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There are more Yahoo boys in government than outside – Peter Obi

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society.
Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain.
Mr Obi, who was the guest speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country.
“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” he said.
Mr Obi further spoke on quality leadership urging the graduates to become positive change agents in their communities.
“It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing,” he said.
“It is for you to help to bring a better change in that society that you want to live in. You have acquired knowledge today. Use what you have learnt to help us change society.
“You are a victim of Nigeria because our age and the age before has refused to do what is right and you are suffering it.”
In her remarks, the former Minister of Solid Minerals and CEO Human Capital Africa, Oby Ezekwesili highlighted the importance of selfless service as the bedrock of leadership.
Mrs Ezekwesili urged the graduates to engage in services that impact positively on both their workspace and the country as a whole.
“Service is the best of leadership. We hope that you see graduation as an opportunity for service to the work,” he said.
“The world of work you are in is different from our world of work. This whole world that you are in, you have to master it.”
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event , Mr Obi emphasised the critical role of online education as a tool for addressing Nigeria’s educational challenges and driving national development.
He highlighted successful models from countries like Pakistan, India, and Turkey, which have used online platforms to educate vast populations effectively.
Mr Obi stressed that Nigeria must combine online and physical education to cater to its large population while enhancing access to quality learning.
“We need to massively educate people because education is one of the most important tools of development. The more educated any country or society is, the more developed,” he said.
NXU is an American online university headquartered in Washington DC. It was established in 2019 and has enrolled “thousands” of Nigerians according to the Nigerian Country Director, Oghogho Inneh.
Ms Inneh noted that about 1,200 students were conferred degrees including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in different programmes.
In his comments, the founder of the institution, Fadl Al-Tarzi, emphasised the university’s commitment to advancing education through technology, particularly with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its programmes.
Mr Al Tarzi noted that Nexford has offered AI specialisation for nearly five years and has embedded AI across all courses.
He highlighted the transformative potential of AI in connecting Nigerian talents to global opportunities and driving economic growth.
“AI has the potential to significantly boost productivity, accelerate research, and solve complex problems in record time,” he stated.
He, however, cautioned that AI could also displace jobs, urging stakeholders to prepare for the technological shifts impacting Nigeria and global markets.
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UNUSUAL! Without invitation, Police declared me wanted — Daughter of ABC Transport owner

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, 34, daughter of the owner of ABC Transport, claimed over the weekend that she was declared wanted by the police without any prior invitation or notification of a petition against her.
She was recently listed in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF NCCC), Abuja, for criminal defamation, injurious falsehood, and cyberstalking.
In a statement, she insisted she never defamed or blackmailed anyone on her verified social media pages or elsewhere.
Instead, she claimed she is the victim of blackmail and threats from her former boyfriend, Henry Uzochukwu, the complainant in the case.According to her: “I met Henry Uzochukwu in April 2024, and we started getting to know each other. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned”.
“This conflict began in August 2024 when I called off our wedding, scheduled for November 2024, due to unresolved issues regarding Henry’s sexuality. I found incriminating evidence suggesting he is gay and decided not to proceed with the marriage.
“Further investigations revealed not only his interest in men but also that he had been engaged multiple times without disclosing the reasons for the failed marriages. I discovered that the woman he was to marry before me left him a week before the wedding over the same issue.
“I was deceived and manipulated by the many lies he told.
“After I canceled the wedding, he began to harass me, threatened my life, and falsely accused me of operating an Instagram page spreading rumors about him — a claim that is speculative and untrue.”
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Just in: EFCC Uncovers N1bn in Jewelry, Cash at Aisha Achimugu’s Home as Hunt for Missing $250m Gathers Momentum

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its investigation into a massive financial scandal involving businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Sulaiman, after discovering luxury items and large sums of cash in her Abuja residence linked to a missing $250 million.
Acting on a court warrant, EFCC operatives stormed Achimugu’s home at No. 61 Hassan Usman Katsina Street, where they uncovered a staggering haul: N30 million in cash, $50,000 in foreign currency, and boxes containing gold, diamond, and silver jewelry valued at over N1 billion. The discovery is part of a broader investigation into alleged money laundering and misappropriation of political campaign funds.
Sources close to the investigation revealed that the $250 million in question was reportedly entrusted to Achimugu by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as part of his 2027 campaign preparations. Insiders claim the funds were meant for safekeeping but were allegedly moved across multiple accounts and may have been squandered.
“The issue is deeper than most people know. Sanwo-Olu put himself in a mess when he went and kept that $250 million in an account belonging to Aisha. Aisha has messed with the funds and cannot account for it anymore,” a source familiar with the case disclosed.
The EFCC has reportedly frozen 136 bank accounts linked to Achimugu across ten banks. Investigators also discovered she operates over 20 companies registered with nearly identical addresses—suggesting a network of shell corporations possibly used to move funds.
Achimugu, currently believed to be in London, was summoned by the EFCC to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 25, 2025. She has since failed to show up and is now officially wanted by the anti-graft agency.
Details shortly…
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Gov Oborevwori’s top aide suddenly resigns from govt

In a shocking political move, Harrison Gwamnishu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization, has tendered his resignation, citing deep dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of escalating insecurity across communities in the state. Gwamnishu submitted his resignation letter on Friday, April 25, 2025, addressed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State. He emphasized that his decision followed “considerable reflection” and was driven by a “deep sense of disappointment” over the administration’s failure to act on security concerns he consistently raised.
In his letter, Gwamnishu detailed his efforts to draw the government’s attention to the worsening security situation, including numerous messages, calls, and submission of blueprint documents proposing actionable solutions.
However, he lamented that all attempts were “thrown out,” and meaningful solutions were “not being accepted” by the administration.
“As a civil rights leader, I accepted this appointment as a commitment to serve and protect our community,” Gwamnishu wrote. “However, the continuous escalation of insecurity and the persistent lack of action to provide effective resolutions have rendered me unable to fulfil my duties with the integrity and effectiveness that I believe are essential.” He further stated that his resignation is intended to serve as a wake-up call to the administration, urging it to prioritize the safety and security of Delta State citizens.
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