Akinola Temitope

A lover of God, who believes in doing unto others what you will have done to you. I believe that Nigeria will be great because we're loved by God.

[Enitan Bello @enitandev]

MAJOR UPDATE: PREMIUM TIMES HAS REVIEWED THE ACTUAL DOCUMENTS. HERE IS WHAT THEY FOUND AND WHY IT CHANGES EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WE KNEW ABOUT THIS CASE.

I have been writing about the PFIPC scandal since it broke. Today, Premium Times published an investigation based on actual correspondence documents between Adeyemi, the OSGF, the OAGF and the CBN. Several things I raised as questions in previous threads are now confirmed facts. And several new things have emerged that nobody was talking about.

Let me walk you through what changed.

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@EkeneAninze Your assumptions is the reason why you'll not get a good answer. Because it's not adding up, the answer you seek will leave you more confused.

[President Otunba GCFRN 🇳🇬 @de_generalnoni]

Ambassador School, Ota, Ogun State, took one of its students to France in April this year for the same competition.

Now, in July, they are in Rome for the same program that Alex is currently attending, with four students. In fact, Ambassador School, Ota, Ogun State, took 16 students to the competition in Rome.

As the Yoruba say, "The biggest drum makes the loudest noise." So, should Abike Dabiri also mention the 16 students, @ruffydfire?

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@TheYorubaTimes What the government wants to do is laudable initiative, however they can't force it, they must make the land owners earn their trust by how the whole the project is packaged, communicated and delivered.
For a fact, many properties on the mainland are a waste of land use.

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@tokunbo_wahab How is it positive that a developer will move to site to build what will obstruct water flow and the agency in charge approved it, only to be brought down by another agency.
Isn't there inter ministerial coordination within the state. This is really annoying & embarrassing.

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@Osun_State_Gov Can we have the pictures of the so called bridge , news like this should have the picture of the project on display.

[Ayekooto @DeeOneAyekooto]

“First Lady Tinubu wasn’t referring to those who are already established and comfortable or on average comfort, she is referring to those who lack totally and possibly begging to feed. She says if she can give you N50k-N70k to start doing petty trade, that may save you from the agony of lack and street begging which is very true but look at the way hypocrites are turning her good gesture…”

This is the true definition of EDUCATION. As always seen in the summary section of WAEC Exam in those days “what is the central idea of this passage?”

See how a so called “illiterate” is lecturing educated illiterates whose knowledge has drowned in the ocean of social media trend!

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

For the first time in Nigeria’s history under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country is witnessing a major transition from importing finished solar panels to local solar assembly and manufacturing, marking a significant step towards energy independence, industrial growth, and renewable energy expansion.

WINS:

• About eight solar manufacturing and assembly companies have emerged across the country.

• New solar production hubs are growing around the Lagos-Shagamu axis, with companies like PV Panels, AfriCell, and Tricell commencing operations.

• Made-in-Nigeria solar panels produced in Ketu, Lagos, are already being exported to other African countries.

• Locally manufactured panels now feature scannable barcode technology to improve quality control, traceability, and prevent substandard or recycled products.

• FG launched a major public-private rural electrification initiative backed by a $750 million public fund expected to attract $1.1 billion in private sector investment.

• The programme aims to provide electricity access to 17.5 million Nigerians through the deployment of 1,350 mini-grids nationwide. Over 1,000 mini-grids have already been developed across the country.

• Recent milestones include the commissioning of a 704-kilowatt mini-grid in Olamaboro and the groundbreaking of three interconnected mini-grids expected to generate about 29 megawatts of electricity.

[Slim @onu_slim]

The Fall of DSTV

DSTV raised its subscription prices three times in two years.

Then it lost 1.4 million Nigerian subscribers in those same two years.

Then it slashed its decoder price by 50% to beg those subscribers to come back.

Some people will call it business strategy but this is a company eating itself alive and wondering why it is hungry.

The numbers are brutal.

MultiChoice lost 2.8 million active subscribers across Africa over two financial years. 1.2 million in 2025 alone. An 8% year on year decline. 

Nigeria accounted for 77% of subscriber losses across all of MultiChoice’s African operations outside South Africa. The Rest of Africa base collapsed from 9.3 million in 2023 to 7.5 million in 2025. 

Nigeria did not just leave DSTV, they buried it and the content is leaving with the subscribers.

BET Africa and MTV Base shut down January 2026. CBS Reality and CBS Justice went December 2025. CNN International, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, TNT Africa, Food Network and several others were all at risk of removal. 

A platform charging premium prices while removing the channels people subscribed for is not a product anymore but a subscription to disappointment.

DSTV built its Nigerian dominance on a monopoly with no serious competition for decades. So it did what every monopoly does when it feels untouchable. It raised prices whenever it wanted, reduced value whenever it could, and treated Nigerian subscribers like they had no alternative.

Then Netflix arrived. Then YouTube got faster. Then data became more accessible. Then the naira collapsed and Nigerians had to choose between DSTV and eating.

Omo we chose eating.

MultiChoice responded by cutting decoder prices from N20,000 to N10,000 and launching a promotional campaign called “We Got You”.

“We Got You” from the same company that raised your subscription three times in 24 months, removed your favourite channels, and treated your complaints like background noise.

They did not get you, they lost you and now they are running after you with a discount like an ex who only calls when they realise you moved on.

DSTV is not falling because of Netflix or the economy.

It is falling because it spent twenty years treating Nigerian consumers with contempt and assumed loyalty was the same thing as having no choice.

Nigerians finally got a choice but not MultiChoice

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

https://t.co/yKyGetRNe7

[Najeem || The Kwara Farmer @NajeemSaliu]

Some years ago, our cluster farming group decided to go into dry-season vegetable farming together.

Everyone had land. The plan was simple: plant at the same time, harvest together, and move our produce in bulk to market.

“Hope we all have nearby water?” I asked.
“Yes!” everyone replied.

I knew of a pond near one of the farms, so I asked him directly:
“Are you sure this water won’t dry up?”
“That pond has been there since my father’s time. It never dries.”

That gave me confidence.

We started our nursery in November.
By December… the pond was dry.

“This has never happened before,” he said.

That moment changed my perspective on farming forever.

Climate is no longer predictable: • Rainfall no longer comes when expected
• Heat intensity is increasing
• New pests are emerging unexpectedly

The truth is — farming today is not the same as it was in our fathers’ time.

If you’re going into agriculture now: Don’t rely on old assumptions.
Don’t depend on luck.

Be prepared.
Invest in knowledge.
Build systems that can withstand change.

Learn first. Adapt fast. Farm smart. #Agriculture #ClimateChange #Farming #Nigeria #AgriBusiness

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@woye1 @officialABAT @taiwoyedele I can't agree less. It's spot on
The suggestion to bring back the minister of state @DrDorisAnite is a very good one, during her short stay in that ministry, there were noticeable progress in terms of fund release to contractors, agencies, etc. The duo will make a good team.

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

Meanwhile I remember @Arsenal were not among the team I played to win because if they can't win the league for over 20 years how can they win in my dream?
@Omojuwa @ahmedrazak3 @OloriSports

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

I had a very weird dream today.
I played @betnaija1, I remember vividly I played 5 teams all to win their match and I stake 50k. The result wasn't out till I woke up, I had to immediately swing into prayers, this is a bad omen, how could I be doing such?

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

I had to consciously pray this morning for God to deliver me from such thought if there is any. Sport betting is an addiction only God can deliver from, especially when you're neck deep in it.
I pray for deliverance for everyone choked in the web of online betting in Jesus name.

[Dr Dípò Awójídé @OgbeniDipo]

The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its National TVET Programme, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical, industry‑relevant skills.

Starting 13 April 2026, applicants can enrol for 6‑month or 1‑year hands‑on training across accredited centres nationwide, with a monthly N22,500 stipend and nationally recognised certification.

The initiative, aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT), expands training into high‑demand sectors including ICT, construction, creative media, agriculture, fashion, hospitality, and more.

The Ministry of Education (@NigEducation) is also partnering with the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism to strengthen creative‑industry skills.

Applicants must provide NIN and BVN, meet attendance requirements verified biometrically, and apply via https://t.co/lasnVJ2sHf.

The programme reinforces the FG’s commitment to youth empowerment, skills development, and job creation.

Kudos to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa (@DrTunjiAlausa) for this fantastic initiative!

[folowosele adeboye @boye4christ2006]

She had no idea her boyfriend was married unto this moment.

Who was at fault?

The girlfriend or the man?

[OPEOLUWA 😎😎 @OpeBee]

The president was better off not going to Jos. While stay at the airport ?.

When he needed votes in Kaduna in 2022, he drove 8 hours to Birnin Gwari.

This is a very bad and distasteful look.

I am very disappointed

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

https://t.co/tDYr5kNinG

[Akinola Temitope @toppysho]

@mrlurvy This isn't good news. I had thanked God earlier when I got the news of his resignation.
It is well