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@AdageorgeA "A data analyst working with local and international company. Going to see his wife in the US," yet with a head of mannequin which he is using "to learn hair braiding." Luggages are usually checked through to your final destination. Was he boarding another airline?

Nigerians Be Careful Out There Gideon Ezeh, a Nigerian data analyst and graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, shared his experience in an interview with The Punch. He works with both a local and an international company. He explained that on May 7, 2025, he travelled from Abuja to Dallas via Doha on a Qatar Airways flight to visit his wife. After an eight-hour journey, he arrived in Doha around 10 p.m. Ezeh said he was carrying two bags—his laptop bag and another containing clothes and a mannequin head he bought in Abuja to practice hair plaiting, which he had been learning through TikTok tutorials. During airport screening, officials flagged the mannequin head and questioned him. Although he explained its purpose, they suspected something might be hidden inside. A swab test for narcotics was conducted, and the result came back negative. Despite this, officials insisted on further checks, claiming they noticed a dense area inside the mannequin. Security personnel were called in, and after additional screenings and tests, the result remained negative. However, the situation escalated when he told them he was coming from Nigeria. “One of the officials said, ‘Nigeria, too much problem.’ Immediately, everything changed—from routine checks to suspicion of drug trafficking.” He said more officers, including a European woman, got involved. He was surrounded and treated like a major suspect, drawing attention from other passengers. They requested to cut open the mannequin, and he consented. Nothing was found. Even after this, he was taken to a security post where his checked luggage was brought out and thoroughly searched multiple times. Again, nothing incriminating was discovered. By then, he had missed his connecting flight. At about 4 a.m., he was initially cleared and told he would be placed on another flight. However, another officer intervened, leading to fresh rounds of checks. Despite repeated negative results, his belongings were seized, and he was moved between offices without explanation. He was later told he would be taken for a confirmatory test but was instead handcuffed, put in a bus, and taken to prison. #DetentionExperience Ezeh described his detention as traumatic. He was stripped and subjected to invasive searches, including internal examinations. His belongings were destroyed during repeated searches for drugs, and samples, including urine, were taken—all yielding negative results. Despite this, he was detained for six weeks. He said communication was difficult due to language barriers, and he struggled to eat or cope with the environment. His family was left distressed, unable to reach him for a long time. He was eventually allowed to call his wife and inform her of his situation. #Aftermath According to Ezeh, a report alleging he carried 684 grams of cocaine was sent to the United States despite all tests proving negative. This led to the revocation of both his and his wife’s visas. He also signed a document in Arabic upon release, believing it was a clearance paper, only to later discover it contained allegations against him. With the help of the Nigerian Embassy in Doha and a human rights official, he obtained a document from Qatar’s public prosecution confirming his innocence. However, authorities have not withdrawn the initial report, nor released the forensic findings. #SeekingJustice Ezeh says the incident has caused significant emotional and financial damage to his family. Although Qatar Airways initially banned him, the ban was later lifted, but part of his ticket remains unrefunded. He has reported the matter to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and plans to seek justice, including the retraction of the report, reinstatement of visas, and compensation. “This is something I will never forget.” Culled from Facebook

@oyero61489 This is how to build a nation of loyal citizens. Building a nation requires everyone's hand on deck. Forget the negativities, just do your bit and see how others will copy, and it will circulate. After a while, the good will swallow the bad, and the country will be better for it

If you are the man who paid for the food of three soldiers yesterday evening at the restaurant close to Tamando Navy Barracks, Apapa, this message is for you. We were three of us. After eating, we asked for the bill, which was ₦9,600, only for the waitress to tell us that someone had already paid for our food. She said you pointed at us and cleared the bill, then left before we could even see you or say thank you. To be honest, we were surprised and even a bit pained that we didn’t get the chance to appreciate you in person. We don’t know your reasons, we don’t know your story, but what you did meant a lot to us. So wherever you are, we want to say thank you. Thank you for appreciating us. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for your support. May God bless you, may He continue to shine light on your path, and may you never lack help when you need it. From three grateful soldiers we appreciate you. 🫡🪖 May Nigeria forever be blessed 🇳🇬

@LawalKunle14 @BSAT_Properties I know 2 people in my family running it successfully. One in Ogba for over 15years now. I gave money to a sister doing it for over 4years now in Abuja. Production business is not a lazy man business, it can never be your side hustle, its not an idle investment. Don't give up!

@BSAT_Properties I managed this same business from scracth, including bottle water line and dispenser, and I did it successfully. It wasn't easy, though, but it was a success for me. The business is still doing fine till today because of how I structured it.

One of my financial mistakes 2024 i opened a pure water factory for additional income. In fact in my head I had imagined that it’s blood money business I was about to enter because I felt the expenses will be small so I imagined plenty profit. In my mind I said after all I’m not buying the water. Anyway let me first use 5 minutes to laugh at my self first before I start 😂😂😂 I bought every machine it needed to Nafdac standard,I also registered it with Nafdac so my sale was very legit. That gave me my first experience with Nafdac I started with 3 cars,a hilux truck and 2 open boot bikes. We kicked off and my reality set in. First of all printing of roll was more expensive than i thought,already taking half of my money. Then as a producer our price is usually regulated with other factories,we cannot give drivers higher than other factories because we had a union binding us and it was part of our rules. We are producers so we don’t sell directly,we give to drivers at cheaper rate then they sell and make their money. As at that time I was giving each bag of water to my drivers at 120 naira a bag sometimes 150. Now I will still buy fuel for the cars ooo Even when i considered the option of them buying fuel and adjusting their price I still suffered for it. I also pay each bagger 10 naira to bag 1 bag,this is minus other salaries of the people in production handling the major sealing machines ooo I was burning electricity and light bill as if fire was burning my Nyash. I changed filters every two weeks and it’s not cheap I ran diesel to support Nepa because of course I live in Nigerian. I had so many staffs on salaries too and there are so many other expenses i cannot say all here. Abi is it car maintenance,story for another day 🥱 Drivers will owe me and they kept giving excuses that customers are owing them,all lies,infact me,drivers and police station became customers every week. I gave most of this drivers accommodation ooo but the truth is they are full blown thieves. At the end of every sales I make money but it goes like the wind to expenses and I will be left with only money to replace the rolls to produce again. To cut the long story short I was close to running madd then I shut down the business and I regained my sanity. If you have ever ran a pure water business you will understand this post better than anyone else,and if you intend to open a pure water factory first go to Amadioha and take juju make all your workers first swear oath before you start and take jazz not to run madd. Which business showed you shege? © Belle Kingdom

@PeterObi So, this is your template for campaign messages? Ghoulish, doomscrolling, demagouging. My advice; not a good strategy.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic incident in Ridawa village, Ghari LGA, where several hardworking Nigerians lost their lives following a pit collapse at a brick-making site. The news of this tragedy is heartbreaking. While we speak of moving Nigeria from consumption to production, we must never forget that the “producers”—the labourers, brick-makers, and miners—are our greatest national asset. Losing these young men to a preventable industrial accident is a collective loss to the nation. These were citizens in the prime of their lives, engaged in the noble and demanding work of nation-building through manual labour. Their deaths are a stark reminder of the urgent need to prioritise workplace safety, especially in our informal and artisanal sectors. My heart goes out to the families of the victims, the Ghari community in particular, and the Government of Kano State. I also commiserate with my brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the resilient people of Kano. We remain committed to an economic revival that protects the worker as much as it promotes industry. My prayers are with the bereaved families during this incredibly difficult time. A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

@osazenoo No phone light will give you the ambience around the operating table. They are probably students recording the procedure.

But the AC is on

@dammiedammie35 Most Nigerians are poorly educated about geopolitics. The US is the largest producer of oil, why not ask, how it is affecting them. Today I have to manage my fuel because the journey was unplanned for, but check my fuel gauge. Oil is an international pricing commodity, ASAT.

“Why should petrol be expensive in a country that produces it? if it's not a sign of fa!lure, Why is the w@r in Iran affecting Nigeria, a major producer of oil?” - Dele Farotimi.

@OfficialAzzaki The alternatives are all not looking inspiring.

Will you vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027? ○ Yes ○ No

@vanguardngrnews Not a campaign strategy for a better alternative policies. Just a strategy to remove Tinubu.

2027: ADC must adopt northern strategy to challenge Tinubu — Momodu A chieftain of the opposition and media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, has urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to urgently adopt a clear-cut, strategy-driven approach if it hopes to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a television interview, Momodu stressed that the battle ahead would require unity, experience, and technical planning rather than mere popularity. vanguardngr.com/2026/03/2027-a…

@TheGrandmaBoy The boy may not have been more than 6years old during Abacha reign. Forgive him.

Kids who never scamper to buy Sawdust to cook using “ ABACHA STOVE “ during Abacha time won't know how hard it was I have seen Igbos praising Abacha as the best president but we all know why. They are only praising him because of what he did to a Yoruba man “ ABIOLA” During the Abacha Regime the Igbos aligned with him, ojukwu told him to h@ng Abiola, Nzeribe said no to a Yoruba presidency, Nwosu annulled a Yoruba man's presidency, Peter worked for him, Ojukwu dined with him.. All of this while Yoruba leaders were being hunted down one by one and getting assassinated for daring to ask for democracy during a military Regime.. So we get it when they praise Abacha!!

@the_beardedsina Not only hotels services, ALL services are extremely poor in Nigeria, especially if you have been used to international standard services. Staff assess your looks and the kind of car key in your hand before deciding what level of service they will offer you. Many look unhappy.

Okay, let me share my awful experience in one of these so called luxurious hotels. It was a Tuesday I was going to be in Lagos for some meetings in Ikeja. Asked people which hotel was cool and luxurious. Someone suggested a High brow luxurious hotel, when I got to Lagos I headed to the hotel. Paid 100k for the day, after I entered, loved the ambience, it was given luxury downstairs. My room was on the second floor. The hotel concierge helped with my luggage and also the key card that unlocks the room. We proceeded to the elevator, I closely followed the concierge at the back, we strolled down the hallway. Lights automatically came on as we walked. I was impressed then I was taken to my room. What???????!!!! I explained For 100k per day. Is this what I get?? The room was so small, different from what was shown on their site. I almost lost my cool. It was like a slice of cake. The kind of Room Marie Antoinette will see and shout. " Let them have cake" You literally can have a claustrophobic trigger if you were there. I maintained my calm. I was tired from my previous flight, so I decided to sleep a little. Went to the bathroom, tried looking for hotel supplies like toothbrush, paste, soap etc which I believed was statutory. I didn't find. Rung the reception that it seems they forgot to put hotel supplies in my room, she apologized that they will send someone. Waited for close to 30 minutes. Next for 1 hour, by then it was getting to late evening. Then I went downstairs to complain that I called earlier for toiletries and I hadn't gotten any. I got the most hilarious response. The receptionist told me, that they had run out hotel supplies for a while and they had not gotten toiletries supplies. And the hotel restocked. What??? I WAS SHOCKED. Really No toothbrush, no paste, no soap and you had the audacity to say that. Luckily there was a supermarket, few minutes close by, I walked there to buy toiletries , since the hotel that billed 100k per night could not provide basic toiletries. Next morning, it was time for breakfast. Food was so annoying Worst hotel breakfast I have had. Out of anger , I just left the place. Checked out and went elsewhere. I called my friend who was also pissed and disappointed with the level of service. It was nothing close to my expectation. The name of the hotel is IBIS HOTEL, IKEJA. I will never recommend them. Looks luxurious but trust me, you won't get premium experience

@MasterBolaji Only the US could do that, because their currency circulates all around the world.

Why country can’t just print money to end poverty Breakdown: 👇 Let's imagine your dad owns a bakery. He bakes 10 loaves of bread every day. Now imagine he suddenly prints more money and gives everyone extra cash… but still bakes only 10 loaves. What happens?

@UBERSOY1 JD Vance brother in another skin colour from another mother.

Guess where I am from. Alot of people say I look Dutch or English 🇳🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

'I wasn't arrested' — Kaduna cleric counters Obi, ADC chieftains Ahmad Umar, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has refuted claims that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS), following a recent visit by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate. In Tuesday post on his X page, Obi alleged that Umar was arrested shortly after hosting him in Kaduna last Sunday. However, in viral video which circulated hours after @PeterObi's post, Umar refuted the claim, insisting he was neither detained nor mistreated. The cleric said he was only invited for questioning and he had since been released. thecable.ng/i-was-not-deta…

@vanguardngrnews Remember you're not in control of securities in Nigeria, once you're out of Agodi, your immunity seized to cover you. I only pity the person who will think Makinde has the powers to disobey court judgement. Inec will not even issue your candidate certificate of return.

2027: Makinde insists Oyo PDP November congress stands, vows ballot presence Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elective congress held in the state in November last year will stand “no matter what”, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. vanguardngr.com/2026/03/2027-m…

@SaheedOlaSalami @woye1 A fine gentleman, loyal, with no scandal (in politics, the diggers may bring one up), he is a well brought up NEPO baby. I hope he knows how to play Lagos politics (chop I chop). Wishing him good luck.

JUST IN: From strong indications, after several deliberations among Lagos APC Leaders, the party have settled for the incumbent Deputy Governor to be the concensus candidate in the 2027 gubernatorial election.

@BBCWorld Maybe at the initial stage, but after sometime people will get to know the objective is just to raise money from offshore campuses to sustain their home institutions. You cannot get the same value, due to environmental factor, culture etc.

UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed? bbc.in/4rMqsND

@bagshaw2112 Are they lacking toilet facilities, Or their food causing incontinence?

This is not AI or Manipulated . It is an actual sign I took in a hotel I was staying in . read the whole sign and tell me what is wrong 😆😆🙈🙈#youhadonejob

@yabaleftonline Conjuring up Demons where they do not exists. Do you know what it will take to make it legally permissible? Tinubu is a Democrat, he will rather support one of his disciples to take over from him, than asking for a third term. Nigeria is not Rwanda.

"I think there's a bigger game plan with Tinubu and APC. With the way they're moving – sharing rice, The City Boy Movement, owning 31 out of 35 states' governors in Nigeria. I don't think President Tinubu is preparing for 2027. I think he's preparing for 2032; I think he wants to go for a third term. He's pushing for a one-party system. What they're doing now doesn't look like a plan for 2027." - VeryDarkMan

@taadelodun Your not having a car, is it by choice, lifestyle or affordability? Personally, if I was living in London, I will not buy a car.

I am 40, and I don't have a car yet. My confidence is 1000000x. Put me in a room with Dangote or Donald Trump. I will walk up and talk to them. I coach millionaires every day! You don't need external validation when you have worked on yourself.

@MobilePunch The US is the largest producer of oil. You should also ask why is their fuel price going higher?

𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘂 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: punchng.com/video-why-is-f…