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Where's the president? @officialABAT @NGRPresident @NigeriaGov

@winexviv Good move. We need to standardise the 'Igba boy' system.

So this is how we are thinking of redesigning the Igbo apprenticeship program “Igba boy”. For the pilot program, we will likely take in 200 persons to engage in the training on global quality carpentry, bricklaying, tilling, plumbing, HVAC, POP and electricals. The trainees will engage in an intensive 1 year program which they will be housed and fed. No holidays during the program. An additional 3 months will be on business and commercialization. Once they complete the cohort and they meet the standards set, they will be settled with a good amount of money to build on the business arm of their skills. Those who don’t meet up will be dropped off from the program. We will be visiting training centers in Togo and Germany in the coming weeks to solidify our plans and training partnerships. Let’s brainstorm… what do you think?

Let us do the maths that Nigerians cannot afford to do. The President of Nigeria travels with a fleet of ten aircraft. Six jets. Four helicopters. All maintained at public expense. All managed by the Nigerian Air Force. All funded without full public line-item explanation to the taxpayer, in a way that a bag of cement never escapes. The man buying it counts every naira. In April 2024 he flew to the Netherlands. His main jet, the Boeing 737, was in Germany for repairs. It had been parked at EuroAirport Basel since March 25. While it sat there the Nigerian government paid €5,000 a day in parking fees. By the time the president landed in the Netherlands, the parking bill alone was €165,000. The second jet he was travelling on developed a fault. An oxygen leak. In the Netherlands. Ten aircraft in the fleet and two were broken simultaneously. So the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa, the most populous black nation on earth, left The Hague on a chartered Falcon 8X registered in Malta. His ministers flew commercial. He arrived in Saudi Arabia for the World Economic Forum. The forum where he was to represent Nigeria’s economic interests. On a rented plane. Within weeks the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended buying new aircraft. The solution to a broken fleet was not to fix what was broken. It was to spend more. N150 billion later, a refurbished Airbus A330 arrived. The presidency’s spokesman said it would save Nigeria millions in maintenance costs yearly. It was flown to South Africa to get Nigerian colours painted on it. While it was away, the President used a jet registered in San Marino, a microstate with a population smaller than Surulere. Ten aircraft. N26 billion spent in 18 months to maintain them. Half of them broken at any given time. One new one bought for N150 billion. One old one parked in Switzerland for sale. Three seized by a French court over a Chinese debt Nigeria had not settled. And somewhere in Lagos, a vessel the budget called a presidential yacht arrived at the waterfront. The National Assembly said no. The government said it was for the Navy. Multiple sources said it was already there. The presidency said nothing more. The average Nigerian cannot board an Okada, a motorcycle taxi, in peace. Cannot fix a pothole on their street. Cannot find antivenom in the capital city. Cannot afford a bag of cement that has doubled in price. Cannot buy a tokunbo Corolla that now costs what a civil servant earns in three years. But their taxes maintain ten aircraft, half of them grounded, for a president who still had to charter a foreign plane when two of them broke down on the same trip. This is not a story about jets. It is a story about what a government considers essential and what it considers expendable. The jets are essential. You are expendable. And if the maths does not apply to you, you know exactly what you are the exception to. 🐝🐆

@I_am__badru What is Canal+ doing?

DSTV no dey show France match???

@bukolasaraki @inecnigeria Is the defence minister there? Or is he only beholden to the APC?

I’ve just arrived at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola National Stadium for the PDP National Convention. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission @inecnigeria are also on ground, as required, to observe proceedings. We thank them for their presence and continued commitment to strengthening our democratic process.

@PolymarketSport France will send them towels and they'll calm down.

@yabaleftonline Nonsense

@officialABAT Happy birthday, sir. Are you sure you are 74?

On this my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces. Today, I have directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for a fund dedicated to those who serve, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of those who have paid the ultimate price. As a personal commitment, all my salaries since assuming office will be paid into this account as seed funding, irrespective of existing insurance and welfare schemes for members of our armed forces. This fund will directly support those who have lost their limbs, and the widows, widowers, and children of those who laid down their lives in service to our dear country. I call on our Governors, members of the National Assembly, the private sector, my friends and all well-wishers to support this initiative. Details of the account will be made available in due course. We must never forget those who stand in harm’s way for our peace, nor the sacrifices borne by their families. This is not charity. It is duty. And we will fulfil it. Bola Ahmed Tinubu President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria

@NGRPresident @BolajiADC You're really jobless.

@officialABAT @NGRPresident @OfficialAPCNg, Where's your own video? We want to see what you've done. Let's see how you've improved security, electricity generation and distribution, roads and other infrastructure, education, healthcare, etc.

Motsepe is telling us why @CAF_Online is desperate to give Morocco very undeserved awards.

@AfricaViewFacts ...and that is why CAF always tries to give Morocco undeserved trophies and personal awards.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe says many African countries avoid bidding to host tournaments because they fear financial losses. As a result, Morocco 🇲🇦 often steps in, even for less profitable events like the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations or futsal championships. Motsepe said Morocco helps “save the situation” when no other bids are submitted. The country has strong infrastructure and a clear willingness to host. While not always the only option, Morocco has become CAF’s most reliable partner for filling hosting gaps.

@goal Victor Osimhen

There are plenty of talents who will not be going to the World Cup this year with their nation 🤯 But out of all the players not going... who will we miss the most in the summer? 🤔

@ogundamisi No be your Buhari start am?

I just saw a post graduate research topic in the UK: “Food, Power, and the Vote: A Political Economy Analysis of Rice in Nigeria’s Democratic Process.” The fact that this is even a viable topic tells you how thoroughly dysfunction has been institutionalized.

@SpursOfficial We have Eguavoen over here, in case y'all are interested.

We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect. Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course.

The Catholic church should consider adopting this. We can even turn it into a ceremony on Saturdays preceding Palm Sundays. @Pontifex

@elnathan_john NA will soon release another black and white picture of soldiers walking inside potopoto.

Worry not, the Nigerian airforce has beautiful videos. Total domain dominance. Bright overhead lights and backup generators. Big beautiful screens from where they monitor the situation. Beautiful well ironed uniforms. All is well.

@Prettdaisy "Nigeria has the highest concentration of stupid people per square kilometre."

I’m afraid we’re being outnumbered by the sheer number of foolish people in this country.

@Uptownoflagos He is not delusional. He is doing what they want him to do.

JUST IN: “The were upset with me is not bcos of Otti but because of the crowd I pulled in Abia” - Sowore 😂😂 Wait, I thought the protest was about “Free Nnamdi Kanu”? 😂 So it was actually about him self?🤦🏽‍♂️😂 This Guy is so “Self Delusional” E say nah “Sowore has come!”😂😂

@Kvngspice_ Trek, brah!

I decided not to drive today and I am struggling to get a ride of 8k for a trip that is less than 15mins 😅😅. This country is sinking man .

@NwekereNdoki @lidocaine_v2 Bet that your principal will do what he should have done since? If he was all that you currently profess, the hospital wouldn't have been in that condition. Thanks and bye.

@foevarr @lidocaine_v2 Are you wiling to bet on it?

Let’s see how much you know Nigeria Which of these is more likely to happen: A) The government provides electricity for the hospital B) The nurses in the video get punished