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 Politics › Re: I Will End Corruption If I Become President – Rotimi Amaechi by Thissystem(op): 6:33am On Aug 10, 2025 |
“If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I will tender my resignation,” Amaechi declared. Hhhmm 🤫 |
| Politics › I Will End Corruption If I Become President – Rotimi Amaechi by Thissystem(op): 6:31am On Aug 10, 2025 |
A former governor of Rivers State, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said he would defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election if he gets the African Democratic Congress ticket. He also vowed to end corruption in Nigeria within one month, if he becomes president. Amaechi pledged sweeping reforms if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, including changing the constitution and eradicating corruption within his first month in office or resigning. Speaking on Saturday during an X Space session titled Weekend Politics, the former Rivers State governor said he would replace the current indigeneship system with citizenship rights. “If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I will tender my resignation,” Amaechi declared. Amaechi accused some powerful figures of frequently visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to steal public funds, lamenting that such resources, if properly utilised, could solve the country’s security and economic crises. On fuel subsidy, Amaechi vowed not to reverse its removal if elected, but promised to channel the savings directly to ordinary Nigerians rather than the elite. Amaechi also said he had never participated in election rigging, adding that he had consistently turned down appointments to serve on APC election planning committees. “I tell you, I’ve not had an election against Tinubu. I know Tinubu very well. I know his strengths. I know his weaknesses. And I know that if allowed to fly the flag of ADC, I will defeat Tinubu for sure,” he said. “I challenge any politician, living or dead, to come forward and say I was part of rigging. “In fact, all the appointments given to me by APC to join election planning committees, I have refused to participate. “There was no one I participated in. Why? Because I know what they discuss. I listen to them. I hear them. If I get the ticket, I will reveal those things. “They will bring governors. They will go to government agencies and get money, but the rest, I don’t want to say it until I win primaries,” he said. Amaechi promised never to engage in rigging, saying his focus would be to stop electoral malpractice if elected. “I will never participate in any rigging whatsoever, and I will not do it. What I promise to do now, going forward, is to stop rigging,” he said. He added that he would only apologise for wrongdoing if evidence proved he committed a crime. “I challenge any Nigerian to produce evidence that I participated in any election rigging, and I will apologise for that,” he said. Amaechi admitted that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), won in Rivers state during the 2023 election. “I would agree to an extent that Peter Obi won in Rivers State, but unfortunately, the result that came out was different. How it happened, I have no idea,” he said. https://latestnewsng.com/2025/08/i-will-end-corruption-if-i-become-president-amaechi/
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| Politics › Re: From One Country To Four, The Already Split Sudan On The Edge Of Another Split by Thissystem(op): 4:06pm On Aug 08, 2025 |
"Many people have fled to Chad, South Sudan, and Egypt, resulting in regional instability and overcrowded refugee camps. Inside Sudan, essential services have crumbled." "The most alarming effect is that Sudan may never reunite. If present trends continue, the nation may irreversibly fracture." 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics › From One Country To Four, The Already Split Sudan On The Edge Of Another Split by Thissystem(op): 4:06pm On Aug 08, 2025 |
After years of civil conflict, broken ceasefires, and failed transitions, the country is now on the verge of division, as two competing governments, each claiming legitimacy, dig in further across the country. What began as a power struggle between two military chiefs has now evolved into a war for Sudan’s spirit and structural integrity. As of August 2025, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), had established parallel administrations in opposing sections of the nation. Their conflict has divided Sudan politically, geographically, and socially. History of conflict Sudan’s political turmoil is not new. Since achieving independence from British Egypt on January 1, 1956, the country has experienced several military coups, ethnic bloodshed, and long-lasting civil conflicts. Two lengthy north-south battles, lasting 1955-1972 and 1983-2005, eventually led to South Sudan’s separation in 2011, which many anticipated would usher in peace. Sudan’s status remained uncertain under Omar al-Bashir, who took power in a 1989 coup and reigned until 2019. His rule was known for war crimes, notably in Darfur, where violence resulted in hundreds of thousands of fatalities and forced displacement, and he was eventually charged by the International Criminal Court. In April 2019, a popular uprising deposed Bashir, paving the way for a civilian-military transitional government. However, this fragile arrangement collapsed in October 2021, when General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led a coup, dissolved the Sovereignty Council, and arrested civilian leaders, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Although RSF commander Hemedti originally supported the coup, tensions quickly grew between him and Burhan, primarily over power allocation and the controversial topic of merging the RSF into the national armed forces, fueling widening divides. By April 2023, their resentment had escalated into a full-blown war. The RSF and SAF battled in Khartoum, soon transforming the city into a battleground. Heavy artillery, airstrikes, and urban combat decimated the city. In July 2025, the RSF announced the creation of a “presidential council” to administer the territory it controls. It also began writing a new constitution, thereby establishing a breakaway government in all but name. The RSF has set up administrative institutions, collected taxes, and built tribal alliances across Darfur and central Sudan. In contrast, al-Burhan’s SAF-led administration maintains international legitimacy and diplomatic support from Egypt and certain Gulf states. It operates out of Port Sudan, administering exile ministries and maintaining links with the United Nations and the African Union. However, neither side has a clear military advantage, and both are now entrenched, resulting in a divide similar to Libya’s, with rival national narratives and state institutions. A growing humanitarian disaster Civilians have suffered greatly as a result of this split. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), approximately 10 million Sudanese have been displaced, making it one of the world’s worst displacement crises (UN OCHA, 2025). Many people have fled to Chad, South Sudan, and Egypt, resulting in regional instability and overcrowded refugee camps. Inside Sudan, essential services have crumbled. Famine is coming, particularly in Darfur, where both armed groups and ethnic militias have targeted people. In July alone, humanitarian activities in the Upper Nile, Jonglei, Unity, Western Equatoria, and Central Equatoria were still significantly impacted by access restrictions brought on by the fighting. Attacks against aid workers, criminal activity, and the confiscation of aid assets were among the 60 access events that were documented. Particularly in Juba Central Equatoria, where aid workers were the targets of three kidnappings, including requests for ransom and violent robberies, there was a notable increase in criminal activity directed at humanitarian personnel and institutions. In Jonglei and Central Equatoria, armed groups assaulted UN contractors, injuring people and causing damage to infrastructure, notably the Kandila Bridge project, according to reliefweb. What’s at stake with the potential Sudan split? The most alarming effect is that Sudan may never reunite. If present trends continue, the nation may irreversibly fracture, following in the footsteps of failed states like Yemen, Syria, and Libya, which had numerous administrations, militias, and foreign patrons. This would be Sudan’s second significant secession in recent history, dealing a catastrophic blow to ambitions to create a unified African state. The ramifications would spread throughout the Horn of Africa and the Arab world, disrupting economic lines, migrant flows, and regional diplomacy. Sudan’s civil society and democratic voices, which were so lively during the 2019 revolution, have been mostly muffled in the current crisis. https://mazech.com/2025/08/from-one-country-to-four-the-already-split-sudan-could-be-on-the-edge-of-another-split/
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| Politics › Re: VP Shettima Hints At Disagreement With Tinubu Over State Of Emergency In Rivers by Thissystem(op): 10:28am On Jul 11, 2025 |
“I admire Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke fundamentally for his courage, his conviction, and his capacity to stand for what he believes in. He told the then President, ‘Mr President, you do not have the power to remove the Governor’.” - Vice-president, Kashim Shettima " " "Tinubu is rumoured to be considering dropping Shettima as his running mate when he stands for re-election in 2027." |
| Politics › VP Shettima Hints At Disagreement With Tinubu Over State Of Emergency In Rivers by Thissystem(op): 10:26am On Jul 11, 2025 |
Nigeria’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima, has hinted that he did not agree with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers. Tinubu declared the state of emergency on March 18, 2025. The president claimed he was “greatly disturbed about the political crisis” in the state and accused Governor Siminilayi Fubara of demolishing the State House of Assembly building. Tinubu also suspended Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, for six months, alongside all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State. Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) was then appointed as Sole Administrator. But on Thursday, Shettima revealed he was almost removed as Borno state governor under the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Shettima was speaking at the public presentation of a memoir by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. According to him, the then House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, told Jonathan that “Your Excellency, you don’t have the power to remove even a councillor of a local government”. Jonathan insisted on Shettima’s removal and raised the topic at the Federal Executive Council, FEC. Shettima added: “I admire Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke fundamentally for his courage, his conviction, and his capacity to stand for what he believes in. “He told the then President, ‘Mr President, you do not have the power to remove the Governor’.” Shettima’s comments will no doubt add to speculations over how his relationship with Tinubu has deteriorated in recent weeks. Tinubu is rumoured to be considering dropping Shettima as his running mate when he stands for re-election in 2027. https://dailypostngr.com/2025/07/shettima-hints-at-disagreement-with-tinubu-over-state-of-emergency-in-rivers/
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| Politics › Re: "Give Us A Break": Presidency Rejects IMF Report On Nigeria’s Inflation, Poverty by Thissystem(op): 5:23pm On Jul 08, 2025 |
ClearFlair:Very unfortunate! How can we move forward without honest assessment of the current situation and then look for a better solution. |
| Politics › Re: "Give Us A Break": Presidency Rejects IMF Report On Nigeria’s Inflation, Poverty by Thissystem(op): 5:11pm On Jul 08, 2025 |
"We’re hearing all sorts of very fatalistic statements from different places, including, unfortunately, the IMF.” - Fasua Is IMF not right?? |
| Politics › "Give Us A Break": Presidency Rejects IMF Report On Nigeria’s Inflation, Poverty by Thissystem(op): 5:09pm On Jul 08, 2025 |
The Nigerian Presidency has rejected a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) article that raised concerns over the country’s economic trajectory. The government has labelled the report as a “very fatalistic” and unhelpful assessment of ongoing reforms. In its July 7 publication titled “How Nigeria Can Unleash Its Economic Potential,” the IMF acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had initiated important reforms, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate unification, but warned that the impact had been slow in reducing inflation, tackling poverty, or strengthening investor confidence. The Fund noted that inflation remained persistently above 20 per cent, food insecurity had deepened, and recommended firmer monetary policy, effective budgetary discipline, and better redistribution of fuel subsidy savings into critical infrastructure and social safety nets. “The country needs stronger and more sustained growth to lift millions out of poverty and food insecurity,” the IMF stated, while also encouraging the Federal Government to align its tax rates with regional benchmarks once the national cash transfer system is fully functional. However, in reacting to the IMF’s remarks, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, faulted the tone and timing of the Fund’s message, describing it as both discouraging and destabilising. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Fasua said: “This administration under President Tinubu has done some of the deepest reforms that we have seen in a while. We only just got the tax bills signed into law—bills that offer relief to low-income earners and double the tax threshold for small businesses. “We haven’t even allowed those measures to settle, yet we’re hearing all sorts of very fatalistic statements from different places, including, unfortunately, the IMF.” He accused the IMF of constant interference. “Sometimes one wants to think they go into overdrive, almost every week or every two to three days, there’s a statement on Nigeria. At the end of the day, it leaves everyone in a state of confusion.” Fasua revealed that Nigeria had recently repaid $3 billion of its COVID-19 loan from the IMF, an obligation he said many countries are yet to fulfil. Yet, according to him, the Fund continues to pile on pressure. “We’re not asking for a pat on the back; we’re just saying, you know what, give us a breather. Let us be able to implement the policies we’ve started. They acknowledge that the reforms are good, yet they keep demanding more, and it’s almost like being caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.” “Give us a break; let us be able to know where we are going before coming at us at every angle and generally throwing us off whack. It’s like a house that is completely dilapidated. “And we’re being asked to provide full comfort in two years after removing the roof and working on the foundation. That’s not realistic.” “The IMF has both an advisory and a lending arm, and sometimes it looks like their advice clashes with their lending stance. We don’t even know which to believe anymore. “We’ve done the right things. They say they want more—but the government also has a right to say, ‘Let us see how what we’ve done turns out.’ Like the president would say, ‘Let the poor breathe.’” Responding to questions about inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, Fasua dismissed expectations of an immediate turnaround. “They’ve recommended even more painful reforms. They want us to keep raising interest rates. But interest rates are now stabilising. The Central Bank has a view to begin to reduce them gradually.” “They complained that inflation is high. Do they expect it to drop to single digits in a quarter? That’s unrealistic. Inflation has reduced over the last three months and will likely fall further. Whoever wrote that statement is not sounding like an economist, because an economist is not a fantasist.” https://latestnewsng.com/2025/07/just-in-presidency-rejects-imf-report-on-nigerias-inflation-poverty/
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| Politics › Re: Lagos Becomes Africa’s 2nd-largest City Economy As GDP Hits $259 Billion by Thissystem(op): 10:47am On Mar 14, 2025 |
Impressive! |
| Politics › Lagos Becomes Africa’s 2nd-largest City Economy As GDP Hits $259 Billion by Thissystem(op): 10:47am On Mar 14, 2025 |
Lagos State has solidified its status as a leading economic force in Africa, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching approximately $259.75 billion in 2023, based on purchasing power parity (PPP). This remarkable achievement positions Lagos as the continent's second-largest economy, surpassed only by Cairo, Egypt. citeturn0search32 In the first half of 2024, Lagos's economy demonstrated significant resilience and growth, expanding to ₦27.38 trillion, up from ₦19.65 trillion in 2023. This substantial increase underscores the state's robust economic framework amidst ongoing reforms and infrastructural investments. However, the tax-to-GDP ratio remains low at 2.3%, indicating a pressing need for enhanced revenue mobilisation strategies. 2025 Budget Projections Looking ahead, the Lagos State government has outlined ambitious projections for the 2025 fiscal year: GDP Growth: The state's GDP is anticipated to rise from ₦54.77 trillion in 2024 to ₦66.47 trillion in 2025, with real GDP growth projected between 5.02% and 6.49%. Sectoral Expansion: The services sector is expected to continue its expansion, complemented by advancements in agriculture and industrial production. Economic stability is projected to benefit from declining petrol prices and a stable naira-to-dollar exchange rate. Inflation Forecast: Headline inflation is projected at 34.2%, with food inflation slightly higher at 34.9%. Revenue Projections: The Lagos State Government aims to generate ₦2.79 trillion in revenue for 2025, emphasising the necessity for increased fiscal discipline and diversification of revenue sources. Lagos continues to be a prime destination for investors seeking opportunities within Nigeria's dynamic economic landscape. The state's ongoing economic expansion, coupled with strategic policy interventions, presents lucrative prospects in infrastructure development, technology, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. However, challenges such as high inflation, foreign exchange volatility, and infrastructure deficits must be addressed to ensure sustainable long-term growth. In a significant national development, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) plans to rebase Nigeria's GDP this year, updating the base year from 2010 to 2019. This rebasing aims to provide a more accurate reflection of the current economic landscape, incorporating substantial growth in various sectors since the last update in 2014. The rebasing process will encompass emerging sectors such as the marine and blue economy, arts, culture, tourism, information and communication technology (ICT), and e-commerce, ensuring these rapidly growing industries are accurately represented in the new GDP framework. This comprehensive update is expected to enhance economic planning and policy formulation, providing a more precise understanding of Nigeria's economic structure and performance. The previous rebasing in 2014 had established Nigeria as Africa's largest economy, and this forthcoming update is anticipated to further elucidate the nation's economic dynamics. Lagos State's impressive economic growth and Nigeria's forthcoming GDP rebasing underscore the nation's evolving economic landscape. These developments highlight the importance of strategic planning and investment in emerging sectors to sustain and enhance economic growth across the continent. https://mazech.com/2025/03/lagos-emerges-as-africas-2nd-largest-city-economy-as-gdp-hits-259-billion/
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| Celebrities › Re: Nollywood Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Begs For Financial Help by Thissystem(op): 9:09pm On Feb 22, 2025 |
Wishing him a speedy recovery 7 Likes |
| Celebrities › Nollywood Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Begs For Financial Help by Thissystem(op): 9:08pm On Feb 22, 2025 |
Veteran Nollywood actor John Amaefule has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, raising concerns among fans and industry colleagues. Stanley Okereke, a well-known Nollywood producer, shared the news of the actor’s hospitalisation on Instagram on Friday. According to Stanley, the actor had a stroke on the left side of his brain and is currently undergoing treatment at FMC Owerri. Additionally, he called for financial assistance to carry out further medical tests for the actor. He wrote, wrote in a post, “Nollywood Vetran Actor John Amaefule was rushed to the hospital this morning in Owerri after encountering with Stroke. “He’s suffering from stroke, the family is asking Nigerians to pls help he’s currently in FCM Owerri and they need money to save this man. “For more information call Patrick Amaefule 08143632138. This is this account number pls 6016167769Fidelity BankAMAEFULE JANE CHIZORO “This message is from the doctor…He had a stroke in the left side of his brain. Which is likely causing right sided weakness, They need to do Lipid panel test, Hemoglobin Alc test, Electrolyte urea and creatinine test for him… “Then he needs to be on medications for Cholesterol – atorvastatin. Blood pressure – maybe losartan or hydrochlorothiazide if he’s not already on one and if he has diabetes or not “He should be on aspirin and clopidogrel. Pls guys, I want everyone in Nollywood to repost this pls let’s save a life.” https://dailypostngr.com/2025/02/veteran-actor-john-amaefule-hospitalised-with-stroke-seeks-financial-aid/
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| Politics › Re: Tensions rise as Canada denies visas to Nigerian military chiefs by Thissystem(op): 4:46pm On Feb 13, 2025*. Modified: 3:41am On Feb 17, 2025 |
Hhmm... Why?? |
| Politics › Tensions rise as Canada denies visas to Nigerian military chiefs by Thissystem(op): 4:45pm On Feb 13, 2025*. Modified: 3:40am On Feb 17, 2025 |
The Nigerian government has expressed dissatisfaction with the Canadian embassy’s decision to deny visas to its military officers. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, criticized the Canadian embassy for refusing visas to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior army officials. Ribadu made these remarks during the inaugural lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, adding that Canada “can go to hell”. Earlier, Major General Musa shared how he and his colleagues were denied visas at the Canadian embassy according to The Cable. “Every disappointment is a blessing, yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada for an event to honour our veterans—those injured in battle. We were invited along with our team, but while half of us got visas, the other half was denied. It’s very disappointing,” Musa said. Ribadu, unable to conceal his displeasure, commended the CDS for speaking out about the incident. “Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell,” the NSA said. “Even though it’s painful, it’s disrespectful, but we are peaceful and strong and I agree with you that it is time to fix our country. Yet, this is another reason we work hard to make Nigeria work.” the NSA noted. https://mazech.com/2025/02/tensions-rise-as-canada-denies-visas-to-nigerian-military-chiefs/
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: US Will Take Gaza – Trump Insists As He Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah by Thissystem(op): 6:08am On Feb 12, 2025*. Modified: 6:31am On Feb 12, 2025 |
This is serious! Whatever is going on with Gaza since ancient times, I have no idea Interesting publication 12 Likes 1 Share
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| Foreign Affairs › US Will Take Gaza – Trump Insists As He Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah by Thissystem(op): 6:07am On Feb 12, 2025 |
United States President Donald Trump has again insisted that the US will take control of the Gaza Strip.https://dailypostngr.com/2025/02/us-will-take-gaza-trump-insists-as-he-meets-jordans-king-abdullah/# 27 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Re: 2027 Presidency: North Will Take Its Turn After Tinubu’s 8 Years – Ganduje by Thissystem(op): 2:03am On Feb 12, 2025 |
Really? Not the Igbos?? |
| Politics › 2027 Presidency: North Will Take Its Turn After Tinubu’s 8 Years – Ganduje by Thissystem(op): 2:02am On Feb 12, 2025 |
In the wake of reports that some aggrieved northern elements and politically displaced politicians were gathering against the assumed second-term aspiration of President Bola Tinubu, National Chairman of his
ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has disclosed that
the president will complete the eight years of the South before power shifts to the North in 2031. Ganduje, a former Governor of the highly populated Northwestern state, Kano, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja when he granted an audience to a delegation of the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum. Praising the group for articulating its goals and developing useful election data, Ganduje said the APC is ready to provide it with all the assistance that it needs. He said; “I have even seen that you are assisting the government in public enlightenment for people to understand the tax reform agenda. This tax reform, initially was misunderstood, but in the course of time there was a lot of public engagement. I think people have come to understand the whole purpose of the tax reforms. If support organizations like you, whenever there is an agenda by the federal government if such support groups will come in, in order to assist, then it will form public enlightenment and inclusiveness in the running of the government. So we thank you. “We have seen your plan in order to mobilize voters in respect of the 2027 election. This is very encouraging. I have to congratulate you for this. And also, you know, our president is for the North, our president is for the South, our president is for the six geopolitical zones and we have been receiving support groups from all the six geopolitical zones. We are happy that our party believes in zoning. When a leader from the northern part of this country was in office for eight years, we advocated that the next president in our party should come from the South, and luckily enough, we worked very hard with the cooperation of Nigerians. “Our president has come from the south and he is going, by God’s grace, for a second term in 2027. And then after that, it will be turned to the northern part of this country. “So this northern youth forum, I believe we are on the right course and we encourage you to continue working on that. We will study your documents and we shall see areas of cooperation”, he stated. Ganduje also received the Tinubu Young Generation Forum, which he said is very active in promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president. He said a lot of things had gone bad before Tinubu assumed office, but expressed delight that many Nigerians have already started seeing the beneficial outcomes of his reforms. “There is no doubt so many things went wrong over a long period of time and it would require, there is no doubt it requires surgery before we can get it right. “But we are happy that we have started seeing the outcome of the reforms, especially on the economic side and we believe this will continue to yield positive results so that the legacy and the renewed hope agenda will be achieved”, said Ganduje. https://latestnewsng.com/2025/02/2027-presidency-north-will-take-its-turn-after-tinubus-8-years-ganduje/
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Meets Netanyahu, Says US Will Take Over Gaza by Thissystem: 8:07am On Feb 05, 2025*. Modified: 6:25pm On Feb 07, 2025 |
What’s really going on with Gaza since Bible times?? 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Crime › Re: 50-Year-Old Man Leads Nephew’s Kidnap, Gets ₦200,000 Out Of ₦13 Million Ransom by Thissystem(op): 5:58am On Feb 05, 2025*. Modified: 7:11am On Feb 05, 2025 |
Hhmm.....too many things are happening 7 Likes |
| Crime › 50-Year-Old Man Leads Nephew’s Kidnap, Gets ₦200,000 Out Of ₦13 Million Ransom by Thissystem(op): 5:57am On Feb 05, 2025 |
Ado Haruna, 50, has been arrested by the police for leading the kidnap of his nephew, Bashiru Anas and his family in Kaduna state.https://dailypostngr.com/2025/02/50-year-old-man-leads-nephews-kidnap-gets-n200000-out-of-n13m-ransom/ 3 Likes
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| Phones › Re: Leaked Instagram Deals Show Meta Is Offering Tiktok Creators Up To $300K To Post by Thissystem(op): 7:25pm On Jan 30, 2025 |
Sirmwill:Lol, you probably need to have 1 million Tiktok/Instagram followers and above, first. |
| Phones › Re: Leaked Instagram Deals Show Meta Is Offering Tiktok Creators Up To $300K To Post by Thissystem(op): 6:52pm On Jan 30, 2025 |
Great opportunity to cash out! Where are Naija content creators and online noise makers?? Lol |
| Phones › Leaked Instagram Deals Show Meta Is Offering Tiktok Creators Up To $300K To Post by Thissystem(op): 6:51pm On Jan 30, 2025 |
Instagram wants to be the first place creators go to post short-form videos. And it's attempting to do so with piles of cash. Up to N500,000,000. Read the contract terms. With TikTok's US future in limbo, Meta has been contacting creators and their teams with deals offering thousands of dollars in exchange for exclusive video content posted to Instagram reels. The payouts described to Business Insider ranged from $2,500 to $50,000 a month and required the content to be exclusive to Instagram for three months. The Information first reported on the program last week. BI viewed contracts and spoke with several talent managers whose clients have received these offers. The managers requested anonymity to protect business relationships. Their identities are known to BI. Typically, the deals are being sent to creators with more than 1 million followers on TikTok. Not every contract is the same. One manager told BI they couldn't see a clear pattern as to why some creators were offered more money than others. The payouts are grouped into tiers: Tier 1: $50,000 a month Tier 2: $25,000 a month Tier 3: $15,000 a month Tier 4: $5,000 a month Tier 5: $2,500 a month However, even the promise of a big payday hasn't been enough to lure some TikTok creators. This underscores the challenges Meta may face in usurping TikTok's short-form dominance. "To try and change consumer behavior, or at least the perceived acceptance of consumer behavior, by stemming down another platform, I just don't think is the right way of handling it," a second manager said. Instagram is offering deals worth up to $300,000 over six months Here's a glimpse into an offer that has been sent to several creators for a total of $300,000 over six months: Creators would be required to post new, never-before-seen short-form video content to Instagram in the form of reels. Over the course of six months, creators would post at least 10 new reels to their Instagram accounts each month. This content must be exclusive to Instagram for three months. Videos must be at least 15 seconds and no longer than three minutes. Creators must post 25% more to Instagram reels than their next largest short-form video platform. They must share two of the reels a month as an IG story. Once a day, engage with fans via comments, shares, or replies. Must post twice a month on their primary platform (TikTok or YouTube), promoting their content on Instagram and encouraging their fans to follow them on Instagram via the link in their bio. Instagram may promote the creator's content through paid ads on TikTok, Google, and potential app stores. If creators meet these requirements, they will earn $50,000 each month for the duration of the six-month deal. The second talent manager with knowledge of these deals said some of their clients turned down the offer, citing reasons like exclusivity and overall frustration with Meta. Some said posting multiple reels a day felt "cheugy," a Gen-Z term for out of touch. "It's not a good deal," the second manager said. "Having to track that you're posting 25% more to reels than TikTok makes this untenable." The manager added: "Some clients are taking it because the money is good for them, and I've seen some clients pass." Here are the terms for a second offer that has been sent to several creators for a total of $90,000 over six months: Creators would be required to post new, never-before-seen short-form video content to Instagram in the form of reels. Over the course of six months, creators would post at least eight new reels to their Instagram accounts each month, totaling 48 videos. This content must be exclusive to Instagram for three months. Videos must be at least 15 seconds and no longer than three minutes. Creators must post more short-form video content overall to Instagram during this period than any other platform, such as TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, or X. If creators meet these requirements, they will earn $15,000 each month for the duration of the six-month deal. Meta is also offering bonuses to lure TikTok creators Word is getting around about Meta's offers in the influencer industry, two talent managers told BI. "Meta is being really bullish on locking these in," said a third talent manager who has seen similar offers from Meta. This isn't the only trick Meta has up its sleeves to woo TikTok creators amid a still looming ban or sale. Meta launched a "Breakthrough Bonus" program last week. The program pays "eligible TikTok creators to help jump-start their growth on our apps," a spokesperson told BI. The program will pay up to $5,000 within a three-month period for posting reels to Instagram and Facebook. https://mazech.com/2025/01/leaked-instagram-deals-reveal-meta-is-offering-tiktok-creators-as-much-as-300000-to-post-read-the-contract-terms/ 1 Like
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| Travel › Re: New Zealand Relaxes Visa Rules To Enable Tourists Work Remotely While Visiting by Thissystem(op): 6:52am On Jan 28, 2025 |
Great news for holidaymakers |
| Travel › New Zealand Relaxes Visa Rules To Enable Tourists Work Remotely While Visiting by Thissystem(op): 6:51am On Jan 28, 2025 |
The New Zealand government is easing visa regulations to enable holiday tourists to work remotely while visiting the country, in a bid to boost its economy. The change came into effect this week and will allow holidaymakers to work while travelling through the country. Government ministers say updating the visitor visa recognises today’s flexible working environment and provides a boost for tourism. “The change is part of the government’s plan to unlock New Zealand’s potential by shifting the country onto a faster growth track,” Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said. “Tourism is New Zealand’s second largest export earner generating revenue of almost $NZ11 billion ($9.9 billion) and creating nearly 200,000 jobs. “Making the country more attractive to ‘digital nomads’ – people who work remotely while travelling – will boost New Zealand’s attractiveness as a destination.” Tourism Minister Louise Upston says digital nomad visas are becoming more common across the world and New Zealand wants to grab a slice. “Many countries offer digital nomad visas and the list is growing, so we need to keep pace to ensure New Zealand is an attractive destination for people who want to ‘workcation’ abroad.” The visa changes will allow people to work remotely for a foreign employer while they are holidaying in New Zealand. Anyone who intends to work remotely for more than 90 days should look at possible tax implications, the government says. The change applies to all visitor visas, including tourists and people visiting family, as well as partners and guardians on longer-term visas. New Zealand’s economy plunged into a technical recession during the third quarter of last year and the government is desperate to raise growth levels. https://mazech.com/2025/01/new-zealand-relaxes-visa-rules-to-lure-digital-nomads/
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Iran Unveils Biggest War Drone Named ‘The Gaza’ That Carries Deadly 13-Bombs by Thissystem(op): 9:36pm On Jan 27, 2025 |
All these madnesses should stop! We don't need bombs or weapons of any sort in this system. People should live in peace, abegi! Let peace reign globally 94 Likes 6 Shares |
| Foreign Affairs › Iran Unveils Biggest War Drone Named ‘The Gaza’ That Carries Deadly 13-Bombs by Thissystem(op): 9:35pm On Jan 27, 2025 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvBSQQ_NflU?si=mUBv0TZzZIEpqYnz IRAN has unveiled its biggest ever drone dubbed “The Gaza” that can carry a deadly 13-bomb load for 24hrs straight (Watch video).https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/33029546/watch-iran-biggest-war-drone/amp/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvm0bCCqwc?si=U1I8wbhv34zzsuoF 13 Likes 6 Shares
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Rwanda-backed Rebels M23 Group Kill Democratic Republic of the Congo Governor by Thissystem(op): 5:13pm On Jan 25, 2025 |
Terrible! Let the war stop, abegi! |
| Foreign Affairs › Rwanda-backed Rebels M23 Group Kill Democratic Republic of the Congo Governor by Thissystem(op): 5:12pm On Jan 25, 2025*. Modified: 5:28pm On Jan 25, 2025 |
Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 group have reportedly killed North Kivu Governor, Peter Cirimwami as fighting intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The governor was fatally injured on Thursday while visiting the frontline, according to UN documents cited by Reuters and AFP. The M23 insurgency, which has escalated since the start of the year, has displaced over 400,000 people and resulted in the deaths of more than 200 civilians in areas under rebel control. The group is advancing toward the key city of Goma, capturing the towns of Masisi, Minova, and, most recently, Sake. Goma, a city of over one million near the Rwandan border, is at the heart of the escalating conflict. Residents face growing fears of food shortages as roads into the city are blocked by the rebels. Local leaders warn that Goma is “suffocated,” with no viable entry or exit routes. Hospitals in the city are overwhelmed by the influx of injured civilians fleeing the violence. “The town of Goma is held in a vice. This population is suffering enormously,” said local union leader Bahala Shamavu Innocent. Espoir Ngalukiye, a member of the opposition party, Ensemble pour la République, expressed similar concerns: “In Goma, we are not safe. No one who lives here can say they are without fear.” As the M23 captures more territory, displaced families are fleeing in panic, carrying essentialssuch as mattresses on their backs or cramming into overcrowded wooden boats. Some of those fleeing had already been displaced by previous rounds of fighting. UN reports confirm that two children were killed by bombs that fell on a camp for displaced people. Thousands of families are now seeking refuge in Goma and surrounding areas. The worsening crisis prompted Congolese President, Félix Tshisekedi to cut short his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He returned to DR Congo on Thursday for urgent security meetings with top officials. The United Nations, the DR Congo government, and multiple international organizations allege that Rwanda supports the M23 rebels, with UN experts estimating that 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan troops are operating alongside the group. Rwanda has neither confirmed nor denied the accusations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the conflict risks spiraling into a regional war. In a statement, he urged “all actors to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to put an end to all forms of support to armed groups.” https://latestnewsng.com/2025/01/rebels-kill-dr-congo-governor-as-m23-fighting-escalates/
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: South Sudan Issues 30-Day Social Media Ban by Thissystem(op): 6:42am On Jan 24, 2025 |
This is serious |
