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APC (the ruling party in Nigeria) has played itself into a corner with its divide-and-rule strategy with PDP , the main opposition party in Nigeria until recently... PDP has now splintered into several other parties, which will make it hard for APC to win in 2027. Because the new parties represent several different political blocks that connote ethno-religious groups that determine two-thirds of one-quarter of the vote for a winner in the Nigerian elections. The frantic effort to ensure these new political parties ( NDC , ADC , APM, etc...) are exempted from the ballots in 2027 is seen as a form of desperation to hold on to power. An incumbent party that is doing well by the people should not be afraid of the opposition. It should engage and not try to disengage the opponents through crooked means... Democracy is supposed to be a government of the people, by the people and for the people ... The people should choose their leaders, and not the other way round. Records and programs of a...

How Many Dangote , Elon Musk , Bezos , Have Been Turned to AKARA (fried bean cake) VENDORS in Nigeria – This Tantamount to “ Brain-Waste ” After watching the video, I did not see any ill advice in the statement made by Nigeria’s first lady, Mrs. Remi Tinubu , which has been interpreted out of context… She was directing her statement to peasant women – the mama l’ojas (uneducated market women). The problem is that she and her spokespeople are embracing the wrong interpretation of the video as a defense… Telling every jobless Nigerian to consider all sorts of menial jobs. Some of her jingoists are sharing videos of graduates frying akara by the roadside and others selling kuli-kuli in fancy-packaged bags… Doubling down instead of providing context and showing empathy for millions of jobless Nigerians that have been disappointed by successive governments in Nigeria, including the current one.   This weak defense demonstrates nothing but a complete disconnect from the reality of Ni...

Every World Cup tells a clear story that extends far beyond football. It tells the story of families who crossed borders, children who grew up between cultures, and nations strengthened by talent from around the world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup offers another reminder that migration is not simply about movement—it is also about opportunity, innovation, and shared success. Case in point - FOLARIN BALOGUN: The soccer world in the US is elated and in jubilation mode because FIFA just cleared FOLARIN BALOGUN to play in their next match against Belgium this week. Folarin is US best striker in the current World Cup tournament with a total of THREE goals contribution (two goals and one assist). One thing the news does not focus on is that FOLARIN BALOGUN is of Nigerian descent . He was born in the US by chance to Nigerian parents. This raises the question of human migration, whether there is benefits to it or not. Does it make sense for America to continue to open its door to those seeking ...