₦airaland Forum

MIKOLOWISKA:
you be pikin? how the emotional one here

But if he was a president from South East and South South like Jonathan, you are your family members would have been shouting like a mad dog from Republic of Benin?

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Babatunjo:
Like, was this necessary. If you want to become a gospel artist, let us know.

Most of you in Nigeria has a very bad mouth,

Anyway, it's even good for you people and that kind of leaders you have there.

Factcheck0001:
can we see just one picture of someone obi mentored?

U people want us to believe obi is the best but where are his fruits?

Where are people he mentored?

Where are people that served during his tenure?

Don't tell me they went back to their business, the fact is just that obi surrounded himself with mediocres during his governance. People who are only fit for local and don't aspire for greater heights.


So we couldn't hear anything of obi commissioner? Permanent secretaries , directors, managers of different sectors?

How can u be the best father in the world when u have no children?

May God never allow me to mentor a drug criminal abeg.

I better not mentor anybody.

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Factcheck0001:
all those rubbish don cast


People no longer fall for all those gaslighting n cheap blackmail again.

They now support who they want

Yes, you support based on your ways of life, believes and identify as a person.

No issues with you want to associate with brother.

Criminals flock with criminals,

Wired people flock with wired people,

Good people, flock with good people.

That's the way it is.


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DomPerignon:
And in your deluded state it is others in the SS that must be yoked to you and your Biafra .

One thing is obvious and that is that no nationality deserves to be plagued with your constant attacks on their land ownership and patrimony over it.

Only you have declared the most important Yoruba region as no man's land and are dragging ownership of it with them.

Only you have decided on the fate of the SS people who you arrogantly claim their territory and land belongs to your Biafra.

Have you considered that maybe Nigerians of other nationality are not in any way deserving to be insulted on their heritage and land patrimony ?

Why should I feel offended if you choose to say ENUGU IS A NO MANS LAND?

Your childishness in Nigeria is just too alarming, always giving serious attention to what really doesn't affect your lives.

CommonSense1967:
The same Reuben Abati, who was comfortable being on campaign podium as running mate to a fugitive, who was wanted in America, will be forming Moral Police inside Arise TV studio,”


This one is true and funny...

Yorubas and cover up!

One day, they will speak up against Tinubu's past too.

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EmperorIsaac:
He wants to turn Wike against his boss...Wike is smarter than all of them; it's why he is not a relic!

One day you will say something different from what you are saying today.

No be politicians again?

Depriest2020:
Tinubu is a forgiving man, in spite of all what Reno said about him. He knows how to play politics. I pray our Igbo brothers learns how to play politics without emotions, forgive and move on.

Your Igbo brothers are still helping you out in times of your needs, dispite all the wickedness you showed to them during last election.

Recognize that too and don't be a terrible hypocrite like most people in your region.

bcomputer101:
I pray this government should. It's as if you don't understand the damage previous government has done to Nigeria.

From Hunger to Hope: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey Since “Ebi n Pawa”


“Ebi n pawa!” That expression — “We are hungry” — wasn’t just a complaint two years ago. It was a cry from the soul of a nation. It echoed from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. You didn’t need a microphone to hear it; it was in the faces of mothers at the market, fathers at the bus stop, young men on the streets, and children waiting for meals that never came. It became the anthem of pain, the chorus of a people grappling with the shock of sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his very first week in office.

Nigeria was in turmoil, not because the policies were necessarily wrong, but because their timing hit a society already living on the edge. So the question we now face — two years later — is both urgent and fair: Are we still that hungry?

Back in May 2023, when Tinubu took the reins of power, the foundation of the Nigerian economy was cracked. No, not cracked — shattered. The nation was drowning in debt, most of it incurred not for building railways or factories, but for paying salaries, maintaining a fuel subsidy that lined the pockets of the rich, and defending an artificial exchange rate that stifled growth.

What the new president inherited was more than a moribund economy; it was a ticking time bomb. Oil had already been sold forward, meaning Nigeria was effectively broke. There was no money coming in from crude exports — our primary source of income — because it had been mortgaged in advance.

The previous administration of Buhari had quietly printed money, devaluing the naira without the courtesy of telling the public. But Tinubu couldn’t cry foul too loudly — some of those who caused this mess were his political allies.

He could have chosen the path of least resistance, the usual Nigerian way: kick the can down the road and pretend everything was fine. But he didn’t. In one of the boldest opening acts in Nigerian political history, he removed the fuel subsidy.

Suddenly, the price of fuel tripled. Transporters raised fares. Traders hiked prices. Even sachet water vendors felt the pinch. The people who were already struggling now felt like they were suffocating. The frustration was real, and so was the anger. Social media went ablaze. Protests flared. Opposition voices got louder. “Ebi n pawa!” they cried — and rightly so.

But that wasn’t the end of the storm. Next came the unification of the exchange rate. Nigeria had operated a dual-rate system for years, one for the privileged few who accessed dollars at official rates, and another for the rest of us who scrambled for forex in the black market. It was a system ripe for corruption, creating billionaires overnight while choking real businesses.

By merging the rates, Tinubu wiped away a major incentive for fraud. It wasn’t smooth — it never is. The naira plunged. The cost of imported goods spiked. But this was the price of honesty, of facing the truth about how things really were.

So, yes, we were hungry. But that hunger wasn’t just about food. It was about the pain that comes with correction — the sting of necessary surgery. The old system was bleeding us dry, and for once, someone decided to stitch the wound instead of just covering it up with another bandage.

Fast forward two years, and the picture is beginning to shift. No, it’s not yet paradise. Inflation is still biting. Prices of rice and garri still bring tears to the eyes. But compared to the chaos of 2023, we’re not where we used to be. Take a closer look — not with emotions, but with the eyes of understanding — and the signs of progress become clear.

Today, Nigeria has exited the IMF debtors’ list. That’s not just a statistic — it’s proof that we are no longer borrowing just to survive. The Tinubu administration cleared a $1.61 billion debt and restored Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage. Foreign investors are watching, and they’re starting to return. The stock market is booming. When he took over, the All Share Index stood at 55,738 points. Now, it’s over 103,000. Market capitalization has crossed ₦63 trillion. That’s not magic — it’s investor confidence fueled by clearer, bolder policies.

And what about infrastructure? The fuel subsidy money is no longer going into the pockets of oil marketers. It's now being used to build things we can see — roads, rail lines, and power projects that matter to everyday life. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund is not just a slogan; it’s real. The foundations are being laid for a stronger, more connected Nigeria.

Tinubu's federal government has embark on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja- Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.

Let’s talk food. Yes, hunger still exists. But the grip of the grain cartels — those faceless hoarders who manipulated scarcity for profit — has been broken. When the price of rice soared beyond ₦100,000, Tinubu’s team didn’t just watch. They acted. Tariffs on food imports were suspended. Mechanized farming equipment was imported from the US, Brazil, and Belarus. Local farmers received incentives.

Gradually, food production is rising. The goal is clear: Nigeria must feed itself. The youth have not been left out. From the Skill-Up Artisans Programme to the National Youth Talent Export initiative, young Nigerians are being prepared to compete globally.

NYSC members now earn ₦77,000, up from ₦33,000. That’s not just a raise — it’s dignity restored. And for those struggling with tuition, the Student Loan Scheme now offers real hope. No one should drop out because they can’t afford fees, and that’s the message this administration is sending.

Even the average Nigerian can now dream of owning appliances or even a car through the Consumer Credit Corporation. Over ₦200 billion has been set aside so that ordinary citizens can buy goods and pay over time. For a country where “cash and carry” was once the only way, this is revolutionary.

Security is still a challenge, yes, but there’s movement. The military has been better equipped. Inter-agency coordination has improved. Kidnappings haven’t disappeared, but many sleeper cells have been dismantled. The approach is shifting — not just guns, but intelligence and strategy.
Revenue?

In just six months of 2024, government revenue rose by ₦9.1 trillion. That’s more than double what we had in the same period the year before. And for the first time, all three levels of government — federal, state, and local — are receiving steady, increased allocations. That means more power to the grassroots, where change is most visible.

Wages have gone up too. The new national minimum wage stands at ₦70,000. Not everyone in the informal sector is feeling it yet, but it's a signal — that this government recognizes the dignity of labor and is ready to walk the talk.

Still, let’s not pretend that all is well. Many Nigerians are tired. The pain of the past two years is real. Prices are still high. The naira still needs more stability. And the wounds from the fuel subsidy removal are still fresh in many homes.

But transformation is never painless. It comes with dislocation. It requires sacrifice. And it demands patience. What Nigeria is undergoing is not just reform — it’s a full-blown economic reset. We’ve moved from illusion to reality, from quick fixes to long-term solutions. It hurts now, but it heals later.

And so we return to that haunting slogan: “Ebi n pawa.” Are we still hungry? Not in the same way. We are no longer hungry because of hopelessness; we are hungry because we are in transition. We are adjusting. We are healing. And we are learning to live in a system that finally tells the truth.

The hunger of 2023 was panic — confusion in the face of sudden change. The hunger of 2025 is different. It is the hunger of a nation finding its feet, discovering its strength, and realizing that growth is a process. But processes need time. Buildings need completion. Foundations need walls and roofs. We cannot afford to abandon the journey at halftime. President Tinubu has started something bold — something rare in our history. He didn’t play to the gallery. He played for the future. Now that we see the first fruits, do we go back to the same policies that brought us to the brink? Or do we press on?

Let’s be honest with ourselves: for any meaningful reform to succeed, continuity is key. Interrupting this process in 2027 would be like removing a doctor halfway through surgery and expecting a miracle. Nigeria cannot afford to go back to subsidy games, dual exchange rates, and lazy borrowing. The path is tough, yes. But it’s also clear. And with Tinubu at the wheel, the destination is visible.

So, no — we are not as hungry as we were. We are still hungry, but now with hope, with direction, and with purpose. We are no longer lost. We are no longer blind. We know where we’re going. And if we truly want to see the end of this hunger — not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution — then we must let this government finish what it started.

Come 2027, we must not change direction for the sake of change. We must hold on to the one leadership bold enough to break the old and build the new. Because what Nigeria needs is not just another election — what it needs is consistency, courage, and continuity.

Give us a platform for credible election so that we can elect the people who will fix Nigeria, is that too much to ask for?

We can't be chosen our leaders through NETWORK GLITCHES, and please stop making us believe that Tinubu is the most qualified Nigerian to do this job.

The greatest legacy Tinubu will give us is to make our elections count and see if Nigeria will not turn around in good time.


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stanluiz:
Where are the ocean views ?

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Good question.

helinues:
How relevant are you politically in Rivers state?

Your Wike is very very relevant no doubt but he fears free and fair election so much.


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nairalanda1:
You will soon see what the hausas, fulanis and yourbas are seeing. As are many other tribes.

Those who feed baby alligators, soon end up with huge maneaters that go after their kids.

It's already happening.

But you don't want to hear. Like the hausas before you and the yourbas now, you think ALL IS WELL. But one day, you will ask to be let off the train.

Enjoy your slavery, man. .

Like I said, I am not like you. Evil is evil , even if it is in my house, and I will call it out.

Awolowo supported the federal government to pay us 20 pounds after the war.

He told the Nigerian government, they will suffer and die naturally because they can't survive with that 20 pounds.

But today, we are competing with the Yorubas in property ownership in Lagos...

We are the single ethnic group with the highest ownership of properties in FCT Abuja.


Awolowo and his brothers had been shamed, you will also be shamed as well.


Time will prove you to be a very wicked sadist like Awolowo.


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nairalanda1:
You have earned your reward.

Thank you for saying that.


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nairalanda1:
You have earned your reward.

Just like Nelson Mandela at last.....

Reward is for people with INTENTIONAL MINDSET.

nairalanda1:
Okay enjoy your slavery. I have tried.

As for me, evil na evil even if na my brother. I go expose am. I sit at home for no man, nor do I allow people with dubious pasts to be my leader.

You won't get it of course.

We keep the red flag flying here.

Hahaha hahaha!

Slavery over what?

That I chose to remember my people who lost their lives during Nigeria's wicked gang up against the Igbos, is that what makes me a slave? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

You who is a free born in Nigeria, how good are you living your lives?

Why are you people Japa-ring out of your paradise? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I don't blame people who are being deceived, but I will curse the man who chooses to deceive himself.

Anyway, chose what you like and allow me to choose what I love, after all, have we invited you people to come to Abia and assist us with anything?

nairalanda1:
Ha, so you admit you have planks.

I am not Yoruba, let's get that out of the way.

But if I was Yoruba and Igbo, or even Hausa, I would call any evil person from my tribe evil. I will also ask those in aso rock and our governors and company to LEAD US WELL.

But you are lying against me already, so, continue.

I only asked you to remove the planks in your eyes first before pointing at the tiny bits in your neighbor's eyes.

And besides, we elected a governor who is giving us what we want, please don't compare him with those idiots who are neither here nor there and can't win any free and fair credible election and following their useless president up and down.


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8 years?

The same Buhari style?

This people, this people......


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nairalanda1:
Yes it is, and yes that is true.

And there are lessons to be learned every day.

Allow us to learn how you people created the monster in Ondo and Kwara abeg.

Remove your planks for your eyes first....

Ikaeniyan0:
If una like make una do one year sit at home, I no send una. Don't just bring the nonsense to the south west and south south

Hahaha hahaha!


Thanks so much for fake love.

nairalanda1:
Remember how the North used to back and praise their monsters.

Now they wish they did otherwise. Their daughters and sons are their slaves.

What is happening in Kwara and Ondo a Yoruba land that is not backing and praising their monsters.


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kingbee90:
Shut up you child of the devil.
So na your enemies construct concrete slab for your house, kidnap teenage girls and pregnant women dey kill them for human rituals abi?
You better start mentioning the names of all your syndicates and accomplices.

You are just talking like the police people in Nollywood movies.🤣🤣🤣🤣

But on a serious note, he must mention the names of his colleagues of he will suffer severely.

If this is Oyo or Kwara hiaaaaaaaa! 🤣🤣

You can only see this in igbo land.


Remember Dora of NAFDAC.


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helinues:


Madam Margaret Obi might soon join Apc with the rate of defection

You can win elections but you hate free and fair, credible election.


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raddyworld:
HONESTLY TINUBU IS THE MOST BRILLIANT & DANGEROUS POLITICIAN IN THE WORLD.
1. He knew how to generate more funds for the nation, more than any president in Nigeria.
(Fuel subsidy & recent tax increase) Would create more billions for Nigeria. Western countries only live on tax. Not to even mention rebate from fuel subsidy.
2. He pretended as sick and oldy ( bulaba, urinating, etc) for Northerners vote so they can think the case of Yaradua to goodluck will happen. And by that Shettima will hold power.
3. Creating more friends and having moles in mostly all party. (Don't leave ur party, just be my eyes to feed me ur plans). Like someone says to pocket Nigeria.

You see why most top politicians are decamping, they are making billions and enough to go round.
He is brilliant to do the needful for the betterment of Nigerian, if he knew how to play those parole. But wonder why he chooses those Pharaoh path to Israel .
Because the subsidy and tax rebate is enough to ease the hardship to some extent.

Can I tell you something,

Your brain has been abandoned in the shrine.


This is not a curse because I know what I'm saying.


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