18 THINGS NEED TO BE DONE IN A RENTED APARTMENT
1) When moving into a new environment, move in at night rather than during the day. This can help prevent unwanted attention. It will also keep intruders or unwanted observers from assessing your belongings.
2) Pay bills on time, it commands respect.
3) When you move into a new compound, you'll likely encounter people who are overly eager to become your friend. Avoid them, they can become a problem soon.
4) As a woman, avoid the hair salon close to your house, if you value your privacy. Your personal matters might be discussed there.
5) Avoid over familiarity with neighbours. The moment you start, it's hard to withdraw.
6) Avoid embarrassing your partner in public. Instead, praise them in public, but caution them in private. Public humiliation can lead others, including neighbours, to belittle your partner.
7) Avoid attending a nearby church if you don't want constant visits and extra responsibilities.
😎 Have your own space for drying clothes. Avoid using your neighbour's drying line. It may lead to misunderstanding one day.
9) Be mindful of the personal items you display. Some neighbours might borrow them repeatedly, not because they can't afford them, but because they like getting things for free.
10) Avoid people who ask you to avoid others. They often have a bád character that will uncover soon.
11) When you want to play music, play it low. When you want to pray, pray quietly, don't disturb others.
12) If you have kids, caution them. Kids can cause you to have issues with your neighbours.
13) There are neighbours who see greeting as their birthright. They'll never greet you but always expect you to greet them first. When you notice such an attitude from a neighbour, sometimes don't greet, just walk past.
14) Avoid too much borrowing.
15) Don't discuss family problems or weaknesses with a neighbour unless the person is extremely mature. It can lead to see finish.
16) Avoid sexûal relationship with your neighbours. It usually doesn't end well.
17) Avoid a compound where the landlord or landlady lives on the premises unless you know their character is good. Otherwise, they might impose annoying rules and increase rent when they notice your progress.
18) If the house is managed by a caretaker, ensure your rent reaches the landlord. Communicate directly with the landlord, even if they live abroad, to avoid misappropriation of your funds.
Thanks for reading, Stay blessed always 🙏
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What do you think the US has bases in Africa?
It is to make sure this never happens. The minute your leader plans it. He becomes a terrorist and corrupt.
And African influencers working with the CIA will make tweets to instigate an uprising against that leader and he will be killed to free his people.
Someone just sent me their January payslip.
Under the new tax law, this income bracket is supposed to enjoy relief.
Yet PAYE was still deducted.
Let that sink in.
If a multinational like Julius Berger cannot pay a living wage in this economy, how exactly is an SME supposed to survive?
And no, before the usual defenders arrive, this worker should not be paying taxes.
He should be receiving government support.
This is not “taxing the rich.”
This is squeezing the working poor and calling it reform.
I warned you:
The danger isn’t just higher taxes.
It’s extraction disguised as fairness.
And it doesn’t stop at PAYE.
Once that salary hits his bank account:
VAT is waiting
WHT will ambush him
Levies, charges, deductions all lined up.
Then we act surprised when young people:
Borrow to survive
Can’t save
Can’t plan
Can’t breathe
This system isn’t broken.
It’s working exactly as designed. Against the people doing the actual work.
Then, one politician will use the money to carry sugar baby on a PJ.
When I shout about it, one 🤡 that has never entered a commercial plane will come and start doing Voltron, "defender of the oppressors."
One way or another,
this lesson will be learned.
The easy way… or the very hard way.
But learned, it shall.
Why the Controversial tax law should be paused?
It is now undeniable that the tax laws have been fundamentally altered, and even a firm as esteemed as KPMG has pinpointed 31 critical problem areas, from drafting errors to glaring policy contradictions and administrative gaps. This revelation should prompt every responsible government to take immediate action.
Even more alarming is the fact that it took private meetings between the National Revenue Service and KPMG for these serious issues to be acknowledged. If experts require closed-door discussions to navigate the complexities of our tax laws, what hope does the average Nigerian have of comprehending the obligations being imposed on them?
Taxation transcends mere fiscal policy; it represents a social contract between the government and its citizens. You cannot enforce a social contract that isn’t understood or trusted.
Globally, tax policies are justified by delivering tangible benefits to citizens: improved healthcare, better educational systems, job opportunities, infrastructure development, and social safety nets. This is what the social contract signifies. In Nigeria, the narrative is all about how much more the government seeks to extract, rather than what it is prepared to offer in return. A tax system devoid of clear public benefits isn’t reform; it is, quite frankly, extortion.
Typically, months, if not years, are dedicated to consulting with businesses, workers, and civil society before tax drafts are presented for public discussion, with the ramifications clearly explained. People must be informed not only about their financial contributions but also about the benefits that will ensue. This is how legitimacy is cultivated. Yet, in Nigeria, we have seen no such public consultations or discussions regarding the final tax laws, leaving ordinary citizens completely in the dark about both the regulations and the benefits of the taxes they’re expected to pay.
We have hastily pursued collection without securing a consensus and imposed enforcement without providing adequate explanations. Even after the removal of subsidies, Nigerians remain in limbo, waiting for tangible benefits or relief. Instead, they are grappling with skyrocketing food prices, exorbitant transport costs, dwindling purchasing power, and escalating poverty levels.
Before we have even begun to address these issues, we are being thrust into an expansive new tax regime, riddled with inconsistencies and producing 31 alarming red flags from a leading global accounting firm. This is not the hallmark of responsible governance.
Without trust, taxation feels like punishment. Without clarity, it breeds confusion. Without evident public value, it amounts to robbery.
Nigeria cannot afford to place further burdens on its already struggling citizens. What we need is a government that listens, communicates effectively, and prioritises building national consensus. This is the only viable path to genuine reform, unity, growth, and shared prosperity.
A New Nigeria is not just a possibility; it is an imperative. -PO
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who recently lost her 21-month-old son, has released a statement detailing the circumstances surrounding his death.
ARISE News reached out to Adichie’s media team, who confirmed that she did author the statement. According to her representatives, the message was originally sent privately to family members and a few close friends.
"My son would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th.
We were in Lagos for Christmas. Nkanu had what we first thought was just a cold, but soon turned into a very serious infection and he was admitted to Atlantis hospital.
He was to travel to the US the next day, January 7th, accompanied by Travelling Doctors. A team at Johns Hopkins was waiting to receive him in Baltimore. The Hopkins team had asked for a lumbar puncture test and an MRI. The Nigerian team had also decided to put in a 'central line' (used to administer iv medications) in preparation for Nkanu's flight. Atlantis hospital referred us to Euracare Hospital, which was said to be the best place to have the procedures done.
The morning of the 6th, we left Atlantis hospital for Euracare, Nkanu carried in his father's arms. We were told he would need to be sedated to prevent him from moving during the MRI and the 'central line' procedure.
I was waiting just outside the theater. I saw people, including Dr M, rushing into the theater and immediately knew something had happened.
A short time later, Dr M came out and told me Nkanu had been given too much propofol by the anesthesiologist, had become unresponsive and was quickly resuscitated. But suddenly Nkanu was on a ventilator, he was intubated and placed in the ICU. The next thing I heard was that he had seizures. Cardiac arrest. All these had never happened before. Some hours later, Nkanu was gone
It turns out that Nkanu was NEVER monitored after being given too much propofol. The anesthesiologist had just casually carried Nkanu on his shoulder to the theater, so nobody knows when exactly Nkanu became unresponsive.
How can you sedate a sick child and neglect to monitor him? Later, after the 'central line' procedure, the anesthesiologist casually switched off Nkanu's oxygen and again decided to carry him on his shoulder to the ICU!
The anesthesiologist was CRIMINALLY negligent. He was fatally casual and careless with the precious life of a child. No proper protocol was followed.
We brought in a child who was unwell but stable and scheduled to travel the next day. We came to conduct basic procedures. And suddenly, our beautiful little boy was gone forever. It is like living your worst nightmare. I will never survive the loss of my child.
We have now heard about two previous cases of this same anesthesiologist overdosing children. Why did Euracare allow him to keep working? This must never happen to another child".
NATIONAL DAY OF PRESENCE
Monday January 12
8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
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This is a nationwide civic presence with one demand only.
Not ten demands.
Not fifty demands.
No negotiations.
No amendments.
ONE DEMAND.
THE TAX ACT 2025 MUST BE RESCINDED. PERIOD.
Why everyone must show up: So the government knows Nigerians are NOT in support of this tax "reform":
This law gives the government the power to enter your bank account and remove money at will.
Not after a fair hearing.
Not after proper dispute resolution.
Not after you can realistically defend yourself.
Money can be taken first.
You are left to prove innocence later.
If nothing else, this alone must be resisted.
If the state can debit your account on accusation, error, or administrative decision, then no Nigerian truly owns their money.
Today it is called tax compliance.
Tomorrow it becomes something else.
If you earn.
If you spend.
If you save.
If you survive in Nigeria.
This law reaches you.
Silence today becomes compliance tomorrow.
Absence today becomes consent tomorrow.
If you do not stand now, decisions will continue to be made without you and against you.
Locations.
Abuja.
Primary: Unity Fountain.
Backup/Overflow: Eagle Square.
All 36 states.
Primary: State Government House in the state capital.
Backup: Main civic square or freedom park.
IMPORTANT NOTES
There is no organizer.
There is no organization.
There are no leaders.
There are no spokespeople.
Participants are encouraged to coordinate locally for logistics only.
This includes transportation, water, safety awareness, and arrival timing.
Local coordination does not mean organizing a rally,
does not mean leadership, and does not mean representation.
Everyone attends in their personal capacity as a Nigerian citizen for one reason only, to show they do NOT agree with the 2025 Tax Act and demand that it is rescinded.
This is not a rally.
This is not a march.
This is not a party event.
Arrive calmly.
Stand visibly.
Leave peacefully.
No party flags.
No uniforms.
No weapons.
No speeches.
No sound systems.
No confrontations.
On message placards are encouraged.
If access to the primary location is restricted, move quietly to the backup location.
One message.
One demand.
THE TAX ACT 2025 MUST BE RESCINDED. PERIOD.
Pls trend these hashtags:
#NationalDayOfPresence
#NoTaxAct2025
Specific Locations:
Federal Capital Territory. Abuja
• Unity Fountain
Backup/Overflow
• Eagle Square
Abia
• Government House Umuahia
• Umuahia Township Stadium axis
Adamawa
• Government House Yola
• Ribadu Square
Akwa Ibom
• Government House Uyo
• Ibom Plaza
Anambra
• Government House Awka
• Aroma Junction, Awka
Bauchi
• Government House Bauchi
• Murtala Mohammed Way open grounds
Bayelsa
• Government House Yenagoa
• Peace Park, Yenagoa
Benue
• Government House Makurdi
• Wurukum Roundabout
Borno
• Government House Maiduguri
• Ramat Square
Cross River
• Government House Calabar
• Millennium Park
Delta
• Government House Asaba
• Summit Junction
Ebonyi
• Government House Abakaliki
• Abakaliki Township Stadium
Edo
• Government House Benin City
• Ring Road
Ekiti
• Government House Ado Ekiti
• Fajuyi Park
Enugu
• Government House Enugu
• Michael Okpara Square
Gombe
• Government House Gombe
• Pantami Stadium axis
Imo
• Government House Owerri
• Relief Market Roundabout
Jigawa
• Government House Dutse
• Dutse Central Square
Kaduna
• Government House Kaduna
• Freedom Square
Kano
• Government House Kano
• Race Course Ground
Katsina
• Government House Katsina
• Katsina Township Stadium
Kebbi
• Government House Birnin Kebbi
• Haliru Abdu Stadium vicinity
Kogi
• Government House Lokoja
• Post Office Junction
Kwara
• Government House Ilorin
• Metropolitan Square
Lagos
• Lagos State Government House Alausa
• Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
Nasarawa
• Government House Lafia
• Lafia City Square
Niger
• Government House Minna
• Minna Central Park
Ogun
• Government House Abeokuta
• MKO Abiola Stadium vicinity
Ondo
• Government House Akure
• Democracy Park
Osun
• Government House Osogbo
• Freedom Park, Osogbo
Oyo
• Government House Ibadan
• Mapo Hall
Plateau
• Government House Jos
• Jos Main Market Square
Rivers
• Government House Port Harcourt
• Isaac Boro Park
Sokoto
• Government House Sokoto
• Sokoto Race Course
Taraba
• Government House Jalingo
• Jalingo Town Square
Yobe
• Government House Damaturu
• Damaturu Central Square
Zamfara
• Government House Gusau
• Gusau Township Stadium
🇳🇬 NIGERIA PAYS MORE — FOR LESS INTERNET.
Nigeria pays $0.72 per Mbps for fixed broadband.
Compare that to:
🇬🇧 UK: $0.36 per Mbps
🇺🇸 USA: $0.08 per Mbps
📌Internet in Nigeria is 2× more expensive than the UK and 9× more expensive than the US, even though average incomes in Nigeria are far lower.
In Nigeria, internet isn’t just a service it’s a luxury.
#Statisense
(Meltwater — Digital Report)
Reforming Nigeria’s Tax System Requires Trust and Transparency
Recent reports concerning a tax cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and France have generated understandable public concern. While international collaboration is not inherently objectionable, agreements relating to tax administration, revenue systems, and data management demand a high level of openness because of their direct impact on public trust.
It is therefore worrisome that an agreement of this significance appears to have been concluded without the full terms being made public, and without a clear effort to explain its objectives, scope, and expected outcomes to Nigerians. Transparency is essential in matters that directly affect public revenue and institutional credibility.
That said, I am not opposed to engaging foreign expertise. However, such engagements must be clearly justified, with a transparent explanation of the specific gaps they are intended to fill, why those gaps cannot be addressed locally, and, above all, the concrete benefits to Nigerians.
This is especially important because Nigeria is not lacking in tax expertise. The country has a strong pool of qualified tax professionals, advisory firms, and globally recognised consultancies already operating locally, with the capacity to support tax reform and modernisation. In light of this, it is reasonable for Nigerians to question why external partnerships are made a priority instead of strengthening and leveraging existing local capacity. Sustainable reform should build institutions from within.
These concerns arise at a time of significant economic strain. Over 60 per cent of Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Youth unemployment remains widespread. Small and medium-scale enterprises are burdened by multiple taxes, while government borrowing continues to rise without commensurate gains in productivity. In such circumstances, policy attention should focus on simplifying the tax system, closing revenue leakages, broadening the tax base fairly, and ensuring prudent use of public resources.
Any agreement or policy initiative that lacks transparency, public confidence, and clearly defined, measurable benefits risks further eroding trust in government. It is therefore imperative that the Federal Government publishes the full MoU, clearly explains its rationale, and outlines the mutual benefits - particularly the tangible advantages Nigeria stands to gain.
Leadership demands openness, accountability, and commitment to the interests of the Nigerian people. Decisions of this nature must always be guided by what best serves the nation.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Tax reform is a critical issue, and there is nothing wrong with pursuing it.
However, such reform must be subject to robust and informed public debate. A public hearing on tax reform is essential, allowing Nigerians from all walks of life to engage meaningfully. This is how we build public trust and ensure inclusivity in policymaking.
Matters of this magnitude require extensive deliberation and careful consideration—they should never be rushed.
Public hearings must be conducted to allow for diverse opinions and inputs.
Such public hearing would also enable the broadest spectrum of public opinion to be reflected in public policy.
When considering tax reforms and similar issues, it is insufficient to focus solely on the benefits to the government, particularly in terms of increasing revenue collection.
We must also take into account the overall impact on the nation and the sustainability of all its regions.
Furthermore, the government must sensitize the people and secure their buy-in for any policy changes.
Trust and legitimacy are the foundation of effective governance, and without them, even the best-intended reforms may fail.
Let us prioritize transparency, deliberation, and public engagement in charting the path forward. This is how we build a truly participatory democracy.
A new Nigeria is POssible!
-PO
In the History of Failure in government, the Tinubu led APC government stands out❗️
Dear President @officialABAT any Attempt at taxing Nigerians for Corruption and Criminality would Not Work❗️
May Nigeria Prevail ❗️🇳🇬🎤
#ElectoralReform#FixINEC#EndbadGovernanceinNigeria
ENGR. FAROUK IS NOT ALONE:
The likes of farouk are all over the North and larger Nigeria:
1. Stinckly rich from well known sources.
2.Extremely jealous and envious of those who invest and employ.
3. Stingey, greedy, wicked and heartless, Lacking in conscience, pity and compassion.
4. With no track record of building society or supporting people
5. isolated from people like a rat who stole and swallowed a kings golden ring, that makes him easily treaseable.
6. We wish all the Farouk's long life so that they can harvest in full measure what they have been sowing of Evil,. treachery and sadism
Even without invoking a single prayer against him and his likes, theirs shall be a traumatizing end and a life full of guilt, shame and fear.