yarimo: FUBARA politically WIKE is not your mate, Stop fooling yourself because you are a governor.
Fubara no dey fear Wike. Na Tinubu Fubara dey respect. Wike knows this. If to say Wike no dey get some backing from Tinubu, Fubara for don light Rivers State for Wike, him body for tell am. You no see as Wike and Fubara dey tread carefully when e reach Tinubu and APC? Nobody wan fall out of favour. Tell Tinubu to be neutral, like make him comot body completely and see if Rivers State will not burn in 1 week.
Naya261: I am planning of travelling to the UK for my Msc programme. My main purpose of travelling is as a means of jakpa not that I really need the Msc. I sold the land i bought in Asaba in 2018 for N22m. I plan to use the money for the tuition fee deposit ( £5,000) and other travel expenses. The complete tuition fee is £15,330. I will study and work in other to pay the remaining balance.
My plan is to remain in the UK and work after my study. Please I need your advice.
avalancheMedia: When the Student Becomes the Teacher: How David Mark Publicly Schooled Akpabio on Democracy 101
There are moments in politics when someone says the quiet part out loud, and there are moments when someone gets called out for it so spectacularly that you can't help but watch. Tuesday's Senate session gave Nigerians both.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stood before his colleagues and attempted to justify why electronic transmission of election results should remain stripped from the Electoral Act. His reasoning? The opposition won some states anyway, so what's the problem?
Then ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark rose to his feet and delivered a masterclass in public correction. In clear, measured terms, Mark didn't just disagree with Akpabio, he reminded him of something the Senate President seemed to have completely forgotten: his actual job description.
"What the ADC is saying is, pass the law, and there should be electronic transmission," Mark stated firmly. "Let INEC decide whether they can do it or not. Don't speak for INEC. Speak for the National Assembly. What the public wants is let there be electronic transmission."
In those few sentences, David Mark gave Akpabio a civics lesson in front of the entire nation about the fundamental difference between serving the people and serving yourself.
Akpabio's Breathtaking Logic
Let's appreciate what Akpabio actually said, because it deserves to be examined in all its glory. "This same Electoral Act made the opposition party win a large number of votes in the 2023 presidential election. In fact, Peter Obi won the five states of the south-east and even took Delta in the South-South and Lagos in the South-West with the same act we're talking about oo. Maybe we should leave the act so that they will see that no matter how they jump from here and there, they'll still lose."
The Senate President just stood before the nation and essentially said: "Look, the opposition won some states, didn't they? So stop complaining. Besides, they still lost the big prize, so what's the noise about?"
This is the political equivalent of a thief telling you, "I only stole your TV and laptop, but I left your toaster. Why are you calling the police?" Akpabio's logic is spectacularly empty and profoundly insulting to Nigerian intelligence. He's essentially admitting that even with a flawed system, some opposition victories slipped through, and he's using that as proof the system works fine.
But here's what makes it worse: the smug certainty in his tone. The dismissive "oo" at the end. The casual "they'll still lose" that gives away the entire game. Akpabio wasn't defending the Electoral Act. He was openly bragging about how the ruling party could win regardless, so why bother with transparency? This is a man who has completely forgotten that elections aren't supposed to be rigged games where the house always wins.
David Mark's Masterstroke
Enter David Mark, a man who has been in Nigerian politics long enough to recognize nonsense when he hears it. Mark didn't shout. He didn't need to. He simply delivered a reminder so basic that the fact it needed to be said at all is damning.
"Let INEC decide whether they can do it or not. Don't speak for INEC. Speak for the National Assembly."
With those words, Mark cut straight to the heart of the matter. Akpabio wasn't acting as a senator representing the Nigerian people. He was acting as a defense attorney for the status quo, making excuses for why transparency shouldn't happen. Mark reminded Akpabio that his job isn't to protect political parties or defend flawed systems. His job is to listen to what Nigerians are demanding and make laws that reflect those demands.
"What the public wants is let there be electronic transmission."
Simple. Clear. Undeniable.
The Nigerian public has been screaming for electoral transparency since the 2023 elections left a bitter taste in millions of mouths. Nigerians watched results disappear into mysterious "technical glitches." They watched votes counted at polling units somehow transform into completely different numbers at collation centers. And what did Nigerians ask for in response? Not revolution. Not violence. Just one simple thing: let the results be transmitted electronically in real-time so everyone can see what's happening.
Mark's intervention was a reminder of a principle that should be carved into every legislator's desk: You are a servant, not a master. When the people speak, your job is to listen, not to lecture them about why their demands are unnecessary.
The 2023 Election Wound
To understand why Nigerians are so insistent on electronic transmission, you need to understand what happened in 2023. For the first time in recent history, young people actually believed their votes might count. Peter Obi's campaign energized millions who had given up on politics. Nigerians turned out in massive numbers, determined to be heard.
At polling units across the nation, citizens watched results being tallied. They took pictures. They recorded numbers. They saw with their own eyes who won their polling units. But then something happened on the way to the final results. Numbers started changing. Results announced at polling units didn't match results at collation centers. In some places, votes simply disappeared. The electronic transmission system that was supposed to provide transparency somehow stopped working at the most crucial moments.
The excuse? Technical glitches. In 2023. In an age when we can stream 4K video to our phones from anywhere in the world, Nigeria's electoral commission claimed it couldn't transmit simple numerical results electronically. Nigerians weren't stupid. They knew exactly what "technical glitches" meant.
The 2023 presidential election became the most controversial in modern Nigerian history not because people are sore losers, but because the process itself was so obviously compromised. This is why electronic transmission isn't some technical policy detail. It's the difference between an election that Nigerians can trust and an election that leaves everyone suspicious and angry.
When results are transmitted electronically in real-time, there's a permanent record created immediately. No one can later claim different numbers without that contradiction being obvious to everyone. Any discrepancies between polling unit results and collation center results become immediately visible. The possibility of "negotiations" during the transportation of results from polling units to collation centers essentially disappears. Confidence in the entire process increases dramatically.
Why Akpabio Really Opposes Transparency
Let's address the elephant in the room: Why would Godswill Akpabio be so opposed to electoral transparency? The answer is painfully obvious. Electronic transmission doesn't favor any political party. It favors the truth. And if you benefit from a system where the truth can be flexible, then transparency becomes your enemy.
Think about what Akpabio said again: "Maybe we should leave the act so that they will see that no matter how they jump from here and there, they'll still lose." That's not the confidence of someone who believes their party wins because voters support them. That's the confidence of someone who knows the game is rigged in their favor. It's the confidence of a card dealer who knows the deck is marked.
Akpabio isn't worried about opposition parties winning because of electronic transmission. He's worried about what happens when every Nigerian can see, in real-time, exactly who their neighbors actually voted for. He's worried about a fair fight. The 2023 election, with all its controversies and irregularities, put him exactly where he is today: Senate President, wielding enormous power, sitting comfortable. Would he be there if every vote had been counted honestly and transparently? That's a question he clearly doesn't want Nigerians to be able to answer definitively.
From Servants to Masters
Akpabio's stance represents a disease that has infected Nigerian politics so thoroughly that we've almost forgotten what healthy democracy looks like. The disease is this: Nigerian politicians have forgotten they are servants. During election season, they're everywhere. On your street, in your neighborhood, at your church or mosque, shaking hands, making promises, begging for votes. They practically prostrate themselves for your vote.
And then, the moment they win, something magical happens. The servant becomes the master. The beggar becomes the emperor. Suddenly, your phone calls don't get answered. Your concerns don't matter. Your demands become "unrealistic" or "politically motivated."
When David Mark told Akpabio to speak for the National Assembly and listen to what the public wants, he was calling out this disease directly. He was reminding Akpabio that the people aren't asking for his opinion on what's possible or reasonable. They're telling him what they want, and his job is to deliver it. That's how democracy is supposed to work. The people are the principals. The politicians are the agents.
The Road to 2027
Nigerians have made something very clear in the two years since the 2023 elections: they will not accept a repeat performance. The frustration, the anger, the sense of betrayal that followed the 2023 elections hasn't faded. If anything, it's hardened into determination.
The demand for electronic transmission of results is, at its core, a demand for dignity. It's Nigerians saying: "We're not stupid. We can see when we're being cheated. And we refuse to participate in a charade that insults our intelligence."
The exchange between Mark and Akpabio wasn't just another day in the Senate. It was a moment that crystallized everything that's wrong with Nigerian politics and everything that could be right about it. On one side, you have Akpabio: the embodiment of a political class that has forgotten who it serves, that defends broken systems because those systems benefit them personally. On the other side, you have Mark: reminding politicians of their basic job description, speaking for a public that's tired of being ignored, insisting that the people's will should actually matter.
Akpabio got taught . Whether he learned it remains to be seen. But millions of Nigerians were watching, taking notes, and preparing for 2027. And they haven't forgotten what happened in 2023. Not by a long shot.
Kingzjayzee: Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has stunned fans by announcing plans to divorce his wife to give himself the freedom to marry multiple women.
Speaking at a watch party for his latest film ‘Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens’, Afolayan explained that his decision is influenced by his upbringing in a polygamous household.
“I am in and out of court seeking a divorce. I don’t mind the toll. So I can marry many wives now,” he said in a video that has since gone viral.
CREDIT TO HIS FATHER'S LEGACY
Afolayan attributed his personal and professional success to the example set by his late father, who had ten wives.
“Without my father, there wouldn’t be a KAP Village or even Kunle Afolayan. I am the seventh child of my father because he had ten wives,” he said, urging men to consider marrying multiple women.
He added: “For the men, marry many women, or rather be involved with many women. You know why? If my father didn’t, he would not have born me, and that is the honest truth. But today, a few of us are lifting his legacy. Life is short, death is constant. Nobody has life forever. Everybody has a period. Use your period.”
His statements have since sparked heated discussions on social media, with many pointing out the stark contrast to his previous stance on polygamy.
CONTRADICTION TO EARLIER VIEWS
In a 2021 interview, Afolayan had openly rejected polygamy, citing the difficulties he witnessed growing up.
“I would not want to marry many wives because my father had 10 wives, and I knew what happened throughout that period. I knew that really distracted my father,” he said at the time.
He also highlighted the challenges his father faced managing a large family, which included 25 children. Language and cultural differences, he noted, made it difficult for the family to bond fully.
Despite this, Afolayan’s recent statements suggest a shift in perspective, crediting his father’s choices for his own achievements.
How Oshiomhole turned from the voice of labour and a die hard activist against corruption to this is one of the wonders of the world. His late wife will be turning in her grave.
tonye33: COUNCILLORS BEAT UP LG CHAIRMAN IN RIVERS
There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George and leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri.
NewsCouncillors beat up LG chairman in Rivers [VIDEO]Published on February 3, 2026By Ochogwu Sunday
There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George and leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri.
The cause of the face-off could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.
However, it was learned that following a heated arguement between the duo, councillors took side with the LGA assembly leader and beat up the council chairman.
A video clip making the rounds, captured moments the council chairman reportedly took to his heel.
Rivers State has been enveloped in political crisis since 2023 following a fallout between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather Nyesom Wike.
So, you still can't see the handwriting on the wall? Fubara has been silent because he knows he's going for second tenure. His ticket is sealed already. He isn't just a member of the committee, Boma Goodhead is also there. Wike has been settled and it's enough. He should go and sponsor that opposition candidate he intends to use to disrupt Fubara’s re-election, we are watching.
fergie001: PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABUJA
CLARIFICATION ON RECENT EVENTS REGARDING THE CASE OF LATE IFUNANYA LUCY NWANGENE
We wish to address the circulating discussion on social media concerning the unfortunate case of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who tragically passed away due to neurotoxic complications following a snake bite on January 31, 2026.
First and foremost, we express our deepest condolences to the Nwagene family during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of a loved one is never easy, and our thoughts are with them.
We want to clarify that the management team at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja acted promptly and with the utmost care upon Ms. Nwagene's arrival. Our medical staff provided immediate and appropriate treatment, including resuscitation efforts, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and the administration of polyvalent snake antivenom.
After a thorough but quick evaluation, it was clear that Ms. Nwagene suffered severe neurotoxic complications from the snake bite. Despite all efforts to stabilize her condition and transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment, she experienced a sudden deterioration just before the transfer. Our team of professionals worked diligently to provide CPR and other life-saving measures; however, despite these efforts, we were unable to revive her.
We stand by the quality of care and dedication our team demonstrates daily. The claims of non-availability of anti-snake venom and inadequate response are unfounded and do not reflect the reality of the situation. We are committed to transparency and integrity in our practices and will continue to pursue excellence in patient care.
In light of these events, we encourage our community to engage with credible sources for information and updates rather than relying on social media speculation. We remain available for any further inquiries or clarifications.
Thank you for your understanding.
DR. BIOKU MUFTAU, HEAD OF CLINICAL SERVICES FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA 1st February 2026.
They have taken their time to concoct one story to say. This is the practice in Nigeria. Nobody owns up, rather they will look for one story to say just to cover up.
Babatunjo: So I was at dinner with a friend this week. Guy has been married for about 8 years now... married almost immediately after uni. Tall guy, always had fine girlfriends back in school. You’d think na him go dey hype marriage pass.
Out of nowhere, he just sighed and said he regrets marrying… apart from the kids. His advice shocked me.
He said if he were single again in 2026 Nigeria, he would never marry. That I should just find a woman, have between 1 to 3 kids if I want, make her comfortable, take care of my responsibilities... but avoid marriage completely.
I laughed it off, but then it hit me: My boss had told me something very similar some time ago. Then I remembered a former neighbour... fine wife, two kids, lovely family pictures on social media... he also warned me not to rush into marriage.
These are not bitter, broke men o. These are men society would call “successful”.
So now I’m asking myself (and una): Wetin really dey happen? Is marriage quietly becoming something different from what we were sold?
They said don't rush not don't get married. You misinterpreted it. If you like no marry, dey there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylnx-E1W_cA Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the Rivers State Government for denying access to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium for a political rally, describing the action as unprecedented and politically motivated.
Speaking at the event, Wike said organisers had formally applied to use the facility but were turned down by the state government.
“We applied to the state government to use the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, and they refused. Next time, if we apply and they refuse again, we will break it, and nothing will happen,” he said.
Wike boasted that Rivers State was setting the pace in political mobilisation and would continue to lead other states in openly demonstrating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I know after today, other states may inaugurate their own structures, but Rivers State will always lead the way. Support is not by mouth; we have shown commitment with action,” he added.
The former Rivers State governor declared that political activities ahead of future elections had officially commenced, noting that ward-level inaugurations would soon follow.
“I told you that by January, we would start playing politics. This is January, and we have started. If you don’t give us the venue, we will break it,” Wike reiterated.
He also questioned the commitment of the Rivers State Government to President Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections, suggesting that political rewards are tied to loyalty and visible support.
“You cannot have a governor in the state while we are openly declaring support for President Tinubu, and you are not aligning. How then do you expect a reward?” he asked.
According to Wike, political rewards are based on commitment rather than financial contributions.
“You don’t need N600 billion. All you need is commitment. That is what brings reward, even if it brings envy,” he said.
Wike further disclosed that the rally was a coalition effort and thanked President Tinubu for backing the Ijaw coalition in producing candidates for the February 21 by-elections in Khana Constituency II and Ahoada West Constituency II. He urged supporters to turn out en masse to vote, promising logistical support for mobilisation.
“By February 21, go out and vote. We will provide the buses and ensure proper mobilisation for the Renewed Hope agenda,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, Senator George Sekibo assured President Tinubu of Rivers State’s continued support, expressing gratitude for federal appointments and ongoing projects in the state.
“No President has embarked on projects of this magnitude while also appointing Rivers indigenes. Tell the President we are grateful,” Sekibo said.
The rally comes amid growing political tensions in Rivers State as alignments and mobilisations intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
Wike is playing a game but Tinubu is smarter. All Wike does is just to make sure there's an issue between Fubara and Tinubu so that Fubara will not get his second tenure and this is exactly why he has cooked the story of they applied to use the stadium and it was refused .
And I ask, did you know what Wike did when he was Governor of Rivers State? You dare not do your gatherings without Wikes approval, you dare not organize visits without Wikes approval, you dare not come to media houses to speak ill of Wike like this. But he's has done all that and even more or is it the people who lost their lives? Properties? But look at same man doing all what he never allowed during his tenure as a Governor. Even the house of Assembly dare not go against Wike. Look at that elder that spoke first, an Elder that's is meant to speak in great wisdom speaking in such manner
For those that follow Wike, make una continue, for those that follow Fubara, make una continue but make sure whatever you do, you don't build the future of your children in a country where such men rule.
Linzo: Why is is that only Wike dey always get justice in Nigeria court? The guy nor dey do wrong at all. Always right! I want to be his mentee. Someone please connect me to Wike, I admire him from afar. Wetin I dey talk self, his my big brother
When you are being given 5 billion naira when your salary can barely cater for you and your 5 children.
Abizz: Good morning guys, I need clarification on something. Some years ago, we were paid quite a sum at work, you know one of these unbelievable bonuses. One of my bosses who's always liked me called on me and advised I put the money to good use. She specifically advised I should start working on building a house and she gifted me a parcel of land in a government reserved area to encourage me.
I have all necessary documents; The original Certificate of Occupancy and Deed of gifts with governor's consent.
The project took off and was completed the following year. She was happy for me, congratulated me and that was the last time we talked about it. It's been over four years now.
I sold the house some weeks back and I'm wondering if I should have carried her along or engaged her dutifully from some legal standpoint. Money is never her problem really, I'm just curious if normalcy demands I should have sought her permission before making the decision. One, as a boss who wants to see me do well in life. Two, as the gifter. Three, if there is any legal implications of not involving her or possible breach of intention.
This one don make serious mistake at the same time dey seek for validation. You shouldn't have sold that property.
BlackViper: As seen on X, the young lady Miss Seyifunmi who recently graduated from the University of Ibadan Department of European Languages with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the German language got a reply and job offer from the German language school based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Students from the University of Ibadan's Department of European Studies flooded timelines with photos of their B.A. degrees in German, French, and more-kneeling in thanks, posing by the Ul gate, or grinning with theses in hand. The university's official account reposted one, celebrating their 'products' with B.A. German and French. Opportunities followed fast: a German Language School offered Lizabeth a teaching job, while others pitched MSc help in Germany, UK grants, and career gigs, showing how one post opened doors in a competitive job market.
Whenever I see folks mocking people that studied these languages, I always count them as highly ignorant. This is a gold mine that many are yet to realize and for few that know what's going on, it has always and will always pave way for them. But, don't just study the languages and keep it to yourself without a social media presence.
BigYash: Omo. He say where him father dey when Wike dey strategize to steal for his kids. But you should understand that no be everybody be thief na.. Their are some people that can never go near politics, because they can't steal or deceive people
My own be say make them leave the boys alone. Wike thief or him no thief that one na Wike problem but make them no dey drag the boys online. No be their fault say them be Wike pikin. E get guys for London wey dey ball pass these boys and some of them their papa dey NNPC and other ministries for Naija.
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