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Why is he scared to visit Trump (POTUS)

AlphaTaikun:
There are NO incriminating FBI files anywhere. It's unkind that you people engage in shamelessly spreading disinformation and mind games online and offline whenever every election cycle starts over there in Nigeria and if that man called 'Bola Tinubu gets sufficiently angry enough, many of you posting highly criminal and defamatory online posts would get arrested, prosecuted in court and jailed under the signed "Nigerian Cybercrimes Act of 2025." You guys MUST desist from defaming that man who is the current Nigerian President. It portrays you people as highly dishonest just because you want your own ethnic candidates to win the next Presidential election.

You all MUST get it very CLEAR that as of 2003, the United States Government through the then Legal Attache Michael Bonner of the United States Consulate in Lagos State already in an official document ATTACHED right BELOW CLEARED or exonerating the then Governor 'Bola Ahmed Tinubu of any crimes anywhere on United States soil based off of the FBI's "National Crime Information Center" (NCIC) central database of ALL arrested and convicted criminals in United States history.

What is unfolding around the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office is more than a disagreement over whether an office is “fake” or legitimate. It raises a much bigger and more troubling question about how government institutions are created, supervised, communicated and ultimately presented to Nigerians and the international community.

From the information available, we have one side—the ICPC—saying the outfit operated without proper presidential authorisation and was improperly allocated space within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. On the other side, we have the man accused of running the organisation producing an appointment letter purportedly issued by the same OSGF, alongside documents showing that the project had been operating for years and had sought formal Special Project status.

That contradiction is precisely the problem.

How does an organisation allegedly operate within the premises of one of the most important offices of the Federal Government, have officials, state and zonal coordinators, a website, social media platforms, engage state governors and even claim to be implementing a Federal Government initiative—and yet the anti-corruption agency can later describe it as a “fake agency”?

If the ICPC is right, then the questions are extremely serious. Who authorised the organisation? Who gave it office space? Who approved its activities? Who signed the appointment letter? Who allowed it to operate for years? And what happened to the officials who enabled it?

But if Nwabueze is right, then the questions are equally disturbing: How can a government office operating under the OSGF suddenly be described as fictitious by another arm of the same government?

This is where the matter moves beyond one individual and becomes an institutional credibility crisis.

For an ordinary Nigerian, this is already confusing. Imagine how it looks to an investor, foreign government, international development partner or multinational company watching from outside the country.

One day, Nigeria announces initiatives designed to promote local content, attract investment and improve the country's economic image. The next day, an anti-corruption agency announces that one of the organisations allegedly promoting those initiatives is a fake federal agency. Then the person accused produces an official-looking appointment letter from the OSGF to defend himself.

What exactly are international observers supposed to believe?

This is not how a serious government builds confidence.

Nigeria is desperately trying to attract foreign investment, promote its local industries and convince the world that its institutions are becoming more transparent and predictable. Yet stories like this create the opposite impression. They reinforce the perception that there is a dangerous gap between what exists on paper, what operates in practice and what government institutions actually know about one another.

And that perception matters.

International investors do not only look at tax incentives or the size of the Nigerian market. They look at institutional stability, regulatory clarity, accountability and the predictability of government processes. When different government institutions appear to contradict one another publicly, it creates uncertainty.

The embarrassment is therefore bigger than George Nwabueze.

If this turns out to be an unauthorised organisation, then the government must explain how such an outfit could survive within or around the OSGF for years. If it was genuinely authorised, then the government must explain why an anti-corruption agency investigating government activities could identify it as a fake agency.

Either way, somebody has some serious explaining to do.

And this is where the current administration must demonstrate leadership. The Renewed Hope agenda cannot simply be about announcing initiatives; it must also be about building institutions that Nigerians and the international community can trust.

There must be clear lines of authority. Government programmes must have identifiable legal foundations. Appointments must be verifiable. Offices must be properly documented. Ministries, departments and agencies must know exactly what exists within the government structure. And when allegations arise, the government should be able to provide answers without leaving the public to piece together conflicting documents and statements from different institutions.

We cannot continue to operate a government where one agency says “this does not exist” while another government office appears to have been issuing letters, providing office space and engaging with the same organisation.

That is not merely administrative confusion. It damages institutional credibility.

Nigeria is too important to be presenting this kind of image to the world.

We should be building a country where an investor can clearly determine who speaks for government, where a public servant can verify the authority of an appointment, and where government institutions do not appear to discover one another through press conferences and arrests.

The international community is watching. And whether we like it or not, how our institutions behave tells the world a great deal about the country we are building.

At the very least, this controversy demands a transparent investigation, not political noise. Nigerians deserve to know who created the project, who authorised it, who funded it, who supervised it, who appointed its officials and whether it had the legal authority to operate.

If there was fraud, prosecute those responsible.

If there was administrative negligence, sanction those responsible.

If there was a legitimate government project that was wrongly labelled as fake, then the government must equally correct the record and hold accountable those responsible for the confusion.

But what we cannot afford is another controversy that generates headlines for a few days and quietly disappears.

Because every time government institutions contradict themselves in matters this serious, Nigeria pays a reputational price.

And that price is ultimately paid by the Nigerian people.

Results, Not Just Announcements

Commending the medical team is fine, but for the public, this should go beyond ceremonies and press statements. If this was truly a groundbreaking robotic-assisted surgery, then let the government show us the results.

What type of surgery was performed? What was the patient's condition before the procedure, and how is the patient doing now? What measurable improvement has the surgery achieved? How many patients can this facility realistically treat, and how accessible is it to ordinary Imo residents?

Healthcare development shouldn't be judged by the presence of impressive equipment or the number of facilities commissioned. It should be judged by outcomes—lives saved, successful procedures, shorter recovery times, affordable treatment and better access to quality care.

The people deserve evidence, not just noise. Show us the surgery, show us the results, and let the success speak for itself.

chiiraq802:
That Lagos-Ore-Benin road is so bad that it's now turning into a River.

4 days ago it was a nightmare as many slept on that road.

PerfectStranger:
This is a sad one for the car owner. Nothing less than 109k will be spent to fix it after.

₦109k? That can’t be serious. From the extent of the damage, that car looks like a total write-off. The repair bill could easily end up costing more than getting another car, especially if the engine, ECU, wiring and other electronics have been badly affected by the water.

And the owner shouldn’t even attempt to start the engine. If water has entered the cylinders, turning the engine over can cause hydrolock because water doesn’t compress like air. That can bend the connecting rods and, in severe cases, crack or damage the engine block. At that point, you’re no longer talking about a simple repair—you could be looking at a complete engine replacement plus extensive electrical work.

goslowgoslow:
On top of league that just started yesterday. Una get wahala o.

By city's standard this should be a walk in the park for them probably a 5-6 goal thriller.

pyyxxaro:
Olumo rock fall on your testes , who won follow you read this yaaansh

You obviously a baby and a very short attention span.

khanivorous:
It is clear that anderson should not even feature in future games... He should be sent out on loan to another club.


He is a serious weak link in that midfield

I wouldn’t write Anderson off just yet. Yes, he had a poor game and looked vulnerable in midfield, but one bad performance shouldn’t automatically mean he has no future at the club. The manager needs to look at his consistency, tactical fit and how he responds in the next few games before deciding whether a loan move is actually necessary.

He should not be sitting on the bench

khanivorous:
Thank god for cherki

Jokay07:
I think Chelsea football system spoilt him.
Horrific Chelsea football system has watered-down all what he learnt under Guardiola

I wouldn’t put it entirely on Chelsea’s system. If anything, it’s a bit too easy to blame the club whenever a player’s form drops. The talent and principles he learned under Guardiola are still there, but football is also about confidence, consistency, coaching instructions and the environment around a player. Chelsea may not have maximised those qualities, but saying they completely “watered him down” feels like an oversimplification.

dechriz:
City is back!!!

Abeg Man city make onah no loseguard oh


nah only onah fit hold Arsenal this season.

Other teams nah overripe pawpaw.

City may be back, but calling every other team “overripe pawpaw” is exactly how football humbles people. Arsenal won’t be worried about noise; they’ll be looking at consistency, squad depth and big-game performances. If City really want to challenge them, let them prove it over 10–15 games first. Then we can talk. 👀

Lamasta:
After 10 games we will start to assess Marescas performance but for now we just need to give him maximum support to excel cos he was once one of us before he left to Chelsea and back

I agree that Maresca deserves support, but I wouldn’t completely agree with the idea of waiting 10 games before assessing him. As a football fan, you can already evaluate certain things from the performances — the tactical setup, player selection, game management, mentality and whether the team is actually improving.

Ten games can give us a much clearer picture, but that shouldn’t mean ignoring obvious warning signs along the way especially for the community shied.

And while his history with the club is a nice connection, sentiment cannot be the basis for judging a manager. Football is ultimately about results, performances and progress.

Give him time, absolutely. Give him support, definitely. But supporting Maresca and holding him accountable can happen at the same time. That’s how a serious club should operate.

Rootprof:
Hope this is another movie seems he want to continue acting . Funny wicked people. The citizen has being reduced to rice and bread

Yes it another movie about to be one a reality as his media team claim it was an endorsement deal.

Lamasta:
WE ARE MANCHESTER CITY

They did not win this game because city was good, no. Maresca needs many to learn. Enzo reigns begin.

Cmanforall:
Known fact!

City shouldn’t just use any manager after Pep.
There are suitable replacements for Pep

Who would replace him? There ain't no one like Pep. He does does not believe in if it not broken, don't fix it. he believe if it not broken, break it, change it and make it better.

City sits 6 on the table. There may be more added minutes.

With less than 180 seconds. They are back. with the quality, city are back !!!

Offside!!!

Lamasta:
Let's go for the winner CITY

They sit eight on the table as it stands.

I expect Newcastle to score because Liverpool's defence is still learning how to play together.

But over 90 minutes, I think Liverpool have more individual quality and more ways of creating chances.

Prediction: Newcastle 1–2 Liverpool.
But I wouldn't be surprised by 2–2. The previous meetings have frequently produced goals, and both teams are still adapting to new managers and significantly changed squads.

My analyst's verdict: Liverpool have the better squad on paper, Newcastle have the stronger home advantage. The first 30 minutes could tell us almost everything about which team has adapted faster to its new manager.

Ewedegubbler:
This mancity team is Gona suffer wella tho ws season

Anything can happen in 5mins.

Statement of to a new begning City is back

Banbanna:
What's with Enzo Maresca and this questionable selection and tactics Seems he's still experimenting

But starting Guéhi in midfield is a tactical gamble that immediately creates another problem while trying to solve one.
Guéhi is an excellent defender, but asking him to operate as a central midfielder alongside Elliot Anderson against a Bournemouth side capable of pressing aggressively is a completely different responsibility. It takes one of City's best defensive options away from the back four and puts enormous responsibility on Anderson, who is also adapting to a new team.

The question is not whether Guéhi can play there.
The question is: why create an unfamiliar midfield pairing on the opening day when City already have enough uncertainty elsewhere?

And this is where I would criticise Maresca.
City under Guardiola were built around control through midfield. Rodri wasn't simply another midfielder; he was the mechanism that allowed City to dictate tempo, resist pressure and protect the defence. Now, instead of replacing that control naturally,

Maresca is improvising.
The attack looks frightening on paper — Foden, O'Reilly, Semenyo and Haaland — but football isn't played on paper. If Bournemouth can disrupt City's first phase and isolate Anderson and Guéhi, City could end up with Haaland waiting for service while the midfield struggles to progress the ball.
And there is another concern: Rico Lewis at right-back.

Lewis is technically gifted and can invert into midfield, but that only works if the structure around him is properly synchronised. If Guéhi is already stepping into midfield, Lewis potentially moving inside creates a very fluid but complicated system. Against an organised pressing team, complexity can become a weakness.

The bigger issue
I wouldn't judge Maresca solely on the result.
I'd judge him on whether this lineup has a clear tactical identity.
Because right now, it looks like a manager trying to patch holes in a squad that is still incomplete. City have spent heavily this summer, including the £116m arrival of Elliot Anderson, and are also closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi.

So the pressure isn't simply "Maresca must win."
It's: Maresca must prove that he can rebuild City's midfield without Rodri and maintain the standards established during Guardiola's era.
That is a much bigger challenge.
And if City struggle today, I don't think the first criticism should be directed at Haaland or Foden.
Look at the midfield. That's where this game will be won or lost.

ogwu2019:
We can't wait to win today match, we are the citizens

Manchester City don't look like a bad team. They look like a team that has lost some of its old mechanisms.
Under Guardiola, City could lose a midfielder and still retain the same structural identity.
Today, you can see the uncertainty.
Who controls the game?
Who breaks Bournemouth's first press?
Who plays the final pass into Haaland?
Who protects the defence when City lose possession?
Those questions don't have convincing answers yet.
And that's why Bournemouth are making this game so difficult.
For Bournemouth, this is outstanding game management. For City, it's an early warning.
Maresca doesn't need magic.
But he does need solutions — and quickly.

City have lost several established first-team players, including Rodri, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Tijjani Reijnders, Manuel Akanji and James Trafford, while more departures have been expected.

At the same time, Maresca has inherited the enormous expectation of replacing Guardiola, who delivered six Premier League titles and a Champions League during his reign. Which I described the task as “daunting.”

You Sold Half the Team and Want Maresca to Perform Magic?

Football has a funny way of forgetting context.

Manchester City have spent the last decade operating at an almost ridiculous level. Under Pep Guardiola, winning became normal. Challenging for the Premier League became normal. Reaching the latter stages of the Champions League became normal.

So normal, in fact, that anything short of perfection is now treated as failure.

But Manchester City are no longer the same Manchester City.

And that is something people need to understand before judging Enzo Maresca.

Maresca has not inherited the Manchester City that Guardiola spent a decade building.

He has inherited a team undergoing a major transition.

And yet, after one bad result, people are already asking whether he is good enough.

Really?

Look at the players City have lost

This isn't about losing two squad players.

Manchester City have seen the departures of some of the most important players of the Guardiola era.

Rodri has left for Barcelona. Bernardo Silva has departed. John Stones is gone. Nathan Aké has left. Manuel Akanji has moved on. Tijjani Reijnders has also departed, while James Trafford has been sold.

That is an extraordinary amount of experience and quality leaving one squad in a relatively short period.

Manchester City's own farewell coverage confirmed the departures of Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones at the end of the 2025/26 season, describing the trio as central figures in the club's most successful era.

And now people want Maresca to walk in and immediately reproduce Guardiola's Manchester City?

Come on.

You cannot remove the pillars and expect the building to look the same

Rodri isn't just another midfielder.

He was the structural foundation of Guardiola's football.

He controlled games, protected the defence, dictated tempo and gave City's attacking players freedom to operate.

Bernardo Silva wasn't just another winger or midfielder either.

John Stones wasn't simply another centre-back.

These players understood Guardiola's football at an elite level because they had lived inside that system for years.

Now imagine taking several of those players out and giving the job to a new manager.

That is not simply changing the coach.

That is changing the identity of the team.

Reuters has already highlighted the scale of Maresca's challenge, noting that he is taking over after Guardiola's extraordinary reign while also dealing with major departures and the pressure to maintain City's standards.

And then there is Rodri

This is probably the biggest problem of all.

Manchester City have lost the player who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or and was arguably the most important midfielder in Guardiola's entire system.

Maresca himself has acknowledged that replacing Rodri will not be straightforward.

Interestingly, he pointed to City's history of replacing legends — David Silva with Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho with Rodri — as evidence that the club can eventually find solutions.

But eventually is the key word.

Eventually.

Football doesn't work like FIFA Career Mode.

You don't lose Rodri on Monday, sign someone on Tuesday and have another Rodri by Saturday.

City are rebuilding while still being expected to win

This is the contradiction.

Manchester City are rebuilding, but they don't have the luxury of behaving like a rebuilding club.

If Bournemouth beat them, people will say:

“Manchester City are finished.”

If Arsenal beat them:

“Maresca can't handle the big games.”

If they draw three matches:

“Maresca doesn't understand City.”

If they finish second:

“Failure.”

That's the environment.

But look at the actual squad situation.

City have already spent heavily to reshape the midfield, including the £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson, while they are also pursuing another midfielder to address the enormous hole created by the departures.

That tells you everything.

Even the club knows this isn't a finished squad.

They are still building it.

And Maresca is not Guardiola

This needs to be said too.

Maresca should not be expected to become Pep Guardiola.

He is Maresca.

Yes, he has worked within Guardiola's coaching environment. Yes, his football has similarities. Yes, he understands positional football.

But his job should be to create his own Manchester City, not spend his entire tenure trying to imitate Guardiola.

The greatest mistake City could make is attempting to recreate 2019 or 2023.

That era is finished.

Guardiola is gone.

Bernardo is gone.

Stones is gone.

Rodri is gone.

Even the structure around the football department has changed.

The club is entering a new cycle.

That doesn't mean Maresca gets a free pass

Let's be clear.

This is not an argument that Maresca should be immune from criticism.

He has inherited one of the most expensive and talented squads in world football.

There is still Erling Haaland.

There is Phil Foden.

There is Rayan Cherki.

There is Jeremy Doku.

There is Ruben Dias.

There is Josko Gvardiol.

And City have spent heavily on new talent.

So eventually, Maresca must deliver.

But eventually doesn't mean after three matches.

It doesn't mean after one defeat.

It doesn't mean after one poor half.

It means giving the manager enough time to establish his system, develop partnerships, integrate new players and discover how the team functions without Guardiola's greatest midfield conductor.

Even the football writers understand the scale of the rebuild

The Guardian's season preview described City as facing significant challenges because of the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, John Stones and others, while highlighting the pressure on the club to rebuild the midfield and maintain its position among England's elite.

And that's the point.

This isn't just:

“Maresca has a great squad, so he should win.”

It's:

“Maresca has a great squad that is currently being reconstructed.”

There is a difference.

The double standard is ridiculous

When Liverpool or Arsenal rebuild, people talk about transition.

When Manchester United rebuild, people talk about patience.

When young managers develop teams elsewhere, analysts talk about processes.

But Manchester City?

Lose two matches and suddenly:

“Pep would never do this.”

Of course Pep wouldn't.

Pep isn't the manager anymore.

That's precisely why this season is interesting.

Maresca isn't inheriting a machine.

He's inheriting the responsibility of building the next one.

Give the man a chance

Manchester City have earned enormous expectations because of what Guardiola achieved.

But those achievements should not become a weapon used against every manager who comes after him.

Maresca is taking over after one of the greatest managerial eras football has ever seen.

He has lost several experienced first-team players.

He has lost Rodri.

He has lost Bernardo Silva.

He has lost John Stones.

He is integrating expensive new signings.

He is trying to establish his own identity.

And he's doing all of this while being told that anything less than Manchester City's historical standards is unacceptable.

That's not management.

That's asking someone to perform magic.

Maresca should be judged.

He should be questioned.

He should be held accountable.

But at least give him the opportunity to build the team before declaring the building has collapsed.

Because Manchester City aren't simply changing managers.

They're closing one era and opening another.

And expecting the new era to look exactly like the old one after half the foundations have been removed is not analysis.

It's nostalgia.

Dear SP Abimbola Adebisi,
Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command,

We commend the Lagos State Police Command under CP Fatai Tijani for the successful execution of the latest phase of Operation KO S'AYE III. The proactive early-morning raids on criminal hideouts at Boolar, Super Ile-Epo, and other identified black spots, resulting in the arrest of 147 suspects and the recovery of dangerous weapons and substances, demonstrate a strong commitment to restoring peace and denying criminals safe havens across the state.

The professionalism, dedication, and sustained intelligence-driven approach of the operatives are highly appreciated. Residents of Lagos are encouraged by this renewed momentum and the Command’s resolve to make the state safer for all.

However, while applauding these efforts, we kindly urge the Command to also extend similar intensive clearance operations to the following areas that have continued to experience significant security concerns:

- Iju Ishaga
- Ojo
- Ojodu Berger
- Obawole
- Agege
- Ejigbo
- Ikotun
- Ijegun
- Bariga
- Epe

Many residents in these communities have reported persistent activities of hoodlums, cultists, and other criminal elements. Targeted operations in these locations would greatly complement the ongoing successes and help ensure comprehensive security coverage across Lagos.

We remain committed to partnering with the Police by providing credible and timely information. We urge the Command to sustain and expand Operation KO S'AYE III to these and other identified hotspots until every criminal hideout is dismantled.

Thank you once again for your tireless service. Lagos is safer because of your efforts.

Signed,
Concerned Residents / Stakeholders
(Lagos State).

This country is fxxked. So with what happened in Oyo we couldn't learn any lessons from that and ensure it doesn't repeat itself in any of the states in Nigeria. Omo make I begin gather my things to Japa. There was indeed a country.

I recently had an experience at work that left me confused and frustrated about workplace culture in Nigeria.

I work night shifts, and our team takes turns opening the office in the morning. One day, I worked my night shift and stayed until 2:00 AM. I went to sleep afterward and ended up opening the office about 10 minutes late. I was issued a query for the lateness.

In my response to the query, I told the truth: I had worked late into the night and needed some sleep before coming back to open the office. Instead of understanding, I was invited to a management meeting where I was scolded for “not even knowing how to lie.” I received a second query for this, and I was almost suspended.

This whole situation makes me wonder: Why do many Nigerians seem to dislike the truth, especially in the workplace?
- Is honesty punished while clever lying is quietly rewarded?
- Is this how most workplaces operate in Nigeria?

Herbephe1:
Heatseeker? That's the first time I'm hearing such, I've never been offered job here on nairaland

How do we reach you? what's your discipline?