"We are not into illegal mining... Niger State Civil Defence Corps don't have the right to shoot at us... We are under 18, and we are not allowed to be taken inside a cell... Heat cannot kill a gold miner..."
Following the deaths of over 30 miners in government custody, a young witness has called for justice and a full investigation.
Just look at the confidence, the eloquence and the clarity of thought from this young boy, yet see how Nigeria has destroyed his life.
What a shame. What a tragedy.
There is a video of Basketmouth and Elsie.
Both of them. On camera. Together.
Basketmouth says clearly: "Divorce will never be an option in my home."
Elsie nods. She confirms: "I like him too much. That's not even on the table."
The clip is warm. Convincing. They both mean it in the moment.
Then in December 2022, Basketmouth posted on Instagram:
"It's a difficult decision we've made. We ask for your understanding."
Twelve years of marriage. Three children.
Over.
Nigerians found the old video immediately.
It circulated for days alongside the separation announcement.
The comments ranged from sympathy to mockery.
Because nothing cuts quite like watching someone confidently say "that will never happen to me", and then watching it happen.
What makes the Basketmouth situation particularly striking is not that he changed his mind.
People change. Relationships change. The person who says "divorce is never an option" in year four of a marriage cannot fully predict year twelve.
What makes it striking is that the statement was so absolute.
Not "I hope we never get there."
"That will never happen."
Life is not obligated to respect the limits you set for it in a YouTube interview.
The video did not lie.
The couple just became different people from the people who filmed it.
π- M.I Abaga's debut mixtape ILLEGAL MUSIC 1 is 17 years old, today.
β your thought(s) about this project?
β your best track(s) off the project?
β do you still have it in rotation?
PUBLIC BUS COVERAGE: LAGOS VS LONDON
Population:
π³π¬ Lagos β 17.2 million
π¬π§ London β 9.8 million
Total buses deployed:
π¬π§ London β 8,797
π³π¬ Lagos(BRT) β 358
Persons per bus:
π³π¬ Lagos β 48,045
π¬π§ London β 1,114
London maintained one bus for every 1,114 residents in 2025. In contrast, Lagos required a single bus to serve 48,045 people.
This coverage gap indicates that London deployed over 43 times more buses per capita than Lagos.
#Statisense
(LAMATA, TfL & World Population Review, 2025)
A Call for Unity and a New Nigeria
Today in Enugu, I was joined by distinguished leaders and associates, including former Governors Okwesili Nwodo of Enugu State, Achike Udenwa and Sam Egwu of Ebonyi State, as well as Emeka Ihedioha from Imo State. Notable senators present included Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Gilbert Nnaji. Additionally, we had prominent political figures such as High Chief Ben Obi, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof. Osita Ogbu, Chief Ralph Nwosu, and others, alongside various members of the Federal House of Representatives and State House of Assembly, as well as community leaders.
This historic political gathering also featured distinguished individuals from outside the Igbo community, led by ADC National Chairman and former Senate President David Mark, as well as Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, the former Governor of Sokoto State, and former Governor of Edo State, Senator Oserheimen Osunbor.
We came together to reaffirm the urgent need for leadership and a government that can truly appreciate Nigeriaβs potential, unify our diversity, and drive rapid socio-economic transformation and inclusive development.
In my speech, I emphasized that Nigeria's challenges do not stem from a lack of potential. We are abundantly endowed with human and natural resources. Our tragedy arises from the deliberate sabotage by a political class that exploits the country and its people. We are not poor; we have been looted into poverty. The existing system rewards mediocrity, punishes merit, and recycles failure. Nigeria is suffocating under impunity and greed, with a government that rewards illegalities and corruption. What we need is genuine, patriotic changeβnot mere cosmetic makeovers.
I made it clear that the time to act is now. The choice before us is between continuing the cycle of decay or embracing the courage to disrupt entrenched corruption and formalized criminality in governance. I have visited every corner of Nigeria, including internally displaced persons (IDP) camps neglected by the government. From North to South, East to West, Nigerians are feeling insecurity and despair. This cannot define our legacy. For the sake of the hungry, the poor, and future generations, we must dismantle the structures that are destroying our nation. A New Nigeria is possible.
I reaffirmed that with unity and effective leadership, agriculture and manufacturing can become the highest contributors to our GDP. We can transition Nigeria from a state of consumption to one of production, tackling issues such as insecurity, corruption, unemployment, inflation, and illiteracy. A productive, inclusive Nigeria is achievable. To build lasting unity and prosperity, we need honest, transparent, and responsive leadership. Our generation is tasked with creating a new framework for unity and progress. Many nations have succeeded; Nigeria can excel even more.
This is a time for unity and national renewal. I called on my leaders, associates, supporters, the Obidient Movement, and members of opposition parties across the country to join a broad coalition under the African Democratic Congress, led by Senator David Mark. This coalition is guided by patriotism and the national interest. Nigeria deserves leadership that unites, governs with empathy, and delivers real results. Let history record that Nigeriaβs turning point begins here and now. Together, with courage, unity, and resolve, we can build a new, productive, and inclusive Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Emmiwuks has officially been named the first man in Africa to ride a bicycle across 12 countries in the first phase of his historic journey of Project Nigeria to USA.
By KAY AFRICA.
He set out from Lagos state Nigeria in July 2025, armed with nothing but faith, resilience, and a bicycle. Six months later, through deserts, borders, cold nights, fear, kindness from strangers, and moments that tested his limits. Phase One of a journey many thought was impossible.
This is not just distance covered, it is history written on African roads. From Nigeria to Mauritania, Emmiwuks carried the African spirit, the Nigerian flag, and the dreams of millions who believe that courage can move mountains, or in this case, cross nations.
And this is only the beginning.
As he prepares to continue onward to Morocco, we can only imagine what greater stories, challenges, and miracles lie ahead.
Congratulations, Champion.
You didnβt just ride across countries, you inspired a continentππ.
Together we Ride. Together we Rise.
The journey continues....... π΄
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