Ikechukwu Oyemike

Communication Strategist I Broadcast journalist Host of MAKE WE YAN on The Isle 95.9 FM | Pidgin I Socio Political Analyst I [email protected]

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

Enough has been enough since from Jonathan but e be like say our ENGINE get another TANK. (Exert from Vector… Hunger dey by Nasboi)

Now we are all dancing to the NEPA bands. No matter your where you dey, all of us dey collect woto woto…….

[Tracka @TrackaNG]

N4 BILLION SPENT ON RAIL PROJECTS IN BORNO, BUT WHERE ARE THE RAILS?

Borno State's 2025 Budget Implementation Report claims that N2 billion was fully spent on the Construction of Rail Projects in MMC LGA and another N2 billion on the construction of Rail Projects in Jere LGA, bringing the total reported expenditure to N4 billion, with both projects recorded as 100% implemented.

However, in May 2026, our tracking activities at both locations, based on the findings, told a different story.

At the Maiduguri Railway Terminus and across the rail corridors visited in MMC and Jere LGAs, we found old, rusted, abandoned, and deteriorating rail infrastructure. There was no visible evidence of recently completed rail construction or rehabilitation works, no active construction sites, no contractor presence, and no project signage indicating that N4 billion worth of projects had been executed.

Community members also reported that they could not recall any recent major rail construction activities within the affected areas.

@ProfZulum, the Ministry of Transport and Energy, and relevant authorities owe the people of Borno State answers.

* What exactly was the N4 billion spent on?
* Who were the contractors?
* Where are the completed rail projects reflected in the 2025 Budget Implementation Report?
* Why does the physical reality not appear to align with the reported 100% implementation status?

We call on the @BornoGovt, State House of Assembly, @officialEFCC, and @icpcnigeria to investigate these projects and provide clarity on the utilization of public funds.

Again, this is another reminder that it is a must for citizens to pay closer attention to state budgets.

Accountability should not end with budget releases; it must extend to verifying what is actually delivered on the ground.

#publicfundsmustworkforthegoodofthepeople
#Askquestion

[Verydarkman @Verydakman_]

🚨2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Nigeria may not have been on the pitch, but its sound was impossible to ignore. 🇳🇬

One unforgettable World Cup moment came when a Nigerian song echoed through the stadium, reminding the world that while Nigeria may not always qualify for football's biggest stage, our music continues to command a global audience.

From Lagos to the World Cup, Nigerian music keeps flying the nation's flag high. 🌍🔥

[IGBO History & Facts @IgboHistoFacts]

“African independence is a myth.” - Chinua Achebe

[The Nation Nigeria @TheNationNews]

VIDEO: Kanyinsola Ajayi wins NCAA Men’s 100m Title

Nigerian and current fastest sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi clocked a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds (2.2m/s) to win the NCAA Men’s 100m title.

Ajayi powered to victory in a strong performance, claiming the collegiate crown and underlining his status as one of the brightest sprint talents emerging from Nigeria.
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[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

When I said the call for the arrest of Mele Kyari, former NNPCL boss was a distraction, you thought I was capping

Now, the senators are divided over the issue and that’s how it will just pass

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Welcome back, Mikel ❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

@Foskolo My guyyyyy

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

ARSENAL 🏆🏆🏆

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

Tinubu and Yakubu Ayegbeni has something in common. All players pass to them to score. Number 8. My take on #straight2Dpoint

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

Tinubu just position to collect every pass like Yakubu Ayegbeni

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

Tinubu and Yakubu Ayegbeni has something in common. All players pass to them to score. Number 8. My take on #straight2Dpoint

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

ARSENAL 🏆

[Amnesty UK @AmnestyUK]

"When the alarm bells are ringing, you don't hit the snooze button. You wake up the world."

Watch Mehdi Hasan's message to UK journalists for the #AmnestyMediaAwards 2026.

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

We are ARSENAL

[BudgIT Nigeria @BudgITng]

In case you missed it, last month we took the conversation on girl child education funding to Kano and one thing stood out.

Less than 5% has gone to girl child education in recent years. And that reality explains who gets left behind.

When funding is not clear, girls are the first to be left out, especially in underserved communities where access is already limited.

We saw the gaps up close. Weak coordination, limited community involvement, and support that does not always last.

The focus now is to make funding traceable, direct resources where they are needed most, and most importantly, empower communities to track progress and hold systems accountable.
Because every decision today determines whether a girl is in a classroom tomorrow.

#FundHerFuture #GirlChildEducation #MalalaFund

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

@SadiqMaunde The only time I will trust this energy is after INEC announce the result of 2027 elections.

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

Council 57 is always on by 11:30am Tuesdays on MAKE WE YAN @TheIsle959

[Antoinette⁷🧷 is writing @AnthoniaUmoh1]

For those in Lagos if you need a place to call them out outside social media @itisikechukwu does Council 57 on The Isle 95.9 FM on Tuesdays by 10:30 am.

Call in to the show and call out your local government chairmen.

[Ikechukwu Oyemike @itisikechukwu]

@AnthoniaUmoh1 11:30am actually. Let’s go!!!!