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Pre-Islamic circumambulation (Tawaf) was a widespread polytheistic ritual in Arabia where pagans walked around the Kaaba—often seven times and sometimes naked—to honor 360 idols, planetary deities, or sacred stones. This practice was part of a larger pagan pilgrimage to Mecca meant to seek blessings from deities.


Key aspects of pre-Islamic circumambulation include:

- Purpose: According to sources like the Book of Idols, ancestors brought sacred stones from the Kaaba to other areas and circumambulated them, establishing idol worship. It was used for purification before sacrifice.

- Method: Pre-Islamic pagans often walked around the Kaaba, which housed many idols, including Hubal.

- Association with Idols: The ritual was aimed at seeking the intercession of idols with Allah.

- Other Sites: Similar rites existed at other sanctuaries in Arabia, such as the stone of Al-Lāt at Ta'if.

- Influence on Modern Practice: While Islam reformed the ritual (removing idols and unclothedness), the act of circling the Kaaba seven times was adapted from these ancient practices.

The practice of walking around a sacred object is known in many pre-Islamic cultures, including among Romans and in ancient Semitic traditions.

Everybody should understand that AGI is not happening soon, even if it will happen at all.

Soon, they will start asking why doctors are migrating en mass.

This is the same issue of electricity that is killing productivity in the country.

I submitted earlier >>>>>>

Electricity? Maybe It’s Time to “Japa” to Benin Republic

If traveling to countries like the UK, USA, or Canada is currently out of your reach, that’s understandable. But relocating to nearby African countries such as Benin Republic or Kenya may be a practical starting point.

Your future is at stake, and you should not allow a broken system to prevent you from achieving your full potential. One of the most damaging challenges facing many Nigerians today is unreliable electricity.

My Personal Experience

I am a software engineer currently working on an innovative software project. Under normal circumstances, building the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) should have taken about four months.

Unfortunately, here I am eight months later and still only about 50% done.


The reason is simple: electricity.

The solar setup I depend on broke down, and the constant power outages have made it extremely difficult to maintain productivity.

This is not even the first time electricity has affected my career.

Some years ago, I lost a high-paying US-based remote software engineering opportunity because I submitted the coding test after the deadline. The delay happened due to lack of electricity, combined with the economic chaos of the cashless policy period and the sudden increase in fuel prices.

That experience still hurts.

Every day I feel the frustration and regret of being in a country where something as basic as electricity can destroy opportunities and delay dreams.

Innovation Cannot Thrive Without Electricity


Right now, the world is experiencing a massive innovation race, driven by artificial intelligence and digital technology.

This moment will determine which countries dominate the global economy in the coming decades.

But the question is:

What is Nigeria doing to prepare for this future?


Do we truly have leaders who are thinking long-term and bold enough to finally solve the electricity problem once and for all?

The greatest gift any government can give its youth is reliable electricity.

Without electricity:

- innovation slows down
- businesses struggle to survive
- young talents lose opportunities
- productivity collapses

Countries that understand this invest heavily in power infrastructure.

Look at India today and its progress in technology and digital innovation. It is not because Indians are naturally smarter than Nigerians. It is largely because they have systems that support productivity — especially reliable electricity.

Electricity Creates Wealth


Stable electricity does more than power machines.

It powers economic growth.

When electricity is constant:

- small businesses grow faster
- startups can build products and compete globally
- remote workers can serve international companies
- manufacturing becomes cheaper
- the middle class expands

Even a stay-at-home mother can build a valuable online or home-based business if she has reliable electricity and internet access.

Electricity is not just infrastructure.

Electricity is opportunity.

Considering Nearby Alternatives

For young Nigerians who depend on stable electricity for work — especially developers, digital creators, and remote workers — relocating temporarily or permanently to nearby African countries may be worth considering.

Countries like:
- Benin Republic
- Kenya

may provide more stable environments to work and build projects.

You do not necessarily need to move to Europe or America immediately.

Sometimes, a small relocation within Africa can create the stability needed to build something great.

Estimated Cost of Relocating

Nigeria → Benin Republic
Travel from Lagos to Cotonou (the main city in Benin) is relatively cheap.

Road travel: ₦7,500 – ₦15,000 by bus or shared taxi

Executive buses: ₦70,000 – ₦95,000 depending on comfort level

Flight: about ₦150,000 – ₦220,000 for a one-hour flight

Travel time by road is usually 2–6 hours depending on border delays.

Also, Nigerians can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days due to ECOWAS agreements.
Intertransport

Nigeria → Kenya
Travel to Kenya is more expensive because it requires a flight.

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically cost about ₦946,000 – ₦1.1 million depending on season.

Some deals range roughly between ₦280,000 – ₦520,000 for economy flights when booked early.

Kenya travel authorization (ETA): about $51–$101.

Final Thought
Nigeria is full of brilliant minds.
But brilliance cannot shine in darkness.
Until reliable electricity becomes a national priority, many young Nigerians will continue to struggle to compete in the global digital economy.

Sometimes the smartest decision is not waiting for the system to change.
Sometimes the smartest decision is changing your environment so your potential can thrive.

Can you imagine the question coming out of the Nigeria police's mouth?

Sometimes I use to feel like there are no guidelines they follow in carrying out their duty.

Little minds when given little power over their fellow humans will always abuse it as they have not develop the enough mental capacity to manage it.

I've seen them attack people at several places like the police are armed robbers who happen to stole the police uniforms and ammunition. I have also seen some good police too.

So the story has changed from we selling our ancestral land so fast. Just like that?

Sibrah:
Owambe driven by fraudsters lifestyle and yahooPlus.

You may think I'm not smart enough to be living in a place where we used to have 22hours of electricity sometimes.

AlphaTaikun:
Abia State is reported to have 24/7 electricity. Omoku in Rivers State also experiences constant electricity. Osun State (Osogbo and environs) too was reported to be receiving at least 18 hours of electricity daily some time ago. Those are some of the areas people can relocate to if they urgently need near-constant electricity.

The outages in Nigeria are localized and not general because some people report they have electricity in their areas while others say they don't with these ones talking about localized transformer problems in their local areas.

However, with the removal of electricity generation from the exclusive list since 2025 by the FG under Tinubu, ALL the Nigerian State Governors have been given the powers to build their own power stations and generate electricity. So, the excessive fixation by these trolls above and others on Adelabu (who was a brilliant Deputy-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria) is totally uncalled for! Under Adelabu as well, the long-abandoned hydro-electricity and water irrigation Ikere Gorge Dam located in Oyo State is now receiving attention under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement approved by the Nigeria FG in 2026.

The former President Shehu Shagari started the Ikere Gorge Dam in 1981 to provide potable water to as far as Lagos State, provide irrigation for dry season farming, and hydro-electricity but the corrupt Military dictators of especially Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha abandoned that hydro dam and the new turbines brought from Germany got damaged over the decades. Even the former President OBJ who claims he hails from Yorubaland could NOT do anything about that abandoned Ikere Gorge Dam project for the benefit of Nigeria in his 8 years of being the President which is shameful of him! The State Governors have to sit up and ensure an increase in the use of MIXED energies sources in their States from hydroelectricity, solar, wind, etc.

The Tinubu Presidency has taken the bull by the horns to finish that Ikere Gorge Dam under the PPP route. Credit MUST be given to them if that project gets completed in record time.

Electricity? Maybe It’s Time to “Japa” to Benin Republic

If traveling to countries like the UK, USA, or Canada is currently out of your reach, that’s understandable. But relocating to nearby African countries such as Benin Republic or Kenya may be a practical starting point.

Your future is at stake, and you should not allow a broken system to prevent you from achieving your full potential. One of the most damaging challenges facing many Nigerians today is unreliable electricity.

My Personal Experience

I am a software engineer currently working on an innovative software project. Under normal circumstances, building the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) should have taken about four months.

Unfortunately, here I am eight months later and still only about 50% done.


The reason is simple: electricity.

The solar setup I depend on broke down, and the constant power outages have made it extremely difficult to maintain productivity.

This is not even the first time electricity has affected my career.

Some years ago, I lost a high-paying US-based remote software engineering opportunity because I submitted the coding test after the deadline. The delay happened due to lack of electricity, combined with the economic chaos of the cashless policy period and the sudden increase in fuel prices.

That experience still hurts.

Every day I feel the frustration and regret of being in a country where something as basic as electricity can destroy opportunities and delay dreams.

Innovation Cannot Thrive Without Electricity


Right now, the world is experiencing a massive innovation race, driven by artificial intelligence and digital technology.

This moment will determine which countries dominate the global economy in the coming decades.

But the question is:

What is Nigeria doing to prepare for this future?


Do we truly have leaders who are thinking long-term and bold enough to finally solve the electricity problem once and for all?

The greatest gift any government can give its youth is reliable electricity.

Without electricity:

- innovation slows down
- businesses struggle to survive
- young talents lose opportunities
- productivity collapses

Countries that understand this invest heavily in power infrastructure.

Look at India today and its progress in technology and digital innovation. It is not because Indians are naturally smarter than Nigerians. It is largely because they have systems that support productivity — especially reliable electricity.

Electricity Creates Wealth


Stable electricity does more than power machines.

It powers economic growth.

When electricity is constant:

- small businesses grow faster
- startups can build products and compete globally
- remote workers can serve international companies
- manufacturing becomes cheaper
- the middle class expands

Even a stay-at-home mother can build a valuable online or home-based business if she has reliable electricity and internet access.

Electricity is not just infrastructure.

Electricity is opportunity.

Considering Nearby Alternatives

For young Nigerians who depend on stable electricity for work — especially developers, digital creators, and remote workers — relocating temporarily or permanently to nearby African countries may be worth considering.

Countries like:
- Benin Republic
- Kenya

may provide more stable environments to work and build projects.

You do not necessarily need to move to Europe or America immediately.

Sometimes, a small relocation within Africa can create the stability needed to build something great.

Estimated Cost of Relocating

Nigeria → Benin Republic
Travel from Lagos to Cotonou (the main city in Benin) is relatively cheap.

Road travel: ₦7,500 – ₦15,000 by bus or shared taxi

Executive buses: ₦70,000 – ₦95,000 depending on comfort level

Flight: about ₦150,000 – ₦220,000 for a one-hour flight

Travel time by road is usually 2–6 hours depending on border delays.

Also, Nigerians can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days due to ECOWAS agreements.
Intertransport

Nigeria → Kenya
Travel to Kenya is more expensive because it requires a flight.

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically cost about ₦946,000 – ₦1.1 million depending on season.

Some deals range roughly between ₦280,000 – ₦520,000 for economy flights when booked early.

Kenya travel authorization (ETA): about $51–$101.

Final Thought
Nigeria is full of brilliant minds.
But brilliance cannot shine in darkness.
Until reliable electricity becomes a national priority, many young Nigerians will continue to struggle to compete in the global digital economy.

Sometimes the smartest decision is not waiting for the system to change.
Sometimes the smartest decision is changing your environment so your potential can thrive.

Some non-Nigerian Nigerians will not like this news.

They are only happy when there is a negative news about the country.

This is a good idea worth replication in every local government areas in Nigeria by both government, nongovernment organization and individuals.

May God bless Nigeria

They get their electricity from other countries too, not just Nigeria. They also generate their own electricity locally.

Ayomid3h:
no be Nigeria dey give Benin republic, Burkina faso, Togo and ivory coast electricity

And you're expecting 24hrs electricity supply there when Nigeria is in darkness

Better travel to Haiti or Dominican Republic they're visa free countries

donleo92 as promised, I've said I will invite you.

Electricity? Maybe It’s Time to “Japa” to Benin Republic

If traveling to countries like the UK, USA, or Canada is currently out of your reach, that’s understandable. But relocating to nearby African countries such as Benin Republic or Kenya may be a practical starting point.

Your future is at stake, and you should not allow a broken system to prevent you from achieving your full potential. One of the most damaging challenges facing many Nigerians today is unreliable electricity.

My Personal Experience

I am a software engineer currently working on an innovative software project. Under normal circumstances, building the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) should have taken about four months.

Unfortunately, here I am eight months later and still only about 50% done.


The reason is simple: electricity.

The solar setup I depend on broke down, and the constant power outages have made it extremely difficult to maintain productivity.

This is not even the first time electricity has affected my career.

Some years ago, I lost a high-paying US-based remote software engineering opportunity because I submitted the coding test after the deadline. The delay happened due to lack of electricity, combined with the economic chaos of the cashless policy period and the sudden increase in fuel prices.

That experience still hurts.

Every day I feel the frustration and regret of being in a country where something as basic as electricity can destroy opportunities and delay dreams.

Innovation Cannot Thrive Without Electricity


Right now, the world is experiencing a massive innovation race, driven by artificial intelligence and digital technology.

This moment will determine which countries dominate the global economy in the coming decades.

But the question is:

What is Nigeria doing to prepare for this future?


Do we truly have leaders who are thinking long-term and bold enough to finally solve the electricity problem once and for all?

The greatest gift any government can give its youth is reliable electricity.

Without electricity:

- innovation slows down
- businesses struggle to survive
- young talents lose opportunities
- productivity collapses

Countries that understand this invest heavily in power infrastructure.

Look at India today and its progress in technology and digital innovation. It is not because Indians are naturally smarter than Nigerians. It is largely because they have systems that support productivity — especially reliable electricity.

Electricity Creates Wealth


Stable electricity does more than power machines.

It powers economic growth.

When electricity is constant:

- small businesses grow faster
- startups can build products and compete globally
- remote workers can serve international companies
- manufacturing becomes cheaper
- the middle class expands

Even a stay-at-home mother can build a valuable online or home-based business if she has reliable electricity and internet access.

Electricity is not just infrastructure.

Electricity is opportunity.

Considering Nearby Alternatives

For young Nigerians who depend on stable electricity for work — especially developers, digital creators, and remote workers — relocating temporarily or permanently to nearby African countries may be worth considering.

Countries like:
- Benin Republic
- Kenya

may provide more stable environments to work and build projects.

You do not necessarily need to move to Europe or America immediately.

Sometimes, a small relocation within Africa can create the stability needed to build something great.

Estimated Cost of Relocating

Nigeria → Benin Republic
Travel from Lagos to Cotonou (the main city in Benin) is relatively cheap.

Road travel: ₦7,500 – ₦15,000 by bus or shared taxi

Executive buses: ₦70,000 – ₦95,000 depending on comfort level

Flight: about ₦150,000 – ₦220,000 for a one-hour flight

Travel time by road is usually 2–6 hours depending on border delays.

Also, Nigerians can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days due to ECOWAS agreements.
Intertransport

Nigeria → Kenya
Travel to Kenya is more expensive because it requires a flight.

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically cost about ₦946,000 – ₦1.1 million depending on season.

Some deals range roughly between ₦280,000 – ₦520,000 for economy flights when booked early.

Kenya travel authorization (ETA): about $51–$101.

Final Thought
Nigeria is full of brilliant minds.
But brilliance cannot shine in darkness.
Until reliable electricity becomes a national priority, many young Nigerians will continue to struggle to compete in the global digital economy.

Sometimes the smartest decision is not waiting for the system to change.
Sometimes the smartest decision is changing your environment so your potential can thrive.

Losers with no track record will always have an excuse, someone or something to blame for their failure.

Emeskhalifa:
Ruling with limited resources abi? Give them presidency let the bring in their business mindset idea into it abeg.

Do you know I wrote about this during the middle of the night today. I will tag you when I eventually post my write up.

donleo92:
Relocate to benin republic

The people ruling the southeast region today, are they Fulanis? No, they are all Ibos. How has the southeast region fair better than other poor e.g northeast region of Nigeria?

Emeskhalifa:
Allow Ndigbo to rule make we see what they can do differently una say no. Toh

3 USD a day is around #4,200 and in 30 days is about #126,000.

How much is the minimum wage? #70,000.

Are we moving forward or backward?

Constant Electricity in India is what is helping them to increase the number of middle class.

Their youth are doing well technology wise not because they are smarter than Nigerian but because they have systems that encourage prosperity; part of which is constant electricity.

How about those that developed their brain but there is no constant electricity to carry out their innovative projects?

budaatum:
Some see poor as not having money, when in truth it means not developing ones brain to sustain oneself.

We Nigerians are indeed poor.

Smh

The new face of the Alaafin, Ooni rivalry


By Dickson Omobola

The battle for cultural and traditional supremacy between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, appears to have deepened following the installation of Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, as Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin.

Two weeks ago, the Alaafin, at a ceremony that was graced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, members of the Federal Executive Council and traditional rulers from Nigeria and the Benin Republic, among others, conferred the title on Seyi.

The move by the Oyo monarch came barely a month after the Ooni of Ife, in a colourful ceremony, installed an Ibadan-based business tycoon, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as Okanlomo Oodua.

The holder of Okanlomo is expected to promote Yoruba culture, advise the traditional ruler, foster unity, advance education and social welfare.

In August, the Alaafin had issued a warning to the Ooni, demanding that he revoke the chieftaincy title conferred on Sanusi.

At the time, Owoade, in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, stated that Ooni’s action was an affront to his authority as the paramount ruler and superior head of Yorubaland.
The Oyo monarch demanded that the title be withdrawn within 48 hours or the Ooni be prepared to face the consequences.

The statement read in part: “The conferment of any chieftaincy title covering the entirety of Yorubaland remains the exclusive right of the Alaafin, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.

“By bestowing such a title, the Ooni has acted beyond his jurisdiction, disregarding the apex court ruling and undermining the revered institution of the Alaafin.”

However, in what appears like a symbolic attempt to reassert authority after the issue was settled, Owoade inaugurated Seyi with the prestigious title, to the pleasure of admirers of the President’s son.


Resolution

On October 25, the Yoruba traditional rulers at a peace meeting convened by businessman and philanthropist, Kessington Adebutu, as part of activities marking his birthday celebration, moved to settle the supremacy rift that arose from the designation of the prominent Ibadan son as Okanlomo.

At the meeting, both traditional leaders, whose harmonious relationship is considered vital to the social and political development of the Yoruba nation, appeared to have resolved their differences, thereby announcing the establishment of the Joint Council of Yoruba Unity, JCUY, a new body aimed at promoting peace, cultural preservation, and socioeconomic development across Yorubaland.

The royal fathers, in a communiqué they signed, and witnessed by Adebutu, and issued by Secretary of the Communiqué Drafting Committee, Kola Oyefeso, reaffirmed their shared commitment to unity, mutual respect and the advancement of the Yoruba nation.

They stated: “Today marks a defining moment in our shared history. We are committed to promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters and to upholding the sacred values of mutual respect and brotherhood bequeathed to us by our forebears.”

Off guard

Meanwhile, Owoade’s decision to confer the title on the President’s son appeared to have caught many observers off guard, thereby reigniting conversations around an age-long supremacy battle that predates the occupants of both revered stools.

Some observers, who described the Alaafin’s decision to designate Seyi with the title as a clever move, also stated that the development could be a suggestion of a call for shared authority between both monarchs in the designation of revered titles within Yorubaland.

Long-lasting peace

Sharing his thoughts on X, formerly Twitter, one Abraham Kowo stated that for lasting peace to reign between both first-class kings, similar titles should be jointly conferred by the Ooni and Alaafin in future.

Kowo said: “For peace to truly reign, titles bearing Oodua or Yorubaland should be jointly conferred by the Ooni and the Alaafin. This is a necessary step towards unity and harmony.”

One Steven, however, countered, requesting to be pointed to a place in history when Ooni gave such titles.



He said: “It is like saying for peace to reign, Nigeria and Benin should share part of Ogun State. When did Ooni start giving the title of Yorubaland?”

Flexing muscle

Ade, also noted on X: “Seyi should not have accepted this title knowing that Ooni had already installed someone as Okanlomo Oodua, which covers all Yorubaland, but Alaafin, being someone trying to rival Ooni yet again, installed Seyi with the same title.”

Meanwhile, another X user, Akewugberu Damilola, stated: “Ooni and Alaafin are both showing the muscle within their kingdoms. As it is, Ooni is leading in that regard.”

Division

In a recent interview with this news medium, Ifa Priest and traditional icon, Araba Ifayemi Elebuibon, had recounted that the battle between Ooni and Alaafin dates back to the advent of the colonialists, and later the political class gave birth to the current situation.

He referenced the rivalry between the late Oba Sijuwade Olubuse and the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, saying it was so fierce that it almost divided and rendered the Yoruba Council of Obas in then-Oyo State useless.




Elebuibon said: “They also extended their battle over who should be the consenting authority over the appointment of certain monarchs within the state before the creation of Osun from Oyo State.

“Even in the political space of the country, the two monarchs never united on any issue, which was the reason the Yoruba nation did not thrive politically as expected.”

Detriment

He, however, pleaded for harmony between both monarchs, adding: “Those very close to the Alaafin throne, fanning the embers of war, should know this regular supremacy battle is not in the interest of the Yoruba race globally.

“It is not a must that Alaafin Abimbola follows the footpath of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi over the revered Ooni throne.

“The two prominent traditional rulers must also come to realise that the progress and development of the Yoruba race must be more important than any supremacy battle; they must prioritise unity between them to endear unity among all the other traditional rulers cum Yorubaland. What is happening now brings embarrassment to the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora.”



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/new-face-of-alaafin-ooni-rivalry-okanlomo-of-yorubaland-seyi-tinubu-vs-okanlomo-oodua-dotun-sanusi/

Eedi aye ko ni di wa ooooo

But Who Killed Baba Oba Oyotunji, Must This Injustice Go Unaddressed?

The sudden and tragic death of Chief Lukman Ojora Arounfale, fondly known as the Baba Ọba of Oyotunji African Village, has left a gaping wound in the hearts of Yoruba descendants across the globe. A man revered for his unwavering commitment to Yoruba culture, heritage, and traditional spirituality, Baba Ọba's passing demands more than silence—it demands truth, justice, and accountability.

How does a man travel from the United States, across continents, to pay homage to the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, only to return beaten, humiliated, and—days later—lifeless? Baba Ọba’s own voice, now forever silenced, rang loud in the days before his death: he claimed to have been brutally assaulted by palace guards—on the orders of the new Alaafin, no less. These are not mere rumors; they are allegations supported by his own testimony, widely circulated in a voice recording that speaks volumes even in his absence.

And now, the palace denies any wrongdoing. Yet questions continue to burn: if the palace was innocent, why did the man leave with bruises on his body and terror in his voice? If Baba Ọba died only of illness, why did his health sharply decline immediately after the attack?

Let us be reminded—Baba Ọba was not a ghost. He was a man. A son. A father. A husband. A leader. He leaves behind a grieving family, a spiritual community in Oyotunji, and a global diaspora searching for answers. Do his wife and children not deserve justice? Do the Yoruba people not deserve the truth?

This is bigger than tradition or palace politics. This is about human dignity, and about the right of every person—no matter their title or beliefs—to be treated with respect and fairness. To allow Baba Ọba’s death to fade into obscurity without investigation would not only insult his legacy, it would also send a dangerous message: that power can trample truth, and tradition can silence justice.

We ask: Who killed Baba Ọba Oyotunji? Was it his failing health—or the brutal blows inflicted upon him by those meant to uphold Yoruba honor?

We demand an independent investigation. We demand clarity. We demand that this injustice not go unaddressed.

For the sake of his family.
For the sake of his legacy.
For the sake of truth.

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbb4SeX6f-g&pp=ygUib3lvdHVuamkgdmlsbGFnZSBpbiBzb3V0aCBjYXJvbGluYQ%3D%3D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0PRAGfVEYs&pp=ygURYmFiYSBvYmEgb3lvdHVuamk%3D

Nigeria is quietly killing the creativity of its youth and destroying opportunities for its teeming young population because of one basic problem: electricity.

Young Nigerians are talented, ambitious, and ready to build globally competitive products—from software and startups to media, design, and engineering. But how can innovation thrive when power is unstable?

A programmer cannot code consistently without electricity.
A student cannot study effectively in the dark.
A content creator cannot edit videos without power.
A small business cannot grow when generators eat up profits.

Instead of building the future, many young Nigerians spend their time searching for where to charge their laptops, phones, and equipment.

Countries like India and China invested heavily in power infrastructure, and their youth became engines of global innovation and technology.

Nigeria has the talent.
Nigeria has the population.
Nigeria has the ideas.

What Nigeria lacks is reliable electricity.
Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the future of millions of Nigerian youths depends on this. Stable electricity will unlock businesses, innovation, jobs, and economic growth.

Please do something bold about Nigeria’s electricity problem.

Give Nigerian youths the power they need—not just figuratively, but literally.

Young Nigerians are among the most talented and ambitious in the world. From software developers and designers to content creators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, many have the ideas and skills needed to compete globally. But one basic resource keeps holding them back: stable electricity.

When power supply is unreliable, productivity collapses. A programmer cannot code for hours if their laptop cannot stay charged. A YouTuber or podcaster cannot consistently produce content without power for recording and editing. A small tech startup cannot run servers, routers, or office equipment efficiently. Instead of focusing on innovation, young people spend their time looking for fuel, charging devices at shops, or waiting for power to return.

The financial burden is also heavy. Many youths rely on generators, which require constant spending on petrol or diesel. For a young entrepreneur or student, this cost can consume money that should have been invested in learning, tools, or business growth. In effect, electricity becomes a tax on ambition.

Countries that experienced rapid technological growth invested heavily in reliable power. In places like India and China, expanding stable electricity infrastructure enabled factories, tech hubs, and innovation centers to flourish. Today, their youth power global industries in software development, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

In contrast, many Nigerian youths are forced to work under conditions that make productivity extremely difficult. A nation with such a large young population should be a powerhouse of innovation, yet unstable power supply keeps limiting its potential.

If Nigeria truly wants to unlock the potential of its young people, electricity must become a national priority. Reliable power would allow tech hubs to operate continuously, enable startups to scale, support digital creators, and help millions of young Nigerians turn ideas into businesses.

Electricity is not just infrastructure—it is the fuel of creativity, innovation, and economic growth. Without it, the future of Nigeria’s youth remains unnecessarily constrained.

Dikeh should be arrested for harassing the school girl.

So she will start a big church and become a prophetess.

Things are getting out of hands.

helinues:
State policing idea should be suspended now.

Even if the Southern governors claimed they are ready for it, are the Northerners ready,?

Can you please explain to us as to why the Northerners are mot ready?

Nigeria belongs to everyone not just the Northerners. If they are not ready in the North, they can keep maintaining the status quote, but the should not stop those that are ready from getting serious with the security of their own people.

The north had been pampered like a baby enough to think every is all about them. All these years they had hisbah police, what does other region have?