₦airaland Forum

sarrki:
The land in question belongs to Deborah olorunlogbon

owobokiri:
The only set of insecure people in this country, who go out in the middle of the night to destroy other peoples properties and investments out of greed, jealousy and barefaced Pettiness, are your uncles!

This does not happen in Abuja or Calabar or Onitsha , because none in these places feels threatened by the presence of mere visitors. Only in the hateful southwest. No other sections of the country does this. It is the height of seige mentality. Pettiness rocketed to neptume levels.

People who can't compete will always throw tantrums.. Sanwo Olu and that his ethnocentric "Commissioner of Igbo properties demolishion" will surely dopass themselves at sone stage..

LegendHero:
Normally, I no suppose respond to you but help me read the below from Obi.

This is the official tweet from Obi falsely alleging the demolition was because of his presidential ambition.

Can you now apologize to me?

bigpicture001:
Go listen to Obi channels interview on the spot of the destruction... Obi stayed there for 4hours .. and displayed the court order which reads .. "unknown" as the claimant..

U no dey there , but u sabi pass who they there

Sheuns:
He mentioned in the video that the court document was served to “unknown” person.

You just proved him right.

How do you serve an unknown person a notice?

The IMF Executive Board completed today the third review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso. This enables an immediate disbursement of about US$32.8 million.

Supportive policies and favorable weather conditions boosted agricultural output in 2024; however, widespread insecurity continues to weigh on economic activity in other sectors, especially gold mining, the primary source of export earnings for the country.

Program performance has been broadly satisfactory. While end-December 2024 performance criteria for the primary fiscal deficit and net domestic financing were missed by 0.6 percent of GDP, the 2025 budget includes adequate corrective measures. On this basis, the Executive Board approved waivers of nonobservance of these performance criteria. All continuous performance criteria were met. Seven out of eight structural benchmarks were achieved, with the remaining one implemented later as a prior action.

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement that was approved on September 21, 2023. The completion of the review enables the immediate disbursement of SDR 24.08 million (about US$32.8 million), bringing total IMF financial support under the arrangement to SDR 96.32 million (about US$131.3 million).

PaChukwudi44:
So where is the court order? Where is the certificate of occupancy

seunjungle1:
Obi is not fit to be the President of this great country. He quickly jump to action when things like this arose without proper and diligent finding.
I'm began hating him politically.

Judolisco:
Nobody dey advise this obi ni arbi him no dey hear word?

Tjra:
How will Africans wear chair covers (aka Apoche) under hot sun?

On Tuesday, former presidential aide Reno Omokri stirred online controversy when he claimed that an attire commonly associated with the Igbo ethnic group and minorities in the Niger Delta does not originate from them.

Omokri was referring to the Okpu Agu cap, Etibo shirt, and wrapper worn by podcaster Ezugwu Chukwudi, popularly known as Husband Material, during his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast aired Tuesday night, sparking intense debate among Nigerians.

When asked why he frequently wears Yoruba Aso Oke attire, which he also promotes on his social media pages, Omokri explained his preference, then turned to critique the hosts for wearing Western clothing. He also pointed at Husband Material, who was dressed in traditional attire.

Pointing to Husband Material, he said, “Nothing he’s wearing is of Nigerian origin.”

“That is not of Nigerian origin,” Omokri said, referring to the Okpu Agu hat. “That is a colonial winter cap that the colonialists were using. It is the truth. It is not of Igbo origin.”

He then pointed to the presenter’s shirt: “The reason why they call it Etibo—even my people, the Itsekiri, wear it. I don’t wear it because it is actually a sailor’s uniform.

The reason why they call it Etibo is because it was sewn for ‘Eight Bols’, which is an old currency. They couldn’t pronounce ‘Eight Bols’, so they called it Etibo. It is not of Nigerian origin. The studs are not of Nigerian origin.”

Regarding the wrapper, Omokri said: “And this wrapper—they call them George—comes from Holland. During the coronation of King George, the colonial government gave Nigerian women George, and that’s why they decided to wear it. It comes from Holland, and the cheaper ones come from India. They just make you think that it is Nigerian. It is not made in Nigeria.”

Omokri continued: “Aso Oke has been made in Nigeria for over 800 years. If you go to the British Museum, you will see the Ooni of Ife… The reason you don’t recognise it as Aso Oke is because you’re used to seeing it sewn differently. That cloth the Ooni wrapped around himself, tied over his shoulder—that’s Aso Oke. That’s why I choose to wear only authentic Nigerian materials.”

However, Okwu ID, a UK-based organisation promoting African and Igbo culture, described Okpu Agu as a knitted woollen hat—somewhat cone-shaped with a bob at the end—traditionally worn by warriors in Igbo land.

According to its website, these warriors were part of the Aro Confederacy, a powerful political and economic alliance that emerged in southeastern Nigeria around Arochukwu during the 18th and 19th centuries.

That said, the Okpu Agu does closely resemble the winter cap worn by Westerners, known as a beanie. According to Zaini, a UK store specialising in knitted hats, the beanie originated in 12th-century Wales, where it was called the Monmouth Cap. Other sources affirm that Americans later gave the cap the name Beanie when it arrived in the US in the 20th century.

Verdicts

Okpu Agu:
If beanie caps existed in the West as far back as the 12th century, and the Aro Confederacy emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, it is plausible that the Okpu Agu was inspired by Western designs during colonial contact. Since there are no historical records of Okpu Agu predating colonialism, Omokri’s claim that it was introduced by colonialists appears credible.
Score: 90%

Etibo:
Omokri’s claim that the Etibo shirt resembles a sailor’s uniform is also reasonable. The shirt, particularly when studded, bears similarities to colonial naval attire. Additionally, there is no evidence of a similar style being used by Nigerians before colonial contact.
Score: 70%

George Wrapper:
Omokri’s claim about the George wrapper has significant historical support. According to the Textile Research Centre (TRC), in 1611, the British East India Company established a factory near Madraspatnam (now Chennai), an area renowned for its textile production. British merchants promoted the export of this cloth, now widely known as Madras or George cloth. The Dutch imported versions were known as Madras doek. Thus, the George wrapper has clear colonial and foreign roots.
Score: 80%

A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who on Tuesday criticised what he described as Nigeria’s slide into lawlessness under President Bola Tinubu — following the alleged illegal demolition of a company property belonging to his younger brother in Ikeja, Lagos — has been accused of similar actions during his time as governor of Anambra State.

SaharaReporters recalls that in 2013, Obi personally supervised the demolition of Upper Class Hotel, a three-storey building located at 8 Old Market Road, Onitsha.

The hotel was owned by Mr. Bonaventure Mokwe, who later accused the former governor of taking rash actions and making incendiary comments following public protests against the demolition.

Another Nigerian tweep, identified only as Kambbi, queried the former governor on Wednesday, saying, "Peter Obi, can you remember when you bragged that there'd be ZERO compensation for buildings you demolished when you were governor?"

Mokwe had alleged that he was arrested and tortured by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on Obi’s orders and was held in custody for three months without being charged to court.

He claimed that the hotel was demolished based on unverified allegations linking him to kidnapping activities, an accusation he strongly denies.

Meanwhile, in 2020, the Anambra State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, Extra-Judicial Killings, and Other Related Matters iinvited Obi to testify regarding his role during the #EndSARS protests that swept the nation.

Justice Veronica Umeh, chairperson of the panel, announced the invitation, while responding to a petition submitted by Mr. Bonaventure Mokwe.

Mokwe accused the former governor of making rash decisions and incendiary remarks in the aftermath of the protests.

In a five-page petition, Mokwe also demanded a public apology from the state government for branding him a kidnapper and detaining him in the custody of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for 81 days without trial.

During his testimony, Mokwe alleged that his arrest and prolonged detention were ordered by Peter Obi.

He claimed he was held for three months without being charged in court and witnessed numerous gruesome killings by SARS operatives while in custody.

Bonaventure Mokwe, the owner of the demolished Upper Class Hotel in Onitsha, alleged that the former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, orchestrated a vendetta against him that led to the destruction of his hotel.

According to Mokwe, his ordeal began after a guest who had lodged in one of the hotel rooms was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). During a search, human skulls were reportedly discovered in the room. Mokwe insists the entire incident was staged.

"Someone checked into Room 102 of my hotel. The next morning, SARS operatives arrived and claimed they found human skulls in the room. But they never asked for the identity of the guest or investigated how the skulls got there. They came only to ‘discover’ the planted evidence and proceed with the demolition," he said.

He claimed the action was politically motivated, stemming from a dispute involving the control of motor parks in Onitsha.

"Peter Obi converted Ose Motor Park to Onitsha Park and handed its revenue collection to people from Onitsha. My own park, Mokwe Park, is located nearby. When transporters began to complain about high fees at Ose Park, many of them moved to my park. That didn’t sit well with the Onitsha faction, and just two weeks later, the skulls were allegedly planted in my hotel."

Mokwe further alleged that the demolition, which took place on the same day of the skull discovery, was premeditated.

"My hotel, built in 1973, was brought down without any investigation. I have evidence that payment for the bulldozer used in the demolition was made two days before the incident. How did they know what they would find if it wasn’t staged?"

He also blamed the then SARS commander, James Nwafor, for enabling extrajudicial activities.

"James Nwafor didn’t come from Ebonyi State to start killing people on his own. There were people in power who empowered him — and we are ready to expose them," Mokwe added.

Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, condemned what he described as Nigeria’s slide into lawlessness under President Bola Tinubu, following the alleged illegal demolition of a company property belonging to his younger brother in Ikeja, Lagos State.

In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi expressed outrage over the incident, which he said reflects a broader pattern of impunity and disregard for the rule of law in the country.

In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi expressed outrage over the incident, which he said reflects a broader pattern of impunity and disregard for the rule of law in the country.

He said that the whole situation screamed of coordinated lawlessness and impunity, warning that such actions threaten the nation’s economic future and social stability.

He lamented Nigeria’s worsening human rights record, citing recent reports that highlight deteriorating civil liberties, personal safety, and institutional protections.

According to the former governor, any society where lawlessness overrides the rule of law is not destined to be a haven for investors.

Obi stated that the government’s failure to uphold civil rights and ensure basic legal protections is sending a dangerous message both to Nigerians and the international community.

Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, says the suspects follow their victims after they withdraw large sums of money from financial institutions. They then break into their vehicles to rob.

Their operations have been going on for the past month.

Two suspects were identified from police intelligence gathering, supported by footage from the intelligence video surveillance (IVS) system monitored at the police emergency command centre.

A gold-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number GT 2471-14 and a black Toyota Highlander with registration number GX 7124-12 were confirmed to be used for the robbery. Both vehicles were found to bear fake licence plates.

According to the police commander, on Thursday, 19th June, 2025, around 10 am, the police successfully arrested three other suspects; Russell Ekenze, 29 years, a taxi driver, Francis Friday, 49 years, and Linus Agwazie, a 51-year-old trader.

DCOP Teye Cudjoe, in his press briefing, said that during their interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of a large criminal syndicate.

"They admitted to carrying out similar thefts at several locations within Kumasi, including Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Mayanka, Asokwa, Kumasi Central Mosque, ShopRite and Georgia Hotel area.

They also named other members of the syndicate as Cosmas Maduabuchukwu, Ezuchukwu, C.J , DD and Lele," he said.

He added that Cosmas Maduabuchukwu sustained gunshot wounds during an attempted arrest but managed to flee.

Six suspects are currently in police custody and the two vehicles used by the syndicate have been impounded. A manhunt is underway to arrest Cosmos Maduabuchukwu and other accomplices still at large.

“Preliminary findings indicate that all members of the syndicate are Nigerian nationals with the exception of DD, who is a Ghanaian and they have been arraigned before the court for lawful remand,” said the police.

The police command has assured the public of its commitment to ensure the safety and security of all residents in the region.

planetx:
Vice President (comma) then Wife, learn how to read now.

frankmoney:
Lmao what strategic talk will a wife of a VP hold ? This country and hyping rubbish

mannobi:
Brazilian is an extension of the yoruba people. That's the country with most population of indigenous yorubas outside Africa