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fergie001:
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babydioku:
Reno Omokri's Endless Tirade Against Peter Obi: Bitter Rejection or Petty Vendetta?
In the swirling vortex of Nigerian politics, few spectacles are as predictable—and frankly, as embarrassing—as Reno Omokri's relentless fixation on Peter Obi. The former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, now a self-styled social media provocateur, seems unable to let a day pass without invoking the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate. Whether it's a minor policy tweak by the Tinubu administration or a global event tangentially linked to Nigeria, Omokri drags Obi into the fray, often with hyperbolic accusations and thinly veiled personal jabs. This isn't mere political discourse; it's an obsession that borders on the pathological, and it reeks of unresolved resentment from a snubbed olive branch extended during the heat of the 2023 elections.

Omokri's social media timeline reads like a one-man crusade against the man he once positioned himself to serve. A quick scroll through his X (formerly Twitter) feed reveals a pattern: in 2023, as Obi surged in popularity with his "Obidient" movement, Omokri's posts were a barrage of critiques, from dismissing Obi's economic credentials to mocking his campaign promises. By December of that year, he was gleefully highlighting how Labour Party governors like Alex Otti were cozying up to President Bola Tinubu, implying Obi's isolation. Fast-forward to 2025, and the vitriol hasn't waned—it's intensified. Omokri now accuses Obi of plotting "regime change" abroad, fanning flames of religious division, and even undermining Nigeria's unity with fabricated tales of Christian genocide. In one particularly unhinged thread, he ties Obi's Washington visit to a sudden uptick in U.S. media criticism of Nigeria, as if the former Anambra governor is puppeteering American talk shows from afar.

This isn't random antagonism; it's the hallmark of a man scorned. Whispers from political insiders—and Omokri's own cryptic boasts—point to a pivotal moment in early 2023. As Obi's star rose, Omokri, leveraging his experience as a Jonathan-era strategist and his massive online following, reportedly offered his services to the Labour Party camp. He envisioned himself as a key advisor, perhaps even a bridge-builder to moderate PDP elements disillusioned with Atiku Abubakar. Obi, ever the pragmatist focused on a youth-driven, grassroots movement, politely declined. No drama, no public fallout—just a quiet "thanks, but no thanks." For a figure like Omokri, whose ego is as outsized as his follower count, rejection stings like a slap from fate.

Evidence of this bitterness seeps through Omokri's own words. In a bizarre 2025 claim, he alleged that Obi had unsolicitedly sent him a CV to become Atiku's running mate—a complete inversion of the narrative, as if to retroactively paint himself as the gatekeeper Obi desperately courted. Elsewhere, he's released purported emails of Obi "begging" for his endorsement, a move that smacks of desperate revisionism. These aren't the actions of a confident critic; they're the desperate flourishes of someone rewriting history to soothe a bruised pride. Omokri, who once positioned himself as a kingmaker in Nigerian politics, couldn't stomach being sidelined by a "trader" like Obi, as he derisively calls him.

The folly deepens when you consider the opportunity cost. Omokri's talent for viral commentary could be a force for constructive debate—holding the Tinubu government accountable on issues like insecurity or economic reforms without descending into personal vendettas. Instead, he's reduced to fact-twisting spectacles, like claiming Obi ignored demolitions in Anambra but decried them in Lagos, or alleging the LP flagbearer is waging a "religious war" against Muslims. His followers lap it up, but to neutral observers, it's clownish: a grown man, a pastor no less, frothing at the mouth over a perceived slight from two years ago. In one post, he even prays publicly that Obi never becomes president—a petty incantation that undermines his self-proclaimed spiritual authority.

Peter Obi, for his part, has largely ignored the noise, focusing on policy critiques and community engagements. His dignified silence only amplifies Omokri's desperation, turning what could have been a footnote in election lore into a full-blown embarrassment. Nigerians deserve better than this sideshow; we need voices that unite rather than ones that obsess over old wounds.

Reno Omokri's Peter Obi fixation isn't just unbecoming—it's self-sabotage. By harping on every "slightest opportunity," he's not exposing Obi's flaws; he's laying bare his own. It's time for Omokri to shake the table elsewhere and let go of the grudge. After all, in politics, rejection isn't the end—it's just the universe's way of saying, "Try harder next time." But for now, this endless loop makes him look less like a table-shaker and more like a fool chasing shadows.

kedeojo:
only you political novice still think obi will get those numbers of vote again. One of the ADC NWC member just said the obvious truth, that the Muslim Muslim ticket of APC gave him that votes and that is gone. Obi contesting alone will only win south east in 2027.

AMINDA:
Noise is not a political strategy. Here's the latest data from INEC on continuous voter registration across states of the federation. Peep the first five and last five states. I will personally prefer Peter Obi to run solo for strategic reasons. It will benefit the coalition but I will not explain. The dynamics in 2023 and 2027 are not the same.

DomPerignon:
Giringory's purported BSc degree which he claims was issued by UNN, has an issued and signed date of 15th December, 1984.

The only problem is that the 15th of December , 1984 fell on a Saturday.

fineboynl:
I dont have problem in criticizing tinubu government.

Apart from atiku no other northern politician criticize buhari government. It was only atiku. Even at the peak of endsars 1 none of them. It the reason the south is sentimental about typical northerners.

The plan upcoming endsars 2 or police brutality 2. Will bring a testaments to all of this in due time.

Lastly I think there was intelligent report of terrorest attack today. Reasons the government cancelled it. To even worsen it. There is no light anywhere.

Hmmmmm2024:
Not all...only terrorists sympathizers walked out...by the way, they will watch h the video of his speech later just like you are doing now...will their walking out stop Israel from killing terrorists ?

PigTormentor:
So a former Judge can't have houses in Florida?
This clown is just wasting his time especially with Florida govt.
Those ones are as corrupt as any African leader.
They go to any length to protect corrupt judges like Thomas and corrupt Trump.
They will laugh off Sowore.
As long as Wike doesn't say anything bad about Trump, they will protect him even if they have evidence of corruption. That's the new America.
If he says anything bad about Trump, they will manufacture evidence even if one doesn't exist. We are now living under a western dictatorship.

Islie:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/16/breaking-dss-files-criminal-charges-against-sowore-abuja-federal-high-court-calling

helinues:
So Farooq wrote this long epistle without disputing what president Tinubu said.

This man is becoming boring daily

RandDigital:
Following the controversy over Nigeria's undecorated and unmanned booth at Ticad9 in Japan, here's a look at a few of the other African booths at the conference.

naptu2:
Mike Achimugu is the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).


Michael Achimugu @mikeachimugu01




https://x.com/mikeachimugu01/status/1958499868663505357?t=_SW1PkOxLoPSf4Xzk2lMfQ&s=19[/quote]Medical after death.
You hurriedly charged her to court without investigation, what yeye eye service are you doing now?

ogododo:
The ADC through her spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi had criticised the overnight detention of Aminu Tambuwal and invitation of Emeka Ihedioha



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CUwoUnRyu/

helinues:
Another thread about Kwam1

Okay..Peter Obi addressed Nigerians on democracy day, please on which capacity did he use to do that.

This same law which you don't want to be selective, should it have also applied to Peter Obi for that act or you don't know it's against the law?

Pakute:
https://independent.ng/tinubu-approves-reconstruction-of-katsina-ala-road-says-umahi/

MaziObinnaokija:
This Sanusi should SHUT his TRAP there.He kept mum/was MUTE,DUMB,BLIND for 8 years and suddenly restored after 8 years. Same way he blasted Jona government. Same tin he did while @FBN(I nor go forget this tribalist).Well,TINUBU will complete his 8 years in ASO ROCK. There's nothing any demon can do

Wel,

Pakute:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/obi-will-betray-nigeria-the-same-way-he-did-to-ojukwu-apga-onoh/

Godfullsam:
Are you working in the same office with him to be so sure that he hasn't taken any loan?
Or you think they will contact you before taking loans.

ELsmile:
Despite a marginal 4.89% year-on-year (YoY) decline in total subnational debt, Nigeria’s 10 most indebted states saw their combined debt rise by 2.49% YoY in Q1 2025, reaching N2.48 trillion, up from N2.42 trillion in Q1 2024.

The debts of these states combined now account for 64.05% of the country’s total subnational debt.

The debt profile of Nigerian states has seen significant shifts in Q1 2025, with Lagos maintaining its position as the most indebted state despite a year-on-year (YoY) decline.

Meanwhile, states like Rivers, Enugu, and Niger recorded staggering increases in their debt burdens.

The latest data released by Debt Management Office (DMO) shows a reshuffling in Nigeria’s subnational debt landscape, driven by a blend of fiscal constraints, infrastructure ambitions, oil revenue shifts, and tighter federal allocations.

This analysis explores the debt trends of the top 10 states and the key factors driving their year-on-year changes.

The 10 most indebted Nigerian states in Q1 2025
10. Akwa Ibom – N118.21 billion
9. Imo – N122.09 billion
8. Benue – N129.82 billion
7. Bauchi – N142.40 billion
6. Niger – N143.75 billion
5. Enugu – N188.42 billion
4. Ogun – N190.14 billion
3. Delta – N204.72 billion
2. Rivers – N364.39 billion
1. Lagos – N874.04 billion

AMINDA:
Flawed and jaundiced analysis. The Igbos have no single incentive to support APC as a political strategy whether now or in the future if they hope to ascend the presidency. Why wait till 2039 when they can get it in 2027, 2031 or at worse 2035?

Obi should actually play smart in 2027 and realise that whatever decision he decides to make is not just for himself but for his entire region. To all those who would come saying "the Igbos don’t need to be president to thrive", no you do. Tinubu just awarded a 15 trillion naira road project and a 712 billion naira airport project to his region that would be serviced by all Nigerians, including the Igbos. No matter how many Obi Cubanas or billionaires you have in the East, they can never replicate the scale of these projects using their pooled funds. It's time to roll up your sleeves and play the smart politics like the rest of Nigerians. Your future generations will thank you for it. Accept the extended handshake across the Niger and build futuristic alliances. Tinubu and the Southwest did the same.

helinues:
This Peter Obi's talk about 4 years as presidency supposed to be backed by evidence on how he governed Anambra state

The thread below is the score card of Peter Obi as Anambra state governor. 50% of those who commented are from Anambra state while 30% are Igbo's from other state in SE, 20% are non Igbo's who might have experienced After Obi's poor governance.

https://www.nairaland.com/870945/what-exactly-peter-obi-doing?s=08

Annoyingly, those who said all sorts of things about Peter Obi when he was the governor of Anambra state, have been the same people telling us how Peter Obi was sent from Pluto to rescue Nigeria.

Their monikers are there to verify. Owokobiri is one of them

helinues:
Peter Obi as the presidential candidate for ADC, who will fund the election campaign. Atiku had him reasons for not pairing with Peter Obi in 2023 most especially when it comes to election funds. Atiku/Obi ticket, Peter Hardly dropped funds while the party money given to him couldn't be accounted for.

Atiku, Amaechi out of the ADC presidential race means they might not fund the candidacy of whoever emerge.

And please before talking about the donations from the supporters, that would be a token of all the funds needed for the main election as Nigeria election is expensive

helinues:
This man should stop uttering nonsense all the time.

How can you be speaking ill of a country you are aspiring to govern one day. Try and be sensitive for once

It's time to change all the mad men advisers around you and face the reality

TimeManager:
https://thewhistler.ng/yilwatda-dangerous-strategist-who-will-deliver-seamless-2027-election-for-tinubu-emerges-apc-chairman/amp/

Kosiso12:
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been plunged into controversy after Morocco’s football association lodged an eleventh-hour petition to disqualify Nigerian defenders Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie over alleged registration irregularities, IgbereTV reports.

With just hours until kickoff, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is now scrambling to assess the claims in an emergency legal review. Sources close to the proceedings reveal that Morocco’s challenge hinges on technicalities surrounding the players’ nationality documentation—a move critics are branding as a desperate psychological gambit to unsettle Nigeria’s key stars.



Inside the Super Falcons’ camp, fury simmers beneath the surface. Though Plumptre and Alozie have maintained steely composure—Alozie notably silent, Plumptre visibly tense—teammates and staff are bracing for a firestorm. “This is war,” muttered one insider. “On the pitch, in the courts, wherever.”



CAF’s impending decision now looms as a potential powder keg. Should the governing body side with Morocco, Nigeria’s federation is prepared to escalate the matter legally, risking unprecedented delays or even a boycott. Conversely, a dismissal could see Morocco’s protest backfire spectacularly, fueling Nigeria’s already volcanic motivation.



The stakes? More than a trophy. Pride, legacy, and the integrity of African football hang in the balance. As the clock ticks toward kickoff, one truth is undeniable: this final just became about far more than 90 minutes of football. The world watches—and waits.

Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1486271/late-drama-morocco-files-shock-petition-disqualify-nigerias-plumptre-alozie-hours-final/#forward

ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/fg-fixes-age-12-as-minimum-for-jss1-admission/

TruthHurts1:
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s 2025–2026 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan, which includes requests to borrow $21.8 billion, €2.1 billion, and ¥15 billion, as well as a €65 million grant, to finance key projects and programmes across various sectors of the economy.

In addition, the Senate approved the issuance of a ₦757.98 billion Federal Government bond in the domestic market to offset outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

Also approved was the President’s request to raise to $2 billion in the domestic market through a Foreign Currency-Denominated Instrument Local Issuance Programme—a novel initiative backed by Presidential Executive Order No. 16 of 2023, which empowers the Debt Management Office (DMO) to access dollar liquidity within the country without exerting additional pressure on foreign reserves.

These approvals followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko.

Despite the approvals, debate on the floor was tense. Some lawmakers expressed strong reservations about the sustainability of Nigeria’s mounting debt load.

Senator Abdul Ningi was among those who opposed the motion, warning: “Generations after us will continue to pay these loans. I’ve gone through the documents and cannot find a clear repayment plan.”

However, other senators, including Adetokunbo Abiru and Finance Committee Chairman Sani Musa, defended the proposals, describing the loan terms as flexible and growth-oriented.

Tinubu submitted the borrowing requests on May 27, emphasising the need to support critical projects in infrastructure, health, education, water supply, and other strategic areas.

The decision comes at a time when Nigeria’s total public debt stock has surpassed ₦121 trillion, with external debts exceeding $43 billion as of mid-2024. Debt servicing now consumes more than 90 per cent of federal revenue, prompting sharp criticism from economists and civil society groups.

“This is a country living on credit,” an opposition lawmaker told journalists. “People are suffering from inflation and joblessness while the government continues to dig deeper into debt.”

Still, supporters argue that the borrowing plan is different from past patterns.

“This isn’t reckless borrowing,” a committee member stated. “It’s a strategic investment to stimulate jobs, growth, and foreign exchange inflows.”

The approved loans and bond issuances are reportedly ring-fenced for high-impact, high-return projects across power, transport, the digital economy, and social sectors, subject to appropriation by the National Assembly.

A significant portion of the domestic bond—₦757.98 billion—is earmarked for the settlement of longstanding pension arrears. The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of retirees still awaiting full payment of their entitlements.

The DMO is expected to float the bond locally, reducing exposure to external risk. However, analysts caution that the government must ensure transparency and fiscal discipline in its execution.

This provides some short-term fiscal space, but if the investments don’t yield quick, measurable returns, we’re simply deepening the debt trap.

Tuesday’s approvals give the Tinubu administration the green light to broaden its fiscal reach. But the pressure is now on for results. For ordinary Nigerians facing inflation, currency instability, and subsidy removals, the biggest question remains: Will this borrowing bring real relief, or more hardship?

https://guardian.ng/news/senate-approves-tinubus-21-8b-loan-plan-%e2%82%a6758b-pension-bond/

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Bobloco:
Mr Shettima doubted that the rate reflected an accurate picture of economic growth.


Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed concern over the data and information gaps between the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), states and local government areas.



Mr Shettima spoke at the 2025 workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) on Tuesday in Abuja.

Tope Fasua, the special adviser to the president on economic matters, represented the vice president.

Mr Shettima, who was reacting to the 3.13 per cent Rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by the NBS on Monday, doubted that the rate reflected an accurate picture of economic growth.

Following the rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP report, the NBS stated that the country’s economy grew by 3.13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from the 2.27 per cent recorded in the same period in 2024.

Mr Shettima noted that most of the state governors had been able to double their internally generated revenue (IGR).

”If the state levels are an addition of what happens at the federal level, you wonder, if the states have increased their IGR between 100 and 300 per cent, how come the GDP is still where it is.

”And if the GDP is still growing at about three per cent, that means there is a lot more to discuss at that level.

”You will be shocked at the amount of information lacuna from the institutions’ repository of our data from the state, local government levels,” he said.

Speaking on the capital market, he said capital formation was the engine of infrastructural development, growth and a higher standard of living for citizens in the country.

Mr Shettima said that in 2023, the country’s All-Share Index (ASI) stood at 55,000 points, while the market capitalisation was around N28 trillion.

The vice-president said that as of July 2025, the ASI had risen to 131,000 points, and market capitalisation soared to N75 trillion.

He said the figure represented a threefold increase in market value within two years, which was facilitated by renewed investors’ confidence, resulting in business expansion and a significant boost to national wealth.

Mr Shettima said the figure had shown that the economy of the country was on a clear path of recovery and sustainable economic growth.

Corroborating Mr Shettima’s worries, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau called for collaboration among various stakeholders.

Mr Mutfwang said the state’s IGR had grown tremendously and noted that the data released by the NBS about his state was not a true reflection of happenings in the state.

”A lot of data we are generating is not from the bottom to the top; we harvest them from the top.

”We need to have the collaboration, we must ensure that every sub-national also grows their economy,” he said.

The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said that for the country to achieve a $1 trillion economy, there was a need to build strong and resilient institutions.

She said the government was working toward removing bottlenecks that prevented companies from listing on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.

Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, the Accountant-General of the Federation, said that prioritising investment in agriculture and technology would help Nigeria to achieve the target.

The accountant-general called on the CIS to uphold ethical practices and advocate policies that would encourage market liquidity.

The theme of the workshop is: “Capital Formation in Nigeria: Strengthening Industry, Institutions and Markets to bolster a $1 trillion Economy.”

It attracted financial and capital market stakeholders from around the country.

https://gazettengr.com/gdp-rebasing-shettima-raises-concerns-over-information-gap-between-nbs-states/