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What is good for Christians during Xmas celebration, should also be accorded to Muslims in Ileya celebration. Muslims are the most tolerance people in world.

Not the players but the coach to be blamed.

We4all:
The first edition of AMVCA was the best. Over the years, I lost interest because I had no one to share major entertainment news with after my sis who shared a common interest with me ed on. Anyways, just keep posting pictures and let's see the fashion slayers.

Sorry for the lost.

Colourful.

You are not demoting those that stand on the roadside collecting money from motorists.

Alihamdulilah.

fuckingAyaya:
You Mu-Mu tickets and you are rejecting sharia laws why? Una wan chop una cake and still own the cake abi una dey fear amputation?

I swear this just an arbitration that is meant for Muslims to discuss conflict related issues among them.

Pierocash:
But my question is this, what is Fubara and his legal team doing since it was clear that the house are deliberately frustrating the budget presentation, can't they seek legal injunction from the court as regards this? You see why I keep saying that Fubara is playing too dull to my liking. What the house is doing to my knowledge is criminal and should have consequences on their part. So why is the state government not using legal means to bring them to book

Because, the damage was earlier done. Spending budget without properly approved by the majority member of the assembly is the crime. The people that advised Mr. Governor to disregard the rule of law by presenting the budget to just view of the house are the one putting the Governor into this mess.

adalame:
Nasir El-Rufai’s statements highlight a pattern of shifting political allegiances, which raises questions about his consistency and political strategy. While he claims not to have betrayed Atiku Abubakar, his history of aligning with different political figures based on convenience rather than principle suggests otherwise.
El-Rufai has built a reputation for criticizing past allies to gain favor with new ones. This approach may work in the short term, but it ultimately damages credibility and trust. Speaking negatively about others to gain validation is not just poor political practice, it’s a sign of a leader who prioritizes personal positioning over integrity.
True leadership requires consistency, respect, and a focus on policies rather than personal attacks. Politicians who constantly shift allegiances while disparaging former allies should be approached with caution, as they often prioritize self-interest over genuine service to the people.

My your days belong. One of best write up I have ever come across. God increases you in knowledge.

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https://thisdaynigeria.news/2025/03/15/we-knew-tinubu-had-issues-in-chicago-but-we-ed-him-el-rufai/[/quote
He failed under 22 months of his istration. Is this how to access achievement of an istration. Was this how El rufai was accessed during his istration in Kaduna State. I know his game is not for 2027 but 2031 when power will be zones to the North.

Acidosis:

We don't care. Fix insecurity and stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria. Gathering undecerning bishops for photo ops shortly have the US Congress called you out means nothing.

In some part of the North. Not all part of Nigeria. What about Christians killing their follow southwestern Muslims discriminately in work place and places where they are boss. Muslims in southwest have tolerated incessant discrimination of Christians in work place, killing them economically.

Women at times could be funny.

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Lagos-Abuja bullet train to cut travel time to three hours
By Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan
18 February 2025 | 2:07 pm

Bullet train
Nigeria’s transport sector is set for a revolution as the Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train gains momentum, reducing travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just 2–3 hours.

The Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, Engineer Yinka Idris, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s development.

Idris lauded President Bola Tinubu’s istration for prioritising infrastructure and fostering Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive economic growth.

According to Idris, the bullet train will provide a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to road travel.

Idris said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s vision of leveraging private sector expertise to deliver world-class infrastructure without overburdening public finances.

“Currently, travelers between Lagos and Abuja face long hours in traffic, safety concerns, and reduced productivity,” he said.

He said that the project would significantly ease movement, enhance trade, and improve the overall business environment.

“As part of the development, ten smart cities with 10,000 housing units each will be built along the rail corridor.

“An independent power plant will also be constructed to the train and surrounding infrastructure,” he said.

Idris said that the Lagos-Abuja bullet train is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and after completion.

He said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s commitment to reducing unemployment and fostering economic prosperity through major infrastructure projects.

“With feasibility studies completed and proof of funds secured, the project now awaits approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before construction begins,” he said.

Idris said that the construction phase is expected to last between 48 and 52 months.

He said its completion would promote the project as Nigeria’s largest-ever PPP-driven initiative and a benchmark for transport infrastructure across Africa.

Beyond transportation, Idris said the bullet train would reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions, and extend the lifespan of highways.

He said that such would represent a major step toward sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure development.

“As Nigeria moves closer to realizing this dream, citizens can anticipate a future of seamless travel, improved quality of life, and enhanced economic opportunities under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he added.
https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-abuja-bullet-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-three-hours/

This is great.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has decried the state of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU’s environment, urging the institution to emulate the University of Lagos, UNILAG. She also lamented the presence of commercial motorcyclists (Okada), saying such site is hardly seen on UNILAG campus.

Speaking at the University’s 48th convocation ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday, she charged other awardees to come to the University’s rescue by donating to get shuttle buses to check the menace of Okada riders.

“Today, as we were coming in, I noticed numerous Okada riders. The last time I came here I talked about the environment that used to be known of University of Ife and the landscape.

“Hence, my decision to donate N1 billion to beautify the environment.

“And today, as we came in, I was telling the Ooni about the too many Okada. We don’t see that in UNILAG. “I spoke with other awardees and other young billionaires on the need to get shuttle buses to check Okada menace,” she said. Other distinguish Nigerians conferred with honourary doctorate include, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola and Daere Afonya-A Akobo.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/emulate-unilag-tinubu-laments-over-oaus-environment/

The Shameful proliferation of PhD degrees: A crisis in academic integrity

Thisnigeria Oct 21, 20




The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, once regarded as a badge of intellectual honour, is facing an existential crisis, especially in Nigeria.

THISNIGERIA notes with serious regret that across many public and private universities, what was once a rigorous process of intellectual development is being reduced to a transactional farce.

The commercialisation of PhD degrees is rampant, turning one of the highest academic honours into an embarrassing commodity.

THISNIGERIA dares say that this disturbing trend not only erodes the credibility of higher education but threatens the very foundation of knowledge creation and social progress.

A PhD, in its essence, is not just another degree. It is supposed to be a mark of academic excellence, awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated mastery of critical thinking, research, and innovation.

Those who earn the title ‘Doctor’ are expected to be productive thought leaders who can contribute to advancing human knowledge. PhD holders should stand out as exceptional beacons of human resource development, driving socio-economic and political growth through their ideas, innovations, and leadership.

The road to earning a PhD is designed to be long and arduous, filled with challenges that test an individual’s intellectual stamina and dedication. It involves years of painstaking research, critical analysis, and original contributions to one’s field.

The process is meant to shape thinkers who can address society’s most complex problems, guide future generations, and influence positive change. But increasingly, universities are unbelievably watering down this process, shamelessly awarding PhDs to anyone who can pay.

In an alarming trend, many universities are turning a blind eye to academic rigour, replacing it with sharp practices aimed at boosting their coffers. PhDs are reportedly being sold to individuals with deep pockets rather than deep intellectual insight. Potential recipients are wooed with promises that, once they pay, the entire process will be managed for them—thesis and all—by “supervisors” and “thesis contractors.”

This demeaning practice has birthed a cottage industry of professionals who write dissertations for students, erasing the critical requirement of original research and intellectual effort.

This practice undermines the very value of the PhD, reducing it to little more than an overpriced certificate. Sadly, many of these so-called PhD holders, bearing the prestigious title of ‘Dr,’ cannot defend their degrees.

They are often unable to articulate the simplest ideas related to their field of study, demonstrating poor coordination of thought and an embarrassing lack of competence. These ‘doctors’ are nothing more than imposters, and the institutions that allow this charade to continue should hang their heads in shame.

More troubling still is the complicity of supervisors—academics who are supposed to safeguard the quality of doctoral research. Instead, they collude with students, turning a blind eye to outsourced dissertations and ignoring substandard research. Sometimes, they are part of the corrupt arrangements, acting as facilitators rather than gatekeepers of academic excellence. This betrayal of academic principles is an affront to the true scholars who dedicate years to earning their degrees honestly.

What we are witnessing is an epidemic of ‘title mania.’ In a society that increasingly values status over substance, the PhD is seen by many as just another title to flaunt, regardless of whether it is earned or not. People are obsessed with acquiring the title of ‘Dr’ not because they are ionate about contributing to the world of ideas but because it enhances their social standing. These individuals want the title’s prestige without the effort, dedication, or intellectual rigour it demands.

This obsession with unearned titles does not stop at the PhD level. It has seeped into other academic honours as well, with individuals parading themselves as ‘Professors’ despite having no teaching, research, or intellectual experience.

There are those in society who shamelessly append ‘Professor’ to their names without ever setting foot in a university as an educator, researcher, or intellectual.

Some adopt the title simply because it has been given to them out of iration or, worse, self-granted. This is a shameful mockery of the academic profession.

The title of ‘Professor’ is supposed to be earned through decades of teaching, research, and contribution to knowledge development. It is not a token of social status or a label to be casually adopted. Universities and professional bodies should be vigilant in ensuring that only those who have genuinely earned the title through scholarly work and academic service can claim it. Anything less is a disgrace to academia and a betrayal of students who look to professors as role models and mentors.

We must ask ourselves: What kind of society are we building if we allow these corrupt practices to flourish? What happens when individuals in positions of authority hold titles they have not earned? The answer is clear: we create a culture of mediocrity. When PhD holders cannot defend their ideas or contribute meaningfully to their fields, the quality of education, research, and thought leadership declines. When professors are professors in name only, students are robbed of the opportunity to learn from the best minds in their disciplines.

Furthermore, the proliferation of unearned PhDs and fake professors erodes public trust in the academic system. Employers who once viewed a PhD as a guarantee of competence and expertise are increasingly sceptical of the qualifications of so-called ‘doctors.’

This scepticism extends to the university system, as the lines between genuine scholarship and academic fraud become blurred. In the long term, this will have disastrous consequences for knowledge production, innovation, and societal progress.

THISNIGERIA strongly believes that addressing this crisis rests squarely with universities and academic institutions. Universities must reaffirm their commitment to academic excellence by upholding the integrity of their PhD programmes.

They must end the commercialization of the doctorate and ensure that only those who have demonstrated intellectual rigour, critical thinking, and original research are awarded the title of Doctor. Supervisors and faculty must act as guardians of academic standards, not facilitators of academic fraud.

Academic institutions should also introduce stricter regulations to prevent the use of thesis contractors and other forms of academic outsourcing. Paying someone else to write a dissertation is not only unethical but also an affront to the values of higher education. Universities must ensure that doctoral candidates conduct their own research, generate their own ideas, and produce original work.

Lastly, there must be consequences for those who abuse academic titles. Whether it is someone falsely claiming to be a professor or a university awarding unearned PhDs, there must be penalties for those who undermine the integrity of the academic system. If we fail to hold individuals and institutions able, the erosion of academic credibility will continue unchecked.

In conclusion, this newspaper reiterates that the proliferation of unearned PhD degrees and academic titles is a stain on the integrity of higher education. It devalues the hard work of genuine scholars and undermines the credibility of the academic system.

Universities must act decisively to restore the honour and integrity of the PhD process. Only then can we hope to reverse the alarming trend of academic mediocrity and restore trust in the pursuit of knowledge.

The minimum wage in Nigeria is now #70,000 says the Federal Government of Nigeria. In the fuel stations across the country, petrol pump price is between #1000 and #1500.
My questions are:
1) How many state government can pay her workers #70k as minimum wage?
2) How many private company have you seen paying the former minimum wage of #30k for her workers?
3) How many private school for instance in towns like Iseyin, Okeho, Ipapo, Sepeteri; all in the northern part of Oyo State have you seen paying #18,000 as minimum wage to her workers.
, we had #18,000 as minimum wage before it was increased to #30,000 and now #70,000.
4) How many small scale businesses that uses generator to power their production do you think can sustain production/business with the petrol being sold at between #1000k and #1500k. At the moment, prices of commodities including the prices of raw materials for the small scale business owners in the market have increased. And we all buy from the same market.
The resultant effect will be;
1) Some industries and small scale businesses will be forced to stop production or alternatively, relocate to another country.
2) Loss of job which will further compound our unemployment and underemployment problem in the country.
3) Increase in robbery cases, kidnapping for ransom, ritual killings and loss of lives of the poor and innocent Nigerians due to increase in crime rate.

If someone have the connection to get to the President and those in Government, please help to explain to them that the solution is not in increasing the minimum wage and increasing the fuel pump price.
In my own opinion, the solution lies in;
Government should maintaining the minimum wage at #30,000. Reversing the fuel pump price to a low rate of say #150/ #250. Some say that petrol is costly in some neighboring countries and that some unpatriotic Nigerians will smuggle it out to make quick money. Let the Nigeria custom service do the needful but again, if the economy is good, smuggling will be reduced to the minimum. Setting up a price control board to monitor the prices of things in the market. By an act of legislation through the National Assembly, cutting down and reducing the salaries and allowances of our National Assembly and other political appointees. They ought to be able to make this sacrifice in the face of the present challenges in the country. Empowering our local vigilantee groups and other private security companies in Nigeria and if possible for better coordination, bring them under one body through the provision of the National Assembly. They may be called “The National Guards”
The local vigilantee groups and the private security guards in the community knows the terrain of the community than the conventional security guards that we have. Look for a way to resuscitate oui dead industries/companies like the textile companies in kaduna, our car assembly companies, wire and cable in lbadan, Exide batteries etc. Looking for a way to solve our electricity power generation and transmission challenges. The average Nigerians are suffering but smiling because prices of the basic things in the market are so high that Nigerians now finds it difficult to feed not to talk of hospital treatment and medications. The truth is that a military takeover of government is not the solution and it is not possible in Nigeria at the moment.
However, we are setting the stage for a bloody revolution if things continue the way it is at the moment.[/center]

Deacon Olusegun Adedokun.

BOBAN2710:
Try alligator pepper recommended by a renown Chinese woman iv fogotting her name now. Many people testify to it's magic on you tube.
Put the powder alligator pepper in your eyes and with in days you'll have a very clear vision

Let us a link to YouTube video.

dododawa1:


https://punchng.com/just-in-education-minister-reverses-18-year-age-limit-for-ission/#:~:text=The%20new%20Minister%20of%20Education,reviewing%20the%20nation's%20education%20policy.

What about some Fracaphone students that got itted into Nigerian Universities with unverified documents. They should go after those ones too.

Please, can you help check the history of this Renault Clio car with this VIN number -VF1BB0S0F22650999. Thank you, sir, as I await your positive response. To [email protected]

RIP to Adimula. Owa Obokun of Ijesa Land.

This is great. Atiku got it absolutely wrong by not chosen Wike as VP. Wike nan correct grassroot man. See the way he calm the people down.

ALTERNATEID:
Thank you Mr. President. You do this one for Nigerians. One more thing to complete what you’ve started. Amend the constitution to scrap SIEC and allow INEC to conduct LGA elections going forward. It is now left for Nigerians to monitor those elected into local government councils.

The chairman of my local government lives two street away from me. Once he start misbehaving or showing signs of extravagant living, na to mobilize boys go beat am for him house. No more nonsense at local government level. Ntoor to rogue governors.

You sabi too much. Any nonsense Chairman or councillors, nan wotowoto the person go chop.

If I know her number, please, I want to donate toking to her business.

Good way to go

HBD, Ma, the great ICON.

What they fail to understand is that the data only capture states not state of origin. Do you know how many igbo youths ran away from south east to south west on the daily basis to sell goods on Lagos roads. The statistics need to be reviewed.

May God Almighty put his blessing in it.

What is happening to en-power people

Peterobi90:
This may be a long shot, but if cars seized from fraudsters and written off custom imported cars are converted to police patrol cars, we would be saving a lot of money alongside not lacking patrol cars for proper security... we could be having two cops to a vehicle..

We have better looking cars, it increases the confidence of the police officers, drastically reduces overhead cost on vehicles, reduces the depreciation time of vehicles from 4yrs to 2yrs due to excess and its gifted on full depreciation to the officers whom used the vehicles.

Nice one. In fact you think out of box.

If Lagos State Government is serious about this and invest hugely on it, fear go cash Lag with the revenue they will generate from the investment.

Fact. He gone too far. Elders don't play such card in politics.