just a few men and women are profiting from it due to lack of information.
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Concluding Remarks Gemstones are Precious stones in the Nigerian marketplace. The current market is saturated and will take up as much volume of the product without having any effect on the purchase price against supply. The more the quantity available, the better your bargaining power.
The purchase price of gemstones can grow by as much as involving 10 percent to 15 percent once the item is cut.
It’s pertinent to say at this juncture that gemstone export in has been a recurring event and just a few men and women are profiting from it due to lack of information.
DrMB: Is your state one of the most expensive places in Nigeria to eat healthy? Take a look at the Average Daily Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) by state for 2024. Does this match your reality? Which state's cost shocks you the most? Can you afford a healthy diet where you live? Tell us what you think in the comments below! 👇
Victoreke55: As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, the CEO and Team Lead of MedRoyal Food Hub, Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada, has urged Nigeria to go beyond the conventional quest for food security and begin to build a sustainable and integrated food sovereignty system. Speaking in Lagos, Princess Akran stressed that the nation’s agricultural potential can only be truly harnessed when Nigerians collectively decide how they want their food to be produced, processed, and consumed.
According to her, “Food sovereignty is not merely about having enough to eat; it is about owning our food systems. From the soil that nurtures our crops to the cultural identity expressed in our meals. Considering the agricultural dynamics of our great country, Nigerians deserve more than the abundance of food. We must define and defend how exactly we want our food from the farm to the table.”
The 2025 World Food Day theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” aligns with MedRoyal Food Hub’s long-standing commitment to promoting local agricultural value chains and traditional food systems that empower communities. Princess Akran noted that achieving this year’s goal requires political willingness and policy coherence across all levels of government to support smallholder farmers, local processors, and food entrepreneurs.
“Government at all levels must show genuine political will in harnessing our vast agricultural opportunities,” she said. “We cannot continue to rely on food importation when our local produce can feed the nation and sustain future generations. The time has come for us to prioritise homegrown policies that make farming profitable, food accessible, and nutrition culturally relevant.”
Expanding on the benefits of food sovereignty, Princess Akran explained that it promotes self-reliance, local economic development, and environmental sustainability. She added that when communities control their food systems, they preserve indigenous knowledge, encourage biodiversity, and reduce the carbon footprint associated with imported foods. “It’s also a matter of dignity and identity,” she said, “because what we eat tells the story of who we are and how we value our land and people.”
As part of MedRoyal’s advocacy, the CEO made a passionate case for “ẹwà agoin”, the traditional beans delicacy that remains a staple in many Nigerian households. “Ẹwà agoin is not just food; it is a heritage of resilience and nourishment,” she remarked. “It is high in protein, fibre, and essential minerals, yet deeply rooted in our culinary history. We need to make deliberate efforts to feature such meals more prominently in our daily menus, school feeding programmes, and public health campaigns.”
Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada reaffirmed MedRoyal Food Hub’s commitment to working “hand in hand” with local farmers, food producers, and nutrition advocates to promote healthier and culturally grounded food systems. She called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility in shaping a food future that is inclusive, equitable, and proudly indigenous.
“When we achieve food sovereignty,” she concluded, “we do not only secure our plates, we secure our future.”
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“When we achieve food sovereignty,” she concluded, “we do not only secure our plates, we secure our future.”
RenewedHope001: If you ever thought strawberries are berries and bananas are not — you’re not alone. Almost everyone grew up believing that. After all, strawberries have “berry” in their name, and bananas don’t.
But here’s the twist — science says the exact opposite! Bananas are true berries, while strawberries are not. Sounds crazy, right? Let’s find out why.
The Berry Mix-Up
In everyday language, we call any small, juicy fruit a “berry.” Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries — they all seem like perfect examples. But scientists don’t see it that way.
In botany (the science of plants), a berry isn’t defined by sweetness or size. It’s defined by how the fruit grows and where the seeds are placed.
According to the rules of plant science, a true berry must come from a single flower with one ovary, and its seeds must be inside the flesh.
Now let’s see what that means.
Why Bananas Are Berries
A banana grows from a single flower that has one ovary — exactly what a botanical berry does. If you slice a banana open, you’ll see tiny black seeds inside. Those are real seeds (though they’re too small to plant).
That means, scientifically speaking, the banana checks all the right boxes — 1. It grows from one flower. 2. It has one ovary. 3. Its seeds are inside the fruit.
So yes — the humble banana is a true berry!
And it’s not alone. Other surprising “berries” include tomatoes, kiwis, grapes, and even eggplants. They all grow from one flower and have seeds inside the flesh.
Why Strawberries Are Not Berries
Now, let’s talk about strawberries. They might look like the perfect example of a berry — small, red, juicy, and sweet. But here’s the thing: a strawberry doesn’t grow from just one ovary.
Each little bump on a strawberry’s surface — those tiny “seeds” — is actually a separate fruit, called an achene. Inside each achene is a seed.
That means a strawberry is really a collection of many tiny fruits stuck together. So, according to science, it’s not a berry at all!
It’s what botanists call an “aggregate fruit.”
So, What’s the Lesson Here?
Sometimes, things aren’t what they seem. A banana may look ordinary, but it hides a scientific surprise. A strawberry may wear the name “berry,” but it’s breaking all the berry rules!
It’s a fun reminder that nature doesn’t always follow our words — our words follow nature.
So, the next time you peel a banana or bite into a strawberry, you’ll know the secret: The banana is the real berry in disguise, and the strawberry is just pretending to be one!
Deep insights on the true classifications of bananas, strawberries and more.
Careerscholar: Hello, fellow Nairalanders and food lovers!
Abeg, let's be honest. How many times have you tried to make coconut rice and it came out... well, not quite right? Either the rice is soggy and sticks together, or it's bland and tasteless, or it just doesn't have that "party" taste we all love.
I stumbled upon a fantastic, super-detailed guide that solves all these problems, and I had to share the key tips and secrets with you guys here directly. This is the finished product we are all aiming for.
Okay, let's get into the details that make all the difference.
THE PERFECT INGREDIENT LIST Getting it right starts here. No shortcuts!
The Rice: 4 cups Long-Grain Parboiled Rice (This type is your best friend for separate grains). The Coconut: 2 cans (400ml each) Full-Fat Coconut Milk (Don't use "light" or "low-fat" o! The flavour is in the fat). The Stock: 2-3 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (This is for that deep, savoury base). If using water, use 2-3 good quality stock cubes (Maggi/Knorr).
The Aromatics: 1 large Onion (finely chopped), 2-3 Scotch Bonnet Peppers/Ata Rodo (blended or minced). The Spices: 1 tbsp Curry Powder, 1 tbsp Dried Thyme, 2-3 Bay Leaves. The Flavour Bomb (My Secret Weapon!): 1/4 cup Ground Crayfish. Honestly, this is what gives it that authentic, umami depth. Optional Add-ins: Smoked Prawns, Smoked Fish, Sweet Corn, Diced Carrots. Now, just having the ingredients is not enough. The technique is where the magic happens.
MY TWO BIGGEST SECRETS FOR PERFECT RICE (Shared Here!)
I'm sharing two of my most important tips with you here directly:
1. The "Foil Seal" Trick (For Fluffy, Non-Soggy Rice) This is the number one reason people's rice gets soggy at the bottom and hard at the top. After you add the rice to the pot and give it ONE good stir, do not just cover with the lid. Instead, cover the pot first with a layer of foil, crimping it around the edges to make a tight seal, THEN put the lid on tightly. This traps every single bit of steam, forcing the rice to cook perfectly and evenly. No more mush!
2. The "Whole Pepper" Trick (Flavour Without Fire!) If you love the fruity taste of ata rodo (scotch bonnet) but don't want to burn your guests' tongues, here's what you do: Instead of blending all the peppers, just blend one. Then, add one or two whole, uncut peppers to the pot along with the liquid. As the rice cooks, it will perfume the entire dish with that beautiful scotch bonnet aroma without releasing all the intense heat. Just remember to remove them before serving!
These two tricks alone will change your coconut rice game, I promise.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THE FULL BLOG POST (WITH PICTURES)
The full A-Z guide on my blog has everything else, including:
Step-by-step photos for every single stage, so you know exactly what your pot should look like. My complete troubleshooting guide ["What to do if my rice is bland?", "How to fix salty food?"]
How to cook the popular "Jollof-style" Coconut Rice with tomatoes. A full guide on how to make it from freshly grated coconut from scratch. The exact liquid-to-rice ratio I use for perfect results.
To get the full A-Z guide, with all the measurements, timings, and photos, click the link below. No registration, no stories, just the straight recipe.
joelbooks: The most common collective nouns for a group of chickens are a peep of chickens, a flock of chickens and a brood of chickens. A flock is a common noun for the group of most birds, whereas brood refers more to a family unit of chickens-
nedekid: Guess you do not know what it means to be subpoenaed by a court.
Look, my point is that this guy called Nnamdi should get himself a sound lawyer. How can someone standing trial for treason all of a sudden sack his legal team just today when he was on the verge of opening a case and he FALSELY believes he's going to win the case down the roadl There are ALSO several audio and video-based evidence already tendered in court from his secessionist pirate radio showing Nnamdi making highly inciting comments and hate speech targeted towards other ethnic groups while calling for the killing of security officials, the destruction (during the October 20, 2020) of specific buildings in Lagos State on his secessionist live radio broadcast from his London pirate radio station. These incriminating videos and as audios of Nnamdi Kanu's inciting comments were tendered in court in 2025 and he indeed admitted that he made those incendiary comments.
You don't even understand what a defense witness is!
Let me educate you.
A defense witness is an individual who testifies in court to support the defendant's case, offering evidence to counter the prosecution's claims or provide information that helps prove the defendant's innocence. This can include eyewitnesses, character witnesses, or expert witnesses who provide testimony relevant to the case.
Role of a defense witness Provides testimony: Testifies under oath to tell the truth about events or facts relevant to the case. Supports the defense: Offers evidence that helps the defense team build its case. Offers firsthand knowledge: Can have direct knowledge of events related to the case. Can be any type of witness: Includes eyewitnesses who saw the event, character witnesses who can attest to the defendant's good reputation, or expert witnesses who can provide specialized knowledge.
Examples of defense witnesses Eyewitness: A person who was present at the scene and can provide an alibi for the defendant or contradict prosecution witnesses.
Character witness: A person who testifies about the defendant's good character, showing they are not the type of person who would commit the crime.
Expert witness: A professional, such as a forensic scientist or psychologist, who provides expert opinion on a matter relevant to the case, such as the reliability of evidence or the defendant's mental state.
At best some of these witness are hostile witness, 90% has no reason to be called, like the governor of Lagos and Imo, but of course he is an Instagram entertainer, he is doing publicity stunt, he will get more followers but he will not get a defense from this list.
Heavy rainfall in Lagos alone will tear the coastal road apart.
I'm gonna round off here and NOW with a final robust statement.
HITECH and Dangote have built roads with reinforced concrete right within Lagos State namely in the Gbagada axis of Lagos, and the Apapa Expressway axis... Have these roads been torn apart by heavy rainfall in Lagos like you alluded. NO! So, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway which was originally conceptualized during the former President Shehu Shagari era has started and it's full steam ahead till construction work is completed.
tommylee: Young man when i was 5yrs old i was always fascinated about women's breast, i called them PAW PAW 😂😂😂😂, when some of my moms friends used to cone around to say hello to my mom,i will jump up and shout Mommy see paw paw, she and her friends would laugh at me, then the day cane when the DEVIL whispered into my ear and said TOUCH THEM, then i foolishly obeyed and that was the 1st and last time i ever said those words PAW PAW 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 My mom threw caution yo the wind and beat both the demon and devil out of my feeble body even after the person i touched her breast with my hand was begging my mom not to beat me. So guy i understand what this woman did and YES this story is 100% true because it happened to me 😁😁😁
Just to correct you, If you read my post properly, you would have realized that I'm not a "young man" that you alluded to. I belong to the upper end of Generation X.
Second, you were just a 5-year-old and it's a good thing your mother gave you the smacking of your life as of that point for touching her friend's boobs. That would have remained imprinted in your psyche never to do that again. So I believe you did that boobs touching as a 5-year-old.
Third, however, the major thrust of this thread topic is on a supposed 7-year-old boy of Primary 2 age range touching another woman's breast in the presence of his own mother. I find that totally incredulous that a woman would wave off her 7-year-old son's behavior like that and allow him to repeat the same touching of a total stranger's boobs. Hence my doubts about the authenticity of the Facebook post by the supposed woman whose boobs were touched.
As of the ages of 6-7 years, myself and folks my age back in the 1970s were mature and wise enough NOT to engage in such irresponsible touching of boobs because there were consequences and we were already in primary school.
if the coastal road ever gets built, then the coastal road will spoil quickly due to high traffic, rain, accidents e.t.c..
if the above happens then the coastal road will become an eye-sore just like this one and with the Atlantic ocean right beside it, means the Atlantic ocean will get much more polluted than it already is...
which is the plan of the people giving Zinubu orders and telling him what to do...
The point @deji was making which I agreed with is that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway is made of strong reinforced concrete and would last longer than MOST conventional roads made of coal tar or whatever. There is a road spur that is now gonna connect Edo State to the main Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway because Edo State wasn't included originally. Ebonyi State too will have a road spur connecting it and the rest of the South East of Nigeria to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway as well in the Eastern flank.
Constructing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway doesn't stop the simultaneous construction of other highways and the man in charge of the Works Ministry will ensure it's done as long as pressure is piled on him via social media to act with a sense of urgency based on available funds.
Politics › Re: Profile Of Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, The New Army Chief by Konquest: 6:17pm On Oct 24, 2025
