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The real issue isn’t whether Lagos is safe, but whether he can travel by road — which is the most popular and affordable means of transport — from one town to another, especially in the North, without risking being kidnapped. He should try traveling by road from Gombe to Katsina or from Gombe to other northern towns so we can assess the situation properly.

There is no need to be angry now, more list on the way. Be patient oga.

They were contacted without any arrest. No wahala, They should also contact them for the Kebbi and Niger state Students.

What is the definition of a failed state? If a state fails what is the way forward?

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Why should the presidency waste their time in responding to a joker man Trump. Is it today he has been dramatic?

They already responded, but their response showed how deaf, dumb and blind they are.

Sowore is enjoying himself doing what he knows how to do. Weldone.

Was Kanu properly evaluated by the NMA, did they interact wilth Kanu, take history and performed physical examinations and even ordered some investigations to determine his true state of health? These are the questions that are begging for answers by the NMA. If all these were done before the conclusion so be it but if not then that is malpractice and it can not stand.

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This is not fair. unfortunately the teams of the peace parley is not in the interest of the people of Rivers but for personal/family gain and political interest. There is God oooooooh.

They should also reduce fertiliser, fish feeds and poultry feeds if not it will be to just punish farmer. After farming with increased cost they cannot sell to meet the cost of production. So, as they reduce food prices, they should also reduce cost of production.

Sienna 2008 2GR engine and gear box together how much?

It seems like cars are cheaper in China with shipping and clearance it is still cheaper. How feasible and safe is it to buy car from China from maybe alibaba?

The narrative is changing he is becoming more popular in the north. Tinubu hardship policies and program is making it possible.

He paid condolence you called him chief mourner he did not pay condolence you called him wicked. What do you ŵant from
him

The crash maybe 10 naira how will that affect a common man or is the proposed crash upto 1000 naira or more?

Nigeria does not need any experience of past leaders. They should all die, that is I feel like saying but l will not say it. Do have a blessed week ahead

I am telling you. Anyways all things work together. How many characters left.

We want them in the same club. What do you think? Okay na

Thi s is deep and is very loud. What can the righteous do if the foundation be destroyed.

The man tried. Did you see ibo community, true Nigerians

The difference between PDP and APC is clear. But they will still blame PDP for their failure.

This is subsidy rebranded. They want to monopolize
the subsidy. Anyway, small boy like me what do I know.

Entanglement:
just get ready to chop alot of dead fish

The business is good depending on the location! If you can secure theifing activities, birds and feed food! You are good to go. But try and get a smoking machine or dryer machine

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What is the smoking machine or dryer machine for. How much is it.

I desire to do something extra and diversify and i am currently thinking of going i to fish farming. How lucrative is fish farming. What are the challenges. WHAT is the prospect.

I desire to do something extra and diversify and i am currently thinking of going i to fish farming. How lucrative is fish farming. What are the challenges. WHAT is the prospect.

How lucrative is fish farming

This one loud oh. May God hear their prayers because na only God go fit intervene.

Is this a testimony or advertisement? Which one is prophet of prophets. Thank God for His mercies on the Governor.

Historical Origin of Garri
Cassava Introduction to Africa

Cassava is not native to Africa. It originated in South America (especially Brazil) and was brought to West Africa by Portuguese traders in the 16th century.

Due to its drought resistance, it became a staple crop in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Local Innovation in Processing

Indigenous communities in Nigeria and surrounding areas developed fermentation and drying techniques to make cassava safe to eat (as raw cassava contains toxic cyanogenic glycosides).

These methods led to the creation of garri, as well as other products like lafun, fufu, and tapioca.

Yoruba and Igbo Contributions

The Yoruba people (in southwestern Nigeria) are widely credited with refining the garri-making process: grating, fermenting, dewatering, sieving, and roasting.

The Igbo people (in southeastern Nigeria) also have a long tradition of garri production and consumption.

WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU CAN DO TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY IN A WAY THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITS CITIZENS
1. Targeted Social Protection — Not General Subsidies, But Direct Relief
Expand cash transfer programs for the poorest (e.g., via BVN/NIN-linked bank accounts and mobile wallets).

Introduce food vouchers or targeted food subsidies for staples like rice, maize, and cooking gas.

Implement transport subsidies for public workers and students.

Let reforms continue, but protect the most vulnerable while doing so.

2. Massive Investment in Agriculture & Food Security
Provide soft loans, subsidized fertilizer, and irrigation support to farmers.

Rebuild local food supply chains damaged by insecurity and poor logistics.

Set up strategic grain reserves and community cooperatives to stabilize prices.

Nigeria’s inflation is mostly food-driven — this is the fastest way to reduce cost of living.

3. Tackle Insecurity — Especially in Farming and Trade Corridors
Rebuild trust in local policing, and deploy community-led security in rural zones.

Secure highways and farming belts so goods can move freely without bandits, kidnappers, or extortion.

Economic growth means nothing if farmers can’t reach markets or students can’t reach schools.

4. Create Jobs Through Public Works & Local Manufacturing
Launch Labour-Intensive Infrastructure Projects (roads, drains, rural electrification).

Provide tax incentives for local processing of raw materials (e.g., agro-processing).

Revive vocational training centers and link them to MSME grants.

Youth unemployment fuels crime and migration — productive jobs must replace political patronage.

5. Fix Power and Transport — Reduce the Cost of Doing Business
Prioritize quick wins in off-grid solar energy for communities and SMEs.

Invest in rail and inland waterways to reduce cost of goods transport.

Break monopolies in fuel distribution and electricity, allowing private competition where possible.

Most Nigerian businesses fail due to high energy and transport costs — bring these down, and employment goes up.

6. Tax the Rich Fairly, Not the Poor Aggressively
Introduce or enforce taxes on:

Luxury goods

High-value properties

International business earnings

Stop increasing VAT and levies on basic services, small traders, and market women.

A fair tax system builds trust — and grows revenue without squeezing survival.

7. Prioritize Health & Education
Use digital tools to improve accountability in schools and health centers.

Expand National Health Insurance for the informal sector.

Fund basic education and midwives in rural areas.

A healthy, educated population is the true long-term engine of growth.

In Summary:
Tinubu must shift from austerity-driven governance to citizen-focused development. The reforms he’s started can work only if they’re balanced by compassion and local productivity.
Nigeria doesn’t need to reverse reforms — it needs to humanize them.

That’s the real leadership challenge: growing the economy from the ground up, not the top down.

Why Corruption Must Be Tackled First
It steals public wealth and leaves hospitals without drugs, schools without teachers, and roads full of potholes.

It scares away investment, both local and foreign.

It kills trust in government — which is why reforms are seen as scams.

It rewards mediocrity and punishes merit, making good governance impossible.

✅ WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU CAN DO TO TACKLE CORRUPTION EFFECTIVELY
1. Set a Tone of Zero Tolerance — and Lead by Example
Public asset declaration by the president and all ministers — publish it openly.

Fire or suspend any appointee under credible investigation — no sacred cows.

Reward whistleblowers and make follow-up actions visible.

No anti-corruption war works if the leader isn’t clean, brave, and transparent.

2. Digitize and Automate All Government Transactions
Remove cash handling from all ministries and parastatals.

Expand the use of GovTech: automate salaries, pensions, procurement, and licensing.

Publish a real-time Public Expenditure Tracker online — so citizens can see where money goes.

Digitization doesn’t just speed up service — it closes the door on "brown envelope" corruption.

3. Strengthen and Unshackle Anti-Corruption Agencies
Empower EFCC and ICPC with full independence — appoint chairmen by merit, not loyalty.

Increase their budget and remove political interference in investigations.

Mandate timely public disclosure of all recovered assets, court cases, and convictions.

We don’t just need agencies — we need them to work fearlessly.

4. Public Procurement Reform
Make open competitive bidding mandatory for all public projects.

Create a centralized, public-facing portal for all government contracts and tenders.

Ban inflated contracts and multiple layers of middlemen.

70% of corruption in Nigeria happens through contract awards — plug this hole, and the rest weakens.

5. Judicial Accountability
Push for fast-track corruption courts with strict deadlines.

Create a judicial oversight board to monitor the performance of judges, especially in politically exposed cases.

Sanction judges who frustrate anti-corruption efforts.

Without a strong, fair judiciary, anti-corruption efforts collapse in courtrooms.

6. Protect and Empower Citizens
Reintroduce and fund the Whistleblower Protection Bill — so citizens and insiders can report safely.

Encourage community monitoring of local budgets, especially in LGAs.

Run a national public education campaign on civic responsibility and integrity.

A vigilant and empowered citizenry is the best corruption watchdog.

The Real Test: Political Will
Corruption isn’t a technical problem — it’s a political and moral one. The president doesn’t need new laws — he needs courage, transparency, and a willingness to lose friends for Nigeria’s gain.


If Tinubu truly wants to go down in history as a reformer — not just a technocrat — this is the fight he must pick.