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idris646:
that's a messed up thing to say you know.
at this point i don't even know the angle you're even headed.

idris646:
Typical Obedient, still looking for a way to downplay the whole thing, make we at least try jolly for the victims as they reunite with their loved ones fgs...smh

Najaatu Mohammed Revives Allegation Linking Ali Modu Sheriff To Boko Haram Over Peter Obi Attack

Former presidential adviser and activist Najaatu Mohammed has launched a blistering attack on former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, reviving long-standing allegations linking him to the terrorist group Boko Haram after the ex-governor criticised the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi.

The latest exchange followed Sheriff’s recent interview in which he accused Obi of supporting separatist groups agitating for the creation of Biafra and argued that the North would never support his presidential ambition because, according to him, the former Anambra State governor merely pretends to believe in a united Nigeria while allegedly backing separatist elements.

Sheriff’s comments sparked widespread reactions across social media and other public platforms, with supporters and critics of both men engaging in heated debates over the remarks and their implications for Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Demographics

Responding to the interview, Mohammed said Sheriff lacked the moral authority to question Obi’s patriotism, insisting that the former Borno State governor should instead answer lingering questions surrounding his alleged links to the emergence of Boko Haram before attacking any presidential hopeful.

“A man who allegedly created the vicious Boko Haram group, who should be paying for his sins, would gather the liver to troll a presidential candidate. That is the height of hypocrisy,” Mohammed said.

She added, “Those who know the history of the insurgency know where it all started. Nigerians should not allow anyone to rewrite history.”

She further stated, “It is unfortunate that someone facing such grave allegations is now questioning another person’s patriotism.”

She also declared, “You cannot lecture others on national unity when your name has repeatedly come up in discussions about one of Nigeria’s darkest chapters.”

Mohammed maintained that Sheriff could not credibly question Obi’s commitment to Nigeria’s unity while, in her view, unresolved allegations about his alleged role in the origins of Boko Haram continue to linger in the public domain. Politics

The allegations linking Sheriff to Boko Haram are not new and have resurfaced at different times over the years, particularly because he served as governor of Borno State during the period the group emerged and rapidly expanded its operations.

Sheriff has consistently denied the allegations, insisting that he neither founded nor sponsored the insurgent organisation.

The controversy dates back to the early years of the insurgency when Boko Haram, under the leadership of its founder, Mohammed Yusuf, transformed from a radical religious movement into a violent extremist group operating in northeastern Nigeria.

In July 2009, Yusuf was captured alive by security forces during a military crackdown on Boko Haram in Maiduguri.

He was subsequently handed over to the police. Hours later, police announced that Yusuf had died after allegedly attempting to escape while his followers engaged officers in a gun battle.

The circumstances surrounding Yusuf’s death were widely condemned by local and international human rights organisations, which described it as an extrajudicial killing.

The incident also fuelled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, with some commentators arguing that his death denied investigators the opportunity to question him about the origins of Boko Haram and the identities of any alleged sponsors or backers.
Those claims, however, have never been conclusively established in a court of law

Rather than ending the insurgency, Yusuf’s death marked a turning point.

Under new leadership, Boko Haram evolved into one of Africa’s deadliest terrorist organisations, unleashing a wave of bombings, suicide attacks, kidnappings and mass killings that have claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced millions of people and devastated communities across Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad Basin.

Over the years, several politicians, activists and public commentators have made allegations linking Sheriff to Boko Haram.

The former governor has consistently rejected those claims, describing them as false, politically motivated and entirely without merit.

He has repeatedly maintained that he had no role in the creation, sponsorship or activities of the insurgent group and has never been convicted or found liable by any court over such allegations.

Sheriff has also argued that he was himself a victim of Boko Haram’s violence, noting that the insurgents targeted political leaders, traditional rulers and ordinary citizens alike during the height of the insurgency.

Mohammed, however, insisted that questions surrounding the origins of Boko Haram have not been fully answered and argued that those issues should not be ignored whenever discussions about national unity and patriotism arise.

Her latest remarks have added a fresh dimension to the growing political war of words triggered by Sheriff’s criticism of Obi, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express sharply divided views on both the allegations against the former Borno governor and his comments about the ADC presidential hopeful.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Sheriff nor Peter Obi had publicly responded to Mohammed’s latest remarks.

The renewed exchange has nevertheless reignited public debate over the long-running allegations surrounding the origins of the Boko Haram insurgency while further intensifying political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Suicideboy:
Blame not the women, blame parents of that boy. It's not by force to have kids. It's beyond atrocious to have a kid you can't cater. If i was oresident, i would have massively sterilized this cubtry

pocohantas:
Very important discussion.
If there are 10 cases of such online, at least 8 would be from the SE or SE women. It is not a modern Igbo women problem as my aunty who did same to us is in her 50s. These things have been happeming, but social media is only exposing it. I do not understand why a grown woman would want a domestic staff and employ a child. It means she was already seeking who to control and invoke fear in from the onset.

The state government in the SE region needs to look into this. It is becoming worrying.

I would also like to know what these kids can do for them in the home because my domestic assistants were young girls of 20/21 and asides sweeping and mopping, I had to train them to do every other thing. Sometimes I just do it myself make I no talk too much.

Nigeria’s digital creator’s community was thrown into mourning on Monday following reports that TikTok content creator Akube Nation died in an auto crash in Lagos.

However, the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been officially confirmed. As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps had not issued a statement, and PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify the claims circulating online.

A video circulating on social media on Tuesday showed an unidentified man claiming to recount the events leading to the crash. In the video, the man said he had arranged for another person, whom he identified as Akube Nation’s manager, to drive the content creator home because the content creator was too tired to do so.

He claimed Akube Nation later got into an argument with the assigned driver, took the car keys despite allegedly having no driving experience, and drove off.

This is a developing story. PREMIUM TIMES will update this report as more verified information, including any official confirmation from the authorities or the content creator’s family, becomes available.

When Uneducated Minds Change the Education System, by Owei Lakemfa

The Federal Government has announced it is replacing the 6-3-3-4 education system with a linear 12-year one. This is without wide consultations with the citizenry or the major stakeholders like parents, intellectuals, teachers, students, employers and labour. Just nine months ago, government had, with immediate effect, imposed major changes in the education system. That was on September 3, 2025, when the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, announced that the Tinubu administration had ordered a major review of the national curriculum. They claimed the reforms were to reduce subject “overload,” promote skill development, and align Nigerian education with “global best practices.”

The ministers announced that the fundamental changes, which, like a military decree, took immediate effect, are a testament to the Tinubu administration’s commitment to invigorate education, enhance teaching, and equip students with the skills and knowledge required to flourish globally. The plethora of reasons given for replacing the 44-year 6-3-3-4 system do not stand up to any critical scrutiny or logic. First, it claims the aim is to reduce school dropouts. It said there are about 80,000 public primary schools to some 15,000 junior secondary schools. This imbalance, the administration argues, has contributed to overcrowding and limited access to education. So, how does a change of system result in availability of more secondary schools or improved access to education? What is required is simply to build and equip more schools.

The administration is merely trying to sidestep issues and divert attention from the fact that after over three years in office, it has neither focus nor direction on education. For instance, the primary problem Nigeria faces is not so much the issue of dropouts in secondary schools, but the fact that we have over twenty million out-of-school children. Rather than tackle this, the administration has for over three years now engaged in rigmarole. It is like abandoning leprosy and focusing on scabies. Education is like the staircase in a house; it is a linear progression.

It does not matter whether the steps are 6-3-3 or 12. So, the issue is not the system, but the vision, policy, implementation, political will and sincerity. Secondly, government claims that the change is to eliminate financial barriers. How does a change in school system solve that problem? The basic way to eliminate financial barriers is to make education free and available as stated in Chapter Two of the constitution. A refrain of the Tinubu administration is that its education objectives are to align the Nigerian education system with “global best practices.” What does this jargon mean?

The universal best practices in education are the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) four pillars of education, which are: Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, and Learning to Be, which collectively result in holistic development and lifelong learning.

UNESCO explains that “Learning to Know” is about knowledge acquisition and understanding the world, which enables the student to develop cognitive skills and effectively comprehend complex issues. “Learning to Do” is the application of knowledge to real-life situations, which requires occupational skill acquisition and the ability to handle work challenges either individually or collectively.

This equips the individual to work within society, be useful to it and adapt to the environment and its challenges. “Learning to Live Together” is understanding how to live with others, appreciate diversity, respect other views, beliefs and human dignity, foster social skills and the ability to manage conflicts.

“Learning to Be” is developing the ability for critical thought and developing individual potentials. This pillar aims at personal development, encouraging individuals to develop their personality, autonomy, critical thinking, self-control, self-awareness and contribution to the development of society. These four pillars are the framework on which universal education is built.

Talking about system, is there anything inferior about the 6-3-3-4 Nigeria is running? To answer this, let us examine that of China, which has used education and vision to vastly improve the lives of its 1.4 billion citizens and transformed a hitherto backward, underdeveloped country to the second-largest economy in the world. China has a six-year primary school and a three-year middle school after which a competitive entrance examination, the Zhongkao, is taken for entry into senior secondary education, which runs for three years. It is at this stage the student either goes for the humanities or STEM. Except for the Zhongkao examination, this is exactly the education system Nigeria is running. If there is an argument that China is communist, let us examine the capitalist United States. It runs the “K-12” system, which is structured into elementary, middle school and high school, then tertiary. This again is like the 6-3-3-4 system Nigeria is running.

If there is an argument that Nigeria’s education DNA is British, we can also examine its system. Britain runs a 3–5-year-old early learning; 5–11-year-old primary education; 11–14-year-old secondary education; 14–16-year-old General Certificate of Secondary Education; and a 16–18-year-old Advanced Level school, before tertiary education. Again, there are similarities with the Nigerian system. So, where did the Tinubu government get its illusory “global best practices” refrain? Our 6-3-3-4 education system is designed to blend technical, vocational and general education so its graduate can choose a pathway to the future. If this system has failed as claimed by the Tinubu team, it is not the system that has failed but the governments we have had since 1982 that have failed to provide and equip workshops and training centres for skill acquisition and properly invest in education. But is government really interested in education when the teacher-training schools have been abolished and the Colleges of Education are run like orphanages for people considered as low brains?

Also, the government’s idea of education is myopic; it is all about form, not content. What is the content of the education our children are getting? For instance, are they being educated to defend the society, fundamental human rights and democracy? Now, my final submission. Education is the foundation of society and its future. It is so fundamental that it touches all lives in society. Therefore, if fundamental changes are to be carried out, it should not be like an ambush.

The people should not be alienated from the process. There should be broad consultations and the people treated as sovereign. Given UNESCO’s definition of education, those who alienate the people from such a fundamental process of education-system change, irrespective of their educational qualifications, are merely literate, not educated. My suggestion is that the Tinubu administration should halt any further steps on the education-system change to allow for a comprehensive review and wide consultations. The days of military rule are gone.

EmmyMaestro:
Posts are not yet plenty because Nairalandrs have gone to check her videos first

This I have seen

whitebeard:
Sir, how are you different from what you are accusing me of..?! Cause you are literally doing the same thing, I gave points in my post and you just called me names...?!

Stop pretending to be what you are not, you are a terrible pretender, I can see you whole game from your post, just stay away from me.

I like people that don't know and know they don't know and don't pretend that they do know.

You see people that don't know and pretend that they do know. It's why nigeria is where she is today.

Former adult film actress, Jazmine Cashmere has embraced Christianity years after walking away from the adult entertainment industry. The ex-performer, now known as Nicole B. Jones, is reportedly leading a ministry in Chicago. A viral before-and-after video showing her transformation has reignited conversations about faith, redemption and second chances.

whitebeard:
Not surprised almost no one is opposing this thread...

A very shallow mindset writer, not surprised a lot of people can relate with the junk you put up.

Xenophobia is not enough na. Until Europe starts deporting en mass, then maybe just maybe you guys would fight for your country. Keep running to country where their people paid in blood and sweat.

Nigeria doesn't even know war as much as a average European country, yet they didn't abandon their land, they stood and built their country, now africans that don't understand what it means to fight only to run away from problems are now going to their countries to cause problems.

If you don't believe the country can be fixed you are a significant part of Nigeria problem it's that simple. You just write up shit and post just for the sake of it.

Blud if you wana travel so bad, you dont need to justify it with this dumb ass thread, just do it.

banku:
Honestly? I think your head is paining you.

1. Stay back and build Nigeria is not an illusion. Nobody is going to build your country for you except you.

2. Better remuneration outside Nigeria exposed you as a child who prefer your friends mama soup than your own mama. So you converted foreign money to naira without expenses and start to tickle yourself. In Scandinavian and Eastern countries, doctors and your so called highly skilled are not the highest paid. How many doctors in Switzerland, Sweden or Norway despite U.S encouragement Japa? Do know how many Canadian doctors went to US and decided to return home, even with less pay.

Go and find out about Indian doctors protests in Britain for posting to rural areas, overworked and underpaid unlike their British colleagues. Nigerian doctors suck it up and brag to those at home.


3. I agree with you that insecurity is getting unbearable. But how many people can afford to desert their crime invested areas in the US, Europe or India?

4. Better Education. Now you have gone totally colo. Have you ever had of Mis-Education used to create Nepo-children, drain the Central Bank, launder most of our foreign income while local schools deteriorate? Most schools in Europe and America are going belly up because of restrictions on immigration. They are starved of Mumu money from foreign students and advocotes like you.

Every country build culture, history and traditional science into their schools except Africans who think Oxford and Harvard educated "experts" are the solutions to their problems. No wonder our politicians and their cronies cart billion away looking for millions in foreign salvation!

5. Low human development complain from someone advocating better foreign education, neglecting human development at home. Cover your head in shame!

Politically correct? Most of your politicians looting you blind were trained abroad.

Most of the Activists that built the same country that is now scattered by by your warped logic, left everything abroad and came home. The same with the professors that made your university attractive to foreigners in those days.

Go suck a lemon!

opera1:
Your number 2 point is totally false as no medical Dr earn 250k.

Kingrshd3:
Same way many white too are running down here them fullll Ikoyi and vi for here make u shut up.

All country have their ups and downs and no where is heaven and no grass is greener than d other side

Chucks13:
I dnt understand how this is my concern if I'm not mistaken.

YoungBlackRico:
What exactly is the purpose of the writeup?