dederocs: Stop being childish, what they do in Nigeria is not politics, they hijack the state, they use intimidation, thugs and high handedness and you poor sycophants cheering them on.
An Elder speaks wisely, intentionally and vitriol-free.
Svoboda: The same Wike that Atiku and Tambuwal smoothly played a different on two occasions, while he was garrulously boozing. Oga, you know, but for Tinubu as president, Fubara would have shaved Wickes head in public.
Nyesom Wike is not God. He is fallible. He dare not say he is God. His goose is cooked the day he says that. He will be wise as he grows older to spread and delegate the political goodwill God has afforded him to others who are trusted. Steven Covey says when you empower your subordinate is when you deepen your authority.
FSBoperator: Fubara forgot those who helped him become governor which he thought meant king of Rivers state and began aligning with people not from Rivers who wanted to avenge Wike over chasing their terrorists from Rivers state.
Fubara no get one kobo sense for head.
The thing just big for nothing. The headmaster na wohwoh!
press9jatv: President Tinubu beloved Cousin, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Incoming Governor of Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO has a fruitful meeting with the President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Ikoyi Burdillon Residence.
I had the honour of joining our leader, His Excellency, Dr. Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola (@GboyegaOyetola), CON, to pay Sallah homage to our father and national leader, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT), GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
By the grace of God and the support of the people of Osun, I remain confident that in the coming year, I will return for this same noble visit as the Governor of our dear state, alongside other progressive governors, in continued service to our people and the advancement of our shared vision for a greater Nigeria.
Fast losing ground in Osun State and making Tinubu lose face in his place of nativity. It is not in doubt that he is just tolerating. Inhuman politicking is their stock in trade. They are bedecked with the garb of pride and arrogance that repels votes.
Isobug: By always barking and doing things by force or bribery all the time. Always trying to dominate. Me or me type of politics. That's your own definition of strategy
Look at results. Political strategy is about obtaining results within the ambit of the Law. My point is that Nyesom Wike is adroit at playing politics with results to show for it. You certainly are not telling me that an accomplished legal luminary is answering to "barks" as you say you hear! I am not a partisan politician but I take interest in what the participants are doing.
IzunnaOkafor: They Were Repelling Attack on the Chief of Staff's Convoy — Police React as Gunmen Kill Two Officers During Gun Battle in Anambra (Video)
By Izunna Okafor, Awka
No fewer than two police officers attached to the Anambra State Police Command were fatally wounded on Sunday night during a gun battle with yet-to-be-identified gunmen in the state.
Reports have it that the gunmen launched an attack on the police vehicle, prompting them to respond immediately, during which a gun duel ensued. This was corroborated by a video from a tricycle operator (Keke driver) who claimed to have witnessed the incident.
Although, the tricyclist could not provide the full details of the attack, the video showed an abandoned Hilux vehicle at the scene, with the remains of the fatally-wounded officers.
However, when this reporter, Izunna Okafor, contacted him on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack and said the incident occurred along the Ndiukwuenu—Amansea axis in the late hours of Sunday.
Providing further details, the Police Spokesman said the officers were in a convoy escorting the Chief of Staff to Governor Soludo, before the gunmen swooped on them and started shooting sporadically at the convoy.
He said, the officers immediately responded to the attack by engaging the gunmen, to ensure the safety of the principal targets and other members of the convoy.
SP, Ikenga, however revealed that in the cause of this, two officers paid the supreme price as they were fatally hit by bullets, while guaranteeing the safety and protection of other members of the convoy, whose vehicles escaped safely.
“Two of our officers were fatally wounded as a result of trying to repel an attack on the convoy of the Chief of Staff. As a result of that, they paid the supreme price, in order to make sure that the other members of the convoy were able to escape with the Principal,” the PPRO stated.
He, however, stated that intensive operations and manhunt were ongoing in the area to arrest the suspects, adding that the area had been cordoned off, while also appealing for calm and urging anyone who has any useful information that could aid the operation to report same to the nearest police station.
When asked if the attack was purely an assassination attempt on the Chief of Staff, the Police Spokesman said it could not be an assassination attempt, but more like an incident of criminals trying to attack someone.
“For me, it was not an assassination attempt. This is more like criminals trying to attack someone. It was not that he was pre-targeted per ser. He was attacked just like any other person can be attacked. That was what happened,” he explained, while also reassuring the commitment of the Anambra State Police Command to protecting lives and property across the state.
I Before Others have started again! I guess they need some dance tunes from the Nigerian Army. They need a dance especially in the locality where the attack happened. Oya!!!!
ibedun: Your absolutely correct, and look at the real boss in this picture 😅
SE don suffer!!!
Adedibu personified! Thuggish in outlook. One is not surprised that Peter Obi looks to him for an uncontested primaries. Political primaries are not for tiny voices who by sleight and deceitful statements make pretence to boldness!
This emotive and deceitful fellow has come again!😷. His deluded followers will, as usual, applaud the fallacious and deceitful statement. The point is, what role does the Constitution assign to the Vice-President! One hopes they will shine their eyes!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RUyl_NVUPU?si=ZSM6kgdBxPuIdzqP See a man introducing people he has lifted in politics and has not extracted an arm and a leg from them!! He keeps saying money is not politics and he is correct!!! Loyalty to a political cause and structure is far superior. All that Wike has asked Sim Fubara to do is ensure that the political structure that was deployed to bring him to power is maintained. Sim Fubara the ingrate heard the wrong call and foolishly went off course and is today politically naked in the marketplace with his bald head shining under the hot sun!!! I hope Sim Fubara is not too far gone in the oddity that he is to sit down and learn! Love him or hate him Wike is a political strategist of no mean repute!!!!
helinues: With the way Wike has been reckless lately, he might be dropped in the second term.
He's becoming arrogant and a liability
Imagine sealing the venue for one of the Pdp faction congress abi na meeting. Which kind nonsense politics is that
How is Wike reckless? 1. He trusted Tambuwal to keep an agreement but got betrayed and moved on to deny Atiku a breathing space in PDP. Atiku ran and will die on the run! 2. He picked himself up and forged a new alliance with the APC where he has found an opportunity to serve as FCT Minister with acknowledged distinction. 3. His political strategy has outwitted the politically dull Sim Fubara who also betrayed him. All Wike asked of Fubara was to ensure that he sustained the structure that aided his election victory as Rivers State Governor. 4. Wike is so politically correct that he bestrides both political divides in Rivers State like a colossus. 5. As FCT Minister he ensured that the decision of the Supreme Court is enforced in the FCT. 6. If all the above makes him reckless in the perception of some people then it is unfortunate.
There's one woman (Aisha Yesufu) who said Wike is an appointee of government and that she has no business with appointees. You speak grammar, speak grammar oh. Ordinary primary of NDC, what happened?
It's easy for people to talk. When they go on TV stations, they begin to churn… pic.twitter.com/oSI6muv1Kb
— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) May 31, 2026
lacking in home training. Grammar is not good manners. Hopefully life is teaching the unwise lady some lessons that should make her life better going forward.
emkz: It is no longer news that the primaries of the National Democratic Congress have come and gone.
While some public figures went into the race with pomp and pageantry, their expectations fizzled out as gas fizzles out of uncorked bottles of fizzy drinks.
Aisha Yesufu. Aisha Yesufu was a treasurer of diaspora funds in the Obi-Datti presidential campaign of Labour Party, even though she was not a member of Labour Party. She joined Peter Obi as he decamped to African Democratic Congress, and was appointed deputy chair of membership committee. On Wednesday 6th of May 2026, Aisha Yesufu announced her resignation from ADC and decamped to National Democratic Congress (NDC) where she also announced her ambition to run for FCT senate under the NDC.
Early on Friday 29th of May, 2026, she issued the following statement on her verified twitter handle:
The above statement led to media speculations that she had withdrawn from the race. On Saturday 30th May 2026, Aisha Yesufu issued another statement to correct media narratives that she had quit. She said the primaries were flawed and someone else was declared.
She also said she chose to accept the flawed outcome in the interest of the party.
Aisha Yesufu fought doggedly for the ticket, but bowed to the wishes of the party at the end. She chose to support Peter Obi which was her primary aim all along.
Other aspirants also escalated due to disobedience to electoral guidelines, for example, some aspirants were excluded from party venues as conflicting information were given. Emeka Ike and Constance Ikowkwu were affected by this.
The NDC appeal panel may be faced with petitions arising from the process.
There goes one so misguided that she can’t see her way through the political relationships she chose. Emotive Senator!
jmoore: Is Goodluck Jonathan even aware of what's happening? He neither confirms nor debunks. All the PDP drama that has been going on, Jonathan chose to remain silent.
MATV: Daddy Adeboye Gave The Order — Man Cries Out After Alleged RCCG Protest Over Insecurity Was Cancelled (VIDEO)
A viral video is currently generating heated reactions online after a man claiming to be a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) reacted emotionally to the alleged cancellation of a planned peaceful protest over insecurity and hardship in Nigeria.
In the trending clip, the visibly upset man alleged that church members were initially informed about a three-day fasting programme followed by a peaceful walk intended to address rising insecurity and economic hardship affecting Nigerians.
However, according to him, members allegedly arrived expecting to participate in the gathering only to suddenly hear that the protest would no longer hold.
What has now intensified reactions online is the man’s claim that the cancellation order allegedly came from “Daddy Adeboye.”
Speaking emotionally in Yoruba, he expressed frustration over the worsening insecurity in the country and questioned whether influential leaders and institutions are doing enough to speak up for ordinary Nigerians.
He also suggested that political pressure may have played a role in the reported cancellation, although no evidence was provided to support the claim.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official public statement from Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the RCCG leadership confirming the allegations made in the viral video.
The clip has since sparked divided reactions across social media.
Some Nigerians sympathised with the concerns raised about insecurity, kidnappings, and economic hardship across the country.
Others, however, urged caution against spreading unverified claims involving religious leaders and organisations.
The controversy has also reopened conversations about whether religious institutions should take stronger public positions on national issues such as insecurity, governance, and public safety.
Many Nigerians are now asking:
Should churches and religious leaders openly organise peaceful protests over national issues? Or should they focus strictly on prayer and spiritual guidance?
Princedapace: I genuinely want to understand people who still support the current state of Nigeria. I want to see things from their perspective and understand what exactly gives them hope or confidence in the system.
Here are some of the reasons why I have become deeply frustrated with Nigeria as a country.
Nigeria took control of our God-given natural resources, declared them government property, made enormous amounts of money from them for decades, yet the results are disappointing.
No Proper Public Water Supply Most citizens still have to dig boreholes just to access water. In many places, there is no reliable treated water system provided by the government. No Stable Electricity Even after digging your own borehole, you still struggle with electricity to pump the water. I remember how stressful it was carrying my heavy generator downstairs several times a week just to pump water. It is exhausting. Poor Network and Internet Services You constantly battle with poor network coverage. Please do not tell me network is good in your area. Good network should be standard across all major cities, state capitals, and urban centers. Starlink practically came to rescue internet access for many Nigerians, just as generators and solar systems became alternatives to failed electricity infrastructure. Healthcare Is a Nightmare Many of our best doctors have left the country in search of better pay and better working conditions. We are left with fewer doctors, poorly funded hospitals, and overwhelmed healthcare systems. Even the hospital I use had to install massive solar infrastructure, and the cost was indirectly transferred to patients like us. Insecurity Has Become Terrifying Going to bed in Nigeria now feels frightening. You could be kidnapped. Your children could be kidnapped. Armed bandits have taken over many highways and rural communities. The number of Nigerians kidnapped monthly from their homes and roads is alarming.
Personally, I have not traveled outside the state I currently live in for about three years because of insecurity. The last time I had to travel, I used a flight because the roads no longer felt safe.
The economy is brutal too. One million naira disappears before you even realize it. Citizens practically fund every social need by themselves.
Even as an individual earning ₦30 million yearly, if you are a family man, you can still feel financially drained unless you are willing to lower your standard of living significantly. The moment you try to maintain a higher quality of life, the expenses become overwhelming.
To afford:
24/7 electricity Reliable water supply Proper healthcare Quality education for your children Good internet like Starlink Healthy feeding One or two family vacations yearly
…you may still spend the entire year struggling financially despite earning what should normally be considered a strong income.
Nigerians Pay Heavy Taxes Without Real Value in Return The government makes enormous amounts of money from citizens. When we heard how much companies like MTN paid in taxes, many people celebrated. But where did that money come from? It came from ordinary Nigerians paying for services.
Nigerians are heavily taxed, whether people realize it or not.
Every USSD transaction attracts charges. Bank transfers attract charges. Driver’s licenses, passports, imports, exports, ATM withdrawals, and countless services all come with taxes, levies, or fees.
You could earn ₦100,000 and unknowingly spend over ₦15,000 through different forms of indirect taxation and service charges.
Companies like Meta and Google also pay taxes to the Nigerian government, but that money still ultimately comes from hardworking Nigerians using their platforms and services.
Yet despite all this, the government still wants to widen income taxation, especially targeting the informal sector — people who built businesses and survived without meaningful government support.
Housing Costs Are Becoming Unbearable Rent keeps increasing while purchasing power keeps dropping drastically. So how exactly are citizens expected to afford decent housing?
And then people ask why crime is increasing. Survival itself has become extremely difficult.
Nigeria is also a highly dependent society where one individual is often responsible for supporting parents, siblings, spouse, and children at the same time.
Education Is Becoming Unsafe and Unreliable Honestly, many public schools look abandoned. Some of the videos online make government schools resemble neglected facilities. A lot of parents no longer trust public education, so they are forced into expensive private schools.
So, what exactly is my benefit as a Nigerian citizen?
I know how much money Nigeria takes from me yearly. Even as a freelancer before this aggressive tax expansion, VAT was already deducted from many services and transactions I paid for. The government already made significant money from me indirectly.
Now, after paying VAT across products and services, people are still expected to surrender a large percentage of their income through direct taxation.
Copying systems from countries like the UK without building equivalent infrastructure and public services first is unfair.
I am honestly drained. Nigeria feels suffocating.
And the worst part?
Corruption remains deeply rooted. Politicians still abuse public institutions. Elections are still heavily questioned. Huge amounts of money are spent maintaining politicians and their families.
Citizens are constantly told to endure hardship. But why does it seem like only ordinary Nigerians are expected to suffer?
Can politicians not endure too?
Are citizens alone supposed to make sacrifices while the political class continues living comfortably?
For those who still strongly support the current state of Nigeria, I genuinely want to understand your reasons.
dododawa1: The presidency has dismissed a viral video claiming that President Bola Tinubu has converted from Islam to Christianity.
Naija News reports that, in the 8-minute video shared on 𝕏 by the Special Assistant to Tinubu on Social Media, Segun Dada, the President is alleged to have joined the Christian religion at a church gathering.
However, Dada described the video as a lie, noting that Tinubu has not converted.
Tinubu’s aide emphasised that the President has always been a Muslim and proudly supports his wife, who is a pastor.
He wrote, “Please disregard the video circulating claiming PBAT has converted. It is a lie…
President Tinubu has always been a Muslim, while proudly supporting his wife, who is a Pastor. This unique interfaith harmony in his own home is what he brings to national leadership, which is unity and not conversion.
Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, lamented that ransom payments have become as routine a household expense for Nigerians as school fees and rent.
The former vice president was responding to recent comments from the Presidency suggesting that Nigeria’s borrowing level compares favourably with some African countries.
According to him, the comparison exposed a dangerous disconnect between those in power and the grinding realities faced by ordinary Nigerians every day.
[quote author=Chickenandchips post=139544299]Lady arrested after using torn Bible pages to smoke weed
A disturbing video making rounds on social media has sparked widespread reactions after a Nigerian lady was reportedly apprehended for smoking weed wrapped in torn pages of the Bible.
In the viral footage, the woman, dressed in a colourful outfit and a white hijab, was seen holding what appeared to be cannabis rolled with pages allegedly torn from a Bible while being questioned by a man behind the camera.
During the exchange, the woman openly admitted to the act and appeared unbothered by the accusations levelled against her.
“I am very proud of what I’m using,” she said.
When asked whether she was smoking the substance, the woman responded, “Yes, to pray!”
The man recording the video claimed the woman had previously undergone rehabilitation after authorities reportedly removed her two children from her custody over concerns about her mental and emotional condition.
According to him, she had shown signs of recovery after receiving treatment and allegedly promised to stop smoking weed before she was allowed to return home.
He, however, alleged that the woman recently relapsed and was again caught smoking cannabis wrapped in pages torn from the Bible.
“She tears a portion of the Bible and wraps the weed with it. This is what she’s smoking,” [/b]the man said in the clip.
The narrator further claimed the woman caused a disturbance near the entrance of a children’s school earlier in the day, prompting concerned individuals to intervene.
[b]“She has deteriorated seriously and has been causing nuisance,” he added.
Hungrychicken: The list is long. Na Bayo time, that’s all
My Bro/Sis, I was intentional about the genealogy of infamy I put out there. History is essential so we will not forget and be doomed to repeat history especially when it is best learned from to avoid repeating evil conduct. Today, Reuben Abati sits daily on the set of Arise TV with a seared conscience thinking Nigerians have forgotten who he really is!! He lied to no end for the government of the day while Nigerians were left mouth agape at the splurge of rot that he vomited!
E no send una. He and his family are enjoying life, all thanks to tinubu.
Yes, you are free to type your usual keypad online insults at him to make you feel good and special but remember that it wont change anything.
You will still kindly return back to smiling and suffering.
What you like will definitely be your lot in life. Please take out an advert page in New York Times to let Bayo Onanuga know that you like him!!! Those who wish others suffering and smiling will themselves sevenfold do likewise.
Politics › Re: Babachir Lawal Leaves ADC Over Atiku's Emergence As ADC Presidential Candidate by zoedew: 4:24pm On Jun 01
