LEAP OF FAITH 😎
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LEAP OF FAITH 😎
@DatDozie
Bio kor, bio ni...Old account was suspended. I can make a dead person laugh 😃
Beigetreten Ocak 2020
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Why is no one talking about the way those taxi drivers at the airport bill people??
The first time I used the plane was when I was going to Nysc camp.
I booked a flight from Lagos to Abuja then planned to take a bus from Abuja to Benue.
My friend that stays in Abuja and also camped in Benue told me to budget like 10k from the airport to the bus park.
When we landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe airport in Abuja, I carried my luggage outside. I asked one old man I saw to direct me to where I could get a taxi. The man helped me with my things to the taxi area, I gave him something.
I asked the first taxi driver I saw how much from there to Victoria Travels.
The man said 30k😳😳??
30k as how? Even the bus from Abuja to Benue is like 10k-12k according to what my friend told me.
I was confused but since my friend already told me to budget 10k, I told him I didn't have that kind of money, I asked one girl I saw standing there and she said it's better to just book a ride that she's waiting for her own ride, she asked me what direction I was going but I didn't know anywhere and I think she doesn't know much places too.
I started dragging my luggage outside the taxi area, the driver I asked earlier called out to me and told me to bring 15k, that's when it clicked, that's their strategy, if they suspect you're new, they'll hype the price.
I just told him not to worry, so I waited outside the car pack because I saw some taxis there too.
The first taxi driver I stopped said 17k, I told him I have just 10k.
He said I should pay 15k, I told him I didn't have, he left. One guy was standing beside me, I thought he was also waiting for a taxi but few mins later, a car showed up and he asked me to join them to the front then maybe I'll get a bus there,I was scared so I just told him thanks and he left.
I saw some people walking down, that's how I started dragging my luggage.
Another taxi stopped and asked me where I was going, this one still said 15k, I told him 10k,he didn't agree then he said, "una get money to book flight but una no fit pay 15k for taxi" Omo I wasn't even in the mood to exchange words with him because I no really blame am.
I used my hard earned money to pay for flight and I still had a long way to go so my budget was really tight.
I just kept on walking until I got to the gate.
Then I saw one elderly man, explained to him where I was going and how those taxi drivers have been calling ridiculous prices.
He stopped a vehicle for me, the driver said he won't get to Victoria Travels but one guy and a lady said he can stop me at one place like that, I honestly can't remember the name,I think it starts with a "T"
The driver said okay, he said 2k, the elderly man said ahn ahn, N1000.
I just told him not to worry and thanked him.
Before we got to where the driver was supposed to drop me, the remaining passengers had already come down.The guy that told the driver where to stop me reminded the driver before he got down.
When we finally got there,the taxi driver said the place I'm going to is very far o and I should pay him 7k he'll take me there,he said I can pay N1000 instead of N2000 too so everything will naw be N8,000.
I felt it was good because my budget was 10k but I just told him not to worry.
He came down, opened the boot to bring out my luggage and while doing that, he said "I wanted to help you o, you won't see bus here at all, I said don't worry.
He collected the N1000(this was worth it honestly).
It wasn't up to 5mins after the driver left that I saw another taxi, told him I was going to Victoria Travels,he said okay ,I asked how much, he said N700😳😳😳😳.
Sirrrr???? I couldn't even hide my expression,I asked him again, he said 700, when I entered,the girl I sat beside said,that's the normal price, I think she thought I wanted to price.
Before we knew it,we were already at Victoria travels 😂😂😂.
I was still trying to process everything 😂😂.
I ended up spending a total of N1,700 instead of 30k😭😭😭😭😭.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
My dear people of Surulere Constituency I,
I greet you all with profound respect and gratitude.
A few days ago, I obtained the nomination form to seek a return mandate to the Lagos State House of Assembly to represent Surulere Constituency I. I write to formally inform all residents, workers, political associates, leaders, stakeholders, and the good people of Surulere of this decision.
This step is born out of my continued commitment to serve, to consolidate the progress we have made together, and to further advance our collective aspirations. I remain deeply grateful for the trust, encouragement, and solidarity you have shown me over the years.
By the grace of God, my return to the House will confer ranking status on our constituency. In a system where experience is recognized, this position will attract greater attention and benefits for our people.
To our party leaders in Surulere Local Government, ward executives, community leaders, youth groups, women’s associations, and all stakeholders across Lagos State and beyond: I sincerely appreciate your unwavering support, guidance, and belief in our shared vision.
I appeal to all my supporters to remain calm, steadfast, and focused. Let us continue to uphold peace, unity, and respect as we move forward on this journey together. Our strength has always been in our togetherness, and I am confident that the same spirit will see us through.
I do not take your support for granted. Together, we will continue to build a stronger Surulere and contribute meaningfully to the development of Lagos State.
Thank you all. May we continue to move forward in unity and purpose.
Signed,
Hon. Desmond Olushola Elliott
Member representing Surulere Constituency I
Lagos State House of Assembly

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@PeterObi Person wey wan rule Nigeria de greet us good morning by 12:20 ?
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Fellow Nigerians, good morning.
I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you.
Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances.
We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people—a society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal.
More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face. Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism.
We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishness—a system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power.
Personally, I have never looked down on anyone except to uplift them. I have never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small. To me, leadership has always been about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise.
Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.
However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building.
Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider in one’s own home. You and your team become easy targets for every failure, frustration, or misunderstanding, as though honest contribution has become a favour being tolerated rather than appreciated.
And when you choose to leave so that those you are leaving can have peace, and you step out into the cold, you are still maligned and your character is questioned. Despite all your efforts to continue working for a better Nigeria and engaging people with sincerity and goodwill, those who do not wish you well continue to attack your character and question your intentions.
There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country? Why is integrity not valued? Why is the prudent management of resources, especially when invested in critical areas like education and healthcare, wrongly labelled as stinginess? Why are humility and obedience to the rule of law often taken to be weakness rather than discipline?
Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work. I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from.
Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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His body is at the mortuary and the family have been told that whenever they want to see it, they will be allowed to. However its a case of suspected murder, so autopsy is compulsory and the family also agreed to this. Thank you
Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫@SavvyRinu
Remember Mene, the boy executed in public in Delta by a Nigerian SARS police officer few days ago? The police say they can’t find his body for his family to bury. Where is Oghenemine Ogidi’s body? @PoliceNG #EndSARS #JusticeForMene
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@instablog9ja Is delay not better than endangering your life ni?
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@HDService134220 @PeterObi You know do "Comprehension " for school?
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@PeterObi This is how I know this man also will be nothing better than tinubu…the main corruption that is killing Nigeria is not coming from the so called students but the politicians and government officials..sir pls focus on that first..
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EFCC's Troubling Revelation on Our Students.
The worrisome statement by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that 6 out of every 10 Nigerian university students are involved in “419” is deeply troubling and must not be taken lightly.
Nigeria already has a very limited number of students in higher institutions, estimated at 2 to 2.5 million. If indeed about 60% of them, roughly 1.4 million young people, are involved in fraud, then we are not just facing a crime issue; we are confronting a serious moral and systemic failure.
The question we must ask ourselves is: what has brought us to this level? Who are the role models these students are looking up to?. What values are they learning from society?
We must understand that young people become what they consistently see. When a system appears to reward wrongdoing, when integrity is not upheld, and when those in leadership are associated with allegations of forgery and dishonesty without consequence, it sends a dangerous message.
It suggests that hard work does not matter, and that results, by any means, are acceptable. These points clearly point to a collapse of moral values.
As Socrates rightly said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Nigeria must now examine itself.
This is not about condemning our young people. It is about accepting that leadership sets the tone. If we do not demonstrate integrity at the top, we cannot expect it at the bottom.
We must urgently rebuild our value system, enforce accountability without bias, and create an environment where honesty, hard work, and discipline are rewarded. That is the only sustainable path to securing the future of our nation.
A new Nigeria is POssible! -PO
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You Cannot Cancel OAU!
Nigerian President, General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), paid a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, in Ile-Ife in 1990. I remember waking up early that morning to buy moi moi and eko from Mama Toriola at the Urban Day junction. We had traveled from Port Harcourt (PH) for a weekend trip to Ife, and the entire city was tense. Armored tanks and military vehicles lined the Ife-Ibadan road, with soldiers stationed at every major corner.
Nigeria was already on edge due to frequent military coups and changes in leadership. Heads of state often left town amid rumors, and indeed, a coup attempt occurred shortly after this visit: the Gideon Orkar (sometimes spelled Okar) coup d’état attempt on April 22, 1990.
The visit to Ile-Ife (then still part of the old Oyo State; Osun State was created in 1991) met resistance from the vibrant student “Aluta” community, particularly students from the University of Ibadan (UI) and especially Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU, then University of Ife), including figures like Adeola Soetan (“Comrade Show”). Soetan was close friends with one of our neighbor’s children, who would later become SUG president.
My dad would visit from Port Harcourt with Shell calendars and diaries, which we distributed to many professors and senior staff in the Omole Estate OAU staff quarters. One day, while dropping these off, I overheard conversations involving Soetan when he visited friends in the BQ (Boys’ Quarters). He was outspoken, and this was during the heat of SUG elections on campus. Soetan was elected SUG President in April 1990. He later became well-known for spending about 13 years on a five-year program, largely due to expulsions and persecutions linked to his activism under then-Vice Chancellor Professor Wale Omole. I eventually met Soetan on campus in 1999, around the time he was finally allowed to graduate.
The OAU community was renowned for its strong anti-government stance and opposition to the military junta. I had a cousin, Wole Olawuni, who debated late into the night with relatives about whether students would turn out in large numbers to boo the Head of State once news of the visit spread the night before.
He planned to join roadside protesters near the Urban Day market, despite a curfew imposed by the Oyo State Military Governor. His mother and sisters warned him it would be a fool’s errand to defy the curfew. On the day of the visit, students showed up in huge numbers. Babangida proceeded to the palace amid pomp, parade, and boos from the students.
This landmark visit helped solidify Oba Sijuwade’s throne as one of significant influence among traditional rulers during the Babangida era.
A short while after the visit, Gideon Orkar and his co-conspirators launched their unsuccessful coup attempt against the President from Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos. In the aftermath, OAU was not spared: there were arrests of lecturers and students. For instance, on May 2, 1990, two OAU staff members (Professor Omotoye Olorode & Dr. Idowu Apowetu) were arrested, with others declared wanted. They were later released but dismissed, amid broader crackdowns on perceived critics.
This deepened anti-government sentiment. OAU, alongside UNILAG & others, became a hotspot for protests. The university’s influential alumni and global academic reputation helped it push back against retribution. Politics and politicians became somewhat avoided on campus as part of its cultural DNA, a deep-seated distrust of self-serving political actors.
The tenure of Professor Roger Makanjuola as Vice-Chancellor during the early PDP civilian era further reinforced the OAUs cautious, relatively apolitical approach toward candidates, regardless of party.
OAU is not an institution that can be easily cancelled or bullied by any political force, irrespective of recent or past events. It’s not called “OBA AWON UNIVERSITY” for nothing!

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