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A credible insider source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that operatives of the anti-graft agency successfully intercepted gold bars valued at approximately ₦4 billion at the Aminu Kano International Airport, with the consignment

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Most Nigerians remember Muhammadu Buhari mainly as a democratic President.
But long before 2015, he had already shaped Nigeria once as a military Head of State.
And the decisions from that era still echo in Nigeria today.

Muhammadu Buhari became Head of State in 1983 after a military takeover that ended the Second Republic.
At the time, Nigeria was already facing economic pressure, corruption allegations, and declining public confidence in government.
His regime came in with a message of discipline and control.

One of the defining features of Buhari’s military government was the “War Against Indiscipline.”
It was introduced to enforce order in public life. From queues to punctuality to public behaviour, the state attempted to reset civic discipline.
For many Nigerians, it was strict and unforgettable. Alongside this campaign, the government also launched a strong anti corruption drive.
Several political leaders from the previous civilian administration were arrested and detained.
The message was clear: accountability would be enforced, even at the highest levels. However, the methods used became controversial.
Detentions without full judicial process, restrictions on civil liberties, and strict decrees shaped how the regime was perceived.
Supporters saw firmness.
Critics saw authoritarian control.

Economically, the period was also marked by austerity measures.
Imports were restricted, spending was tightened, and efforts were made to stabilize a struggling economy.
But these policies also created hardship for many citizens and businesses.

By 1985, Buhari’s government was overthrown by another military takeover led by Ibrahim Babangida.
His time in power was relatively short, but the impact of his policies remained in public memory.
And this is where the long term effect becomes important.

Buhari’s military era introduced a lasting debate in Nigeria:
Can discipline and anti corruption efforts succeed without strong democratic safeguards?
Or does strict enforcement risk undermining civil freedoms?
That question has never fully gone away. Even decades later, when Buhari returned as a civilian President, many Nigerians revisited memories of his military rule. Some expected firmness and discipline. Others feared repetition of old methods in a democratic system.

This overlap between his military and civilian identity makes his political legacy unique in Nigeria’s history.
Few leaders have governed the country in both systems, and fewer still have had their past directly shape public expectations decades later.

The broader lesson from this era is simple:
Leadership styles do not disappear when leaders leave office.
They shape how citizens interpret future governments, policies, and promises. And in Nigeria’s case, the memory of that military period continues to influence political trust and expectations today.
Not always openly.
But deeply.

History is not just about events.
It is about how those events continue to shape perception long after they end.
And this is one of those cases.

End.

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Shine Rosman has raised concerns over the prevalence of sexual harassment in Lagos.

The Nigerian-Canadian actress, in a recent interview, expressed worry about how often women and young girls experience harassment in public spaces, including streets and commercial buses (danfo)

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Her Excellency, Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, is currently in the office and ready to begin today’s official engagements. @flakeydee

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JUST IN: Pastor David Ibiyeomie Warns Members Against Using Phones, Chewing Gum, and Drinking Water During Church Services.

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Awards are not mere accolades, they are catalysts that reinforce our commitment to the mandate of the people we represent.

I am honoured to receive the Legislator of the Year 2025 Award by @LeadershipNGA Over the past years, I have sponsored several bills across critical sectors, focused on improving lives and strengthening our nation.

This recognition belongs to every Nigerian who believes legislation must serve the people and be measured by lives transformed.

My sincere appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his visionary leadership. I thank the Senate President, Distinguished Sen. Godswill Akpabio, GCON, the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON and my dear colleagues for their continued support in the National Assembly.

I also extend my facilitations to other awardees including our delectable First Lady, Her Excellency, @SenRemiTinubu GCON and the Governor of Imo State Gove. @Hope_Uzodimma1 amongst others.

To my constituents in Bende Federal Constituency, you remain my inspiration. Every legislative session, I carry your voices, your hopes, and your expectations into the hallowed chambers of the Green Chamber.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting the Future of Smallholder Farming

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure @NASENIHQ is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges.
@KSHalilu

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Millions of Nigerian smallholders could benefit from this technology. Each pump installed is a family lifted, a community strengthened, a small victory against the structural poverty that has plagued rural Nigeria for too long. @NASENIHQ

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The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting The Future Of Smallholder Farming

‘‘The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (@NASENIHQ) is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges.

Let me explain in details. For generations, Nigerian smallholders have watched their livelihoods dictated by the calendar. They can only plant when the rains come. Then harvest before they stop. Wait. Repeat. This dependence on rainfed agriculture has locked farmers into a cycle of seasonal vulnerability, where a delayed raining-season or early harmattan can mean the difference between eating and going hungry’’ — Sandra Pam Gyang

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The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting the Future of Smallholder Farming

“The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (@NASENIHQ) is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges.”

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“@NASENIHQ is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty…”

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure @NASENIHQ is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges.
@KSHalilu

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The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting the Future of Smallholder Farming

An agricultural economist described it thus: “This is about giving farmers control over their own productivity for the first time.”

The financial mathematics are striking. Diesel pumps, the traditional alternative for farmers seeking to irrigate, can consume up to 70% of their operating budgets in fuel costs alone. Solar pumps eliminate this burden almost entirely. After the initial investment—increasingly accessible through pay-as-you-own financing models—the sun does the work for free.

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The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting the Future of Smallholder Farming

"The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, @NASENIHQ, is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges" https://t.co/uQAMa7gdqj

[Terab Ab @Hon_Terab]

The NASENI Revolution: How Solar Pumps Are Rewriting the Future of Smallholder Farming

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is rolling out solar irrigation pumps across the country, and for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone of the nation’s food system—this intervention represents a potential lifeline out of poverty, a shield against climate uncertainty, and a practical answer to some of the country’s most stubborn social challenges.
@KSHalilu
@NASENIHQ

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