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A Shift In Perspective: Home Is Becoming Less Appealing In Nigeria

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A Shift In Perspective: Home Is Becoming Less Appealing In Nigeria....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Would it be accurate to say that I never envisioned the current situation in Nigeria? No, that would be untrue. My concern is that we may just be beginning a downward spiral in many critical aspects of our nation’s life. As troubling as it is now, I never seriously considered that we would reach a point where the President of our country would become a source of global embarrassment over a seemingly routine issue – access to his university certificate or any certificate, for that matter.

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I had thought that we had reached a low point when the former President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, hired a team of senior lawyers to block the verification of his claim to possess a school certificate or its equivalent. However, as it turns out, Buhari’s case appears mild compared to the situation we face today. The man who succeeded him, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken the controversy to an international level.

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By the time you read this, a US appeals court in Chicago may have decided whether or not to release Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University (CSU), including the documents supporting his admission. Tinubu had claimed that he neither attended primary nor secondary schools, a stark contrast to his earlier statements during his 1999 gubernatorial campaign. In 2022, he disowned those claims after scrutiny revealed inconsistencies in his educational history.

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To make matters worse, Tinubu told the appeals court judge that releasing his school records to Nigeria’s former Vice President and appellant in the litigation, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would cause him irreparable damage. Abubakar and Peter Obi were Tinubu’s main opponents in the 2023 presidential election, and they are challenging his election declaration in the Supreme Court. With Tinubu as the face of the country, it’s hard to find solace at home.

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Tinubu’s presence is a detriment to Nigeria, and the situation may not improve if recent social media analysis is accurate. The analysis suggests that Nigeria’s economic and social hardship will worsen without hope of immediate improvement. The future of Nigeria has been mortgaged by the previous administration and its political party. Every aspect of Nigeria’s future has been compromised, from the sale of underground crude oil reserves to encumbering future foreign exchange earnings.

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The revelation by JPMorgan that most of Nigeria’s foreign reserves were secretly used as collateral for foreign loans further exacerbates our predicament. The national debt has skyrocketed under the Buhari regime, with little to show in terms of infrastructure. Additionally, recent practices of borrowing from future company income tax (CIT) have further strained the country’s economic prospects.

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The proposal to construct super highways, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, raises concerns, as maintaining existing non-super highways has been a challenge for successive administrations. The current state of many roads in Nigeria, including the Onitsha-Owerri highway, is a cause for concern and discomfort for travelers.

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It’s evident that the idea of “home is best” no longer applies to many Nigerians who have chosen to risk their lives escaping the country. Our nation has become increasingly difficult to defend, given the tragic stories of those who have perished in the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert in their quest to leave. The hardships and dangers they face outside of Nigeria are preferred to the hellish conditions they endure at home.

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In the face of these challenges, it is unkind and insensitive to insist that “east or west, home is best” for many Nigerians. Nigeria is evolving into a strange and difficult place, and we must acknowledge the harsh realities faced by our people.

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Ogun Police Charge Blogger Adetoun With Six Counts Over Alleged Cybercrimes.

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The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned social media influencer Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as @justadetoun, on six counts before the Federal High Court in Abeokuta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi alleged that Onajobi used social media and other online platforms to spread false claims against the Ogun State Government and harass the state governor, in violation of the Cybercrimes Act.

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The police said Onajobi ignored multiple invitations to respond to the allegations and warned that she would be arrested to face trial.

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“On January 2, 2026, the Ogun State Police Command invited Adetoun Onajobi to respond to allegations of online harassment of the Governor. Instead of attending, she sent a letter through her lawyer claiming medical incapacity and attached a doctor’s report detailing supposed health issues,” the statement read.

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Investigations later revealed that the medical report was fabricated, leading to the arrest of the doctor, who admitted the document was created at Onajobi’s direction. The doctor has since been arraigned on charges including conspiracy, forgery, and obstructing justice.

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The police added that Onajobi has continued to evade all attempts to reach her, and her current location remains unknown. Authorities are also pursuing other individuals linked to the spread of false information allegedly orchestrated by her.

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The statement emphasized that the police will exhaust all legal measures to apprehend Onajobi and bring her before the court. It also reassured residents that the command remains committed to combating all forms of crime—including digital offenses—while respecting the constitutional rights of citizens.

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The police warned that freedom of expression does not protect unlawful conduct online.

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Super Eagles’ Alex Iwobi Questions AFCON Third-Place Playoff.

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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has questioned the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place match, despite Nigeria defeating Egypt on penalties to secure bronze at the 2025 tournament in Morocco.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigeria claimed third place after a 4-2 shootout victory over Egypt, but Iwobi argued that the fixture holds limited significance, especially so soon after the disappointment of their semi-final exit.

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The Fulham midfielder was a key figure throughout the tournament, starting every match except Nigeria’s group-stage game against Uganda. He contributed two assists in six appearances and was central to much of the team’s attacking play. In Saturday’s third-place playoff, Iwobi came off the bench in the final 25 minutes and calmly converted the decisive penalty to clinch victory.

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Reflecting on the game, he admitted the mental strain on the squad following their semi-final loss to hosts Morocco.

“We were surrounded by doubts after not making it to the World Cup,” Iwobi told beIN SPORTS.
“We wanted to win gold but ended up finishing third. The match was mentally tough because it’s hard for any player to forget the pain of losing in the semi-finals. I also don’t agree with having a third-place match, but in the end, we managed to win it.”

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Iwobi also praised the quality of the Egyptian team, highlighting Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, both of whom had their penalties saved by Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

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“The Egyptian team played well, and we studied videos to prepare. Morocco is a beautiful country with great stadiums and hotels. I enjoyed the welcome and visiting Marrakech; everything was impressive,” he added.

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Nigeria’s bronze finish rounded off a strong campaign, though the team fell short of its ultimate goal. Forward Ademola Lookman echoed Iwobi’s sentiments, noting that the squad came to Morocco with one clear objective: gold.

“Everyone wanted the gold medal. We came for the trophy, but it didn’t happen,” Lookman said.
“We leave the tournament with bronze, and that is enough.”

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Lookman was Nigeria’s most productive player at AFCON 2025, scoring three goals and providing four assists, the tournament’s highest combined total, putting him in contention for a spot in the official Team of the Tournament.

Prior to their semi-final loss to Morocco, Nigeria had been the only unbeaten team in the competition, winning all five of their matches. The dramatic penalty shootout defeat ended their flawless run and denied the three-time African champions a spot in the final.

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The Super Eagles have now finished third at AFCON nine times: 1976, 1978, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2019, and most recently in 2025 in Morocco.

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Mother Of Destiny Boy Discloses True Cause Of Son’s Death.

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Saida, mother of the late Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has opened up about the circumstances surrounding her son’s passing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer, who rose to fame in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, died on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a long struggle with a mysterious illness called “Ogu oru,” which often triggered seizures.

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In a video that went viral on Monday, Saida explained that Destiny Boy’s condition was closely managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics, and was largely kept private due to his celebrity status.

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“Destiny went to rest. After his child’s naming ceremony, about four days later, we went to Oba Edu Ifayomi, who traditionally initiated him. The sickness caught up with him there, causing him to collapse. We immediately took him to the hospital. Oba Edu kept supporting us, sending money even as he was transferred to other hospitals. When we realized the sickness was persistent, we decided on traditional care, and Oba Edu guided us personally,” she said.

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She revealed that the illness, Ogu oru, caused seizures that nearly drove him insane, and the family constantly monitored him to keep him safe.

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Addressing false rumours, Saida firmly denied claims linking Destiny Boy to money rituals: “Destiny Boy was not involved in money rituals. Those spreading such stories are just seeking attention from his death.”

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Recalling his final days, she added, “On Saturday, he was still buying things for people, greeting fans, and preparing for a show on Sunday. Even then, the seizures struck again.”

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Saida also highlighted the crucial role of Oba Edu Ifayomi in guiding the family’s traditional care for Destiny Boy, who had recently welcomed his first child in November 2024.

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that investigations into his death are ongoing, with further updates expected.

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