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Science/TechnologyRe: Residents Stunned As "Floating Island" Appears In Ondo Community (photos/video) by streetpaddy(m): 10:06am On Jul 18
Pacesetter123:
The thing dey common for the part of N/D wey I from.
Everything wey you described for dere nah very true.Nah big piece of wetland with vegetation wey coastal erosion pull commot.
The only thing wey you no get am correct nah that your last statement......"if you stand on it, you go fall."
No, you no go fall and you no go sink too.
That stuff wey you see so don help plenty of us for water when boat sink or capside for middle of the river.
Like 3-5 people fit hang on that thing wey you see so depending on its size.
You can hang on am till rescue team arrives,or you fit get luck im drive you till you get to the bank.
The only danger wey dey dey dere atimes nah water snake.But most atimes the snake go see as you swim come enter there say this one don see de@th for eyes already,in short,him be semi-de@d man so no need to bite am.😆
E go just dey look you as you dey follow am drag to grab the branches of that water palm tree for support,e no go do you any harm.
Oh if you say so
Science/TechnologyRe: Residents Stunned As "Floating Island" Appears In Ondo Community (photos/video) by streetpaddy(m): 12:46pm On Jul 17
No be real island na big piece of riverbank or wetland with soil and tree wey heavy rain and flood cut commot nie make am they float upadan like this for river nature dey create serious illusion, if you stand on top you go fall
PoliticsRe: "The Fulani Are Killing Our People Everyday" - Hausa Woman Breaks Down In Tears by streetpaddy(m): 1:49pm On Jul 08
Karlovych:
Don't worry. The killings will stop the moment the North is done teaching Peter Obi a bitter political lesson
Stop this idiotism, what concern Peter obi and the north, are you living in a stupid delusion
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Cristiano Ronaldo's Reaction After Portugal's Win by streetpaddy(m): 10:05pm On Jun 23
What a nice one from the goat himself
CrimeRe: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Gun-running In Delta by streetpaddy(m): 1:29pm On Jun 09
Hope they won't kill this boys o, cuz any criminal they see with gun is death sentence without judge or going to court
CrimeRe: Boko Haram Beheads 8 Soldiers At A Military Base In Borno by streetpaddy(m): 8:59pm On Jun 05
Sonofgod1990:
You just see nyash come confuse grin
Is part of being a man, something must kill a man
CrimeRe: Boko Haram Beheads 8 Soldiers At A Military Base In Borno by streetpaddy(m): 8:32pm On Jun 05
Sonofgod1990:
Seems you are a Simple man
Lol no am not o
CrimeRe: Boko Haram Beheads 8 Soldiers At A Military Base In Borno by streetpaddy(m): 8:30pm On Jun 05
Sonofgod1990:
Hi? That person na man oo
Seriously, nawa for nairaland, make seun do something about this,

Thank you bro
CrimeRe: Boko Haram Beheads 8 Soldiers At A Military Base In Borno by streetpaddy(m): 6:34pm On Jun 05
Keme4Real:
Hmmm. Make our leaders kwantinu to dey sleep
Hi
PoliticsRe: "Tinubu Govt Added More Debt In 2 Years Than Nigeria Accumulated In 55 Years" by streetpaddy(m): 11:50am On May 23
mascot87:
Did Tinubu Govt Added More Debt In 2 Yrs Than Nigeria Accumulated In 55 Years?

Answer

No — that claim is misleading if taken literally.

Nigeria did not accumulate more debt in 2 years than in the previous 55 years combined. What is true is that Nigeria’s total public debt rose sharply under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, especially after the naira devaluation made external debt look much bigger in naira terms.

Here’s the clearer picture based on official Debt Management Office (DMO) figures:

Nigeria’s total public debt when Tinubu took office in May 2023 was about ₦87.38 trillion.

By mid-2025, the debt had risen to roughly ₦152.4 trillion.

That means debt increased by around ₦65 trillion in about two years.

Why the confusion:

Some viral posts compare the current naira-denominated debt to much older debt figures without adjusting for:

inflation,

exchange-rate changes,

and the sharp devaluation of the naira after 2023.

A large part of the jump came because dollar debts became far more expensive when converted to naira after the currency weakened.

So:

If someone says Tinubu added “more debt than all previous governments combined,” that is false.

If they say debt increased very rapidly during his first two years, that is broadly accurate based on DMO data.
Keep your stupid and useless analytics to yourself, will this help the country, go and get your PVC and vote for the right leader , stop wasting your useless energy analyzing nonsense
PoliticsRe: Northerners Get Hold Of OK NDC Stickers (Pictures) by streetpaddy(m): 11:47am On May 23
Willy2025:
They were shocked that the NDC had the audacity to paste such posters in the north. Having Obi as the Presidential candidate and Kwankwaso as the deputy is a taboo to many Northerners. Infact, it is heresy. This is one of the reasons Tinubu is going to win in a moonslide cheesy
Bro you are being too sarcastic 😂
PoliticsRe: Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition by streetpaddy(m): 9:16pm On May 11
LagosOrigin:
Governor Alex Otti is Peter Obi disciple and he's doing wonders in Abia state .. infact, Abia state is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria today, all thanks to Peter Obi and his Excellency Governor Alex Otti.

APC looted Abia state to the ground till God used Peter Obi to liberate Abia state from the wolves in sheep clothing politicians in APC.

We must liberate Nigeria from the wickedness of APC in 2027 insha Allah.
You meant pdp, there was never APC governor in Abia, the governor that was unseated was from PDP
PoliticsRe: For Those Of You Saying Nigeria Is Not Developing, Check Out Umuahia by streetpaddy(m): 7:49am On Apr 23
Kushites:
I don't know how old some of you were 20 years ago, when some of us were rolling around these parts, but I can assure you Umuahia looked nothing like this back then. And that's putting it mildly.

And the great thing is that this infrastructural revolution is happening all over the country, not just in one place, due to the heavily increased allocations to the states by the Tinubu administration.

It's almost as if there's a competition among the states.

Fantastic pace of development. 🤔


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TVrVEUMn_0
Did the development reach your papa house
BusinessRe: Condemn Merchants Are All Over The Country. Who Is The Brain Behind This? by streetpaddy(m): 1:51pm On Mar 24
jmoore:
This year in Aba, Abia State, I noticed a new business in town. They come with speaker with a pre-recorded audio that plays "Condemn phone, condemn laptop, condemn engine, we are buying it in a good price.
If your phone fall down inside water, bring it we are buying it in a good price. Condemn phone, condemn laptop. Baje baje..."


And it's seems it's only northerners are into it.

What's your state of residence? What year did they come into your state of residence?
Also here In warri, delta state
CelebritiesRe: Tiwa Savage To Troll: E No Go Better For You by streetpaddy(m): 8:56pm On Jan 06
Lol Mama rest ooo chai ok
TravelPlease I Need Advise On The Airline I Should Follow That Is Cheaper by streetpaddy(op): 9:47am On Dec 11, 2025
Please those who travel alot, which which airline company ticket is cheaper from delta to Lagos,
PoliticsSenate Approves Tinubu's $2.35 Billion Loan Request by streetpaddy(op): 3:20pm On Oct 29, 2025
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has granted approval to President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion from external sources to finance a portion of the 2025 budget deficit, a decision made despite the nation's soaring debt profile.

Dependable NG reports that the lower legislative chamber, during its plenary session on Wednesday, also gave its consent to the President's plan to issue a $500 million debut sovereign sukuk in the international capital market (ICM). This financial instrument is intended to fund crucial infrastructure projects across the country and diversify Nigeria’s sources of financing. The House gave its formal approval after considering and adopting the comprehensive report submitted by its Committee on Aid, Loans and Debt Management.


This move comes amidst widespread concern over the nation’s increasing debt burden. Nigeria’s total public debt stood at a massive N149.39 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025, which represents a significant rise from the N121.7 trillion recorded in the preceding year. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, had previously stated in September 2025 that Nigeria’s debt profile had crossed a "dangerous threshold." However, the Presidency has consistently maintained that the country, under the leadership of President Tinubu, is practicing prudent borrowing rather than being over-leveraged.

https://dependable.ng/despite-record-debt-house-of-reps-approves-tinubus-2-35-billion-loan-request/

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PoliticsJUST IN: Nigerian Senate Confirms General Oluyede As Chief Of Defence Staff by streetpaddy(op): 2:47pm On Oct 29, 2025
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday gave its final confirmation to General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, concluding the legislative screening process.

Dependable NG reports that General Oluyede, alongside the other newly appointed service chiefs, was present at the National Assembly for the screening session, arriving at the complex around 10:00 am escorted by several high-ranking military officials.

Following a brief session conducted under extremely tight security, General Oluyede was cleared and confirmed by the Senate within approximately one hour of his arrival. His confirmation is a key step in the President’s overhaul of the nation’s military leadership and security command structure.

https://dependable.ng/nigerian-senate-approves-general-oluyede-as-new-chief-of-defence-staff/

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HealthRe: “Drinking Alcohol VS The Silent Killer - HEPATITIS.” by streetpaddy(m): 11:33am On Oct 14, 2025
Ok

That's good I love this
CrimeRe: Lagos Re-arraigns Evans Over Alleged Murder Of Police Officers by streetpaddy(op): 1:47pm On Oct 13, 2025
Convicted kidnapper Evans re-arraigned in Lagos court over alleged murder of two police officers.

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CrimeLagos Re-arraigns Evans Over Alleged Murder Of Police Officers by streetpaddy(op): 1:45pm On Oct 13, 2025
The Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja over the alleged murder of two police officers.

Dependable NG reports that Evans appeared in court alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, to face a five-count charge that includes murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The charges relate to the alleged killing of two police officers and the attempted kidnapping of a prominent businessman in 2013.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them before Justice A.O. Ogala.

Evans, who is notorious for high-profile kidnappings, is currently facing multiple criminal cases involving kidnapping and murder in the state, having already been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in two of those cases. The re-arraignment on this fresh charge comes just days after President Bola Tinubu granted presidential clemency to some convicted criminals across the country, a move which has drawn widespread criticism.

https://dependable.ng/lagos-re-arraigns-ex-kidnapper-evans-for-alleged-murder-of-police-officers/

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Politics59,000 New Voters: Kano Leads All States In Voter Registration by streetpaddy(op): 9:15pm On Oct 11, 2025
Kano State has taken the lead among all states in the Federation in the ongoing voter registration exercises, with over 59,203 completed physical registrations recorded so far. This figure makes Kano the highest in the country in registration turnout.

This data was revealed in a Progress Report prepared by Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Data Analysis, covering figures as of October 7, 2025. The analysis shows significant variations across the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, with the turnout being a national high.

According to the report, the three LGAs that recorded the highest figures were Nassarawa with 2,442, followed closely by Kumbotso with 2,333, and Bichi with 2,328 new registrations, all reflecting strong access to registration centers and large urban populations. Mid-performing LGAs such as Dala (1,548), Gaya (1,542), Rimin Gado (1,570), and Ungogo (1,632) showed moderate but steady participation. The majority of LGAs, including Ajingi, Bunkure, and Minjibir, recorded figures consistent with the statewide average of between 1,000 and 1,200 registrations.

Dr. Aliyu, however, pointed out that Rogo (147), Doguwa (536), and Tarauni (549) ranked lowest in the registration drive. The report concluded that these results suggest a strong urban advantage in voter registration, highlighting the critical need for improved outreach and logistical support to boost participation in rural, low-performing LGAs.


https://dependable.ng/kano-tops-nigerias-voter-registration-list-with-over-59000-new-voters/

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PoliticsBala Mohammed: Defections Won’t Sink PDP, We'll Retake Aso Villa In 2027 by streetpaddy(op): 9:02pm On Oct 11, 2025
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has expressed unwavering confidence in the opposition party's ability to remain strong and reclaim power in 2027, despite a spate of recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Mohammed made the assertion while speaking with journalists on Saturday in Abuja. Dependable NG noted that the Governor, who also chairs the PDP National Convention Publicity and Communication Subcommittee, admitted concern over the loss of governors and lawmakers but stressed that the party is working quietly behind the scenes to stabilize its ranks and rebuild public trust.

Mohammed accused the APC-led Federal Government of resorting to "coercive tactics" to weaken the opposition and strategically steer Nigeria toward a one-party state. “You know the style of leadership of the APC-led federal government in trying to make this country a one-party state. They have the power of coercion; they have the power of everything,” he said.

However, the Governor maintained that these defections, even if more occur, would not derail the PDP’s resurgence, arguing that the party still enjoys massive grassroots support. He stated that even those who left "are not finding it easy" because most people at the grassroots are loyal to the PDP and unhappy with the defections.

Mohammed dismissed reports of his own state's instability, declaring: “I assure you I am not going anywhere. My state has no element of division.”

On the loss of lawmakers, the Governor acknowledged the unfortunate situation, noting, “They are being controlled, they are being bought, but certainly, the state is PDP.” He believes Nigerians are craving change and see the PDP as the credible platform to achieve it, citing that the majority of measurable achievements by the Federal Government were recorded under past PDP administrations.

Regarding current party figures, Mohammed stated that Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have not communicated any decision to leave the party, describing Fubara as a loyal member managing his challenges well. The Governor concluded with optimism, stating that visionary leaders will emerge from the unified PDP in 2027 to mount a strong challenge against what he termed the APC’s "deceptive" politics.

https://dependable.ng/defections-wont-sink-pdp-well-retake-aso-villa-in-2027-governor-bala-mohammed/

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CelebritiesNathaniel Bassey Opens Up About Wife's Struggles With 5 Miscarriages by streetpaddy(op): 5:29pm On Oct 11, 2025
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has shared an intimate and emotional testimony, revealing that his wife endured the pain of five miscarriages, including an ectopic pregnancy, even as he led his widely streamed "Hallelujah Challenge" worship sessions.

The singer disclosed this poignant struggle in the early hours of Friday while leading the ongoing October 2025 edition of the "Hallelujah Challenge." A reporter for Dependable NG noted that Bassey is married to Sarah, and they have been together since 2013.

Bassey revealed the profound personal challenge of maintaining his ministry in public while facing deep sorrow at home. He explained that there were times he would immediately leave the online streaming session and head straight to his wife's bedside in the hospital where she had been admitted.

“My wife will have to forgive me. Do you know there were times during the Hallelujah Challenge when we had a miscarriage, and nobody knew? I would still come online to praise and dance,” Bassey emotionally recounted.

He detailed the gravity of their ordeal: “A few years ago, she was in the hospital with an ectopic pregnancy. I would leave, lead praise and worship online, then return to the hospital, and the nurses attending to her would tell me, ‘It was powerful tonight.’ Not one, not two, not three or four pregnancies, but five.”

The ongoing October edition of the Hallelujah Challenge, a viral streaming worship session, runs for 25 days, from October 7 to 31, with each day’s session commencing at 11:59 pm. The singer said he felt compelled to share the story to encourage those who believe ministers of God do not face trials, adding that sometimes, the burden of pain is misunderstood.

https://dependable.ng/gospel-singer-nathaniel-bassey-reveals-his-wife-endured-five-miscarriages-ectopic-pregnancy/

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BusinessNaira Surges Against Dollar As External Reserves Keep Rising by streetpaddy(op): 5:19pm On Oct 11, 2025
The Naira closed the week strongly on Friday, achieving significant gains against the United States dollar in both the official and black foreign exchange (FX) markets, a trend supported by the continued increase in Nigeria’s external reserves.

Dependable NG reports that data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed the massive appreciation. Dependable NG confirms that in the official FX markets, the Naira strengthened by N11.48 day-to-day, moving from N1,466.65 per dollar on Thursday to N1,455.17 per dollar on Friday. This marks the highest uptrend recorded during the week under review.

The local currency mirrored this performance in the black market, where it also gained value, rising from N1,505 per dollar the previous day to N1,503 per dollar on Friday.

The positive movement in the Naira is taking place alongside a sustained increase in the country's external reserves. As of October 9, 2025, Nigeria's reserves had climbed to $42.58 billion, up from $42.40 billion recorded on October 2, showing consistent growth in the nation's foreign currency stockpile.

https://dependable.ng/naira-gains-big-against-dollar-as-nigerias-reserves-continue-to-climb/

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PoliticsCouncil Of State Approves Prof. Amupitan As New INEC Chairman by streetpaddy(op): 7:01pm On Oct 09, 2025
The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially come to a close after two consequential five-year terms. His exit paved the way for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to present a formidable nominee, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the nation’s next Chief Electoral Commissioner. The nomination of the respected legal luminary has received the crucial nod of the National Council of State, a development that signals a significant transition within Nigeria's electoral umpire.

Dependable NG reports that the unanimous support for Professor Amupitan's nomination by the Council of State is a testament to the extensive consultations undertaken by the Presidency to ensure a seamless leadership change in the critical body. The confirmation was formally announced in a detailed statement released on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu, in presenting his nominee, highlighted that Professor Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, to be nominated for the prestigious position, stressing that the nominee is politically neutral and unaligned. This emphasis on his apolitical stance was reportedly a key factor in the Council’s decision, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State describing Amupitan as a man of unquestionable integrity. The necessary constitutional compliance requires President Tinubu to now forward Amupitan’s name to the Senate for thorough screening and final confirmation.

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience to the demanding role. Born on April 25, 1967, the 58-year-old hails from Ayetoro Gbede in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. He is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), where he has spent decades contributing to legal scholarship and university administration. His academic focus is sharply tuned to crucial areas of national importance, including Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance, and Privatisation Law, the last of which often intersects with election and public sector reforms—an area of professional interest confirmed by his extensive publications. In recognition of his distinguished career in the legal profession, he was conferred with the highly revered rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in September 2014.

His impressive educational trajectory saw him attend Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, before obtaining his Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from the University of Jos between 1984 and 1987. He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. Further academic excellence saw him bag a Master of Law (LL.M.) from UNIJOS in 1993 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law in 2007. His career at the University of Jos began in 1989, and he steadily rose through the ranks, eventually serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Law from 2008 to 2014 and the Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors from 2012 to 2014. Currently, he holds the high-ranking administrative position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at UNIJOS, a responsibility he manages concurrently with his role as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

The depth of his professional engagements outside academia further solidifies his suitability for the critical INEC role. Professor Amupitan has served as a board member for various bodies, including Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and the Council of Legal Education. As a celebrated author, his works on Nigerian jurisprudence, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles (2008), Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008), and Principles of Company Law (2013), highlight his deep understanding of regulatory and administrative frameworks, which are vital for overseeing a complex electoral process. Professor Amupitan is married to Dr (Mrs) Yemisi Amupitan, and they are blessed with four children. Meanwhile, following Professor Yakubu's departure, the most senior National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, has temporarily stepped into the role of Acting National Chairman of the electoral commission pending the successful screening and final confirmation of Professor Amupitan by the Nigerian Senate. This transition period ensures continuity in the commission's operations as it awaits the swearing-in of its new substantive head.

https://dependable.ng/council-of-state-approves-prof-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/

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PoliticsWorld Bank: Nigeria Government Rejects 139M Poverty Report, Cites PPP Flaw by streetpaddy(op): 2:59pm On Oct 09, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4i2Ua2vhB4

The Nigerian Presidency has strongly disputed the latest economic report from the World Bank, which estimated that approximately 139 million citizens are living in poverty. The government, speaking through President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the staggering figure as "unrealistic" and disconnected from the country's actual economic conditions.

Dependable NG reports that in the second line of the content, the Presidency's rejection centers on the methodology used by the World Bank. The government contended that the 139 million figure is an analytical construct derived from the global poverty line of $2.15 per person per day, a benchmark set in 2017 using the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) framework. They argued that this model is not a literal, real-time headcount of poor Nigerians and must be properly contextualized. The Special Adviser noted that when converted to current nominal terms, the $2.15 benchmark is equivalent to roughly N100,000 per month, which significantly exceeds Nigeria's new national minimum wage of N70,000.

Furthermore, the government maintained that the PPP-based poverty assessment relies on outdated consumption data, citing Nigeria’s last major household survey conducted in 2018/2019. Crucially, this methodology often overlooks the massive informal and subsistence economies that sustain millions of households across the nation. The Presidency stressed that the figure should be regarded as a "modelled global estimate, not an empirical representation of conditions in 2025."

In a direct address to the nation, the Presidency reaffirmed that what truly matters is the economic trajectory, which it believes is now one of recovery and inclusive reform. The Tinubu administration maintained that it is actively confronting the deep-seated structural distortions—including overdependence on imports and productivity constraints—that have constrained growth for decades.

As a reporter for Dependable NG, one can confirm that the government cited ongoing, difficult reforms such as the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the exchange rate, and the fiscal reallocation of funds toward productive sectors as "painful but necessary choices" designed to tackle the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. The administration is focused on ensuring that recent macroeconomic stability eventually translates into tangible welfare gains for citizens through affordable food, quality jobs, and reliable infrastructure, with investments being ramped up in agriculture, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and power reliability.
https://dependable.ng/nigeria-govt-rejects-world-banks-139m-poverty-report-cites-ppp-flaw/

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SportsUEFA President Ranks Cristiano Ronaldo Among Top Three Footballers Of All Time by streetpaddy(op): 2:45pm On Oct 09, 2025
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ignited the perennial "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) debate by naming Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo among the top three best footballers in the sport's history. The head of European football's governing body made his definitive assertion during a one-on-one interview, commending the Al Nassr captain for his prolific goal-scoring and extraordinary silverware collection over two decades. Ceferin's comments place Ronaldo alongside other legendary figures widely considered to be football royalty, such as Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Diego Maradona.

Dependable NG reports that Ceferin, 57, described Ronaldo as an amazing footballer whose career achievements would require "over two hours to cover," emphatically concluding that the veteran forward is "one of the best players of all time for sure, certainly in the top three." This strong endorsement from the highest office in European football carries significant weight, acknowledging the player's unparalleled dominance in the UEFA Champions League, the continent's most prestigious club competition. Ronaldo remains the tournament's all-time top goalscorer and has lifted the iconic trophy a record five times.

Ronaldo’s case for inclusion in the elite bracket is built on a foundation of staggering statistics and unmatched longevity at the highest level. His remarkable trophy haul includes five coveted Ballon d’Or awards, league titles won across England (Premier League with Manchester United), Spain (LaLiga with Real Madrid), and Italy (Serie A with Juventus), in addition to the numerous cup and international honours with Portugal, including the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019. His status as the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football further solidifies his standing as a generational talent.

The conversation about the greatest footballers ever typically revolves around a core group of players, including the aforementioned Argentine great Lionel Messi—Ronaldo's long-time rival—and the late Brazilian legend Pelé. Ceferin’s decision to openly rank Ronaldo in his personal top three comes at a point in the player’s career where he continues to feature prominently for both club and country despite moving outside of Europe. The 38-year-old forward currently captains Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr and remains a vital part of the Portugal national team setup.

Ronaldo is presently on international duty with the Seleção das Quinas as they prepare for a pair of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the October international window. Portugal, who currently lead their qualification group with a flawless record, are scheduled to host the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, October 11, at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, followed by a match against Hungary on Tuesday, October 14, also on home soil. These upcoming matches will offer Ronaldo a new opportunity to extend his international goal-scoring record and help secure Portugal's qualification for the next World Cup tournament.

https://dependable.ng/uefa-president-ceferin-ranks-cristiano-ronaldo-among-top-three-footballers-of-all-time/

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PoliticsRe: SAN Cautions Tinubu Against Appointing Political Loyalists As Next INEC Chair by streetpaddy(op): 2:37pm On Oct 09, 2025
SAN Professor Oditah urged Tinubu to appoint an independent, competent INEC Chairman to fix the crisis of character in elections and condemned the judiciary's "dodgy jurisprudence."

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PoliticsSAN Cautions Tinubu Against Appointing Political Loyalists As Next INEC Chair by streetpaddy(op): 2:36pm On Oct 09, 2025
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and highly regarded legal scholar, Professor Fidelis Oditah, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be a person of impeccable integrity, independence, and proven competence, explicitly urging the President to reject any candidate viewed as a political loyalist. Oditah’s call follows the recent conclusion of the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, a period marked by unprecedented controversy over the technological failures of the 2023 general elections.

Dependable NG reports that the former Delta State governorship aspirant made this decisive call on Wednesday during an interview on ‘Prime Time’ on Arise Television, asserting that President Tinubu carries a profound constitutional and moral obligation to Nigerians to select an individual who can restore public trust in the country’s embattled electoral body. This is a crucial step for the administration, as the credibility of future polls largely depends on the public perception of the leadership's non-partisanship. Oditah stated that the kind of leadership INEC requires is one that is "impartial, independent, competent, accountable, professional and trustworthy," adding pointedly that no observer of the 2023 elections could honestly commend INEC’s performance.

The legal expert stressed that the root problem of Nigeria’s electoral disputes is not a deficit in the law itself, but a profound crisis in governance and character among those charged with implementing the legal framework. He argued that the nation's legal architecture, including the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, is robust and adequate, yet it is consistently "undermined by the human element" through acts of bias, incompetence, or deliberate compromise. He warned against the illusion that integrity can be legislated into existence, emphasizing that the right character is a precondition for the job.

Furthermore, Professor Oditah did not limit his criticism to the electoral umpire, extending his condemnation to the judiciary. He expressed deep concern over what he described as “dodgy jurisprudence” emanating from the courts in post-election cases, especially those concerning the failure of the electronic transmission of results via the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This critique refers to the judicial rulings that, while affirming the final results, often dismissed the evidence of widespread irregularities and the failure of INEC to adhere to its own guidelines and statutory obligations regarding transparency. This perceived validation of flawed processes by the courts, according to Oditah, completes a cycle of accountability failure, weakening the rule of law and setting a dangerous precedent for future contests. As the nation prepares for upcoming off-cycle and 2027 general elections, the choice of the next INEC Chairman will serve as a critical indicator of President Tinubu's commitment to genuine electoral reform and national democratic stability.

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