The good people of Benue State have openly rejected and chased Peter Obi away from their state after he sneakily attempted to use an incident that occurred over a year ago for his campaign.
Some sent this to me
Security Concern in Lekki Phase 1 – Please Be Alert
Over the past few months, I’ve observed something very troubling happening around Lekki Phase 1.
Some months ago, I parked outside my house. Since I knew I would be going out again shortly, I used my key fob to lock the car and walked away. But it struck me that I didn’t hear the usual lock sound. I tried several times—nothing. I had to lock it manually. Later that night, when I drove back in and parked, my key fob worked normally.
I mentioned the incident to a friend. When he visited, he experienced the same thing. Since then, I’ve noticed it repeatedly and now always double-check by locking manually.
A similar thing happened when I went to Tribe Church Ahava on Wole Olateju. I parked opposite the building and again, my key fob wouldn’t work. I noticed a man nearby, glued to his phone, and it made me extra cautious—so I locked manually.
After some research, I discovered that criminals use key fob jammer devices. These devices block the signal between your fob and your car within a certain radius. Out of habit, many people assume their car is locked when it actually isn’t, giving perpetrators unhindered access.
I’ve reported this to my Estate Manager, but unfortunately, nothing has been done.
I’m sharing this because awareness is the first layer of protection. Please, always double-check your locks manually when parking—especially around Lekki Phase 1.
Has anyone else noticed this happening?
“Our world bleeds before our eyes. Children in conflict zones, nations silenced by hunger and war, and it begs the question: Are we witnessing the collapse of conscience in real time?”
-Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Maryam Bukar Hassan delivered a passionate speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, urging for global peace.
We both left home at 18.
You cleared JAMB
I got recommended.
You got UNIVERSITY,
I got NDA.
You pursued your degree,
I had the toughest training.
Your day started at 7 and ended at 5,
Mine started at 4 till 9 and
Some nights also included.
You had your convocation ceremony,
I had my POP.
Best company took you and
Best package was awarded,
I was ordered to join my platoon
With 2 stars piped on my shoulders.
You got a job,
I got a way of life.
Every eve you got to see your family,
I just wished i got to see my parents soon.
You celebrated festivals with lights and music,
I celebrated with my comrade in bunkers.
We both married,
Your wife got to see you everyday,
My wife just wished i was alive.
You were sent to business trips,
I was sent on line of control.
We both returned,
Both wives couldn't control their tears, but
You wiped her but,
I couldn't.
You hugged her but,
I couldn't.
Because I was lying in the coffin,
With medals on my chest and,
Coffin wrapped with tricolour.
My way of life ended,
Yours continued.
We both left home at 18.
I dedicate this to every soldier and uniform person out there, we don't understand what you do and the sacrifices you make, but know that we are eternally grateful!
Dispelling The Myth That Lagos Is Great Only Because of The Lagos Ports
If it is the Lagos Port that is solely responsible for the economic prosperity, infrastructural development and cultural dynamism of Lagos State, and if any state claims that they can replicate the success of Lagos if only they had a port, then how do you explain the economic success of Oyo State?
Get a map of Nigeria. Regarding proximity to ports, Oyo State is one of the most disadvantaged states in Southern Nigeria. Almost every other Southern state is closer to at least one port, and some multiple ports, than Oyo.
Yet, despite being landlocked, Oyo State has managed to produce more wealth for Nigeria's GDP than any other state except Lagos and Rivers states.
In 2024, Oyo contributed ₦272.41 billion to the federal purse by way of VAT revenue and received only ₦116.83 billion. What they contributed is three times what the five Southeastern states collectively contributed.
But have you ever heard Oyo State complain about being marginalised?
To be exact, in 2024, the five states of Nigeria's South-East region together generated only ₦101.09 billion in Value Added Tax to the Federal Government and received ₦341.45 billion.
Most of those five Southeastern states are closer to Port Harcourt Port and Onne Port.
Rivers State is the state where the Federal Government spends the most on port infrastructure, not Lagos State. Onne Port alone is responsible for 65% of Nigeria's maritime export.
If we follow the logic that 'Lagos is great only because of the Lagos port', then Oyo should be poorer than almost any other Southern state.
But that is not the case.
Why is Oyo generating so much? Let's examine where its VAT revenue is coming from.
Please fact-check me: Oyo's VAT revenue comes from the following sectors, in order of prominence:
Agriculture
Manufacturing,
Information and communication technology, and
Mining and quarrying sectors
There is no state in Nigeria that cannot achieve what Oyo has achieved. The reason they are not accomplishing what Oyo has accomplished is because of leadership, and not any excuse of being far away from a port.
Anambra State has a port. The Onitsha River Port in Anambra has been commissioned three times. It was first commissioned by President Shehu Shagari in 1983 and has gulped over $100 million in Federal Government funds.
It is fully functional. Yet, despite this port, Anambra State contributed just ₦47.53 billion to the treasury in 2024 through VAT revenue.
Fellow Nigerians, the facts have been laid bare here. Going forward, do not let anyone gaslight you into believing that Lagos is prosperous because of ports, and they are poor because they lack ports. That is an excuse that justifies the failure of leadership in some Nigerian states.
Reno Omokri
Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. Ruffler of the Feathers of Obidents. #1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Hodophile. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022. 21st Most Talked About Person in Africa, 2024.
A few days ago,
Bishop Mike Okonkwo celebrated his 80th birthday and he invited the former VP Professor Yemi Osinbajo to speak.
Prof spoke on how the church in Nigeria today contributes heavily to the moral decay and corruption in society.
Everyone in Nigeria needs to see this: