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[lararaji @lararaji]

@Meta @wa_status Users are also worried that if they can now see statuses from deleted or unsaved contacts, then those same people might also be able to see theirs. That uncertainty alone makes people uncomfortable and reduces trust in the platform’s privacy settings... -@Meta

[lararaji @lararaji]

Dear @Meta if I deleted someone’s number or never saved it in the first place, why am I suddenly seeing their @wa_status? There was a reason those contacts weren’t saved. WhatsApp should feel private, not intrusive. Also, ads on Status need to go.

[lararaji @lararaji]

@Meta People use WhatsApp as a personal space. Some contacts are deleted to create boundaries, avoid unwanted interactions, protect privacy, or simply keep their circle limited. Seeing statuses from unsaved or deleted numbers feels unnecessary. -@Meta

[lararaji @lararaji]

This feature feels unnecessary and invasive, and I’m sure many other users are uncomfortable with it as well. - @Meta

[Wolfie 🐺 @TheIgboWolf]

Since amalgamation, we’ve been fighting over everything. who owns oil, who owns gele, who owns Ichafu and who owns Egusi.

Meanwhile none of us own stable electricity, clean water, or basic human rights.

We are fighting over the décor of a burning house

[Conflict Research Network - West Africa @CORN_WestAfrica]

Join CORN West Africa & TADLab for the 2nd Special Dialogue, moving beyond justification to accountability and Nigeria’s security governance.
🎙 Panel: Prof. M. Okome | Prof. C. Odinkalu | Ms. A. Baiyewu
🗓 Jan 21 | 3PM WAT
🔗 Register: https://t.co/myZk5svWwn

[Oby Ezekwesili @obyezeks]

PUBLIC MEMORANDUM
Subject: Credibility Crisis in the Nigerian Tax Reform Act and the Imperative of Constitutional Accountability

To:
The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria @officialABAT
The Senate President and Members of the Senate @NGRSenate
The Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives @HouseNGR
@nassnigeria

I write as a citizen and economic policy practitioner who strongly supports tax reforms that advance growth, equity, and fiscal sustainability provided they are grounded in constitutional process, transparency, and public legitimacy.

The current handling of the Nigerian Tax Reform Act has unfortunately undermined these foundations.

The reported gazetting of a version of the Act that materially diverges from the text duly passed by the National Assembly raises grave constitutional concerns. Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), legislative authority resides exclusively in the National Assembly, and the integrity of the lawmaking process is fundamental to democratic governance and the rule of law.

Any situation in which an inauthentic legislative text is published or treated as law- whether by error, negligence, or intent-demands immediate suspension of implementation and a transparent, independent inquiry.

Of particular concern are reports that the gazetted version contains provisions that:
•lack clear legislative origin;
•expand administrative discretion while weakening taxpayer protections; and
•raise serious federalism and legality questions.

The public interest therefore requires that the Executive and Legislature immediately:
1.Suspend implementation of any version of the Tax Reform Act currently in circulation;
2.Rescind all actions taken on the basis of the wrong gazetted text;
https://t.co/ZCZRz4yIKz an independent, transparent inquiry to establish how the divergence occurred; and
4.Restart the legislative process openly, beginning again from the public hearing stage.

A mere “re-gazetting” without investigation does not meet democratic standards of accountability. When a significant breakdown occurs in the constitutional chain of custody of a law, responsible governance requires a system check- review, investigation, evaluation, and full public disclosure.

Nigerians deserve full clarity on whether this episode was the result of an innocent administrative error or a more serious act involving knowing substitution or alteration of legislative text. Where wrongdoing is established, appropriate administrative and criminal liability must follow.

A tax system cannot command voluntary compliance without legitimacy. A democracy cannot deliver good governance without accountability.

I therefore urge the Nigerian Government and National Assembly to act decisively, transparently, and in full fidelity to the Constitution.

The proper and only thing that should commence on January 1, 2026 is an Inquiry Process that will inspire the confidence of Nigerians and reset the grounds for an expedited legislative process for a Tax Reform Act owned by the citizens because it passes the test of credibility and legitimacy.

Please do right by Nigerians now.

Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili
Founder, SPPG- School of Politics, Policy and Governance

December 30, 2025
✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾

[Heritage Times HT @TheHTAfrica]

Peace Cannot Be Outsourced: Why Nigeria Must Build Stability From Within
#Nigeria

https://t.co/MepXVXPBhG

[TheCable @thecableng]

Nigerians with Caribbean investment passports face double setback under US travel restrictions

Nigerians who hold second citizenship from Caribbean countries operating citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programmes may have been hit with a double whammy.

This follows the United States’ decision to impose partial travel restrictions on several countries, including Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica.

The two Caribbean nations, both popular among wealthy Nigerians for offering CBI without long-term residency requirements, were added to Washington’s updated list of countries facing partial entry restrictions on Tuesday.

Nigeria was also named among the affected states.

https://t.co/kkxzQ8ns0T

[lararaji @lararaji]

No matter how intelligent you are, you cannot defend a lie.

[Conflict Research Network - West Africa @CORN_WestAfrica]

CORN West Africa is honoured to have been invited to participate in the National Peace Committee Dialogue convened by The Kukah Centre on December 5, in Abuja. Thanks @lararaji for the strong representation.

Here are key takeaways.

[lararaji @lararaji]

NGX go red oooooo.......

God Abeg

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

Edo has entered one chance

Presco PLC ooh

[lararaji @lararaji]

Nigeria today looks exactly like Achebe’s A Man of the People: bandits for the people, police escorts for the leaders...

[Channels Television @channelstv]

Bandits Threatening Us, Reps Member Asks Tinubu To Review Withdrawal Of Police From VIPs

https://t.co/qKUnGqaoT0

[iyke-Dave @iykedave11]

@alijitaa Some of us witnessed Muslims kill Christians because of miss world,
kill Christians because someone in Denmark or France drew a cartoon,
Witnessed them kill Christians because of reynad bonke crusade,
We are witnessing Islamic terrorists kill Christians and Muslim denying it

[lararaji @lararaji]

Are we not weary of endless capacity-building workshops in this sector? Why don’t we focus on addressing the root causes instead? 😔

[lararaji @lararaji]

The people we highly revere can also be badly behaved.

[lararaji @lararaji]

Working with Baby Boomers takes patience and grit. Their experience is gold, but getting them to embrace new ways.......odikwa a lot of winning over.

[lararaji @lararaji]

@instablog9ja Priorities

[lararaji @lararaji]

We hail thee, oh great Lagos.

[TheCable @thecableng]

Lagos speaker's son, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, confirmed as Agege council chairman

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, the son of Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, has been confirmed as substantive chairman of Agege LG.

Obasa’s confirmation follows the resignation of Tunde Azeez, the former chairman, who had been on medical leave shortly after he was inaugurated on July 27, 2025.

Azeex formally stepped down on Wednesday over persistent health challenges.

His resignation letter was read by Adeshina Haruna, leader of the house, during the plenary at the Agege council chamber.

Lawmakers unanimously voted to confirm Obasa, who had been acting in the role, as substantive chairman.

[lararaji @lararaji]

Beyond lawsuits and fines, millions of Kenyans now face phishing and social engineering attacks. This shows why investing in security assurance through audits, compliance checks, and risk management are non-negotiable

[Ghost St Badmus @commando_skiipz]

Nine days ago, a major Kenyan health-tech startup was allegedly hacked, exposing the personal records of 4.8 million Kenyans.

The platform was designed as a “health wallet,” allowing users to save, send, and pay for medical treatments or insurance.

A hacker under the alias Kazu claimed responsibility for the attack, boasting about stealing 2.15 terabytes of data. He even leaked a 2GB sample online containing 114,000 real user records.

Dates of birth, full names, national ID numbers, phone numbers, and even medical diagnoses, treatment details, and billing information from hospitals across the country were exposed.

The ironic part is that just two months ago, the startup announced it had achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, something considered the gold standard for information security management.

No one yet knows exactly how the attacker gained access. It could have been through a vulnerable API endpoint, leaked credentials, or misconfigured cloud storage.

I can only imagine what the company is currently facing or will face very soon. It’s likely one or more of the following:

1.Mass lawsuit
2.Severe reputational damage (loss of customer & investor trust) + mass customer panic and account deactivations
3.Fines & sanctions from regulatory bodies

A platform built to make healthcare more accessible has now put millions at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and even blackmail. Imagine stumbling upon a colleague’s medical history & discovering they’ve been treated for a chronic infection or disease.

Security should be a shared responsibility across teams & must be considered from the planning phase of the SDLC.