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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.

Mikel Arteta came from Spain and only learned English after moving to England, so his accent and intonation were naturally shaped by his native language first. John Obi Mikel, on the other hand, grew up in Jos, Nigeria, where English is widely used as the lingua franca. His speech patterns, accent, and intonation were already influenced by English long before he moved to England.

Omo…Bros Seun just call John Obi Mikel by name.

Mikel Arteta came from Spain and only learned English after moving to England, so his accent and intonation were naturally shaped by his native language first. John Obi Mikel, on the other hand, grew up in Jos, Nigeria, where English is widely used as the lingua franca. His speech patterns, accent, and intonation were already influenced by English long before he moved to England. If anyone wants to dispute that point, they should compare his interviews from the 2003 U-17 World Cup in Finland or the 2005 U-20 World Cup in the Netherlands. Even at that stage, his English delivery already reflected the linguistic environment he grew up in.

@kofoworola__a @pelizy That signing was agreed upon long before Liam was sacked. Why is everyone acting like the transfer is new? Do you expect the club to cancel all agreements simply because they’ve signed a new coach?

“Xabi Alonso will have a say in the transfer dealings” Meanwhile they are about to sanction an important sale and have two 20 year old signing in the books 🙃🤣

Haha, Diomande’s a fantastic dribbler, gliding past defenders effortlessly. However, he’s quite poor at finishing and shooting. His game is a stark contrast to Semenyo’s. Semenyo relies on his pace and power to outmanoeuvre his marker with incredible shooting power and accuracy. I’m not sure how you drew this conclusion but if you watch Diomande regularly you’ll realise their playing styles are very different.

This guy plays football like Semenyo.

@nwoguuu @MrkAfc No wonder Neville failed woefully as a coach, he’s so shit at football management.

thank god tuchel disagrees

Enhorabuena por la gran carrera que has hecho @CesarAzpi , con mucho trabajo y una gran humildad !! Ha sido un placer jugar a tu lado durante tantos años. Te deseo lo mejor para ti y tu familia en esta nueva etapa

@CFC_OBED For versatility and longevity, I’d give it to Azplicueta. He was loyal till the last day of his contract, proper chels 💙💙💙

I’m always indecisive when it comes to who the better player was between Azpilicueta and Ivanovic .

@steevjames @SkyFootball You might be right but Jude and Rodgers have proven a better fit for England’s current structure and are also capable of delivering in big moments and big games.

@extrapolateASG @SkyFootball True of Trent and Foden but not of Palmer. Natural big game player

Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚨

@LeeDavies87 @SkyFootball lol Trent doesn’t fit into the squad, previous managers also struggled to include him.

@extrapolateASG @SkyFootball The Trent dropping is more to do with the fact Tuchel's been fucking his ex-bird as opposed to form!

@CesarAzpi Muchas gracias por los maravillosos recuerdos en el Chelsea. Disfruta de tu retiro.

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Thank you Dave @CesarAzpi for all the wonderful memories at Chelsea FC. Wishing you the best on your new adventure and enjoy your retirement. 💙💙💙

Three Nigerian sisters were found dead in Brighton’s sea still wearing their clothes. However, the authorities ruled out any criminal activity.

NASSR. Your Saudi League Champion 🏆

CHAMPIONS!!!!! 🏆 🟡🔵

Public figures, especially footballers, are often expected to date women who fit conventional beauty standards shaped by media culture and social media, typically women with model-like physiques. Because of this pressure, relationships that fall outside those expectations can attract unfair public scrutiny. Declan Rice is as an example of someone who does not conform to that stereotype. His partner has faced significant online criticism and body-shaming because she does not fit the image many people expect from the partner of a high-profile footballer. Much of the abuse has come from both men and women on social media. This kind of public reaction may contribute to why many young footballers feel pressured to choose partners who fit socially accepted beauty ideals, partly to avoid media attention, ridicule, or online bullying directed at their relationships.

@justcfc @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv If these report is accurate, Chelsea should take the money and never look back.

🚨🔵 Barcelona are ready to spend €100m on Joao Pedro. Xabi Alonso will speak with Joao to know if he wants to stay or leave. (@10JoseAlvarez vos @elchiringuitotv) #CFC

@OgarEmmaOwogeka If any of your favourite politicians are so confident in their popularity and political standing why not let them run under an independent party without big names or traditional Nigerian structures?

This is the reason, he ran away from ADC to NDC, so that he can have the ticket without any interference. Yet, in truth, this exposes his weakness and his leadership capacity to right thinking Nigerians (emphasis on “right thinking Nigerians”, not Obidients). Peter Obi in 2027 will lose the election and will come out fourth in the results, behind APC, ADC, PDP, and then NDC. Bookmark this post.

@BwalaDaniel Just like you were denying everything you were once recorded saying.

This liar and peter Obi propagandist is here again spewing lies and quoting what I never said surreptitiously to push his fake news agenda of blackmail and hate vitriol. The adult toddler has lost the moral ground to speak as a neutral when everyone knows he is a peter Obi unofficial spokesman masquerading as a journalist. He doesn’t know that to masquerade as a journalist when you are never one is like a mechanic performing medical surgery. Animal husbandry. If I borrow the words of Mr Olayinka I would say “you should be doing documentary on animals” and not fake news journalism. Pathetic

Brazil World Cup squad announcement.