When you see events like this, it should serve as a reminder of why Nigeria must complete the return to true federalism, whatever the cost.
If a state/region generates its own revenue and then remits an agreed fraction to the federal government, they are free to spend the rest according to the interest and priorities of their people. No one will complain about how they choose to spend their own money.
Nigeria cannot continue with a one-size-fits-all system. We are not a homogeneous society. Even if we overlook our smaller differences and focus only on the major cultural and historical distinctions, we will figure that we are at least 6 different peoples, with different values, priorities, and idea of governance.
For Nigeria to remain one and succeed, true Federalism to the very last detail is non-negotiable.
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social media’s problem is that they lack nuance and the understanding that two things can be true at once. melanie was OD last night but bea should’ve deaded the convo after melanie apologized and explained it wasn’t her intent. it’s really that simple
“don’t tell me relax” “don’t get defensive” “i need you to take responsibility” you keep telling her what to do and she didn’t even do anything to you personally. she already apologized and explained herself. ofc she’s going to get mad girl those are fighting words😭
One interesting observation is that many of the northern Nigerians who have attained national prominence in conventional music, the arts, and football come from minority communities, particularly from areas such as Southern Kaduna and the Jos Plateau. While there are notable exceptions from other parts of the North, these regions have produced a remarkably high number of well known figures in entertainment, the arts, and football relative to their population size.