Madezi

Vivacious woman, hates injustice or bullying, likes to take care of the elderly, loves animals.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

Without doubt, one can appreciate how the daily influx of "the rest of Nigeria" into Lagos worsens the traffic situation, but the situation would be much better if Lagos politicians and public servants were not "wearing" the funds for the 4th Mainland Bridge and new metro lines on their wrists and funding hedonistic parties on Calivigny and other exotic Caribbean islands.

To highlight just two serious problems traffic causes:

1. High BP: Apart from the obvious stress that being stuck in traffic causes, Lagosians sleep very short hours because they get home late and also wake up early to beat traffic.

2. Death: Yes, death. It might not be rampant, but getting to the hospital early in case of an emergency is often the difference between survival and death.

So, there is no way the Lagos Deputy Governor and an aspirant, for that matter, should be downplaying, never mind glamorizing, traffic.

If traffic "is just a lifestyle," why then does Mr. Hamzat's convoy bully other motorists off the road?

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

Uber has exited the Nigerian market for three main reasons, all ultimately linked to the economic hardship and the decimation of purchasing power.

1. People can no longer afford the fares. For example, A growing number have stopped using cabs for trips from the mainland to places like Lekki and beyond, where a single ride can now cost ₦15,000 – ₦25,000.

2. People are simply going out less. The middle class, which once drove a significant share of cab usage through trips to restaurants, clubs, cinemas and other leisure destinations, is cutting back. When people can no longer afford to eat out, socialise or entertain themselves as they once did, they naturally have less need for cabs.

3. Even the quality of the cars has deteriorated. Year on year, the standard of vehicles on the platform fell further below what Uber once prided itself on. Eventually, even Uber had to lower the bar and accept that rickety, poorly maintained cars were becoming the new normal. They have now had enough of having to fit into a low quality environment.

When people can no longer afford to move around, or have fewer reasons to go out in the first place, businesses built around mobility inevitably suffer.

Uber's exit is therefore more than the departure of one company. It is another measure of how badly Nigeria's purchasing power and consequently its consumer economy has been battered, especially since 2023.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

This is alarming.

Not all the impacts of corruption and embezzlement are obvious, but this and Nigeria's maternal mortality rate — the highest in the world — are critical issues that sadly go under the radar.

When next you see a woman, a child, or both die from largely preventable causes, know that many of those tragedies can be traced back to poor governance, neglected healthcare, and public resources that never reached where they were needed.

Corruption does not only steal money, it steals lives.

[Madezi @madezi85]

😂😂😂 He is...

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

This man fights gentle, but he is a fighter — a thinker. This is strategic.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

"Why should I give you any free and fair elections when I'm also a contestant? I was in the opposition and I suffered and bore it like that. Now, it's your turn - why should I help you when I have the majority (in the House)?"

- Prince Adewole Adebayo narrates what transpired when an umbrella group of political parties met with Pres. Tinubu to seek assurance about a level playing field for all political parties.

[Madezi @madezi85]

@Imbuya_media @AkinwunmiAmbode was for the people. A genuinely kind governor

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

He even did 3 years, actually.

From the moment he was informed that he wasn't the Babasope choice for a second term and he subsequently held that World Press Conference in September 2018, threats of impeachment, which would have buried his political career and the very juicy Lagos post-service emoluments, quickly followed.

From that point on till June 2019, he had unwillingly relinquished power. After all, a fully compliant governor was needed to make huge financial contributions to the election of the anointed one.

Ambode's performance wasn't just about the number or magnitude of projects, but the spread. It wasnt just about VI, Ikoyi, or Ikeja. The less sophiscated places werent left out, too. From Badagry to Ketu to Epe, and especially Alimosho, his government's impact was felt.

For example, in Agege, a relative suburb, Ambode built two bridges within roughly 2.5km of each other – the 1.4km Pen Cinema bridge, which he wasn't allowed to complete, and the Abule-Egba (Jubilee) bridge. A journey from Oko-oba through Pen Cinema to Ikeja used to take anything from 45 minutes to 190 minutes, now it takes 20 minutes on average.

People argue, and rightly so, that there's a huge disparity between Lagos State’s revenue and deliverables, but 8 years of Ambode would have bridged that gap considerably.

In the end, the abrupt end of his Lagos State sojourn was the gain of the selfish politicians but the loss of the Lagos State (Nigerian) people.

[Ololade Olusola @ololadeolusola]

Dear Sis,

It’s easy to get so busy doing life that we forget to just sit with our loving heavenly Father.

​Yesterday we announced, The Beautified Room, a space designed for women to strip away the noise and return to the Father's embrace.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

Saying you're sorry is easier, more empathetic, more respectful, and more reassuring than anything else.

All those other actions are things that should naturally come after a verbal apology. They should never take the place of a verbal apology – if that's what's really needed.

Again, when we say sorry, it should (sometimes) be an invitation for the other person to pour out what's left on their mind and seek reassurance.

Refusing to say sorry or only doing so when you please is like "chancing" someone.

It's not a gender thing.

At least, I assume you're talking about a marriage or a relationship between two mature people – not kids.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

It's really mind-boggling how political wheeler-dealers just make a complete turnaround from positions previously held, all on national TV, and with the same vigour, in pursuit of political spoils.

I wonder what their children think of them and how they feel.

[Madezi @madezi85]

@Imbuya_media Loju momo.

[Lori Carol Maloy, LMHC--Writer @Loricarolmaloy]

Healing often begins
when we stop only grieving what changed
and begin creating what’s still possible.

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[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

"Na democracy we dey, no be military."

Desmond Elliot's meltdown doesn't appear to be stopping anytime soon.

Spotting his now-everyday Tinubu-Gbaja emblazoned tee, his message is simple:

"Make President Tinubu enter, do hin second term. Make e fit secure hin legacy."

[GraceLife @gracelifengr]

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[Madezi @madezi85]

@Imbuya_media

[Madezi @madezi85]

@UberNigeria I have never seen a company that offers service,that cannot give room for feedback. Your dubious driver reported an under payment and you decided not to confirm from the rider. You just went ahead to charge the rider. I paid your driver the full money for a delivery

[Madezi @madezi85]

@UberNigeria I paid your driver his full money

[GraceLife @gracelifengr]

It starts with intimacy…
A quiet surrender…
And then, a beautiful expression of His love.

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[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

First Kunle Afolayan, now Kunle Remi.

The reality is this: Since this administration came in, the cost of basic goods has skyrocketed by 400–500%.

If it doesn’t hit you through food and groceries, it will hit you through fueling your car or generator, replacing your car's gear, or renewing your rent.

If it still hasn’t hit you at that level, you’ll feel it when you try to travel with your family like you used to. For some, it will be when they attempt to build their first home.

And for many, the harshest moment is when it hits healthcare – when a loved one needs urgent treatment or surgery, and it’s simply unaffordable.

This system will touch everyone. It’s only a matter of time.

So, it’s okay that Remi is speaking up now as we need every voice to rise up gainst the misrule of Mr. Tinubu.

The bottom line is: it is stupid and reprehensible to be silent in the face of the oppression, misrule, and wickedness of Tinubu's executive and Akpabio's NA, let alone supporting them because of selfish interests or tribal loyalty.

[Mr Imbuya @Imbuya_media]

All things considered, Tinubu’s regime is worse than Abacha's — and it's not a compliment to the dark goggled General, but only a measure of how truly dystopian this current one is.