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Today's big Question; Where is the N129.5bn? Nigeria’s last population census was conducted in 2006. Two decades later, the country still does not have updated data about how many people live here. Yet between February 2022 and December 2023, we tracked that N129.5bn was paid for different activities related to the conduct of the truncated population census. So our simple question: Where did the money go? Since March 2, 2026, we have written to the National Population Commission requesting clarification on how these funds were spent but till today, there has been no response. However, our independent tracking has revealed that funds were spent on items such as: • N118.38bn for Personal Digital Assistants and Accessories • N2.47bn for Hilux vehicles • N499.8m for power banks • N106.19m for an e-recruitment portal Yet Nigerians still do not know the full details, outcomes, or the current status of the census exercise. This is not just about numbers, without accurate population data: 📌 Children end up in overcrowded classrooms 📌 Hospitals and Primary Health Centres are under provided 📌 Governments struggle to allocate resources fairly 📌 Social programmes are designed with guesswork instead of evidence 📌 Development planning and representation suffer Behind every statistic are real people whose needs are not properly counted, N129.5bn is public money and Nigerians deserve answers. We call on the @Census2023 to publicly clarify these expenditures. We also urge @officialEFCC, @icpcnigeria and the @nassnigeria to take interest in this matter and ensure that public funds meant for the national census are transparently accounted for. Because a country cannot plan its future without knowing its people. #publicfundsmustworkforthegoodofthepeople #Askquestions

@JrChavic This should be a test run for the rest of the season abeg make Una no bottle the remaining trophy

Shambolic performance. We didn’t deserve it

@NigeriaStories Where is this information coming from

JUST IN: Refineries Splash ₦5.7 trillion on Foreign Oil Despite Naira-for-Crude Deal

@NigeriaStories Wike on a demolition streak 😁🙏

Wike Orders Demolition Of Illegal Estate Built On Land Allocated For Park and Recreation In Guzape District, Inspects Ongoing Projects

@Blackjoeoti @NigeriaStories Nigerians are fund of talking about issues they don't understand or know nothing about

@NigeriaStories Most times we blame the government when we deliberately build on illegal structure and then come out to wail, there are many process to check the property you are about to build if it’s good to go or not Government are not always at fault, we cause our own problem too !

@martharbelie @NigeriaStories Poor people no get estates

@NigeriaStories Na WA ooo, they should pity poor people small naa

@ann_omatf @NigeriaStories Do you live in Abuja? Pay attention closely and you'll know

@NigeriaStories I wonder what new projects Wike is inspecting

@NigeriaStories Who are these people coming up with this kind of nonsense, I wonder how these people think sometimes

BREAKING NEWS: House of Representatives ask Federal Government to reverse ban on degrees obtained from Benin Republic and Togo

@SegunShowunmi Ajuri was an artist in this regards I think, man was exceptional when it came to such interviews, wonder why he fell out this administration

When Spokespersons Falter: Lessons in Strategic Communication. The Bwala/Mehdi meltdown. Public communication at the highest levels of government is not a casual undertaking. The role of a spokesperson is one of the most demanding assignments in political leadership because it sits at the intersection of policy, perception, and national reputation. Every word, tone, gesture, and response becomes part of the narrative through which both domestic and international audiences judge a government. Recent interview performances by presidential representatives have reignited an important conversation about the professional standards required for spokespersons in the modern media environment. Confronting seasoned international interviewers such as Mehdi Hassan is not merely a media appearance; it is a high-stakes exercise in narrative management. Effective spokespersons are rarely accidental performers. Communication scholars often reference the “10,000-hour rule,” popularized by Malcolm Gladwell, to illustrate the level of sustained practice required to achieve mastery in complex professions. Political communication is no different. Those who excel in this field typically arrive with years of disciplined engagement campaign messaging, media briefings, crisis communications, and policy translation. The difference between seasoned communicators and inexperienced voices becomes evident under pressure. Professional spokespersons understand how to redirect hostile or loaded questions without appearing evasive. They rely on structured communication frameworks often summarized as a “4+1” approach: four supporting points anchored by one central message that consistently returns the conversation to the principal’s policy priorities. The interview is never about the spokesperson. It is about defending, explaining, and contextualizing the decisions of the leader or institution they represent. Another hallmark of professionalism is message discipline. Skilled communicators resist the temptation to speak for the applause of a narrow political audience. Their true target is the broad middle: undecided citizens, neutral observers, and international audiences whose perceptions influence the credibility of a government. This requires restraint, strategic clarity, and an awareness that statements made in the heat of a televised exchange often reverberate long after the cameras are turned off. Equally important is situational awareness. Every media platform has a “house style,” every interviewer a known method of questioning, and every audience an expectation of tone. Preparation therefore involves understanding the adversarial dynamics of the interview environment, anticipating lines of attack, and crafting responses that maintain composure while advancing the government’s narrative. The craft also involves non-verbal communication. Tone of voice, pitch, cadence, posture, and controlled gestures are not cosmetic features; they are tools that reinforce credibility. Audiences often evaluate confidence and authority through these signals even before processing the substance of a response. For governments, the broader lesson is institutional rather than personal. Strategic communication should be treated as a professional discipline requiring training, mentorship, and continuous preparation. Many successful administrations invest heavily in communication war rooms, message simulation exercises, and spokesperson coaching to ensure that representatives are fully prepared for hostile interviews. In an era where a single media appearance can circulate globally within minutes, spokesperson performance is no longer a minor detail of governance. It is part of statecraft. Nigeria, like many democracies, would benefit from a deeper investment in professional communication training for those tasked with representing public institutions. Doing so strengthens not only the credibility of individual leaders but also the country’s voice on the global stage.

@BodamG So everyone is just supposed to be watching as innocent continues to be slaughtered? After Iran who's next?

@kambaimagic 'Stepping Up' under current situations will just be playing into the hands of the American empire! They're actually praying that happens, so they can have a justifiable reason for a 3rd world war! At the moment, their decline is cast in stone, nothing they can do will stop it!

Thieves... 🤮🤮🤮 They are openly stealing other Nations assets to compensate for the current reality of the De-dollarization of the world. They naively think they can cover up the huge vacuum that De-dollarization will cause their local economy by blatantly stealing... ⏳⏳⏳

@officialEFCC Well-done👏

EFCC Hands Over Recovered N279Million To Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of N279 million (Two Hundred and Seventy-nine Million ) to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover misappropriated public funds. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi. The Commission had, in 2009, received a petition from Kabir Yusuf, former General Manager/CEO of the National Theatre, against Prince Benjamin Apugo and others, alleging that a contract worth N299,707,828.00 was awarded through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation to Techno Exportstroy Nig. Limited for the construction of five gates, sand filling, and reclamation works at the National Theatre. Investigations revealed that the suspect, Yusuf Ahmed Atai, in his capacity as Acting General Manager of the National Theatre, released the sum of N334,229,794.24 to the contractor, which exceeded the original contract sum by N34,521,966.00. Further investigations showed that the contractor only executed work valued at N55,910,744.00, leaving an outstanding balance of N243,799,132.25 in unexecuted work. The suspect also failed to refund the excess payment of N34,521,966.00. Upon the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was charged to court for prosecution. During the course of the trial, a total sum of N279,000,000.00 was recovered from the defendant on behalf of the complainant. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Acting Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Bawa Usman Kaltungo, reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to ensure that public funds are properly accounted for and returned to their rightful owners. He urged the management of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts to use the recovered funds judiciously. He said: “We cannot suffer to recover this money for you and then have it used for purposes other than what it is meant for after receiving it from us. We have already asked you to tell us what you intend to do with it, and you should know that we will keep an eye on how it is utilised. Nigerians have always sought to know what the Commission does with recovered funds.” He added that the Commission would periodically inspect the project for which the funds would be used. “We will be visiting from time to time to monitor the progress of work. Our eagle eyes will be watching the pace of work. Do not tamper with the recovered funds. Use them for the benefit of Nigeria and all of us,” he said. Receiving the bank drafts on behalf of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Jatto Kabiru, Head of Finance and Accounts of the National Theatre, expressed appreciation to the Commission for recovering the funds and assured that they would be used appropriately. “We are most grateful for this remarkable feat of recovering this amount of money for us. The EFCC is one of Nigeria’s most effective and reliable law enforcement agencies. I assure you that the money will be used judiciously,” he said.

We must call them out

@Ontop9000 @NigeriaStories 😂😂😂

@kambaimagic @NigeriaStories Typical Nigerians for u. Some go kick stone say na Nigeria cause am.

"Nigeria has finally happened to me" ~ woman cries out as she and other tenants are thrown out of apartment after landlord collected rent while his brother sold the house

I want to dedicate this post to all Nigerian politicians and top government officials, patriotism is more than just a word

@Ontop9000 @NigeriaStories Me self tire, instead of seeking how to get justice, they wan trend

@NigeriaStories Una don da misuse this statement sha. Na “Nigeria” give u house?

@slimdobby @NigeriaStories Simple and short, instead they all gather here and be complaining up and down, and the necessary steps will not be taken to secure justice

@NigeriaStories Who ever bought the house would have given the occupants a notice, you don’t just eject people, Nigeria has laws, approach the court and live many more years, take pictures of your properties and approach a court

@reallest_ideal @NigeriaStories It's because you people are leaving them

@NigeriaStories This kind of situation is happening alot this days Everyone is just getting away unlawfully

@ManUtd @B_Fernandes8 We're too delusional about Bruno Fernandez

Always one step ahead. This bit of @B_Fernandes8 magic has been nominated for the #PL's Creative Moment of the Month award 🪄