There’s No Democracy In Nigeria, Peter Obi Explains Why

There’s no democracy in Nigeria, Peter Obi explain why and says “let’s stop telling ourselves lies”.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections. Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, says Nigeria is not a democratic country.

Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi claimed that the standards for measuring democracy do not exist in Nigeria.

“I have said it, and I maintain that there is no democracy in Nigeria today,” Obi said.
“Nigeria today is not a democratic country. Let’s stop telling ourselves lies. If you look at all the tenets and yardsticks measuring democracy, it doesn’t exist here.

“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Today, the government we have is not of the people.

“It is not by the people because the people didn’t vote. It wasn’t their votes. I’m not just talking about the presidency; it’s across the line. Look at what happened in Edo. Can you call that democracy?

“It is not the vote of the people. And it is not for the people. I have just told you that I went to an IDP camp where we have thousands of people. No primary health care.

“They were begging me to have one nurse, which I said I must make sure they have. They don’t even have a primary school, which again I have told them I will make sure it happens.”

Obi criticised the government for prioritising the wrong issues and neglecting social capital development.

“So, what are you doing for a country that just spent N21 billion to renovate the house for the vice-president who isn’t living there? And you cannot even have a primary school for kids who are going to be leaders of Nigeria tomorrow,” he said.

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In March, Obi faulted President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers and suspending Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state.

The former governor of Anambra said Nigeria’s democracy, which has been progressing since 1999, is now collapsing and being “knocked down” by Tinubu’s administration.

2024: Industrial, Medical Gases Nigeria Posts N1.6bn Profit

Industrial, medical gases Nigeria posts N1.6bn profit. The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024.

The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This is a 90 per cent increase from N852.75 million recorded in 2023.

On Tuesday, the company declared this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.

While its revenue rose by 38 per cent from N6.064 billion in 2023 to N8.376 billion in 2024, the company’s profit before income tax also grew by 96 per cent from N1.247 billion in 2023 to N2.442 billion in 2024.

Its share capital remained the same at N249.75 million.
The total equity witnessed 41 per cent surge from N4.19 billion in 2023  to N5.91 billion in 2024.

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The company paid a N196.441 million dividend in 2024 against N157.031 million in 2023, recording a 25 per cent increment.
The company’s declared cash dividend during 2024 was N249.75 million, a 100 per cent increase from N199.79 million in 2023.

The results from operating activities rose by 92 per cent from N1.279 billion in 2023 to N2.449 billion in 2024.

Nollywood Star Jim Iyke Reacts As YouTube Takes Down New Movie Due To Inappropriate Scene

Nollywood star Jim Iyke reacts as YouTube takes down new movie due to inappropriate scene. The actor announced the film’s removal from YouTube on social media, saying it was due to an inappropriate scene.

Nigerian actor and filmmaker Jim Iyke has expressed disappointment over the removal of the thriller drama movie titled ‘Light in the Dark’ from YouTube.

The actor announced the film’s removal from YouTube on social media, saying it was due to an inappropriate scene.

According to him, the film, which had over 600,000 views in a few days, was taken down by YouTube.

The actor expressed disappointment and said he remained optimistic as he thanked his team for their hard work and dedication. He further encouraged fans to support the revised version of the movie that was now available on his channel.

The actor recognised the significance of his fans’ support, stressing that every view, share and comment made a difference.

“Hey, everyone! The original version of our movie, ‘Light in the Dark’, on JIMIYKE TV was taken down. They deemed one of the scenes inappropriate from feedback received.

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“It has been challenging, to say the least. Over 600k views accumulated in a few days. The time, effort, and passion my team put into these projects is inestimable. But I’m not deterred. My energy has always stemmed from positivity and a winners’ mentality,” said the actor.
Iyke announced the new version of the movie and urged fans to watch, share, and spread the word.

The film tells the story of a couple, Emeka and Jumoke, who have been married for 11 years and have a daughter they love dearly.

Jumoke has been trying hard to have another child and hopes it will be a boy to appease Emeka’s family.
A gang attacks them one night, and the gang leader decides to rape Jumoke.

The film featured Rita Dominic, Joke Silva, Said Balogun, Kiki Omeili, and Bimbo Ademoye.