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Does anybody need warning on these ? Lets be realistic... AI will wipe away at least 50% of jobs that don't require a learned handy skill. Jobs AI Will Likely Replace 1. Assembly line / manufacturing workers – repetitive manual labor. 2. Warehouse pickers / packers – automated fulfillment robots. 3. Data entry clerks – digitization & automation. 4. Payroll / administrative clerks – AI handles standardized tasks. 5. Customer service agents / call center reps – chatbots & virtual assistants. 6. Taxi / truck drivers – autonomous vehicles. 7. Delivery personnel – AI-driven routing and drones. 8. Junior financial analysts – AI analyzes datasets & reports. 9. Bookkeeping / accounting clerks – automated accounting software. 10. Entry-level content writers / news reporters – AI-generated articles. 11. Template-based graphic designers – AI design tools. 12. Telemarketers / sales cold-callers – AI-driven outreach. 13. Retail cashiers – automated checkout systems. 14. Proofreaders / basic editors – AI grammar & style checking. 15. Insurance claim processors – automated evaluation and scoring. 16. Routine legal clerks / paralegals – AI contract review & research. 17. Market research assistants – AI data aggregation & insights. 18. Translation / transcription services – real-time AI translation. 19. Basic programming / QA testers – AI code generation & bug detection. 20. Receptionists / front-desk staff – AI kiosks & virtual assistants. |
Implement eNaira as a Trade and Stabilization Tool Leverage the eNaira as a stable, efficient instrument for intra-African trade settlement and partial USD substitution, while maintaining currency stability and reducing speculative pressures on the Naira. Implementation Framework 1. Partial Peg Mechanism • Proposal: Peg the eNaira to the USD, but maintain a controlled trading band of ±2–3% to allow natural market adjustments. • Rationale: A partial peg mitigates the risk of speculative attacks while providing predictability for exporters, importers, and financial institutions. • Outcome: Reduced pressure on Naira reserves and improved confidence in the eNaira as a medium for trade. 2. Collateralization with Hard Assets • Proposal: Back the eNaira peg with tangible assets, including: • Oil export receipts • Local Treasury Bills (T-bills) • Liquid gold or other commodity contracts • Rationale: Ensures credibility of the eNaira, allowing holders to trust its value relative to the USD. • Outcome: Creates a digital equivalent of a stabilization fund, reducing volatility and enhancing adoption. 3. Integration with African Payment Systems • Proposal: Enable interoperability of eNaira with African CBDC networks and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). • Partner currencies: Ghanaian Cedi, Kenyan Shilling, South African Rand • Rationale: Allows intra-African trade to be settled in eNaira without converting to USD, fostering continental economic independence. • Outcome: Strengthens regional trade, reduces dollar dependence, and boosts eNaira liquidity and credibility. 4. Exporter Incentives • Proposal: Offer preferential settlement rates for exporters who: • Invoice in eNaira • Convert a portion of proceeds into domestic investment projects • Rationale: Encourages adoption of eNaira in real trade, ensures inflows stay within the domestic economy, and supports industrial and export diversification goals. • Outcome: Builds onshore liquidity, strengthens domestic investment, and gradually reduces reliance on the dollar for African trade. This proposal positions the eNaira as a credible, practical tool for stabilizing the Naira, fostering intra-African trade, and reducing USD dependency. By implementing a partial peg, securing hard-asset collateral, integrating with African CBDCs/PAPSS, and incentivizing exporters, We can create a sustainable, homegrown solution to currency volatility while encouraging economic growth. |
Looks like he has cardiac cachexia. If he does have heart failure, which explains the weight loss. |
mightyhazel:Nobody talks about them, not the senators, not the house of representatives, they are reproducing, the children are not going to school and the numbers are increasing, The president is in France, his minister of information is focused on Jollof rice being cooked. |
Zionmdde:You’re really getting worked up over this, and in the process, making your own confusion on full display. |
CoronaVirusPro:That furnace is already burning some of you......even in this world. |
Wike is a |
Every time the Presidency jets out of Nigeria, Hilda Baci suddenly fires up another marathon cooking spectacle. Ninety-eight hours of pots, pans, and applause , a media circus that magically fills the airwaves. Coincidence? Hardly. The government has learned the trick: distract the people when the seat of power is empty. Keep the noise high enough, and the nation won’t notice the silence of unfulfilled promises. Look closely. Each record-breaking cook-a-thon neatly overlaps with Tinubu’s trips abroad. While the President is out, the frying pans take center stage, and Nigerians are fed with headlines instead of accountability. It’s not just cooking; it’s cover.
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xtianchris:Use ChatGPT. Its free. |
That was a warning shot to keir starmer and all others promising to recognize palestine. in the upcoming UN general assembly They will be exposed......The Epstein files exist and they are a lot of compromising evidence against a lot of powerful people. |
History has a way of repeating itself, sometimes as tragedy, other times as humiliation. For Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest failed attempt to assassinate Hamas leader Khaled Mishal in Doha fits squarely in the latter category. Nearly three decades ago, Mossad bungled a similar operation in Amman, forcing Israel into a humiliating retreat and strengthening the very adversary it sought to eliminate. Now, in 2025, Netanyahu has stumbled into the same trap: attempting to decapitate Hamas’ leadership while they were convened in Qatar to discuss a ceasefire proposal. The strike missed its target but hit something more dangerous, regional trust in Israel’s willingness to honor negotiation processes. By bombing a meeting tied to Donald Trump’s own ceasefire initiative, Netanyahu has not only undermined Hamas’ negotiating team but shredded the credibility of U.S.-backed diplomacy itself. Egypt has already pulled back its mediation role, Qatar is left humiliated, and Trump, caught between admitting prior knowledge and denying responsibility, emerges weaker. For Arab states, the message is clear: U.S. security guarantees are hollow, and the Abraham Accords paper-thin. This is not just about Hamas. By showing that Israel will strike sovereign territory at will, Netanyahu has inadvertently united a bloc of Arab nations once divided by internal rivalries. Qatar, once isolated, is suddenly the focal point of regional solidarity. Even Hezbollah’s argument in Lebanon—that disarming would leave the country at the mercy of Israel’s expansionism—rings truer than ever. Netanyahu sought to project power but has instead exposed fragility. Israeli soldiers are dying in Gaza, civilian casualties mount, and Hamas emerges with its reputation enhanced. In attempting to erase Hamas from the battlefield, Israel may have erased the last traces of negotiation from the peace process. The lesson is stark: bombs cannot replace diplomacy. When leaders choose airstrikes over dialogue, they risk not only their own credibility but the very stability of the region. Netanyahu’s failed gambit in Doha may well mark the beginning of a new Arab realignment, this time, united not against each other, but against Israel’s unchecked hubris. |
BERNIMOORE:Calling her names shows your mindset. The constitution rules over the senate rules. There is no court order or any law saying she cant resume after her suspension. If she has committed another crime, she needs to be sent to the senate committee again and another punishment given. Even if there is a case in court it doesn't stop her from assuming her position and discharging her duties pending the outcome of the case in court. You cannot start punishing her for the case in court without a ruling. Senator Akpabio is breaking the law. |
Reworked Policy Proposal for VIP Security & Public Revenue 1. VIP Security Managed by Private Firms: • Only a limited number of licensed private security companies (e.g., 5 nationwide) provide protection to high-profile individuals (governors, senators, president). • VIPs contract these firms directly, paying for their own security. 2. Efficient Use of Police Resources: • Police focus exclusively on public safety, crime prevention, and law enforcement, rather than VIP protection or personal errands. • Reduces misuse of public funds for private needs. 3. Economic Incentives: • Licensing private security firms creates new businesses and job opportunities, stimulating local economies. • VIP contracts inject revenue into the private sector, instead of funding through taxpayers. 4. Taxpayer Relief: • Citizens continue paying taxes to fund public safety directly benefiting them. • Public safety funding ensures protection against crime, reducing dependency on ransom payments or informal security solutions. 5. Regulatory Oversight: • Government issues strict licenses and compliance rules to ensure professionalism, accountability, and nationwide coverage by the private security firms. • Limited number of licenses prevents market oversaturation and maintains high service quality. This system separates public policing from VIP protection, generates revenue through private security contracts, creates jobs, and ensures that taxpayers’ money is used for public protection rather than serving private elites. |
kunle4toyeyaho:This argument holds no merit, it is nothing more than a beer parlour excuse. When a governor is elected and the runner-up challenges the result in court, the governor continues to serve until judgment is delivered. We don’t lock up Government House and leave the state without leadership simply because a case is pending. The same applies to a landlord and tenant. Once in court, the landlord cannot lock out the tenant; the tenant must retain full access until the case is decided. In the same way, Akpabio has no legal right to stop Senator Natasha from resuming her seat without a specific court order to that effect. By blocking her, he is playing dangerously with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Such open subversion of the law can only end one way: with his removal as Senate President. Akpabio is not disciplining anyone, he is breaking the law. |
Dpharisee: Denying Kogi Central their rightful senatorial representation is nothing short of a coup d’état. Senate rules on disorderly conduct remain subject to the Constitution, which is sacrosanct. For Akpabio and his colleagues to willfully subvert that Constitution is not discipline,it is treason. |
dawnomike:Hitler also claimed he was “protecting his people.” Most psychopaths, after all, come wrapped in charisma. But a leader who bombs every neighbor at the slightest excuse is not protecting anyone, he is trapping his people in constant fear. You cannot step outside without watching your back, knowing every neighbor remembers what you did to them. And when you start bombing the mediators, it becomes clear, it was never about peace in the first place. |
BERNIMOORE: The Constitution trumps every Senate rule. What Akpabio is doing is no different from Abacha overthrowing Shonekan just because he felt slighted in Aso Rock. This excuse of “unruliness” is laughable and has no place in law. Senator Natasha is not Akpabio’s child, she is an elected representative with a constitutional mandate. Suspension is not a playground punishment where rules are invented on the spot. There are clear constitutional limits, and they cannot be rewritten to suit personal grudges. Frankly, if it were me, you would have to arrest me before stopping me from resuming my seat. Democracy is not about Akpabio’s ego, it is about the will of the people. Kogi Central gave Senator Natasha a mandate under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria—and no Senate rule can override that. The Constitution is supreme. This is like God commanding you to stay awake, and you defy Him by saying your pastor told you to sleep. Akpabio must understand: the Constitution is God, and he must stay within its bounds. |
Senator Akpabio is brazenly staging a coup in Kogi Central. By subverting the Constitution and leaning on his Senate allies, he is trampling the will of the very people he swore to serve. Such acts against democratic governance carry grave consequences. Nigerians must resist with one voice, no single man has the authority to cancel the votes of Kogi Central’s citizens. Akpabio must be held accountable. His impeachment as Senate President should now be firmly on the table. This is no longer politics; it is the survival of democracy itself. For months, Akpabio has played Nigerians for fools. When the court ordered Senator Natasha to resume, he defied it, claiming the legislature was equal to the judiciary. Now that her suspension has lapsed, he hides behind “sub judice.” The excuses keep changing, but the goal is the same: silencing Kogi Central. This is the most undemocratic Senate President in Nigeria’s history. Personal grudges cannot override the Constitution, and they cannot erase the mandate of the people. Kogi Central must have its voice restored. |
kolente: It does not matter if Senator Natasha is seen as unruly, uncouth, or even disrespectful. She was not elected to please the Senate, she was elected by the people of Kogi Central. Perhaps those very qualities were what endeared her to her voters. That choice is theirs alone. Democracy means people vote for whom they want. If the people of Kogi Central chose her blind, crippled, or outspoken, it is not for the Senate to overrule their decision. Her mandate is not conditional on obedience or subservience. In the Senate, she stands on equal footing with every other legislator. This patriarchal culture of demanding deference and silencing strong voices must end. Senator Natasha must be allowed to resume her rightful seat and represent the people who sent her there. |
okpouman:Senator Akpabio and his allies are staging a coup d’état. By blocking a duly elected senator without ballot or constitutional backing, they are stripping Kogi Central of its mandate. Their wordplay and twisted legal interpretations are nothing but subversion of democracy. |
helinues:A coup d’état is the sudden, illegal overthrow of a government or its key leaders, usually carried out by a small group, often involving the military, political insiders, or other elites. The goal is to seize power quickly without following constitutional or legal procedures. What Akpabio is doing denying Senator Natasha back into senate is an illegal overthrow Senator Natasha is a key leader in Kogi central Akapbio and his Ethics committee are the political insiders There is no constitutional or legal procedure that supports indefinite suspension |
The American Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria The British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria European Union Delegation to Nigeria United Nations Human Rights Office, Nigeria Subject: Urgent Attention Required: Undemocratic and Unconstitutional Actions by Senator Godswill Akpabio Dear Sir/Madam, I write to formally draw your urgent attention to a matter of grave concern regarding the ongoing attempt by Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, to undermine the democratic mandate of the people of Kogi Central. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, duly elected by the citizens of Kogi Central in the 2023 general elections, completed a six-month suspension imposed for alleged insubordination. There have been no new infractions committed by Senator Akpoti since her suspension. Yet, Senator Akpabio has taken unconstitutional measures to bar her from resuming her legislative duties, citing procedural pretexts. This is not only a violation of the Nigerian Constitution but a breach of the democratic rights of hundreds of thousands of Nigerian voters. It is evident that this action is part of a broader strategy to use personal influence and entrenched political networks to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and trample on the principle of representation. By attempting to extend punishment beyond its legal limit, Senator Akpabio is effectively violating the principle of double jeopardy, which forbids multiple punishments for the same alleged misconduct. This conduct constitutes a serious affront to democratic norms and, under global human rights standards, may amount to acts that traverse into treasonable offenses, particularly where elected officials and the electorate are being systematically disenfranchised. In light of these developments, we urge your offices to: 1. Publicly express concern over the obstruction of Senator Akpoti’s constitutional mandate. 2. Consider the suspension or revocation of visas for Senator Akpabio, his immediate family, and any individuals found to have participated in these unconstitutional actions, in accordance with international norms on democracy and human rights. 3. Monitor and report any further actions that seek to undermine democratic representation in Nigeria. The Nigerian Constitution vests sovereignty in the people, and no legislative chamber or individual can supersede that mandate. International scrutiny is essential to ensure that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are not hijacked by personal ambition or political vendetta. We trust that your offices will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it demands. The people of Kogi Central, and indeed the Nigerian populace, cannot be silenced without consequence. Sincerely, Malali, Concerned Citizen.
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Senator Godswill Akpabio’s indefinite barring of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not merely overreach, it is a direct affront to the democratic contract between elected officials and the people they represent. By extending her exclusion beyond the six-month suspension, Akpabio has weaponized institutional procedure against constitutional mandate. Consider the practical implications: Kogi Central’s constituents are systematically deprived of a voice in legislative oversight, budget scrutiny, and national security debates. This is not hypothetical. Studies on legislative absenteeism, such as the National Assembly Attendance Reports (2022), show that even short-term absences correlate with stalled constituency projects, reduced federal allocations, and weakened advocacy for local issues. Indefinite suspension magnifies this effect exponentially. Moreover, Akpabio’s stance contradicts Nigeria’s commitment to separation of powers. Section 4 of the Constitution vests legislative authority in the Senate, but Section 6 guarantees judicial oversight. By invoking sub judice to preempt Natasha’s return, Akpabio effectively substitutes his personal judgment for the independent interpretation of the courts, a classic executive overreach by proxy within a supposedly co-equal body. International precedent also underscores the gravity of silencing elected representatives. In 2019, Kenya’s Supreme Court invalidated parliamentary suspensions that effectively muted opposition voices, citing the electorate’s unassailable mandate. Similarly, in Canada, the courts have repeatedly ruled that parliamentary discipline cannot strip constituents of representation. By ignoring these principles, Akpabio risks not just legal scrutiny, but international censure for undermining democratic norms. Even within his own chamber, the optics are damaging. A Senate that prioritizes vendetta over procedure erodes public trust and reinforces cynicism toward governance. The more the Senate delays Natasha’s return, the more it demonstrates that institutional power is subordinate to personal ambition, not constitutional fidelity. The solution is simple: recall Senator Natasha immediately. The Senate gains nothing by prolonging her absence; the only beneficiary is political vendetta. Kogi Central’s voice cannot be held hostage for personal score-settling. Akpabio’s undemocratic maneuver risks the Senate’s credibility, the Constitution’s authority, and, most importantly, the trust of the Nigerian people. |
The world is in a live,action Game of Thrones. If you think the last 24 hours are just coincidence, you’re not paying attention. Israel bombs Qatar, a sovereign nation, not even at war with Israel. Message? We do as we please. America is in our pocket, day and night. UK Ambassador to the U.S. forced out , under Keir Starmer’s hand. Translation? Step out of line, and you’ll be reminded what compromising files exist on you. The Epstein leaks were just a taste , more could surface to sink anyone. Charlie Kirk gunned down in broad daylight. Final reminder? If blackmail doesn’t work, the bullet will. We can remove you in public, no hesitation. Put together, this is not random chaos. It’s choreography. A staged trilogy of power plays: intimidation, exposure, elimination. All within a single day. The real question isn’t whether these events are connected. The question is: who’s writing the script, and who’s next on the list? |
Hismajesty44:The people of Kogi central are more important than akpabio and natasha. If they have issues, they should both step down so that the senate can move forward and the people of Kogi central can get appropriate senatorial representation. |
12inchess:Even if they are, it should be brought before them officially, history will judge when they had these cases before them and they did nothing. We have to start letting them know that we know the games they play. |
For over six months, Nigerians have watched in stunned silence as Senate President Godswill Akpabio brazenly denies the people of Kogi Central their constitutional right to representation. In a nation that claims to uphold democracy, what is happening here is worse than any military regime we’ve endured, and make no mistake, history will record it as such if it continues. This is not politics; this is dictatorial prejudice in a democratic suit. Akpabio, blinded by personal grudges and petty Senate squabbles, has weaponized his office to block Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her rightful position in the National Assembly. Meanwhile, the presidential and judicial arms of government look the other way, complicit in silence, allowing one man to override the will of thousands of voters. How can a single individual decide that the voice of Kogi Central is irrelevant? How can one person deny citizens the very democracy they stood and voted for? Akpabio hides behind court semantics, legalese, and procedural gymnastics, but the truth is naked: this is unconstitutional overreach, a gross abuse of office, and a slap in the face of Nigerian voters. The consequences are grave. If unchecked, the people of Kogi Central will suffer nearly 25% of a legislative term without representation, their voices muffled while the machinery of democracy ticks on as if nothing is wrong. Compare this to military rule, where at least the chain of command was transparent—here, it’s cloaked in political theater, and the perpetrators hide behind democracy itself. Enough is enough. Akpabio must reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti within seven days, or step aside to allow judicial constitutional redress. The Nigerian people deserve better than a Senate president who treats the Constitution as a suggestion and voters as expendable chess pieces. If democracy is more than words printed in the Constitution, it must resist personal vendettas, defend the mandate of the people, and ensure every citizen’s voice is heard in the halls of power. Anything less is shameful, dangerous, and utterly unacceptable.
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Make them no go give them belle finish.....Nigerian men like soft countries. |
ElevationD:Senators like Akpabio are wielding patriarchal politics, acting as if they are doing Nigerians a favor. They need a reminder that their positions are granted by the constitution and exist at the mercy of both the federal and legislative arms of government. It’s glaringly obvious that Senator Akpoti is being targeted simply for standing up to him. Now that his ego is bruised, he interprets the constitution however it suits him, seemingly forgetting that Nigeria has an Attorney General and a Supreme Court capable of curbing such excesses. |
Kogi Central Constituents should seek Legal Recourse Against Senate President Kogi central constituents can consider alternative legal avenues: • Judicial Review: If the Senate President’s actions are perceived as infringing upon constitutional rights, constituents can seek judicial intervention. Courts have the authority to review legislative actions and ensure they align with constitutional principles. • Public Advocacy: Engaging in public campaigns and advocacy can raise awareness and apply pressure for accountability. While not a legal remedy, public opinion can influence political processes. Kogi Central constituents should write a legal public letter to attorney general of the federation stating that they seek a judicial review as Senator Akpabio is using his position and power to deny them senatorial representation in the senate, They should require him to step aside while his excesses and possible over reach is thoroughly investigated and Tinubu can appoint a special prosecutor. You have to fight Akpabio's ego...He thinks senate presidency is his inheritance. |
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