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Nigerians’ll Experience Worse Christmas under Tinubu – Ex-APC Scribe

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2 years ago

December 18, 2023

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Timi Frank, said that Nigerians will witness the worst Christmas ever under President Bola Tinubu’s government.

The party’s former secretary aired his view on Monday in a statement in Abuja.

He said that Nigerians have faced worse forms of economic hardships, pains, neglect and hunger in the last six months of Tinubu’s administration than at any other time in the history of the nation.

He stressed that Nigerians are suffering under the worsening socio-economic conditions under President Tinubu.

Frank said, “This is going to be the first Christmas to be celebrated by Nigerians under Tinubu’s administration but it’s going to be the worst and a nightmare for Nigerians because they cannot even afford foodstuffs and drinks to celebrate the Yuletide.

“Naira scarcity is biting harder. Nigerians now buy Naira before they can use Naira. They cannot afford a bag of rice under his government because the cost is way above the N30,000 minimum wage.

“Salaries are not being paid. Now new minimum wage. Wage award not paid. No cash transfer to vulnerable Nigerians after taking a World Bank facility to that effect.

“Whatever they have saved has been eroded by inflationary pressures which now stand at over 28 per cent and the high cost of petroleum products following abrupt removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu in May.”

He added that while the much-trumpeted investment drive by Tinubu has not materialized, the few existing investors in the country like Proctor and Gamble, Shoprite, Jumia Foods, etc, are leaving in droves.

He said: “How can new investors come to a country where the rule of law is not working?

“They cannot come because they have lost confidence in this administration over legitimacy issues both locally and internationally.

“His bad policies and the thriving corruption in this administration are scaring away investors.

“The only thing the government has achieved in the last six months is the looting of the country and paying lip service to the fight against corruption.

“So which right-thinking investor will come to a country where the judicial system is corrupt?”

“Today,” according to him, critical sectors of the economy are headed by Tinubu’s men and the country is not working because all sectors under his administration have been deliberately compromised and corrupted.

“As a result of a highly compromised judicial system under Tinubu, investors do not have confidence in getting justice if any agreements they enter into are breached or disputed.

“Also, investors have lost confidence in the National Assembly, who are saddled with making laws especially to aid the ease of doing business among others, but practically it is known to be one of the most corrupt arms of the present government.”

He said while Tinubu christened the 2024 Appropriation Bill as “Budget of Renewed Hope” the reality confronting Nigerians shows that it is a “budget of renewed hopelessness” because of the humongous fraudulent insertions into the fiscal document.

He added: “So right now, the future of Nigeria lies in the hands of Nigerians. Like every other nation, when a government has failed, the only option is for the people to protest and call for a restoration of sanity.

“Therefore, the only thing that can bring back the sanity is for Nigerians to wake up and join the upcoming peaceful protests in January which we are planning and mobilizing Nigerians for to rescue the country.

“If they want a better Nigeria, then they must wake up and fight to make sure they kick out this illegitimate government through peaceful protests.

“Nigerians must take their destiny in their hands by joining the peaceful protest in January to support the diaspora protest locally and internationally.”

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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22 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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22 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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22 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.