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People criticising Obi Cubana and other young entrepreneurs for associating with government officials are missing a bigger point. Nigeria is not a perfect democracy. Like many African and Asian countries, political power often outweighs economic power. Governments can witch-hunt businesses, silence critics, freeze accounts, revoke licenses, frustrate operations, or unleash regulatory agencies on anyone perceived as an enemy. In such a system, neutrality is dangerous and opposition can be expensive. That is why most big businessmen in Nigeria—like Aliko Dangote (@AlikoDangote) and Femi Otedola (@realFemiOtedola)—maintain relationships with every government in power, no matter how terrible the president is. It is not always about loyalty or ideology. It is about survival and protecting investments that employ thousands of people. Look at China. Jack Ma challenged the system, and shortly after, his Ant Group IPO was suspended, his companies faced heavy regulations, and his influence shrank drastically. The message was clear: in some systems, billionaires are not more powerful than the state. Across Africa, businessmen who openly fund opposition or challenge governments have lost contracts, faced tax probes, asset seizures, and regulatory attacks. Nigeria is not different. When the state feels threatened, businesses often pay the price. So when young entrepreneurs choose diplomacy over confrontation, it is not cowardice. It is strategy. The real problem is not businessmen who align with governments. The real problem is a system where businesses must align with power to survive. Until we fix that system, expecting entrepreneurs to behave like activists is unrealistic.

We can’t condemn figures like Mc Oluomo and Sunday Igboho for intimidation and harassment, yet turn around and do the same to fellow citizens simply because they support a different candidate or party. If we all adopt that approach, we all lose, especially when these actions happen in isolation rather than as part of any meaningful, collective push for change. I’m responding to you because your point was thoughtful and grounded, unlike many others that rely on insults instead of logic or critical thinking.

@extrapolateASG @SavvyRinu We way past the stage of Civility. 2027 is a fight for our lives, and we will not be civil, because the enemy is not here to play fair.

They beat a celebrity in Kano for supporting Tinubu? The violence APC did in Lagos in 2023 has come to roost. Who get video?🙂

@pepcalma That’s not his only headed goal and it’s certainly not his first.

Eden Hazard's only header goal for Chelsea.

The recent Court of Appeal judgment, alongside INEC’s interpretation, is not intended to prevent the ADC from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. Rather, it is a strategic move aimed at slowing the party’s growing momentum. This momentum has been fueled by a wave of high-profile defections, most notably in Kano, led by @KwankwasoRM and Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the former Deputy Governor of Kano State and the APC’s 2023 gubernatorial candidate, along with their supporters. Similar political realignments in Kaduna have further strengthened the party’s position. With indications that states like Bauchi and Oyo may also lean toward the ADC, its rising influence is beginning to pose a credible challenge to the ruling party, @OfficialAPCNg. In this context, the actions of the presidency and key figures within the ruling party is less about enforcing legal constraints and more about shaping political behavior. By introducing uncertainty around the ADC’s standing, they may be attempting to discourage other prominent or ambitious politicians from joining the party, thereby containing its expansion the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections.

@Shadygize France 98

Be honest, Which world Cup did you watch first?

Justice Denied: The Death of Madam Titilayo Akindele in NDLEA Custody

How can pulling someone’s hair be an accident? VAR officials have been completely useless throughout both legs of the quarter-final.

Attacking fellow citizens is not the way forward. Even if driven by frustration, it only deepens division and weakens the very cause it seeks to advance. If such actions become normalized, we must remember that the ruling party holds overwhelming power, through state institutions, security forces, and aligned actors and will always have the upper hand in that kind of confrontation. This is not a call for the opposition to be passive or submissive, but for it to act with strategy, discipline, and principle. Meaningful and lasting change cannot come from turning against one another; it must be built through unity, accountability, and constructive action.

@extrapolateASG @SavvyRinu You can't overcome this demonic people in power by complaining

The recent attack and killings in Jos are a tragic and unacceptable reminder of the ongoing failure to protect innocent lives. These senseless acts of violence have once again plunged families and communities into grief, fear, and uncertainty. It is deeply troubling that at a time when citizens are being slaughtered, the government appears more focused on securing electoral victories than fulfilling its fundamental responsibility to safeguard lives and property. Leadership must be measured not by political success, but by the safety and well-being of the people. Equally concerning is the apparent failure of security agencies, whose poor intelligence gathering and inadequate response have allowed such atrocities to occur. The persistent gaps in proactive security measures raise serious questions about preparedness, accountability, and commitment. This tragedy demands more than words, it requires urgent, decisive action. The protection of citizens must be treated as an absolute priority, not an afterthought. The people of Nigeria deserve safety, justice, and a government that places their lives above politics.

@NigeriaStories This is happening in a country that has a government and military.

Happening now in Jos 💔😳

@damii10 @omaakatugba @khalyemni The fact is, Maduka Okoye is a Nigerian international, and Noah Atubolu isn’t. If Maduka weren’t a Nigerian player, you would be all over any news praising his performance at Udinese.

@omaakatugba @khalyemni Took you 11hrs to draft this and you still deviated from the point. Whether Nwabali has a club or not, performance wise he is much more a better goalie than Maduka. Noah Atubolu performance wise is also better than Maduka unless you don’t watch Tv 📺 Leave sentiments aside..

Maduka Okoye is at the same level as him. They both play at the highest level of Europe. That’s the real deal. Super eagles alone can’t make you really satisfied. Let’s pray Nwabali finds a club and make proper money. I am actually trying secretly as well. Ask @khalyemni . That’s his dream. Wish him well and stop this buffoonery

Welcome to Nigeria 99, welcome to Africa x.com/extrapolateasg…

I bet many people wouldn’t recognize what the black item on the plate is or know what it’s made of.

Italy miss out on 3rd consecutive World Cup. Italian curse continues 😬

@Themban68616947 @NigeriaStories Does he have any evidence to support his claim or is he simply spreading lies to justify your xenophobic actions?

@extrapolateASG @NigeriaStories Do you understand English or you just choose to ignore the facts?

“Nigerians are the highest drug traffickers in this country, even human traffickers,” ~ Angry South African man says at a protest outside the Nigerian embassy

@BashirAhmaad @Alex_Barbir You don’t care about our nation’s unity; you’re only concerned with concealing the atrocities committed by fellow tribesmen in the name of your religion.

I watched a video where @Alex_Barbir mentioned my name, saying that I have been talking about him online. Yes, I have called you out. When individuals choose to use their platforms for unguided utterances that risk worsening our already fragile unity and divided society, it becomes necessary for us to speak up and call them out. Public influence should be used to build, not to divide. At a time like this, anyone who is not contributing positively toward the stability of this country should be questioned and called out. As Nigerians, we all have a responsibility to promote peace, understanding and national development. Alex, anyone who is not using their influence to help move our country forward must be held accountable in the court of public opinion. So once again, I call on the relevant authorities to take a closer look at your activities.

@festus1501 A government’s primary responsibility is to protect its citizens’ lives and property. Any government failing miserably at this is simply useless.

Well, he might not know the meaning of useless, if not, he won't say a government that sorted ASUU issues that lingered for over two decades useless, if he knows the meaning of that word, he won't call a government that initiated student loan a useless government, if he knows the meaning, he would have known that the government that has turned all regions to construction site as a result of road revolution is not useless. Yes, there are killings but the government is not quiet about it, has killing just started in Jos? Has terrorism just started? Making it look like all these started after Tinubu came to power is irresponsible. @mrmacaroni, you can write all the epistle you want, it won't change the fact that Tinubu will be reelected in 2027

@BashirAhmaad It’s never about the killers, it’s always about anyone who dares speak against the killings or advocate for victims; your hypocrisy stinks.

Now, it is unjustifiable to arrest Nigerians for expressing their views or opinions about other countries, while at the same time allowing a foreigner to operate freely within our borders, publicly spreading hatred and attempting to incite violence. The relevant authorities should take immediate steps to caution Alex Babir and, if necessary, apprehend him, then send him back to his country in the interest of maintaining peace and order.

The Governor is addressing protesters from inside a tank, a new low for Nigerian leaders. .