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[Efyakimora @Efyakimora]

One Day in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 🇳🇬

I had just one day to explore Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria, and guys, look at everything I managed to experience!

I started my day with some jollof rice before heading to Cocoa House, widely recognized as the first skyscraper in tropical Africa. I explored the Odu’a Museum inside the building and enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of Ibadan.

One thing that caught my attention was the city’s famous brown rooftops. I was told they form part of Ibadan’s unique identity and heritage.

Next, I visited Bower’s Tower, one of the city’s historic landmarks, where I enjoyed another panoramic view of Ibadan. I also passed by the King’s Palace, had some fun at The Palms Mall, and tried Amala again, one of Nigeria’s traditional foods.

To round off the day, I headed to the Cultural Centre, Mokola, for some nightlife, where I met amazing people and made new friends. What a way to end the day!

Sometimes, people ask why I love exploring Africa. It’s because every destination has something new to teach me, from history and architecture to food, culture, and the kindness of its people.

Africa is beautiful, and Nigeria is definitely one of those places worth exploring.

Ibadan, I wish I had more time to discover you, but my journey continues. Thank you for welcoming me and treating me so well. I would love to return someday! 🇳🇬🙏🏾

[Bimbo Adekanmbi @adekanmbi_bimbo]

As the 2027 general election takes shape following INEC’s clearance of candidates, I approach this journey with humility, faith and a deep sense of responsibility.

My aspiration for Oyo State is rooted in a genuine desire to serve, solve problems and create opportunities for our people. I believe in the vision I have for Oyo State, and I am committed to the work required to bring it to life and to remaining accountable to the people.

As this journey unfolds, I trust God for wisdom and guidance, keeping the people and the future of our state at the heart of every step.

Oyo State is our collective responsibility, and choosing to vote for its continued progress and development is a decision we must make together.

#VoteBimboAdekanmbi2027 #Omituntun3.0 #APM #OyoStateGovernor #OyoDecides2027

[Deemanjeez_ @Deemanmusic_]

Jamaica, I am speechless! 😭 Words cannot explain the love you showed me tonight. Hearing the whole crowd shout my name is a moment I will never forget! Nigeria to the World! 🇳🇬🔥 Moving forward, the price just went up! 📈🚀 #Deeman #Jamaica #Grateful #Viral

[StatiSense @StatiSense]

🎓 STATES WITH THE HIGHEST EDUCATION QUALITY IN NIGERIA — 2026

State — Quality Index Score

1 🟠 FCT Abuja — 62.1
2 🟣 Lagos — 58.4
3 🟣 Oyo — 55.2
4 🟣 Osun — 54.8
5 🟣 Ekiti — 53.1
6 🟣 Ogun — 52.7
7 🟢 Anambra — 51.9
8 🟤 Rivers — 51.2
9 🟤 Delta — 50.8
10 🟤 Akwa Ibom — 50.1
11 🟢 Enugu — 49.5
12 🟤 Cross River — 48.9

🟠 NC 🟢 SE 🟣 SW 🟤 SS

NB: Scores run from 0 to 100. Ranking is based on adult literacy rate, net enrollment rate, pupil-teacher ratio, school density and examination performance.

#Statisense
(NigeriaPolls)

[Nathan @OIuwatosin]

Tired of the stock market man. One week I’m checking out the latest Tesla, the next week, I’m pricing a used Kia Picanto

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

Trekking in the desert like the Israelites. Waylaid by desert bandits. The Benue girl “brutally raped for 3 days” by traffickers.

The 3rd and final installation of @fijnigeria’s migrant investigation.

UNDERCOVER: Europe Through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea (III) https://t.co/gbFaEsOwKU

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

6 straight days without a bath. Vehicle breakdown in the heart of the desert. Becoming slaves to Arab traffickers.

Part II of my migrant investigation released by @fijnigeria

UNDERCOVER: Europe Through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea (II) https://t.co/4OY1xALkGu

[ALH.MUSIBAU IRUNMÚLOWÓ🖱 @MustyMte]

An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Subject: An Urgent Call for Stronger Laws and Harsher Penalties Against the Adulteration and Counterfeiting of Food, Drinks, Medicines and Other Consumer Products in Nigeria

Dear Mr. President,

I write to you as a concerned Nigerian citizen with a matter that I believe deserves urgent attention at the highest level of government: the growing problem of adulterated, counterfeit and substandard products being manufactured, distributed and sold to Nigerians.

This problem is no longer something that can be treated as a minor regulatory offence. It is a public-health and national-security concern.

Across Nigeria, there are persistent concerns about adulterated alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, counterfeit medicines, contaminated food products, substandard cosmetics, chemicals, sanitary products and other goods that Nigerians consume or use every day. What makes the situation particularly disturbing is that some of these activities are not necessarily being carried out by sophisticated multinational criminal organisations. In many cases, they can occur within communities, involving individuals operating informal production or distribution networks and selling products directly to people they know.

These are products that can enter our homes, our markets, our schools, our hospitals and our workplaces and ultimately, they enter our bodies.

The problem is bigger than NAFDAC

I know that whenever issues concerning fake or adulterated products are raised, many Nigerians immediately ask: “What is NAFDAC doing?”

That question is understandable, but we must also understand the limits and responsibilities of the regulatory system.

NAFDAC’s statutory mandate is extensive. It is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of regulated products including food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water, chemicals and detergents. NAFDAC also operates systems through which regulated products can be registered and verified.

But there is an important distinction that we must recognise.

A regulator can inspect legitimate manufacturers, register products, establish standards, seize dangerous goods and prosecute violations. However, an individual or criminal operation that deliberately manufactures an unregistered counterfeit product in an illegal facility presents a fundamentally different enforcement challenge.

This is why the Federal Government must look beyond regulation alone, we need deterrence, intelligence, enforcement, prosecution and meaningful punishment. The punishment must reflect the potential harm.

Nigeria already has laws criminalising the adulteration and sale of harmful food and drinks. For example, section 243 of the Criminal Code addresses selling food or drink that is noxious or unfit for consumption and the adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.

There are also federal provisions dealing specifically with counterfeit, fake, adulterated, banned, substandard and expired drugs and unwholesome processed foods.

Yet the question Nigerians should be asking is:

Are the existing penalties sufficiently severe to deter someone who knowingly places thousands of people’s lives at risk for profit?

I believe this question deserves serious consideration.
standard.

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

“Make sure you don’t sleep,” one trafficker belted out. “If you sleep, you fall off. And if you fall off, you die!”

Part 1 of my latest investigation for @fijnigeria.

UNDERCOVER: Europe Through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea (I) https://t.co/EfKYGPGz5t

[Meggideen @tzmeggy]

@Sawyerr_ Congratulations 🎉

[love, ife. @ifeoluw_a]

i’ve removed ego and shame from the experience of liking people. me liking someone is my personal decision, but that doesn’t mean they’re obligated to like me back, desire me or act according to my expectations. i don’t see rejection or lack of reciprocity as an attack on my self worth.
and by “shameless,” i mean i’m not carrying embarrassment on my head because i like someone. whether i text first, express interest or end up liking them more than they like me, it is what it is. i’m not going to start acting emotionally detached just to protect pride. i also think people who genuinely find mutual attraction, emotional alignment and timing at the same time are very lucky because it honestly doesn’t happen as easily as people make it seem.

[kenna @kennagq]

A sad reality is that people who check up on others are hardly checked up on.

It is assumed that if you have the time and bandwidth to be checking up on others you're probably ok

[Shooting Stars SC @ShootingSc]

Dear @seyimakinde @oyostategovt
We got it done.

[Shooting Stars SC @ShootingSc]

27 years later, We are back on the African stage.

History made. Mission accomplished. 💙

#3SC | #UpShooting | #CAFCC | #NPFL26

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Chimaforkeeps🧘🏾☮️ @Chimaforkeeps]

“Nonchalant” will regret the day it entered twitter ng 😭

Because the way people use that word now, you’d think it means wickedness, lack of care, emotional abuse, irresponsibility and satanism combined 😭

A lot of Nigerian women don’t even use “nonchalant” to describe actual nonchalance anymore. They use it for anything that doesn’t fit their preferred style of affection or communication.

If he’s not texting every 5 minutes = nonchalant.
If he’s not doing dramatic reassurance every day = nonchalant.
If he’s calm during arguments = nonchalant.
If he’s not loud about emotions = nonchalant.
If he’s not constantly panicking about losing you = nonchalant.

But being expressive and being loving are not the same thing.

And yes, somebody can absolutely love you and still be nonchalant.

Nonchalance in itself simply means being calm, unbothered, emotionally steady or not overly reactive. It is not automatically lack of love. Sometimes it’s just temperament. Personality. Upbringing. Emotional style.

Some people are highly expressive, always talking, always posting, always emotional, always doing grand gestures, and they will still lie, cheat, manipulate or disappear when it matters most.

A man can be soft spoken, reserved and lowkey yet genuinely love you with everything he has.

Another man can write threads about love, spam affection 24/7 and still not value you at all.

The problem is that social media has slowly redefined love into performance.

Now people think:
visible anxiety = love
constant validation = love
overreaction = love
public display = love

So the moment somebody is emotionally composed, suddenly they’re “nonchalant.”

Of course there ARE people who use “that’s just how I am” to excuse emotional neglect, poor communication and lack of effort. That one is different entirely. Somebody can be caring and still communicate badly. Somebody can be calm and still be inconsiderate.

But that still does not change the fact that nonchalance and love are two separate things.

You can be:
loving + nonchalant
loving + expressive
unloving + expressive
unloving + nonchalant

They are independent traits.

Twitter ng just heard one word and turned it into a criminal offense now😭

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

Statement by Governor Seyi Makinde Regarding the Suspension of Twitter’s Operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government

It has become imperative for me to release a statement regarding the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government.

[Ben X @Benn_X1]

You need to be a visionary, at least for your own life.
I recently realised that every other person does not have the ability to create a mental picture of their future, hold on to it and work towards it regardless of their present circumstances.
It was my wife who pointed this out to me. She said some people cannot lead even themselves. instead, they’re loyal followers. They need to be told what to do. They can vaguely describe their future, but lack the ability to formalise it and create an actionable plan, let alone the commitment and consistency to execute that plan.

For people like this, I think it makes sense to find a visionary with similar interests and follow in their footsteps. I do think finding that visionary is more difficult than leading yourself, but it is better than leaving everything to chance.

Some people would have turned out differently if they had someone else who showed them that it is possible to get a job in NNPC, scholarships abroad, etc, without 'connections'.
Since they can’t imagine a better life for themselves, their actions/inactions are motivated by incentives, not vision.
It took a while for me to believe my wife because it’s hard to even imagine that some human beings live like this.
You hear them say things like "school na scam" or use criminals like internet fraudsters as references in their arguments because to them, incentives are all that matters.
They cannot create their own world in their mind, so they reach out to what they consider the 'real world', observe and adopt behaviours the 'real world' rewards.
These are the people who want to study medicine, law or engineering, and more recently want to become software engineers because in the 'real world', there are incentives to pursue these career paths. It is the same explanation for people who have explored UI/UX design, forex, crypto, sports betting, social media influencing, etc, all in their 20s. It looks like hard work, but it isn’t.

[Demotivational Speaker @OdunEweniyi]

release yourself from unrealistic and impossible expectations of others (and yourself)

idealism is a trap that shrinks and shrinks and shrinks…