johannu: His father has stolen your future, the future of your children and your children's children unborn to be able to afford that shoe.
Since you know how to reign causes, What was your own father doing when Wike was busy setting himself up for his own kids? Leave that boy alone. If you be Wike son, you go dey here dey wail? Or will you tell your father not to give you money for such? If Wike offend you, focus on Wike and not the son.
Marvieduke: Wike's Son, Joaquin wore a shoe that cost ($2,470) three million seven hundred and five thousand naira for his graduation ceremony
The price tag on the shoes of Wike’s son, Joaquin was displayed by an online vendor making people to wonder that a boy of 25, who has just graduated, with no known job or source of income casually wears a shoe that costs as much as $2,470 (N3,705, 000).
For context, very few Nigerian graduates earn a N3 million annual salary.
You guys should leave these guys alone. He's Wike’s son not Wike himself. Leave him alone.
cityboylagos: A Nigerian woman has ignited massive outrage on social media after openly admitting that she ghosted and blocked her boyfriend who sponsored her relocation to the United Kingdom for a Master’s degree, only to later get pregnant for another man. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The shocking confession was shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter) and has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians online.
According to the woman, her boyfriend, who was based in Nigeria, sold his car, land, and emptied his life savings to finance her tuition, relocation, and living expenses in the UK.
She explained that they both agreed she would first relocate, settle in the UK, secure a job, and later file for him as a dependent, so they could reunite and build a life together in Birmingham, away from the pressures of Lagos.
However, the woman said her perspective changed shortly after arriving in the UK.
She described the experience as cold, lonely, and emotionally draining, noting that life abroad was far from the glamorous picture she had imagined.
According to her, the distance gradually weakened their relationship, and she eventually cut off all communication, blocking her boyfriend across all platforms without explanation.
The controversy deepened after the woman revealed that she later got pregnant for another man, a development that sparked intense backlash online.
Many social media users accused her of betrayal, emotional manipulation, and exploitation, especially considering the sacrifices her former partner made to support her education and future.
While most reactions condemned her actions, a few users argued that life abroad can drastically change people and relationships, especially when expectations clash with reality.
Others, however, maintained that gratitude and honesty should have guided her actions instead of silence and abandonment.
The post has since reignited conversations around long-distance relationships, migration struggles, emotional accountability, and the sacrifices many Nigerians make for loved ones pursuing opportunities abroad.
1 out of thousands. You'll hear some stories and ask if some ladies are humans. Is it the ones they bang anyhow here or others while husband or boyfriend dey naija dey hope to join them in the uk soon
eepeepook: It’s annoying, but this is what Nairaland has finally become. Without trolls frustrating everyone, the contents now available are AI write-ups, AI arguments and bots posting spam.
The guy can't even credit chatgpt. He just posted it as his.
Akinpedia: Oga, even if I use AI, the truth inside the post still dey pain you? 😂 Whether na ChatGPT or na my grandma write am, the fact remains say your BBN faves are currently at home drinking garri. Address the message, leave the messenger!
Don't post it as yours. Give credit to chatgpt. When I see the truth, I say it. What you are doing is full time plagiarism yet sounding like you did yourself a favour.
Akinpedia: Big Brother Naija. It's the biggest reality TV show in Africa, a massive platform that turns ordinary Nigerians into overnight celebrities. For three months, these housemates dominate our screens, our social media feeds, and our conversations. Millions vote for them, dedicate fan pages to them, and dream with them.
Then, the show ends. The winner takes the prize, the headlines celebrate, and everyone else slowly… fades.
Think about it. Out of the dozens of housemates we've seen since the show began, how many can you truly say have maintained a significant level of fame or built substantial careers solely from their BBN platform? A handful, maybe? For the vast majority, the spotlight dims, the fan pages go silent, and they return to relative obscurity.
Why does this happen? Is BBN a poisoned chalice for most? Let's explore some hard truths.
The "Borrowed" Shine: No Unique Value Proposition
Many housemates become famous simply for being in the house. They haven't necessarily showcased a unique talent, skill, or compelling brand beyond their participation. Once outside, the audience asks, "Okay, what's next?" If there's no immediate, clear answer – no music, no acting, no distinct business venture, no powerful personal brand – the interest wanes. Their fame was an extension of the show's fame, not their own intrinsic value.
The Illusion of Effortless Success
The BBN house offers a curated environment where all basic needs are met. Housemates live a life of relative luxury, engaging in tasks and games without the real-world hustle. This can create a false sense of how the industry works. Post-show, they face intense competition, rejection, financial demands, and the sheer grind of building a sustainable career. Many are simply unprepared for the harsh realities of the entertainment or business world.
The Lack of Strategic Post-Show Planning
For many, getting into BBN was the plan. What happens after is an afterthought. The truly successful ex-housemates often had a clear vision or a strong management team ready to hit the ground running. They monetize their fame quickly, launch products, sign strategic endorsements, or pivot into a niche. Others just ride the wave of initial popularity until it crashes.
The Saturated Market & Short Attention Spans
Every year, a new batch of fresh, eager faces enters the BBN house. This means a constant influx of new "celebrities" vying for the same endorsement deals, media attention, and fan loyalty. The public's attention span is notoriously short, and yesterday's star can quickly become today's forgotten housemate, especially with new seasons consistently introducing new darlings.
The "Character" vs. "Personality" Conundrum
Inside the house, some housemates play a role or highlight certain aspects of their personality that make for good TV. While entertaining, this "character" might not translate well to a sustainable personal brand outside. When the cameras are off, and they have to be their authentic selves, or present a more mature, business-oriented persona, fans who loved the in-house antics might lose interest.
The Hard Truth
Big Brother Naija is a phenomenal launchpad, but it is not a guarantee of lasting fame or success. It offers an incredible opportunity, but only those who are strategic, hardworking, talented, and adaptable manage to convert that temporary spotlight into a sustainable career. For the rest, it remains a fleeting, glorious memory.
What do you think? Which housemates, past or present, do you believe have truly broken this cycle and built something lasting? Share your thoughts!
You generated this content using chatgpt and then pasted it as yours. Nairaland ops.
stuffs2002: I have a lot respect for the late Fela the Afrobeat legend but truth be told WizKid is greater than Fela because he has achieved all that Fela failed to achieve in life.
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Truths9ja: HOW 26 PRO-WIKE RIVERS LAWMAKERS RECEIVED N350MILLION EACH FOR CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS NEVER EXECUTED
The payments, totaling approximately ₦10.5 billion, were approved and released on September 12, 2025, according to financial records reviewed by SaharaReporters.
Documents obtained by SaharaReporters from a source inside the Rivers State Government House have revealed that at least 26 lawmakers aligned with former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike received ₦350 million each in September 2025 for constituency projects during the period of emergency rule in Rivers State.
Yet none of the projects have been implemented in their respective constituencies, government sources told SaharaReporters.
The payments, totaling approximately ₦10.5 billion, were approved and released on September 12, 2025, according to financial records reviewed by SaharaReporters.
The payments, totaling approximately ₦10.5 billion, were approved and released on September 12, 2025, according to financial records reviewed by SaharaReporters.
However, investigations indicate that most of the companies nominated by the lawmakers to execute the projects are either inactive, dormant, or suspected shell companies.
How the Funds Were Approved
SaharaReporters obtained a formal memo dated September 12, 2026, signed by Engr. Atemea K. Briggs, Special Adviser on Works, addressed to then Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.), requesting approval for ₦10.5 billion as constituency project funds for 30 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The memo explicitly sought ₦350 million for each lawmaker under the guise of executing constituency projects in 2025.
The document stated in part, “The purpose of this Memorandum is to seek His Excellency’s approval for the year 2025 constituency projects for thirty (30) constituency projects for thirty (30) Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly at the total cost of ₦10,500,000,000.00 (Ten Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira) only, being ₦350,000,000.00 (Three Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) only per member.”
The memo claimed the funding was in response to lawmakers’ “desire to bring governance closer to their constituents,” and listed proposed projects submitted by 26 out of 30 lawmakers.
Records show that approval was granted the same day, September 12, 2025, and funds were subsequently disbursed into accounts linked to companies presented by the legislators.
Evidence of Payment
SaharaReporters reviewed a statement of account confirming that at least 26 lawmakers received ₦350 million each through their nominated contractors.
Despite this, on-site checks and local reports suggest that none of the listed constituency projects have been executed.
Sources within the government alleged that many of the beneficiary companies either do not exist physically, have no operational records, or were hastily incorporated shortly before the payment.
List of Approved Constituency Projects As Submitted
The memorandum approved on September 12, 2025 contained a detailed schedule of constituency projects and the private firms nominated by the lawmakers to execute them. SaharaReporters obtained the full list, which shows that each project was tied to a specific company presented by the affected legislators.
The projects and their designated contractors include: Abua/Odual: Building and furnishing of a cottage hospital at Emago Kugbo - Margoy Integrated Services; Akuku-Toru I: Construction of 700 meters concrete pavement road in Abonnema and Obonoma towns - Smooth Global Services Ltd; Akuku-Toru II: Construction of police quarters at Kula Community - Trust Optima Multiventures Ltd; Andoni: Ultra-modern town hall and furnishing at Ikuru Town - Skypye Link Nig. Ltd; Asari-Toru I: Construction and equipping of an ultra-modern fire service station in Buguma - Prime Construction, Maritime and Logistics Ltd; Asari-Toru II: Construction of Information Technology/CBT Park at Abalama Community - Jog Development Ltd;Ahoada East I: Reconstruction and furnishing of 10 classroom blocks and construction of a community town hall at Udemisama - Sa-Tech Optimum Limited; Emohua: Construction of community town hall at Okporowu Ogbakiri - C & C Integrated Engineering Services Ltd; Etche I: Construction and furnishing of a modern civic centre at Igbo Etche - Kumodel Global Energy Ltd and Etche II: Construction of civic centre at Igbo Etche - Watering Heights Ltd.
Others are Eleme: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern community town hall and police post - Oathword Petroleum Development Company; Port Harcourt I: Construction of lock-up shops at Oroworukwo Community - Sochil Logistics; Port Harcourt II: Rehabilitation and furnishing of Rumuobiokwe Community Hall; installation of 500KVA transformer at Okereke Street, Mile 2, Diobu; and construction of public convenience - Benkesi Resources Ltd; Port Harcourt III: Construction of town hall at Bie Ama Community, Borokiri - Rojus Worldwide Services Ltd; Okrika: Construction of livestock market in Okrika Town - Burumo Ltd; Ogu/Bolo: Electrification of Ikpaoma Community - Beavs Consulting Ltd; and Ikwerre: Construction and furnishing of civic centre at Omademe Town - Construe Ltd.
Others are ONELGA II: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern town hall in Ward 12 - PSC Stores Ltd; ONELGA I: Construction of town hall at Osiakpu - Ugada C. J. Ventures; Omumma: Construction and furnishing of civic centre at Ofeh - Scott Nigeria Ltd; Gokana: Construction of classroom blocks, assembly hall and ICT centre at Community Secondary School, Bua-Yeghe - Dren Logistics Ltd; Tai: Construction of town hall with ICT facilities at Buji Tai - Anbo Fabrication Nigeria Ltd; Khana I: Construction and furnishing of modern community town hall at Gwara - The Porters Partners Ltd; Oyigbo: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern town hall with ICT facilities - Delapex Resources Ltd; Obio/Akpor I: Construction of classroom blocks for Community Secondary School, Eliozu - Beavers and Builders Ltd and Obio/Akpor II: Construction of town hall at Eneka Rumuonu - Alalad Enterprises and CS.
Despite these approvals, SaharaReporters could not verify the execution of any of these projects.
Background
Rivers State was placed under emergency rule in March 2025 following a violent political conflict between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
On September 17, 2025, President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule, effective from midnight.
Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly were scheduled to resume official duties from September 18, 2025. Fubara physically returned to Port Harcourt on September 19, 2025, where he was welcomed by supporters before resuming work at Government House.
Impeachment Proceedings Begin
On January 8, 2026, SaharaReporters reported that impeachment proceedings were formally initiated against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Major Jack read allegations of gross misconduct against the governor.
At least 26 lawmakers signed the notice of impeachment, which the House claimed was in line with constitutional provisions. Amaewhule announced that the notice would be served on Governor Fubara within seven days.
A separate impeachment notice was also read against Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu by Deputy Majority Leader Linda Stewart.
Twists and U-Turns in the Impeachment Plot
After the initial move, four lawmakers temporarily withdrew their support, calling for political dialogue instead of impeachment.
However, days later, the same lawmakers reversed their position, insisting that the impeachment process must continue.
~ Sahara Reporters
Na Fubara dey calm dey pity these men. He has the power to deal with these people but has remained calm yet them feel say him dey unwise. But it won't be long.
This is just common sense. You reserved a place for VIP's which is understandable but you don't get to see these people everyday. It's ideal you make use of it especially when people are long queues waiting while the so called VIP section is totally empty.
This is why I said the reason Nigeria isn't working is simply the "system" not the president or whoever is in charge. Look at what these officers are doing. Isn't this pure wickedness? The lady responding is just so lucky today, this is Abuja and if you are heading an office or the person in charge you need to sit up. It would have been a bonus to her and her team today if she kept up to her responsibilities, imagine if the minister had arrived a discovered that the VIP section has some persons in it who are not VIPs but was done to decongest the queue outside. Imagine the commendation that lady and her team would have gotten today? Some times make una no dey allow devil use una
fergie001: President Bola Tinubu conferred the renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Gilbert Chagoury with the honourary title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
BondRiv: Is there a serious political party in Nigeria? I don't want to type much, but you clearly lack the requisite knowledge to engage me in this topic. You are groping in the dark. When you understand politics, you won't be making this surface arguments. Alliances will be made to achieve the desired result. It is not about your feelings.
Mr. Knowledge, you are the one who needs tutoring, mention ons political party that will align with Wike. That's what I want to hear not making baseless assumptions.
richmond500: me sef deh wonder. He can't align with PDP He can't align with APC He can't align with Rivers state He can't align with ADC
He is gone politically
You dey mind that guy? They don't understand that it's even Tinubu that's doing Wike a favour. Remove Wike as a Minister, support Fubara and let's see who and what will give Wike the balls to fight.
BondRiv: I'm not asking myself anything because I understand what the endgame is. You will be surprised. Politics is about interests. Politicians realign all the time. Should Tinubu betray Wike, anything to stop his re-election will be done. That is politics for you.
Lolz
Does that kai kai man look like someone any serious political party wil align with? Let him fight Tinubu and see if anybody will align with him
BondRiv: You wish. Insult is the least of Tinubu's problem. Such a fallout with Wike will jeopardise Tinubu's re-election. Wike will realign. Politics is about interests, so Tinubu should not be hypocritical and sanctimonious. He did the same thing to Ambode. Fubara is a small fish.
Wike will realign with who? ask yourself that question.
slim75d: The APC is waiting for the president's decision to take a stand. Till thenn the impeachment continues. But I think the governor will not be impeached A political solution will end it, if the president supports his minister of fct , to avoid impeachment they may tell Fubara not to seek for second tenure
The president will support fubara and wike will resign, project a candidate and fail. Wike will recruit his online urchins to insult the president
This is where they always get it wrong. The problem of Nigeria goes beyond who is the president, it's about the system. The system is saturated with Greed, Deception, unworthiness and these have eaten deep into us as a Nation. Make the most blameless man President of Nigeria and watch how the system will frustrate his efforts.
I repeat the problem of Nigeria isn't the President but the system.
yarimo: No court can stop legislators from doing their constitutional duty, Stop fooling yourself with.go and read don't let any San to mislead you the way they misleads FUBARA in the first place
Can you cite any judicial or statutory authority to buttress your point? Or you just want to come online and use derogatory words on people?
Dreal1247: The speaker understands that he is Mr Nobody and stands to loose nothing after the saga. Unfortunately, they are making Fubara more popular and formidable. Though, Wike is the one pushing him now. Finally, the speaker himself will be impeached.?
Them go run am street, make him dey misbehave..the space behind him don dey widen very soon him go wake up one morning see say him no be Speaker again.
What appear to be a eye sore occur in Anambra during the dedication of the biggest catholic cathedral in Anambra when the former governor of Anambra peter obi was more given a clapping ovation than the current governor prof. Soludo.
What must have given such differences to both sons of the soil?
The Legendary Peter Obi. Unlike the so called professor.
fergie001: Rivers Assembly lawmakers hold briefing, accuse Governor Sim Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu of been autocrats, boastful and willing to kill democracy. They accused the Governor of paying people to withdraw the impeachment process.
They urge Speaker Martin Amaewhule to call for a sitting for the impeachment process to continue.
Some of the lawmakers who spoke are:-
Hon. Linda Stewart: Representing Okrika. Tekena Wellington: Asari-Toru 1. Looloo Opuende: Akuku-Toru 2. Major Jack - Majority leader (Akuku-Toru 1) John Dominic Iderima- Abua/Odual
Majority are of the Ijaw Extraction
We knew it was Wike that instructed the 4 musketeers to pretend as though they are no longer in support of the impeachment just to test the waters and in less than 5 days they have made a U-turn as instructed by their lord and personal oga, Wike. Sim Fubara knew their plans and that was why he never made a comment about it.
This would be the last bite of a dying dog, Wike’s downfall will be sooner than expected.
Newsgeek24: The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting.
Very Nigerian reports that during its first sitting in 2026, held last Thursday, the House had commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct, including the demolition of the state assembly complex and spending without legislative approval, among other charges. The sitting was adjourned until January 15, 2026.
However, as of noon on Thursday, January 15, 2026, our correspondent who visited the assembly observed that there was no sign that the House, which presently holds sittings at the conference hall of its official legislative quarters along Aba Road, would reconvene.
No explanation has been provided for the delay, nor has a date for resumption been announced.
Efforts to reach the House Chairman on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, Eneme George, for clarification proved unsuccessful.
He neither answered calls nor responded to messages sent to his phone as of the time of filing this report.
Politics › Re: Wike's Son Joaquin Spotted Wearing A Shoe Worth $2,470 (N3,705,000) by RISQUE: 12:31pm On Jan 25
