Meg Eboma

[Hon. Darlington Ekejiuba @DarlingtonObed]

*Ganduje’s daughter and Sen. Wammako’s son are directors in NWDC.*
*Akpabio’s daughter has been cleared by senate as board member of SSDC.*

*Wike Dey use him son to grab lands for Abuja.*
*Umahi pikin na local government chairman.*

*14 ex governors get children for house of reps… But Queen of the coast say make una go dey fry Akara and sell Kulikuli*

*You wey dey struggle to feed yourself and family because of terrible economy dey social media dey defend them 🙂

*You’re doing well👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿*
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[Dr. Kenon @drkenon2]

DAVE UMAHI AND THE 5 MISSING NELAN ENGINEERS

“The firm detailed 5 of their best engineers on the project. They were;

Engr. Nelson Onyemeh — Lead consultant/CEO of NELAN Consultants, from Ihiala, Anambra State.
• Engr. Ernest Edeani — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ejiofor — From Umunya, Anambra State.
• Engr. Samuel Aneke — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Stanley Nwazulum — From Amawbia, Anambra State.

In the course of their job, there was serious tensions between NELAN and the Umahi administration over project control and payments. According to the families of the 5 engineers, the Umahi government allegedly wanted NELAN to “take a back seat” so the state could exercise direct control, issue payment certificates, and give instructions to contractors. The then governor Umahi reportedly wanted NELAN to sign/approve certificates of satisfactory completion for work supervised or executed by other engineers/contractors — something NELAN refused, arguing it violated AfDB contract terms, their professional obligations, and risked the firm (and possibly the project) being blacklisted by the AfDB.

On November 3, 2021, the 5 engineers left Enugu for Ebonyi state in an official Toyota Hilux with registration ERR 001 EB for site supervision but never came back till this very moment neither were their remains found till date.”

Source: https://t.co/jrtYfim6GD

[Henry Seriake Dickson @iamHSDickson]

Over the weekend, I received the newly elected President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), the Honourable High Chief McDonald Ebi Igbadiwe, who visited me in the company of some members of his executive.

I congratulated him and his officials on their emergence and wished them a successful tenure in the service of our people.

I have followed closely the developments leading to the recent leadership transition within the INC and I am aware of the issues that preceded the election. In this regard, I commend the Bayelsa State Governor, the State Government, the Ijaw elders and leaders for setting up a high-powered reconciliation committee, no matter how late, whose report I understand has now been submitted. My expectation is that the recommendations of the committee will be implemented without delay so that lasting reconciliation, harmony and unity can return to the INC.

Having managed Ijaw leadership affairs for several years, I appreciate the complexities and sentiments involved in resolving disputes of this nature. I call on all well-meaning Ijaw leaders to rally behind the ongoing reconciliation efforts, because dialogue, harmonisation, sacrifice and unity remain the only sustainable path forward.

I do not support any move by anyone, no matter how highly placed, that seeks to sow division within the Ijaw Nation or any of its organs. I equally do not support any attempt to diminish the leadership role and influence of the Bayelsa State Government irrespective of who the Governor is or his politics, in matters affecting the Ijaw Nation and its organs.

Those who have advice or ideas for the Governor should offer them in good faith and encourage him to do what is right at the appropriate time. The proper role of leaders and stakeholders is to provide counsel, guidance and support; not to undermine or counteract the position of the Governor in terms of giving direction and effect to the Ijaw agenda. Whether one agrees with every decision or not is a different matter; what is important is that our collective interest must always prevail.

The affairs of the Ijaw Nation transcend political partisanship. They concern our collective survival, our identity and our rightful place within Nigeria. For that reason, politicians and Ijaw leaders across political divides must be on the same page and speak with one voice whenever the interests of the Ijaw people are at stake. This is what I have been promoting all my life. It was also for this reason that, as Governor of Bayelsa State, I christened what was previously known as the Ijaw Ethic Group or Tribe as the "Ijaw Nation" and in my inaugural address, I described Bayelsa State as the "Jerusalem of the Ijaw Nation" and unfolded an unprecedented programme aimed at projecting and preserving our identity, culture, heritage, and place within the Nigerian; built and encouraged alliances across other ethnic nationalities in the Nigerian Federation by hosting different regional bodies and their leaders, such as the PANDEF, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, Middle Belt Forum, Arewa groups and the Ijaw leaders, youths and women themselves. For eight years Bayelsa again became the centre of discussion on issues of the environment, restructuring and the Nigerian question.

This was also why, during my tenure as Governor, we deliberately established enduring institutions, laws and policies, including the Ministry of Ijaw National Affairs, the Ijaw Heroes Memorial Park, the Ijaw National Academy, the Bayelsa State Coat of Arms, Flag, and State Anthem law, the Ijaw Language Project, The Ijaw History Project, The International Commission on Environment, The Izon-Ibe Microfinance Bank, the Friday weekly Cultural Day for all workers in the public service, scholarships and appointments for all Ijaws, etc.

[Polyglot adedeji Odulesi @polyglotodulesi]

Last year, based on invitation by Hausa people, I visited Kano for the first time in my life. I stayed in Sabon Gari, a town just like Lagos or Onitsha.
In one of the markets, I met Alhaji shamseen Nura who speaks Igbo and Hausa. He was trained by an Igbo man from Anambra.

After spending about 10 years with his master, he was settled with N200,000 which he said was a lot of money back then.

With that money, he bought a shop. Today, he has 5 shops all worth millions.
The beautiful thing is that he says every Christmas, he sends N200,000 - N300,000 to his master who has since retired to the village as a gesture of appreciation.

More importantly, he said his master linked him up to business men in Nnewi whom he has never seen as he has never been to Nnewi. These people give him goods running into tens of millions in credit. All based on the trust established by his master.

Interestingly, he is not the only one I met with such stories.

They also have this attitude of saying they have goods in their second shop where second shop could mean their master's shop. No rivalry, as long as both master and Nwa boi have a cut in the profit 😂

While we are fighting online, people that cannot speak grammar like us are cashing out offline 😂

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Role of the Diaspora African in Sustainable Development

On Friday, July 10, 2026, I had the honour of delivering the keynote address at Mandela Hall, African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York, on _The Role of the Diaspora African in Sustainable Development across Africa.

Africa is a continent of immense riches. Indeed, it is the richest continent in the world, not only because of its vast mineral resources but also because of its greatest asset, its people. It is the second largest continent by landmass, after Asia, covering more than 30 million square kilometres. It is also the second most populous continent, with over 1.5 billion people. Significantly, more than one billion of these are young people in their productive years, making Africa home to the largest youthful workforce in the world.

When this demographic advantage is combined with nearly one billion hectares of arable land, about 60% of which remains uncultivated, it becomes clear that Africa possesses everything required not only to feed itself but also to become the food capital of the world.

Regrettably, despite this enormous potential, Africa remains home to the largest concentration of the world’s poorest people. Of the approximately 800 million people living in extreme poverty globally, nearly 60% are in Africa. That is about 480 million people, with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries most affected. In other words, nearly one in every three Africans lives in extreme poverty. Likewise, in multidimensional poverty, Africa continues to bear the greatest burden.

The question, therefore, is simple. With all these advantages, why has Africa not been able to lift its people out of poverty?

It means there is a missing link. That missing link is Competent Leadership with Capacity, Compassion, Character, and Commitment to good governance.

What Africa needs is leadership that will rise to the challenge and drive the continent in the right direction. This means competent leadership with character, capacity, compassion and commitment to begin turning the continent around. When we get leadership right, everything else begins to change. We start realising our true potential.

So, what is the role of the Diaspora African in this journey?
You have an enormous role to play.

Because you live in societies where institutions largely work, where democracy is strengthened by accountability and where systems function more effectively, you have both an opportunity and a responsibility to help build Africa. It is time to become stronger advocates for good governance. Even where you cannot vote, your voices matter. They should be heard both at home and abroad whenever things are going wrong on our continent. Stand firmly for what is right. Speak truth to the leaders who visit you. Let them know where they are getting it wrong. That is what some of us have continued to do.

The contribution of the African diaspora extends far beyond advocacy. History teaches us that many of the world’s great economic transformations were driven, in part, by their diaspora communities.

Japan offers one example. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the country embraced modernisation and benefited immensely from Japanese scholars, professionals and citizens who studied and worked abroad, especially in Germany, before returning home to drive the technological transformation for which Japan is admired today.

China presents another remarkable example. It was under Deng Xiaoping’s reforms, beginning in 1978, that China embraced education, innovation and global engagement. These reforms created opportunities for the Chinese diaspora to contribute significantly to the country’s extraordinary economic transformation. In 1980, China had more people living in poverty than Africa. Today, China has reduced extreme poverty dramatically, while Africa continues to struggle with the challenge.

[Meg Eboma @MegEboma]

@Ntob @realdaveumahi 😂😂😂

[Morris Monye @Morris_Monye]

Myself and that Benin boy (that likes WiFi pumping and AC blazing) are not in the same league.

No matter how many times he calls my name (mostly lies), you will never see me acknowledge him.

We are in Premier League. He is in League 2.

Search my name on his page. Search his name on my page. The difference is clear.

He is also probably older but nothing really going on for him.

[Peoples Gazette @GazetteNGR]

EXCLUSIVE: Aso Rock memo shows how Gbajabiamila used fake law to corner N54 billion oil revenue from NUPRC https://t.co/l5NWKWCFsM

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

How did a fake presidential council end up with a budget of nearly $1m in Nigeria?

The government says it was created using a forged letter of appointment, but others believe there is more to the story. https://t.co/FAznVYW2hf

[Shehu Gazali Sadiq @Rejoice_inlife]

50 people massacred by Fulani jihadists in Benue and the nation is moving on like it's no big deal.

When the Miyetti Allah leader was killed in Benue, many people were arrested and they are still in police custody.

Now that the fulani jihadists have killed 50 people, I hope those responsible will be arrested too.

Arrest should not be one sided.

[NEFERTITI @firstladyship]

Na today?

[NEFERTITI @firstladyship]

Senator Garba Musa Maidoki echoed what most Nigerians have been saying. Nigerians were not consulted on the State Police Bill. There was no public hearing. The timing is highly suspicious. This is a huge indictment on the Godswill Akpabio-led National Assembly.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Suspension of Examination Fees: A Victory for the People

I received the welcome news of the suspension of the newly introduced examination fees with relief. This is a victory for the Nigerian people.

While I commend the authorities for listening to the widespread public outcry and suspending the policy, it must be said that the fee was an unnecessary burden that should never have been introduced at this time of great hardship, when we should be doing everything possible to invest in basic education and reduce the millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

At a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet, access to education should be expanded, not restricted. Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue.

Imposing multiple fees at the basic education level risks denying many children their right to education. At that stage, the State has a duty to invest in educating and preparing its citizens for productive lives, not to erect financial barriers that keep them out of school.

True leadership is demonstrated not only by making decisions but also by having the humility to reverse policies that impose unnecessary hardship on the people. Many other anti-people policies deserve similar reconsideration.

I thank the citizens, parents, and advocacy groups whose voices made this reversal possible.

A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

[Adetutu Balogun, MBA @Tutsy22]

“I don't value anything Wike says, Everything for him is ogogoro speaking a very useless man.” — Tutsy says

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[Obidient 4 Life @AndrewOkere]

Peter Obi will get many votes in the North because Tinubu has campaign for him. Even Religious leaders can't use their places of worship to discredit Obi because the the people have seen his original humility.

-----Atiku Isa

[Ocular Priest 🎱 @KaizenMindset_3]

Peter Obi’s humility has deceived many. Like Wike, like Dave Umahi- ingrates. Just imagine an ordinary appointed minister calling a presidential candidate, who won millions of votes, out for a debate.

I’m glad Okwute has finally put him in his place. Division 2 players.

[It's well @nwotasamuel]

@BwalaDaniel @PeterObi There's levels to this thing...
Umahi no reach !

[Chidi @OfficialChidire]

@BwalaDaniel @PeterObi This same @DaveUmahi?

Dave is only afraid of @officialEFCC, that’s why he became Tinubu’s AttackDog otherwise he knows he is not in Obi’s class in any form…lol

Politics aside @DaveUmahi @GovWike CANNOT sit at the same “Table of Men with Legitimate Means” with @PeterObi.

[Hon Henry Shield @HonShield]

A Tinubu supporter wants to lecture us because of an alleged traffic violation? A Tinubu supporter???

I mean you support Tinubu na. FBI and DEA and all security agencies in the US have freaking criminal files on this man. Chicago State University shut down their comment section because of him!

You want to talk to me about traffic what again? You’re mad!

[Menelik II ✝️ @cisero81]

@Uptownoflagos "You play according to your circle." - Peter Obi.

Obi telling Umahi point blank that he is not in his league. If he wants a debate, he can do that with his fellow ministers, not a presidential candidate.