DMerciful: Many Obidients have not accepted this combo but if the coalition throws it up, they will
It is misleading to think that Obidients will accept anyone just because it is Obi. People that tackle Obi if he does anyhow. Is it not the same Obidients that disagreed with Obi's endorsement of a candidate in one of the states? It is also misleading to think that the Obidients will only vote for Obi, 24 hrs is a long time in politics. You'll be surprised Obi is a placeholder and you'll find another name.
The youth movement who don't care about any party because they can see they are the same are the voting bloc politicians are ignoring. They think they are 'Obidients', big mistake.
SmartyPants: The Chief of Staff is not a public-facing position. He is essentially the president's personal assistant. This is a pointless inquiry.
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I thought OP was going to ask a question about what Cos should have been doing that he missed, instead he's looking for him. Gbaja has been the most outwardly facing COS we have had, he should go and do his job INSIDE.
Number 1, it's not news Gbaja wants to be Governor and it was never hidden. This was a concern for people when he collected this kind of appointment that is covert.
Number 2, unlike his predecessors? Which of his predecessors did you see everywhere like Gbaja?
It was Kyari's understanding of the job that made people spread rumour about him during Buhari's time and he didn't help matters because he didn't respond to them. Someone who used to write every week suddenly FEM! When Buhari lost him, the difference in his administration was visible
I admit I didn't watch the video, BECAUSE I've seen it before....I mean the 1983 version starring Thomas Sankara, a handsome action hero who died before he could complete the mission. This new star, President Traore, is one of a group of anti-French military presidents that have come to power in the past 5 years or so. How are they doing? Everyone might want to ask the Chinese in Niamey or even Abuja for that matter
It's alright though. The solutions I propose have worked out well in EVERY COUNTRY that has tried them; the biggest and best example is the United States of America. Even very LIMITED implementation of such reforms have vastly improved the economies of Communist nations like China and Vietnam and of course they were used to bring economic growth to Nigeria between 1999 and 2015.
It's possible we'll all live long enough to see the results in Bourkina Faso, Niger Republic, Gabon and others. It's a great movie? Press rewind.
Good Luck to Nigeria.
I hear you, there is a document that US released that Nigeria will disintegrate by 2015, one year after hundred years of the 1914 almagamation. It didn't happen.
There is still one that predicted that in 2026, there will be riots in Nigeria. In fact, it clearly predicted that Nigeria will have a Muslim presidency and all their scenarios. This document was written years ago and now we are in 2025.
Africa does not need others to write its story for it, they could be wrong too.
I admit I didn't watch the video, BECAUSE I've seen it before....I mean the 1983 version starring Thomas Sankara, a handsome action hero who died before he could complete the mission. This new star, President Traore, is one of a group of anti-French military presidents that have come to power in the past 5 years or so. How are they doing? Everyone might want to ask the Chinese in Niamey or even Abuja for that matter
It's alright though. The solutions I propose have worked out well in EVERY COUNTRY that has tried them; the biggest and best example is the United States of America. Even very LIMITED implementation of such reforms have vastly improved the economies of Communist nations like China and Vietnam and of course they were used to bring economic growth to Nigeria between 1999 and 2015.
It's possible we'll all live long enough to see the results in Bourkina Faso, Niger Republic, Gabon and others. It's a great movie? Press rewind.
Good Luck to Nigeria.
I hear you, there is a document that US released that Nigeria will disintegrate by 2015, one year after hundred years of the 1914 almagamation. It didn't happen.
There is still one that predicted that in 2026, there will be riots in Nigeria. In fact, it clearly predicted that Nigeria will have a Muslim presidency and all their scenarios. This document was written years ago and now we are in 2025.
Africa does not need others to write its story for it, they could be wrong too.
ufotunang: .. it's betting company a criminal organization.its a legal organization..he is not forcing anyone to bet.. people have won millions of naira through betting...at least his better than those that go into yahoo yahoo, kidnapping,banditry, criminal activities to earn a living
It is not illegal but morally? Not every legal decision needs to be taken just because you can. I don't want to get into his life because he is an adult, I just said I wish he had more positive influence than betting. Prostitution is legal in some countries, not everyone sleeps with them there just because. because
IbeOkehie: Another revolutionary disaster in the making. It's a real misfortune that Thomas Sankara didn't live long enough to expose the foolishness of his own revolution.
It's good to revolt against France. The real question is what kind of system will replace the colonial framework. The French control of Francophone CFA currencies can be rightly condemned while pointing out that they've performed and functioned better than the Nigerian naira.
Anyone old enough has seen this movie and knows how it will end. Even the saintly Chinese couldn't save the rebellious one in Niger Republic from himself.
The solution is FREEDOM for THE PEOPLE. Give the PEOPLE property rights, open up ALL industries and sectors to FREE MARKET principles, encourage ETHNIC AUTONOMY or federalism, maintain a sound currency.
Adopt a Republican form of government where citizens must qualify to vote - by paying tax, serving in the military or owning property...something that gives them a real stake in political decisions.
The above suggestions are not just fanciful alternatives...they're the ONLY WAY to pursue long term development.
Black Africans....y'all is something else.
Good Luck to Nigeria.
You are funny. You are giving a solution to a country you don't live in. Did you watch the documentary at all or you just gave your analysis based on what you believe because you saw Sankara?
One of them said they want a system that works for them that is indigenous. They want their own system designed by themselves. Let them do what works for them. They specifically said it there that they don't want any foreign solution to their local problems. Allow them make their mistakes and self correct. Fela once said, teacher no teach me nonsense.
Attache by force. You don't need to attach yourself. Everyone knows we are the pride of human race except those who hate themselves. See how the Americans claimed him, they didn't put any hyphen or Peruvian-American, just American. Be yourself.
Vimbai was the most accurate analyst of the issue. Vimbai is an ex Big Brother Africa housemate for those who think the young people don't have sense.
She said, rightly so, that Akpabio shouldn't have used the Senate plenary, a scared place meant for proceedings on issues that affect Nigeria and Nigerians to respond to Obi. The Senators, if they are distinguished should be ashamed of how low the Senate has become for it to be abused by their elected leader. It's not about Akpabio or Obi, the Senate was disrespected by the Senate President.
Someone was asking who the best senate president was last week. I posted a video of David Mark asking his colleagues to avoid fighting and politics in the house. That was the last matured SP we had.
papyjaypaul: The most mature of them will be David Mark. He was statesmanly. I don't know about best.
Watch this video of how he called the National Assembly to order to stop overheating the polity.
COMRADES, when the babe confided in the friend, he raped her and said bad things about him to her. The guy was ready to tell lies about his friend just to get to her pants.
BUT hold on guys, if you only listen to one side, you will make the wrong judgment. If she comes to meet you, tell her to say the same thing in front of her guy. Avoid man and woman matter, it can be complicated.
I wish there were better things JJ could do than to be an ambassador for betting companies. I understand he has to make money but I wish that his influence could have been used for other things than betting.
Bigwings22: Everywhere you look now from Pitch-side advertising boards, Jersey, programs are sponsored by these betting companies. I see our celebrities like Sabinus, Okocha, Martins etc promoting this evil. Its more likely they don't bet but they're promoting it to you.
Betting has ruined sports, some can't watch it without betting. Even the players themselves are not spared, there were cases against Sturridge in the past and recently Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali who just came back from a ban. So you see upon their higher wages they're still addicted to betting. Also the English FA are investigating West Ham's Midfielder Lucas Paqueta, you know why? Many people from Paqueta Island (where Lucas grew up) were consistently placing bets on Lucas (maybe to get a yellow card) and were winning these bets.
You see the betting companies don't want you to win, my guess is they reported these betting patterns on Lucas to the English FA.
ClearFlair: Lol...how much are they paying? How much are Nigerian companies spending on Facebook? What is the marketing budget of the average Nigerian company Vs that of an European or American company?
I can assure you that the revenue they're making in Nigeria is much much lower than you think. Do you think they would even threaten to leave if they were making enough?
Okay, if you say so. You seem to think that Egypt is any better but both Nigeria and Egypt are connected to their diaspora family through Facebook. It's not just about Nigeria but Nigerians. The only country that has the most 'black' people is Nigeria. Not USA, not Brazil. If they were not making money, they won't be here. Don't let them deceive you. This is how they make black people feel like they are nothing in the US but they are the biggest consumers of their haircare, fashion and other goods.
There was a time black people left TikTok or they went on strike because they said without them, those platforms are not engaging and they are just stealing their ideas. If they were not valued, let them go. Na so Twitter do shakara that time.
Don't let anyone play smart ass. A private event has now gone public, how? If it's like this, then let's all start recording ourselves in the bedroom and bathroom and be streaming it. The phone is my own, it's a private affair, what's the business of the public with me streaming online?
ClearFlair: Population does not always equal spending power. GDP per capita in Nigeria today is lower than 1960, what do you think that means? People should stop being delusional
Nigeria has the highest users from Africa, second only to Egypt. That's a fact
Anambra had the first female governor in Nigeria. Her name is Virginia Etiaba.
ELECTED FEMALE DEPUTY GOVERNORS Lagos was the first state to elect a female deputy governor. In 1992, during a short civilian rule, Micheal Otedola was elected governor of Lagos state under the National Republic Convention (NRC) with Sinatu Ojikutu as his running mate.
Ojikutu served in that capacity till November 1993 when the military took over.
In 1999, Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule. Bola Tinubu won the Lagos governorship election under the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party with Kofoworola Akerele-Bucknor as his running mate.
From that time, the likes of Adebisi Sosan, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and Oluranti Adebule went on to serve as elected female deputy governors of Lagos between 2007 to 2019.
Abiodun Olujimi was appointed by Ayo Fayose as the first female deputy governor of Ekiti from September 2005 to 2006. Funmilayo Olayinka deputised Kayode Fayemi from 2010 to 2013 before her demise while Modupe Adelabu became the deputy governor in May 2013.
In Ogun state, Salimat Badru served as the deputy governor from 2003-2011, and Yetunde Onanuga was the deputy governor of the state from 2015 to 2019.
In Osun, Olusola Obada served as deputy governor from 2003 to 2010 during the administration of Olagunsoye Oyinlola, while Titilayo Laoye-Tomori became the deputy governor of the state from 2010 to 2018.
Pauline Tallen became the deputy governor of Plateau state in 2007, and the first woman to be a deputy governor in northern Nigeria while Ipalibo Banigo deputised Nyesom Wike in Rivers from 2015 to 2023.
Cecilia Ezeilo served as the deputy governor to Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi after winning the state governorship election in 2015.
Noimot Salako-Oyedele was elected alongside Dapo Abiodun in Ogun state in 2019, the same year Balarabe was sworn in as the first female deputy governor of Kaduna.
In 2022, Balarabe was chosen as the running mate to Uba Sani. In March 2023, she was re-elected as the deputy governor.
Thank you for featuring this throwback. Make it better.
papyjaypaul: What a funny statement to make as governor. We play too much in this country. Soludo was a former CBN governor and professor, he should know better but they say when you enter politics, you start to think like the average politician. This is the same Soludo that wants to become a president
The last time a president visited for a commissioning was in 2012 for a brewery, When a president commissions a brewery in a state, it’s not just about drinks, it’s about serious economic development . That kind of project creates jobs for the people, the youths get to work in production, logistics, even farming, since they’ll need maize, sorghum, and cassava from local farmers. It boosts small businesses too, from bottle suppliers to transporters and shop owners. Government go benefit through taxes, while the community sees steady income and better standard of living. If they run am well, no cut-corner, the place fit even export and put Nigeria name for map. This kind of investment dey promote local content, reduce import wahala, and push real development wey people fit see and feel.
but today, the president is here to commission roads spanning several kilometers, flyovers, a government house, and more.”
When a president commissions roads, flyovers, or a government house, the benefits to the average citizen are often structural and long-term. Roads improve access, reduce travel time, and support the movement of goods and services. Flyovers ease congestion in urban areas, enhancing productivity. A government house may improve administrative efficiency, but its impact on everyday livelihoods is largely symbolic or procedural.
In contrast, commissioning a brewery delivers more immediate, tangible benefits to the common man. It creates direct jobs in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, while indirectly supporting farmers, transporters, and small business owners. It injects money into the local economy, supports agriculture, and builds industrial capacity.
While infrastructure is foundational, a brewery represents active economic participation, it puts food on tables and money in wallets far more directly. Both are necessary, but one touches lives faster and more visibly.
If only our politicians will be mature enough to know that it's all for the people. There's no competition in this life.
Obi once replied him, if you know how to do it better than me, do it. All these comparisons make Soludo, the learned professor look smaller than a trader. Soludo should be ashamed that it's the past he is fighting while his mates are in the future.
sulaak: What does Soyinka have to do with this statement? Tinubu used a protest to remove GEJ in 2012. PO is wasting our time writing a Twitter message.
He has the right to write on Twitter. If you don't like the message, ignore it. Mr Tinubu wrote articles, wrote op-eds, Obasanjo is still writing today after leaving office. It's their right to do so. Why does it bother you?
If you cannot understand the comparison to Soyinka, nvm.
Governance is for everyone but it's sad Soludo was playing politics in a childish way. If SDP wins Lagos tomorrow, they should build on what APC has done in the past few years, it's only in election time they should play politics but once you are elected, leave trash for LAWMA. Focus on what they elected you for. It's even an indictment that since 2012, there was nothing worthy for a President to come commission in the state but the tomfoolery of the comparison is that it's not by force that a president must come commission something. A professor is supposed to think deeper. We understand visible infrastructure is necessary but this craze to commission anything commission that will not benefit people in the long term but it's just to show off that you are working is poor. Professor you are richer than this.
papyjaypaul: What a funny statement to make as governor. We play too much in this country. Soludo was a former CBN governor and professor, he should know better but they say when you enter politics, you start to think like the average politician. This is the same Soludo that wants to become a president
The last time a president visited for a commissioning was in 2012 for a brewery, When a president commissions a brewery in a state, it’s not just about drinks, it’s about serious economic development . That kind of project creates jobs for the people, the youths get to work in production, logistics, even farming, since they’ll need maize, sorghum, and cassava from local farmers. It boosts small businesses too, from bottle suppliers to transporters and shop owners. Government go benefit through taxes, while the community sees steady income and better standard of living. If they run am well, no cut-corner, the place fit even export and put Nigeria name for map. This kind of investment dey promote local content, reduce import wahala, and push real development wey people fit see and feel.
but today, the president is here to commission roads spanning several kilometers, flyovers, a government house, and more.”
When a president commissions roads, flyovers, or a government house, the benefits to the average citizen are often structural and long-term. Roads improve access, reduce travel time, and support the movement of goods and services. Flyovers ease congestion in urban areas, enhancing productivity. A government house may improve administrative efficiency, but its impact on everyday livelihoods is largely symbolic or procedural.
In contrast, commissioning a brewery delivers more immediate, tangible benefits to the common man. It creates direct jobs in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, while indirectly supporting farmers, transporters, and small business owners. It injects money into the local economy, supports agriculture, and builds industrial capacity.
While infrastructure is foundational, a brewery represents active economic participation, it puts food on tables and money in wallets far more directly. Both are necessary, but one touches lives faster and more visibly.
If only our politicians will be mature enough to know that it's all for the people. There's no competition in this life.
Obi once replied him, if you know how to do it better than me, do it. All these comparisons make Soludo, the learned professor look smaller than a trader. Soludo should be ashamed that it's the past he is fighting while his mates are in the future.
papyjaypaul: I don't usually do this but how old are you? Your age will influence how long you know about some live events that happened in the real world. You think someone will claim to be chairman of a publicly listed company and thr lamba will go like that?
Richtaiwo: Did she lie? Prove that first before talking about the gender running the case, except of course if there is nothing to refute in her submission.
Richtaiwo, I have my biases alright but in a case of two politicians, I trust none of them. Politicians will use and dump you. It's not my job to defend anyone of them. They should get a room or meet in court, stop disturbing us with their matter.
I prefer justice to prevail because it is not for anyone of them's victory but justice is better than peace of the grave.
Sandra Duru is the appointee to defend the case on behalf of the SP. They think it's better to use a woman to fight another woman. Enough of this drama.
nolzautoez: Never trust the O'level results of Nigerian students. They're often misleading, with many A’s and B’s coming from examination malpractice. JAMB remains the only credible exam in Nigeria that genuinely assesses secondary school students and reflects their true abilities.
So you are okay with the corruption in the school system. You don't know the damage this does until you go outside the country. Every normal country should not have examination malpractice as the norm. If our exams cannot be trusted, we are in trouble. Come to think of it, if you pass JAMB that you say is credible and fail postUTME that may be compromised, what problem does it solve? Corruption is a monster and we should treat it before it swallows us at all levels.
By the way, I agree with you. CBT exams make the students study harder especially for a country like Nigeria where people want to cut corners, however we must consider that we don't have the infrastructure. Fix light, give us power, increase the number of centers. These are infrastructural things you don't face in normal countries but on the other hand, kids today can't write so you still need the traditional method of writing. I will suggest WAEC makes the option questions CBT and the other part physical writing. This is 2025, we should have a question bank that can give 100 different essay questions to combat cheating. Cheating is not a Nigerian thing, in Algeria or one of those countries, I think the government had to ban internet for the school exams. Where Nigeria is on cheating is like child's play compared to India
papyjaypaul: My dear, I didn't want to respond to you because I found it hard to read your comment but you know what? When was JAMB found? 1978
When were the premier universities found? Were students not going to school before JAMB? Are the number of universities we have today the same we had in 1978?
Can 4 subjects determine your future or 8 subjects that WAEC gives? Why not let the universities determine their exams for entry into respective courses instead of 4 relevant courses from JAMB to narrow to areas of interest?
Also I asked you what was used before 1978. That will show you how old or young you are to understand the system we had before JAMB. You think JAMB is a check to universities?
"The West African Examinations Council General Certificate Examination (WAEC GCE) is widely recognized, and many international universities accept it for admission."
A lot of people don't know this until they want to travel abroad or the parents are tired of having a child's destiny on hold for 1 year. I will invest more in WAEC and scrap NECO, which is another fraud they invented to lower education quality standards.
The only reason JAMB has been here so long since the Federal Military Government set up the establishment for is corruption. The current Registrar has also shown us that the government could have been making more money than the past because he is the first to return money to government. That means the government has been wasting money on budget spendings when the institution could have survived on its own. There is also corruption at the university level, which JAMB tried to solve but is not solving it today.
Each year Nigeria doesn't allow its youth to be in schools because of JAMB, they are killing dreams and giving other countries the blessings we could have had. The secondary school system is the one we should make strong because any fraud that passes JAMB will be found out in the universities. JAMB doesn't do anything about the education system, it's just another roadblock to progress and a badge of honor to Nigerians who love schadenfreude.
The Abacha family should use this to defend their father. They have used his name as placeholder for all their atrocities and he can't defend himself because there is a way he has been painted, true or not true by the media.
Politics › Re: Sandra Duru Paid Me To Manipulate Senator Natasha's Voice - Francess Ogbonnaya by papyjaypaul: 12:22pm On May 11, 2025
