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APGA Attacks President Buhari, APC; says APC Stinks
THE APC STINKS: “A JOB FOR THE BOYS”
President Buhari was finally bold to look inside the APC cesspool. He always knew it was there. He simply thought as his grip on power increased most things would sort themselves out. He did not count on the intransigence of the Corruption he touted to eradicate.
The persistent stench from his stable could not be ignored. He turned around to look. He did not like what he saw, smelt, or worse – the electoral implications.
The reeking eyesore. This was just not the abattoir dump. More frightening were the human organs in the discarded animal remains. Head, shoulders, hearts, arms, feet in plain sight. Anathema. They weren’t supposed to be there. How did it come it to this?
It came to this because the man at the helm pretended to play a hear no evil, see no evil regime of his administration staff. It came to this because Nigeria and Nigerian politicians refuse to play effective opposition politics. Nobody liked to be harassed in the name of going against Government policy.
It came to this because the PDP looked in the mirror and saw themselves. They had become APC with a hushed promise of continued chopping. There was no argument. They simply stepped over, and were welcomed. The APC had become PDP without President Jonathan.
Those who dine with the Devil have always been advised to use a long fork, or spoon. Someone forgot theirs at Daura.
These dinner invitees were not the original ones on the First Lady – Aisha Buhari’s list. No wonder she screamed, “Who are these people?”, as her Husband looked in another direction. He had waited 30 years to get back to this table. Nobody, no matter how odious, was going to push him away.
But the dinner guests were never ones to be questioned on their personal hygiene or etiquette. They did not care. They had always presented themselves this way to every dinner party. And were always welcomed to the most exclusive corners. Nothing was different about this one.
“A job for the boys.”
That phrase should have warned the President. His then Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) did not take the report of a National Conference convened by his immediate predecessor seriously. One must concede that every administration has its priorities.
But the SGF – the point man in Government policy execution simply dismissed a 6 weeks meeting of diverse elite from different Nigerian Geo-political zones into thin air.
To Alhaji Babachir Lawal, the conference and report didn’t pass muster. Bolaji Akinyemi was beside himself. He could not believe what he heard. “A job for the boys”. He muttered in disbelief.
N2 billion Naira had been spent hosting representative Nigerians to speak their mind on the way forward. But for one Alhaji Babachir Lawal in Nigeria, it was another avenue to share the money. If others did not know, He knew.
Convening over 492 Nigerians and asking their opinions on the way forward for Nigeria was a way to let off National steam. Calm the boys down. Give them something which seems meaningful to do, while the ‘chopping’ continues.
“This is Nigeria. We know Nigeria. So, please calm down.” He seemed to say. At the APGA THINK-TANK, it is our opinion that some people truly know Nigeria. Whether their knowledge is to Nigeria’s benefit is another matter.
“A job for the boys.”
Yes. This is Nigeria. Nothing meaningful ever happens despite the best intentions of any Government. And if the boys are kept happy, nothing meaningful will ever happen. And 492 people shared then 2 billion Naira, and arrived at some form of national conciliation and consensus while letting off steam.
As at last week, only 2 people from the APC Government ranks were surreptitiously being linked to $38 million dollars. The equivalent of N2 billion Naira.
A job for 2 boys, so far.
At the APGA THINK-TANK, we’ll take the 492 boys, anyday.
The Intelligence report on the President’s desk could no longer be ignored. Something reeked here, and from the core of the APC Presidency. This called for a specialized excision. The President ordered the artist knife last week and began the surgery, severing a main artery.
The Secretary to the Federal Government was suspended from office. Following in the wake was the head of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). (What Intelligence were they really gathering anyway?). Some bloodletting had begun. The President ordered a temporary clip, and called for for a back-up transfusion.
The boys suddenly had no jobs.
Dr. Bola Akinyemi sighed. What goes around….
The APC itself had become the face of endemic corruption. The Party tried all it could to clean the scene before any post-mortem. The stain and stench were strong. Too strong. Evidence was also in the public square. Too plain a view.
$38 million dollars cannot easily be erased from the public psyche. You cannot hide mint $38 million dollars. No.
At the APGA THINK-TANK, NIGERIA, it is our opinion that a clueless APC Government finally came to terms with what Nigerians had known all along.
The APC Government had no plans for Nigeria other than to shout an old refrain – Corruption, Indiscipline, Unity. This Government lacked any plan, method to move Nigeria forward. Unfortunately for APC, Nigerians stopped listening to Lai Mohammed’s recurrent yelps ‘eons’ ago.
The APGA Think-Tank Nigeria warned that this APC administration was learning on the job, and that Nigeria had outgrown that. The APC had self-righteously shouted “Ole” to get the electorate’s attention, and disperse the earlier miscreants.
They however forgot that the electorate was still assembled watching what was being done with the left over loot. Desperate politicians never make excellent administrators. They never follow any guidelines in their desperation. They simply create more desperation. And here we are.
Shocking Nigerians with how much individuals were stealing from their Trust does not a plan make. $5 million dollars here, N100 million Naira there, $34 million Dollars, Pounds…
And how did all that recovery aid improve the Nigerian populace welfare in Housing, Power, Public Health, Education, skill acquisition, trade and commerce? Nothing.
Rather at the core, the APC continues its insidious harassment of the Nigerian Psyche. Almost Fifty years after the Nigerian Civil war, A Nigerian Government continues to threaten Nigerians in the Name of National Unity unleashing Soldiers on ordinary Nigerian citizenry in the Name of “Python Dance”.
Pythons do not dance. Nobody mistakes that forward snake wriggling motion for a curtsy proposition, or performance art. It is a move to a Kill. Period. Snakes and their terminology bode ill will. The President would however not hesitate to unleash them on a section of the electorate.
This is because they either did not vote for his APC Party or the animus from over fifty years ago, when the President and his ethnic group fought against that section of the electorate.
This Government has failed woefully in instituting methods to re-assure Nigerians of their shared national trust in trade, economics, infrastructure building, education, etc.
While the rank administrative echelon demonstrates Nepotism, and does not care the huge segment of the Nigerian society it offends, senior officers of Government have been reduced to spectators.
It is difficult to hear any Government official make any pronouncement on policy to move the nation forward. We are back to a quasi-military dictatorship. All await orders from the top, and none may move without concrete nod. Pity!
Our democracy is being reduced to a One-Party state. The formidable PDP has been reduced to a shell of itself. The unfortunate truth is that the PDP was a strong institution in personalities only. Their absence from Government has exposed them for truly lacking any policy depth in pursuing the affairs of the nation.
If they had one, this administration provides enough fodder for opposition publicity despite the PDP’s internal crisis. Other parties which should pick up the opposition mantle are clearly afraid of playing opposition for fear of harassment and beat down. Whither the 4th republic?
Like a prominent political player in the current dispensation would say, “When you do business with a hungry man, his first instinct is to feed his stomach properly.”
In Nigeria, we are all still hungry. It does not matter the Party or leadership. There is pure hunger in the land. Emotional, Physical, Spiritual. People need to be fed.
Unfortunately, those admitted into the pantry are hungry themselves. They have to eat first. Screw the lofty ideals. That is our dilemma. It is not ending anytime soon.
Nigerian democracy needs to be saved. Not by this set of Hungry men.
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(DDM) – A dramatic scene unfolded in Aku community, Imo State, as a family burial turned chaotic over allegations of financial settlement demands by the deceased’s first son.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the first son, identified as Uzoma Nwawere, reportedly blocked the burial of his late mother, insisting that his married sisters and their husbands must “settle” him before interment could proceed.
The incident occurred at the family compound where a large crowd gathered for the ceremony, only for the event to descend into confusion.
Eyewitnesses said Uzoma argued that his late mother and sisters had allegedly disrespected him while she was alive, depriving him of the recognition traditionally accorded to a first son.
A retired police officer at the scene narrated in Igbo that the deceased’s husband, Godwin Nwawere, had passed away earlier, leaving behind Uzoma as the first son and several daughters now married into different families.
The officer alleged that Uzoma had lived in the family compound for years, claiming he was left to fend for himself “on credit” while his sisters enjoyed better treatment.
He accused the daughters of conspiring with their late mother to undermine Uzoma’s status as heir to the family property, a situation that allegedly fueled tensions even before her death.
Reports indicated that Uzoma insisted the burial could not hold in the family compound, which he now claims as inheritance, unless his in-laws complied with his demands for settlement.
A viral video from the scene showed mourners and family members exchanging heated words near a freshly dug grave as light rain drizzled over the area.
In the footage, relatives and sympathizers were seen pleading with Uzoma to allow the burial to proceed, but he reportedly stood his ground.
The argument quickly attracted onlookers, causing embarrassment for the family and disrupting what was expected to be a solemn ceremony.
Cultural analysts say disputes over inheritance and burial rites are common in parts of Igbo land, particularly when tensions exist between sons and married daughters.
They note that first sons traditionally hold significant authority in family affairs, including burial decisions, but such authority can spark conflicts when perceived to be misused.
Social media reactions to the incident have been mixed, with some condemning Uzoma’s action as insensitive, while others argue that cultural norms were ignored by the deceased’s daughters.
As of press time, it was unclear whether the burial was eventually completed or postponed, as efforts to reach the family for clarification were unsuccessful.
(DDM) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of thirty-six suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the operation was carried out by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency.
The sting operation reportedly took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at various locations within Port Harcourt.
According to EFCC officials, the arrests followed credible intelligence linking the suspects to widespread internet-related fraud.
Authorities disclosed that the crackdown was part of ongoing efforts to curb cybercrime in Nigeria’s southern region.
Recovered items from the suspects included exotic vehicles, a Q-link motorcycle, and several high-end mobile phones.
Laptop computers reportedly containing incriminating documents were also seized during the coordinated raid.
EFCC stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the scale of the fraudulent activities uncovered.
The suspects are expected to face charges in court as soon as preliminary investigations are concluded.
The anti-graft commission maintained that no one would be spared in its fight against cybercrime and financial malfeasance.
Background of EFCC’s operations
The EFCC has intensified its clampdown on internet fraud across Nigeria in recent years.
In 2024, the agency recorded multiple arrests in Lagos, Abuja, and Benin City as part of its cybercrime crackdown.
Cybercrime, popularly called “Yahoo Yahoo” in Nigeria, has continued to tarnish the nation’s international image.
According to law enforcement data, billions of naira are lost annually to internet scams originating from Nigeria.
Experts link the rise of internet fraud to unemployment, economic hardship, and greed among youths.
EFCC has repeatedly urged young Nigerians to explore legitimate sources of income rather than resort to fraudulent schemes.
Port Harcourt under spotlight
Port Harcourt, a major commercial hub in the Niger Delta, has seen a surge in cybercrime activities in recent years.
Authorities believe the city’s thriving nightlife and influx of oil wealth make it a hotspot for fraud syndicates.
Previous raids in 2023 and 2024 led to the arrest of over 150 suspects, with many facing prosecution.
The EFCC warned that more sting operations would follow as part of its ongoing anti-fraud campaign.
Conclusion
The latest arrests signal a renewed drive by the EFCC to dismantle cybercrime networks across Nigeria.
The agency has promised to release further updates as investigations progress and suspects face legal proceedings.
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Anambra Govt Arrests, Beats Up 18 Journalists Monitoring Senatorial Bye-Election
By Chuks Collins, Awka
The Anambra State Government has reportedly arrested eighteen journalists, who were touring electoral Wards and communities of the 7 Councils that made up the Anambra South senatorial zone where the bye-elections were held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Our correspondent reported that the journalists were arrested and detained at gunpoint by the operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Service, generally known as Udo-Gachi.
The journalists had gone to Nnewi, in Nnewi North, as well as Ukpor, Osumenyi, Ezinifite, Amichi and other communities in Nnewi South LGA of the State to monitor proceedings in the bye-elections.
The journalists, it was learnt, were rushing after the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, for his remarks on the day’s process after covering the day’s proceedings.
At a spot, described as Eke Orsumenyi, they were jolted when their vehicle was forcefully stopped.
They were, thereafter, detained for more than three hours, allegedly on the orders of the State ‘s Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, according to the security operatives.
“Journalists are the problem of Nigeria, they write whatever they like and deceive the people.
“We will deal with you people today,” an overzealous Udogachi operative threatened the journalists.
Some of the journalists and their cameramen were arrested and detained by the vigilante goons.
The journalists include correspondents of The Guardian, Daily Independent, Authority Newspaper, Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Arise TV, TVC, National Vision and National Daily newspapers.
The leader of the over one hundred vigilante operatives who kept surging in with about 20 vehicles said that the arrest was on the instruction of the Anambra State Deputy Governor.
As the altercations continued, the Deputy Governor, in company of Nnewi South LGA Mayor, arrived the scene and ordered a thorough search of the media practitioners.
Information of the development later got to the APC gubernatorial candidate in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election.
Prince Ukachukwu quickly arrived the scene and ensured that the detained journalists were released, insisting that they we’re merely doing their normal civic duties.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the collation of the bye-election in the seven local government areas that constitute the Anambra South senatorial zone.
(DDM) – Popular Nollywood actor Segun Remi, widely known by his stage name Chief Kanran, has passed away at the age of 72.
The news of his death was confirmed by celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi in an Instagram post on Friday morning, though details surrounding the cause of his passing have yet to be disclosed.
Chief Kanran was a celebrated figure in the Yoruba film industry, known for his distinctive style, sharp humor, and commanding presence that endeared him to audiences over several decades.
He was recognized for his memorable performances in numerous stage plays and films, often portraying authoritative and affluent characters, and was considered a household name in Nigerian cinema.
Segun Remi began his career in the arts in the mid-1970s and gained popularity with notable roles in Ola Rotimi’s play “Kurunmi,” and the Lagos Television drama “Aláàfin Kanran” in 1988.
His extensive filmography includes several acclaimed Yoruba films such as “Vigilante,” “Ose-Sango,” “Eri Okan,” “Itunnu,” and “Orire,” among others.
Despite his success, Chief Kanran faced significant personal challenges, including devastating fire incidents that destroyed his home, studio, and equipment, which left him struggling and at one point homeless.
His contributions to Nollywood have been widely celebrated, with colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a veteran actor who left an indelible mark on the Nigerian entertainment industry.
This news comes as the Nollywood community recently mourned other actors, adding to the list of notable film personalities who have passed away this year.
Chief Kanran’s legacy as a pioneer and beloved actor will continue to be remembered by fans and the wider film fraternity.
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the convictions of three internet fraudsters following a sweeping operation at a hotel located within the precincts of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta.
The operation, which initially saw 93 suspects apprehended, has shone a spotlight on the rising tide of cybercriminal activities in high-profile Nigerian locations, underscoring the agency’s commitment to combating financial crimes in the country’s digital age.
The suspects, Isaac Akinwale, Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji, and Habeeb Oladipupo Oshundairo, pleaded guilty to an array of charges linked to false pretence, identity theft, and illicit acquisition of funds, contravening provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 and the EFCC Act, 2004.
Presiding over the proceedings as a vacation judge, Justice Dehinde Dipeolu handed down measured sentences designed both as punishment and deterrence, reflecting the seriousness with which the judiciary views such offences.
EFCC operative Umar Shuaibu revealed that Isaac Akinwale operated a celebrity scam on WhatsApp under female pseudonyms, defrauding a victim of $500.
The court accepted multiple exhibits tendered by prosecution counsel Franklin Ofoma, including a 2007 Toyota Camry, a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, and a N400,000 bank draft, as proceeds and instruments of crime.
Justice Dipeolu sentenced Akinwale to three months imprisonment or an alternative fine of N1million.
Olatunji, convicted for running a romance scam, was sentenced to one month imprisonment or a N500,000 fine.
Oshundairo, who posed as an expert in service certificates and tax preparation through a fraudulent Gmail account, was ordered to perform 30 days community service.
His punishment is publicly symbolic: he must carry a banner with the cautionary message, “Cybercrime Does Not Pay. Stay Away from Cybercrime”.
In a notable twist, fourth defendant Onunoye Fawas Olamilekan entered a not guilty plea to charges of impersonating a nurse on Facebook and controlling $50 acquired via fraudulent transactions.
His counsel disputed the validity of the charges under the Cybercrimes Act, prompting the court to remand him at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending further trial in October 2025.
The EFCC had flagged a total of 23 suspects for arraignment, but only four were accommodated by the court during its session, indicating broadening investigations and prosecutions may follow.
This operation marks one of the EFCC’s largest anti-fraud sweeps from a single Nigerian location in recent memory.
The prominence of the Obasanjo Presidential Library as the scene of the arrests dramatically heightened public awareness, raising questions about the security and due diligence in hospitality establishments across the country.
Nigerian authorities continue to escalate efforts against cybercriminals, aiming to assert the rule of law over digital spaces.
The EFCC, empowered by the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act and other statutes, urges citizens to remain vigilant online and to report suspicious activities.
With growing internet adoption in Nigeria, law enforcement faces an evolving battle against increasingly sophisticated scams, making deterrent convictions like these a critical step in restoring confidence in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
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