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Foden has two chances but couldd not convert any of those chances.

This is deeply disturbing and, if the allegations are proven, the young man must face the full consequences of his actions. Taking the life of one’s own father is an unimaginable tragedy, and there is no justification for such violence.

But beyond the immediate outrage, we also need to ask ourselves a difficult question: what kind of society are we becoming?

We are increasingly seeing teenagers and young adults, some barely 16–18 years old, left to fend for themselves emotionally, financially and sometimes even physically. Children are growing up without adequate parental guidance, mentorship, discipline or meaningful support systems. Many are exposed to poverty, abuse, drugs, social media pressure and violent influences long before they have developed the maturity to handle them.

This does not excuse murder. It never does. But if we only arrest and condemn the individual without examining the environment that helped shape such behaviour, we are treating the symptom while ignoring the disease.

The family is the first school of character, but society also has a role to play. Parents, communities, religious institutions, schools and government all have responsibilities in raising young people who understand the value of life, restraint, responsibility and respect.

We must restore our moral fabric and stop normalising the idea that a young person should simply "find their way" without guidance or support.

Condemn the crime. Let justice take its course. But let this tragedy also remind us that raising children is a collective responsibility. If we continue abandoning young people to survive on their own, society may keep producing consequences that will shock us.

Foden is it 10yrs with his boyhood club.

Young PFA player draws the shot wide. They are lacking quality as they should be clinical.

Foden what a miss. He need dto seat on the beach. What a chance for him.

Imalwayshorny:

take a moment to write a quality post with at least 20 characters.
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

City Tops the table with 6 points.

lol. Everything and anything can happen

Imalwayshorny:
Otilor Izz gone e don go ooo

Where exactly do you think they should strengthen ?

Amerengues2:
It's really a hard time for CITY fans to deal with so many uncertainties. It does look like the western people can't be under spell or curse but then this current CITY situation lends credence to the fact that spell is a global phenomenon.

This team isn't just a depleted team....it lacks depth and I can't imagine letting go a lot of people just like that.

I don't expect Maresca to perform magic. Albeit, as someone who has been with CITY before and has gained small additional knowledge elsewhere, I do believe this isn't the best CITY should be presenting.

Time will tell. Not even a Carabao cup!

6 goals in 5 matches Haalans.

A one-million-man match is not the same thing as a one-million-man development plan. Let’s not confuse political mobilisation with the actual condition of the people.

Delta State is one of Nigeria’s major oil-producing states and has consistently received substantial allocations from the Federation Account. Yet, despite these resources, the reality across many communities remains deeply troubling.

From Warri to Agbor, Asaba to Okpe, you still see serious gaps in infrastructure, unemployment, healthcare, industrial development and opportunities for young people. Primary healthcare remains a major concern, manufacturing is nowhere near where it should be for a state with this level of resources, and the burden of debt and underdevelopment cannot simply be wished away with political rallies.

This is an oil-producing state that should be competing with emerging cities and economies in East and North Africa in terms of infrastructure, industries, jobs and human development. Instead, too many communities are still crying for basic opportunities and better living conditions.

So, if a political party truly wants to convince Nigerians, the question should not be, “How many people attended the rally?” The question should be: What measurable difference has governance made in the lives of ordinary Deltans?

And this criticism should apply to every political party, including APC and PDP. Nigerians deserve to judge leaders by results, not crowd size.

2027 should be about competence, accountability and development—not just another contest of who can gather the biggest crowd.

I actually support the idea of ending electricity subsidies if the government is genuinely prepared to fix the power sector first. But we need to be careful not to celebrate subsidy removal as if it automatically means better electricity.

For years, Nigerians have been paying for darkness in one form or another—electricity bills, fuel for generators, diesel for businesses, inverter batteries and the cost of replacing damaged appliances. If subsidy is removed while the quality of supply remains the same, Nigerians will simply be paying more for the same poor service.

The real question is: what exactly is changing before 2027?

Are the debts to GenCos and other players being cleared? Are transmission and distribution networks being upgraded? Are DisCos being held accountable for estimated billing and poor service? Are we creating a system where consumers actually pay according to the electricity they receive?

Because removing subsidy is not reform by itself.

Government should first build a power market that can survive without permanent intervention, while protecting poor and vulnerable Nigerians from sudden tariff shocks.

If the subsidy must go, let it go alongside reliable electricity, transparent billing, stronger regulation and measurable improvements in service.

Nigerians don't necessarily want government to keep subsidising inefficiency forever. We want a system where we can pay for electricity and actually get electricity.

Otherwise, we will remove the subsidy from the power sector and quietly transfer the same cost to generators, diesel, petrol, businesses and households.

That isn't reform. That's simply moving the suffering from one pocket to another.

This is actually a step in the right direction. Being a masquerade or part of a traditional procession should never be a licence to assault, harass or intimidate innocent residents.

Tradition deserves respect, but so does the law. If anyone hides behind a masquerade costume to attack people, destroy property or threaten residents, they should be held accountable like anyone else.

I sincerely hope other states take note and do the same. We cannot continue to excuse criminal behaviour simply because it is being carried out under the cover of culture or tradition.

Culture should unite communities, not become a shield for violence. 👏🏾

Please, let this enforcement extend to other states too. If you assault people, masquerade or not, you should answer to the law.

OverCalculating:
I will commend the effort of the man who made this video and let it get to the appropriate authority. This is the kind of awareness we should be calling this people to. And I don't know if I know anything but I haven't seen any Minister as fast as David Umahi

I agree that the man who made the video deserves commendation, especially because public awareness can force the right authorities to pay attention. And yes, David Umahi appears to be one of the more visible ministers when it comes to physically responding to infrastructure issues.

But I think we should be careful about measuring government performance mainly by how quickly a minister arrives at the scene after a problem has gone viral.

Around the world, the strongest infrastructure systems are designed so that authorities don't have to wait for someone to make a viral video before they know something is wrong.

In countries like Japan, Singapore and the Netherlands, infrastructure management relies heavily on routine inspections, sensors, maintenance schedules, monitoring systems and clear accountability. A bridge shouldn't need a Facebook post before government discovers that something is being vandalised or deteriorating.

Even in places like the United States and the UK, infrastructure agencies have structured inspection and reporting systems. Citizens can still report problems, but citizen videos are supposed to complement government monitoring—not become the government's monitoring system.

So I will commend Umahi for responding quickly. That's good leadership.

But the bigger question should be: Why did the problem get to the point where a citizen had to record it and put it online before it received attention?

We should demand both:

1. Fast response when problems are reported.
2. A proactive system that detects problems before citizens have to report them.

Because a government that is always excellent at responding to viral problems may still have a serious weakness in prevention.

The goal shouldn't be to have the fastest minister at every disaster scene.

The goal should be to build infrastructure systems where fewer disasters require the minister's personal intervention in the first place.

Honestly, this is the part that should make us angry. How does a major piece of national infrastructure get vandalised badly enough for bolts, expansion joints and other critical components to be removed, and the authorities only become aware after someone posts it on social media?

We are in 2026. This shouldn't be a case of “somebody saw it, took pictures, posted online, then government officials woke up.” There should be a proper 24/7 monitoring and early-warning system for critical infrastructure.

And the irony is that the government already knows technology can help. A CCTV Monitoring and Viewing Centre was commissioned for the Second Niger Bridge, with real-time surveillance and a rapid-response model specifically intended to prevent vandalism.

So why wasn't the same seriousness applied to the First Niger Bridge, especially considering its age, strategic importance and vulnerability?

CCBT/CCTV surveillance, sensors, regular automated inspections and a rapid-response system should be the bare minimum for infrastructure like this. You shouldn't have to wait for a Facebook post, Nairaland thread or a concerned citizen to discover that somebody is dismantling a national asset.

And this is bigger than the Niger Bridge.

What is happening with the Benin Bypass? Who is monitoring these projects after the cameras leave and the commissioning ceremonies end? Who is responsible for detecting deterioration, vandalism and other problems before they become emergencies?

We are too comfortable with reactive governance:

Something gets damaged → Nigerians complain → social media goes crazy → minister visits → government orders repairs.

Why can't we have:

Monitor → detect → alert → respond → prevent?

The minister inspecting the bridge is good. Ordering repairs and CCTV installation is good. But let's be honest: the real embarrassment is that citizens had to sound the alarm before the system did.

A country that spends billions building infrastructure should spend a fraction of that money protecting and intelligently monitoring what it has already built.

Otherwise, we will keep commissioning infrastructure with cameras on inauguration day and discovering problems through Facebook six months later. 😭

factwriter:
You are absolutely correct but don't you think the lack (or absence) of detail information regarding this medical groundbreaking feat is more of the duty of our media/press coverage than the governor or medical personnel themselves?

Until the surgery is done then I can deliver. Nigerian politician are super corrupt.

He was not smart! He should learn from African China

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Saskay44:
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I respect Tony Elumelu, but that statement needs more context. Saying we went from losing 97% of oil production to theft to losing just 2% today sounds impressive, but those figures need to be backed by transparent, independently verifiable data.

Also, “98% profit” is not the same thing as producing 98% of our oil. There are costs involved in production, transportation, refining, royalties, taxes and other government obligations.

And on the CBN dollar issue, if access to foreign exchange has genuinely become transparent and equal for businesses, that is certainly good news. But Nigerians should judge that by the experience of ordinary businesses, manufacturers and importers—not just by statements from major corporations.

We should celebrate genuine progress, but we also need facts, data and accountability. Nigeria has heard too many big claims before. 🇳🇬

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BrickandLace:
Pls please and please,
Let's not forget aflatoxins and mycotoxins
We have to much of foods polluted with these in Nigeria.

Raw spoilt tomatoes with white oozing
Blackened onions
Spotted groundnuts
And black garri
Etc.

These toxins cannot be destroyed by cooking
And they're responsible for liver and colon cancers
As well as kidney damage.

A lot of us are walking around with mold growing inside the intestines and it soon damages the health.

Let's be vigilant

DropsMic:
Nigerians are so poor right now that they only care about cheap entertainment. Nobody fit afford DSTV subscription again.

That statement is too sweeping. Nigerians are under serious financial pressure, but saying “nobody can afford DStv again” is not supported by the data.

The numbers don’t support that argument.

Yes, Nigerians are struggling, and entertainment subscriptions are one of the first things many households cut when disposable income gets tight. MultiChoice itself reported that its Rest of Africa subscriber base fell from 9.3 million in FY2023 to 7.5 million in FY2025, with Nigeria accounting for 77% of the losses. Inflation, fuel costs, power problems and weaker consumer spending were major factors.

But saying “Nigerians are so poor that nobody can afford DStv” is simply not accurate. Nigeria still has millions of households paying for DStv and GOtv, including customers on mass-market packages. MultiChoice reported 7.5 million active Rest-of-Africa subscribers in FY2025, with 69% of that base in the mass-market segment.

The bigger issue is affordability and priorities, not that Nigerians have suddenly become incapable of paying for entertainment.

And the regional picture matters. The World Bank, using the 2018/19 NBS Living Standards Survey, found poverty at 57.9% across the North compared with 20.3% across the South. So purchasing power is clearly not evenly distributed across Nigeria.

There is also no credible current statistic showing exactly what percentage of Nigerians can “afford DStv” by geopolitical zone. Anyone giving you figures like “40% in the South and 10% in the North” without a proper survey is basically making them up.

What we can say from the available data is that affordability is significantly stronger in the South than the North, while urban households—particularly in economically stronger states—are much more likely to maintain discretionary subscriptions.

So yes, the cost-of-living crisis is hurting DStv badly. But “Nigerians only care about cheap entertainment” is more of an emotional conclusion than a statistical one. People are simply prioritising food, rent, transport, electricity and other essentials before entertainment.

Co gratulation to him and wish him all the best.

Cassi has actually been relatively quiet compared with some of the bigger personalities in the house. Even reports describing his time in the house noted that he had not generated many major storylines.



Cassi wasn't giving viewers enough value in the game.
In Big Brother, if someone isn't contributing strongly to your strategy, alliance or entertainment, they can become expendable.

Viewers probably saw him as a weaker strategic link.

Cassi has been involved in the middle of several alliances and conversations, with Nomy even accusing him of "sitting on the fence" and questioning where his loyalty lies.
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There may have been a trust issue.
If Viewers felt Cassi was trying to maintain relationships on both sides of the house rather than committing to one camp, evicting him could be a way of removing an unpredictable player.

Cassi's popularity wasn't necessarily enough to protect him.

Interestingly, Cassi has survived danger before. In Week 2, he initially received enough saves from fellow housemates to be safe, but Sheba used her Head of House power to remove his immunity and replace him with Chimsom Chuka.

When is DR listing? anyone?

fitzmayowa:
Ebuka has given another hint to Araga, it seems the guy doesn't actually know what's going on.....

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crazygod:
1. Stop forcing Rio to the right. He is not a right winger
2. Araujo just showed Van Dyke how to defend a goal bound ball.
3. We NEED a Defensive Midfielder badly. The space always left behind the central midfield is scary.
4. Frimpong and Kerkez needs to learn decision making. How can you be near the opponents box and still try to be dribbling when strikers are waiting for crosses?
5. Richard Hughes must be sacked with immediate effect. He has set up Andoni Iraola to fail.

I agree there are issues to address, but I think we're jumping to conclusions a bit too quickly. Rio shouldn't be forced into a role that doesn't suit him, but one tactical decision doesn't mean the whole system is broken.

The midfield problem is probably the biggest concern. That gap in front of the defence has been exposed too often, and bringing in a proper defensive midfielder should be a priority. At the same time, Frimpong and Kerkez are attacking full-backs, so some of their decision-making will naturally improve with better chemistry and coaching.

As for Richard Hughes, calling for his immediate sacking is premature. Recruitment has to be judged over time, especially when the manager is still trying to build a team around his ideas. Iraola deserves proper backing and a fair assessment before we start looking for someone to blame.

The defence and midfield need fixing, no doubt—but panic isn't the solution. Give the manager the right tools first, then judge him on what he does with them.

RIP to him

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The abduction of the Onigbesi of Igbesi and other residents is more than just another kidnapping incident. The deliberate targeting of traditional rulers should be taken seriously because it suggests that criminal groups are becoming more confident, organised and strategic in how they operate.

Why are bandits and kidnappers targeting traditional rulers?

First, traditional rulers are highly valuable bargaining targets. They are influential figures in their communities, and kidnappers may believe that their families, subjects or government will be under enormous pressure to secure their release. That can make a monarch more attractive than an ordinary victim.

Second, traditional rulers have extensive knowledge of their communities. They know the people, influential families, local leaders and, in many cases, the geography of the area. Criminal groups may therefore see their abduction as a way of creating fear and undermining the traditional authority that holds the community together.

Third, kidnapping a monarch sends a powerful psychological message. When criminals can enter a community, attack residents and abduct the person regarded as its traditional protector, ordinary residents may conclude that nobody is safe. That fear can encourage people to abandon farms, businesses and even their homes.

There is also a broader security concern here. The reported abduction of the Onigbesi comes amid other kidnapping incidents in parts of Kwara. If these attacks are connected or are being carried out by increasingly coordinated criminal networks, then the authorities need to look beyond individual ransom cases and investigate the wider structure supporting these operations.

Another worrying development is the reported use of a kidnapped victim's social-media account to communicate with the public. If confirmed, that indicates that these criminals are adapting their methods and exploiting technology alongside traditional kidnapping tactics.

The biggest danger is the gradual normalisation of these attacks. Once criminals discover that communities can be entered relatively easily, victims can be taken away and ransom negotiations can begin afterwards, the cycle becomes increasingly attractive to them.

The response therefore cannot be limited to waiting for another kidnapping before deploying security personnel. Intelligence gathering, community policing, protection of vulnerable rural communities, rapid-response capability and better coordination between security agencies are essential.

Most importantly, traditional rulers and community leaders should not be treated as ordinary security variables. They are strategic community assets. Protecting them can help preserve public confidence, while allowing criminals to repeatedly target them risks giving bandit groups psychological control over entire communities.

The authorities need to treat the Kwara South situation as a developing security pattern rather than isolated incidents. If intervention comes only after every abduction, the criminals will continue to dictate the tempo. The objective should be to disrupt their networks, identify their routes and informants, and prevent them from gaining the confidence that allows them to operate repeatedly.

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Anyone who sleeps there deserves it.
That highway is not a priority of government.
They are busy...you know where and you are all cheering instead of marching to their offices and demanding what makes life bearable for you....only in Nigeria.

it's easy to be an arm chair critics but if it come to been a practical arm chair critics, your are very active online.