According to World Bank, Nigeria poverty rate has increased to 63% in 2026.
That's 144 million people living in poverty in a country of over 200 million people.
And going by these reforms, Nigeria might hit 70% poverty rate before the end of 2027.
Of course, this is one of the downsides of subsidy removal.
You pushed all the suffering to the masses and funded governors so that they can support your re-election.
And you're here gaslighting us that subsidy is for my own good because you gave Okpebholo some billion Naira. Okpebholo that can't even pronounce the figure when he sees it.
Tinubu rara oooo
So this girl, Mary Habila, has been buried and yeah, without any autopsy conducted on her to determine the exact cause of her de@th.
Reports had it that Mary Habila’s corpse was released for burial on Friday, August 21, 2026, in her hometown of Nok, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by the Nigerian Police.
The funniest thing is that Mary Habila d!ed in mysterious circumstances around the same period Favour Agbro also d!ed in mysterious circumstances.
Guess what?
By the time the case of Favour Agbro got to the public, she had already been buried, yet the Nigerian Police ordered that her corpse be exhumed for a post-mortem examination.
Even though the circumstances surrounding her own de@th suggested that she may have committed suicide, her body was still exhumed and an autopsy was conducted.
And yeah, the suspect, who allegedly had no immediate direct link with the incident, is still in custody as we speak.
Yet Mary Habila, whose de@th also occurred under questionable circumstances, was released for burial without an autopsy, despite the fact that the police had every opportunity to conduct one before her burial.
I keep saying it, if they explain Nigeria to you and you ever understand, just know that you are not normal.
I am Ekene Aninze, Esq.
They quietly entombed a poor girl who died in criminally suspicious circumstances in the residence of a Minister, just so that no one can ask questions anymore.
In the @GereguPower sale, there were enough red flags to set off all regulatory alarm bells south of the Sahara and north of the Zambezi.
But neither the provenance of the capital nor the biography of the beneficial actors appeared sufficient to have aroused the attentions of the Securities and Exchange Commission, #SEC.
There are issues of fiscal governance that arise. So, a Senator and recent Governor is personally paying off a reported six billion Naira in debt to a company in which he is invested. How will that be taxed – as philanthropy, investment, or a write-off?
In the case of Abdulaziz Yari, all this qualifies him to lead the campaign to re-elect the president. Fundraising for this will be headed by #Nigeria's official taxman. Now, that is truly #BanditCapitalism.
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@EkeneAninze Rochas Okorocha deserves to be put on trial for the mindless misappropriation and criminal wastage of the resources of the people of Imo State over the 8 years he was the governor of that state.
Rochas Okorocha was indeed a disaster that happened to Imo State.
@ikhide It is one thing to have all these enviable qualities you enumerated whilst a candidate.
It is another thing to follow through with them when in the hot seat and confronting the demons in the corridors of power in Nigeria.
That's the difference between Peter Obi and Omoyere Sowore
@HarmlessHQ It is actually heartbreaking that a country that could boast of the likes of HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and Dr (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to name but a few, have efulefus like this one superintending over the affairs of a state in our country!
Really so sad....
"An anti-corruption agency should be fighting corruption, not turning itself into an institution for hunting down, detaining and prosecuting citizens over criticism or alleged 'cyberbullying.'
What kind of institution detains a university student for nearly a month, arraigns her for allegedly cyberbullying the agency, and then seeks to keep her behind bars while her final examinations are about to begin?"
I entirely agree with @sowore about @officialEFCC under @OlaOlukoyede_
The @officialEFCC under Ola Olukoyede is inherently evil.
I sat through two separate court sittings today in which two individuals, including Maryam Isa Shehu, a female student of Bayero University Kano (BUK), were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (@officialEFCC) for allegedly “cyberbullying” the agency.
In each case, the defendants had already spent close to 30 days in detention before they were brought before the court. Yet, instead of being allowed to return home while their cases proceed, they were both remanded in prison custody, Maryam was sent to Suleja Prison, while the other defendant was sent to Kuje Prison, where they are expected to remain until August 31.
What makes Maryam’s situation even more disturbing is that she is a final-year university student who is due to begin her final examinations this Saturday.
None of that appeared to matter.
An anti-corruption agency should be fighting corruption, not turning itself into an institution for hunting down, detaining and prosecuting citizens over criticism or alleged “cyberbullying.”
What kind of institution detains a university student for nearly a month, arraigns her for allegedly cyberbullying the agency, and then seeks to keep her behind bars while her final examinations are about to begin?
MY MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
My dear Nigerians,
As the 2027 presidential campaign officially begins, I call on every Nigerian to reflect deeply on the state of our nation and the kind of country we want to leave for the next generation.
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. Our people are facing a difficult economic reality. The rising cost of food and essential goods has placed enormous pressure on families.
Millions of young Nigerians are searching for meaningful employment and opportunities, while businesses are struggling with high operating costs and an uncertain economic environment.
At the same time, insecurity continues to threaten communities across the country. Too many families have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violence.
Our farmers need security to return to their farms, our children need safe schools, and every Nigerian deserves to live without fear.
Our education and healthcare systems require urgent investment. Our infrastructure must be improved, our institutions strengthened, and public resources managed with greater
transparency and accountability.
These challenges are serious, but Nigeria is full of hope. We have the people, resources and potential to build a prosperous and secure nation. What we need is leadership with the competence, courage and commitment to put the interests of Nigerians first.
This is why I have chosen to work with His Excellency, Peter Obi, on the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket.
Our partnership is not about region, religion or personal ambition. It is about Nigeria. We believe in a country where government serves the people, where hard work is rewarded, where young people can build successful futures at home, and where every citizen has a fair opportunity to prosper.
To our young people, women, workers, farmers, entrepreneurs and professionals, I ask you to join us in this journey.
Let us move beyond politics of division and focus on the issues that affect our daily lives. Let us demand accountability, competence and results from those entrusted with public office.
The 2027 election presents Nigerians with an opportunity to choose a new direction.
I therefore call on all Nigerians to support the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket and all candidates of the NDC and join us in the task of rebuilding our nation.
Let us campaign peacefully, responsibly and with the national interest at heart.
Together, we can build a stronger nation and Nigeria will be OK. - RMK
I had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, or after the governorship election.
The credit for our victory goes to God Almighty and the good people of Osun State for their overwhelming support and re-election.
For the sake of history, it is important to clarify that the ADC was never part of the rainbow coalition that canvassed, mobilised, and supported our campaign in the battle leading to last Saturday’s election.
I commend all our political partners who sacrificed, worked tirelessly, and went all out to make Saturday a victory day for all Osun people. Their commitment and support were instrumental to our success.
Now that the election is over, I remain the Governor of all Osun people, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or tribe. My commitment is to unite our people and continue working for the progress and prosperity of Osun State.
@thecableng@GovWike@AAdeleke_01 You see the madness by some people in this country?
See somebody publicly boasting that he could have interfered with an election to alter the result in favour of another party as against the people's electoral wish.
That says a lot about his plans for the coming 2027 elections.