I was expecting Tinubu to confer GCON on Fela Anikulapo Kuti, instead, he conferred it on Soyinka. Fela deserves that national award more than Soyinka.
iwaeda: Angry Benue youths on Sunday staged a protest and blocked the Abuja-Makurdi highway, expressing outrage over the continued killings in the state.
The demonstrators, dressed in black attires and carrying palm fronds and placards with various inscriptions, barricaded the ever-busy road, disrupting vehicular movement and demanding immediate action to end the bloodshed.
DAILY POST observed that the protesters prevented vehicles from passing, causing gridlock and panic among commuters.
Mubiola360: country jaga jaga yet, they no longer borrow to pay salary, no more atudent strike, no more fuel scarcity and queue, ongoing infrastructure around all geo political zones, All you focus on is food
damilola4162: The Presidency has fired back at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his recent comments on the federal government’s handling of savings generated from the removal of fuel subsidies, Newspremises reports .
Obi, who was the Labour Party's flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, appeared on Arise News, where he questioned the transparency and accountability of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in managing the reported billions saved from ending the petroleum subsidy regime.
During the interview, Obi reiterated his support for the removal of the subsidy, clarifying that the policy was part of his 2023 presidential manifesto. However, he criticized the current administration for what he described as a “haphazard” implementation of the policy.
“I have consistently maintained that I would have removed the fuel subsidy. It is clearly stated in my manifesto, along with the steps I would have taken in an organized way,” Obi said.
He emphasized that while the removal itself was necessary, the lack of a clear and structured approach has raised serious questions.
“There is nothing wrong with removing the subsidy. What is wrong is the manner in which it was done—without proper planning. We were told the funds saved would be invested in critical infrastructure. Billions have reportedly been saved—so where is the money? Where has it been invested?” he asked.
In a swift reaction, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy and Communication, Daniel Bwala, criticized Obi's remarks, suggesting they exposed a lack of depth in economic understanding.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Bwala wrote:
“Is anybody watching @PeterObi on Arise TV? He agreed with our policy of subsidy removal and the unification of the foreign exchange system. He claimed he would have done it better in an ‘organized manner.’”
Bwala challenged Obi’s statements, arguing that the former Anambra State governor failed to provide a concrete explanation of what his “organized manner” would entail.
“He was asked what that ‘organized manner’ was. He played with words but eventually agreed with our approach. Anyone with a rational mind can see these people are only interested in grabbing power—they have no viable alternative agenda.”
In a further jab, Bwala questioned Obi’s economic competence:
“He seems to have a very shallow knowledge of economics and governance. Remember, this interview was even anchored by a member of his Obidient movement. That’s why you don’t hear ‘I put it to you,’ no barking like a Rottweiler. Yet, ‘if it no dey, it no dey.’”
The exchange between Obi and the Presidency underscores ongoing political tensions surrounding Nigeria’s fuel subsidy reforms—an issue that continues to stir public debate amid rising living costs and economic hardship across the country.
As Nigerians grapple with the economic realities of subsidy removal, the demand for transparency in how saved funds are utilized remains a key concern among citizens and opposition voices.
This Presidency sef. Always ready to attack but zero in performance e be like say na Olodo people full this Presidency. See as country just jaga jaga. A Presidency that Buharis second coming is better than, is that one a Presidency? Instead of them to concentrate and work they will be trolling all posts online to respond. Very anyhow set of beings.
[quote author=umarnuhu1900 post=135688148]Nigerian political strongman Reportedly begs God to save his soul Amid Private Jet Engine Failure Scare
I didn’t know that the man who claims that he fears no one can shake like a leaf, when death stares him in the face… Hmmmm. When you listen to the recording, the voice is identifiable. No need for me to name him… pic.twitter.com/J2MZdWpfVJ
Okoya's son is a case study. No need elaborating but some people who enjoy the proceeds of this nonsense keep encouraging the government while they kill our democracy
Some of you that claim to be football fans don't really know anything about football, how can you call C.Ronaldo the greatest footballer of all time? When Lionel Messi is there..
dominique: So she was approached about the missing bracelet before bringing it out, that's very suspicious. If she had brought it forward before being asked, it would have helped her case a bit.
The way some of you talk, may what you say never happen to you or your children. I guess you didn't read the part where she said the bracelet was left in her coin wallet untouched and in her locker at the University for days. Do you know what being a 71 year old doing cleaning means? I guess not. But once you have access to data and a smart phone you feel you are entitled to talk anyhow.
The so called President carry State of Emergency put for Rivers State while Benue indigenes are dying like rats everyday. Yet, some bunch of idiots are here supporting some stupid moves being made by the so called President.
Futuristica: My wife has been acting weird for some months now, like she doesn't apologize if she is wrong, doesnt try to seek avenues for us to reconcile if we have quarrels. Instead, I am the one that always put the foot forward. If I point out something, she shows no remorse. She often says things like 'this life na once' .
Just a background.
I stumbled on this message sent by her workplace close girl friend. This tiktok message talks about falling in love with a married man because the man makes her feel loved etc etc.
But the caption below by the friend says, we will miss you so much.
My mind has been wondering what it means. I woke her from sleep to confront her to explain what the message means (it's a message sent this January) ..she looked scared or maybe anxious as I asked her if she had cheated on me with anyone recently.. offcourse ,'no' is the normal answer.
I showed her the message for her to explain what it was about . She said she can't remember what it was about and that she doesn't know. When I pressed further, she started gaslighting that if I feel she cheated, I should give her a divorce .
Dear house, what are you views on this matter? I am more concerned about what this message might mean.
Please be fair in your judgement. Thank you.
Some of you men didn't grow up well, always disappointing manhood. A wife you married opened her mouth to say that to you despite seeing that evidence in her phone and you are here asking questions. No free yourself, dey dey find wetin another man don dey shag in the name of marriage.
ErebeOcoco: Yesterday in my community, a lady reported that her husband assaulted her.
Now in my community, slapping, attracts a fine of 50k.
Fighting attracts a fine of 100k, 24 stroke of the cane and 1 carton of beer.
Threats of any sort attracts 100k and 1carton of beer.
Back to my story, the husband was arrested and whipped 24 stroke, and was made to pay a fine of 50k and 1 carton of beer. And afterwards was sternly warned by the youths never to lay a finger on his woman again.
He was given a bottle of beer and told to take his wife home.
Men in the house, how would you live with your wife after such humiliation?
What amused me was the type of men and youths that came out to embarrass and advised the man on how to govern his home.
Sorry no pictured is allowed when there is public beating in the community otherwise I risk 150 strokes and 200k fine.
File photo used for illustration
Give her the silent treatment na she go use her hand pack her loads dey go her papa house
SmartPolician: Rotimi Amaechi was the best governor Rivers State has had since 1999
He's still the best till date.
Wike just loot Rivers State dry in the name of Flyovers that's not solving anything. Very arrogant and greedy fellow. Nothing work for Rivers state under Wike except politics, politics, politics, Wike will demolish your properties if you don't support him, Suspended RSSDA, no good employment for youths, nothing was working. Now, when Sim eye don dey clear small, Wike noticed it and wanted to bring both eyes.
Una go just wake up one morning dey post rubbish. UK is a system just like Nigeria, if you don't want to hustle rather they look for white colour jobs. Na your body go tell you. There are lots of young Nigerians and Africans making it in the UK. If you come UK come jonz na you sabi. Understand the system no just jump into am and then come online dey talk rubbish.
Tabithatim: Scenes from the popular Michael Okpara Square as Ndi Enugu turned out en masse to celebrate two years of unprecedented development under Governor Peter Mbah