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29/01/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Dickson Aibuedefe, Welosi Kapalamula, Resemble Dan, AdriYaN PaVeL

25/01/2026

Tai Solarin and the People’s Bank of Nigeria palaver

➡️The People’s Bank of Nigeria (PBN) was established in 1989 under the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) to help poor Nigerians who had no access to commercial banks, provide small loans to petty traders, farmers, and artisans, encourage grassroots entrepreneurship, and reduce dependence on money lenders.

Loans were small, often without collateral, and targeted at:

👉Market women
👉Rural traders
👉Low-income earners

➡️Tai Solarin was appointed Chairman of the People’s Bank because of:
His reputation for integrity.
His commitment to the poor.
His resistance to corruption.

➡️He accepted the role reluctantly, but with hope that the bank would truly serve the masses.

➡️Not long after the bank began operations, problems emerged. Political interference began. Management gave out loans based on connections and not to those who truly needed them. The bank was pressured by powerful individuals. There was a lack of independence because of government control.

➡️Tai Solarin became deeply uncomfortable. He resigned publicly in 1992, stating that the bank had become not only politicised, it was drifting from its original purpose. He said he would not be used to legitimise corruption.

➡️His resignation shocked the nation and reinforced his reputation as a man of principle. The fortunes of the People’s Bank later declined and it was eventually merged into Nigeria’s microfinance banking system.

While some said his resignation was a rare example of moral courage in public service, others said it was an opportunity to be messed up by the military government which he was always tackling.

Photo: Tai Solarin and a guest on the day the People's Bank of Nigeria was inaugurated in 1989.

25/01/2026

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21/01/2026

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has become a three-time Guinness World Record holder.

The Akwa Ibom State-born socialite first gained global acclaim when she broke the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes in May 2023.

In September 2025, she again broke the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. She has now disclosed that the September 2025 feat also fetched her the world title for the largest serving of rice overall.

Link in the comments.

21/01/2026

IPOB Holds ‘Trump Solidarity’ Rallies In Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi; Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Full story in comments section 👇🏽

21/01/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Austin Ashiedu, Eucharia Ibekwe, Bitonye Oyore, Grace Oilonye Oinu, Suleman Mamuna, Nathalie Joseph, Mark Alvin Ayrosa Ungui, Riz Boy King

20/01/2026

Christian groups in central Nigeria say armed gangs have kidnapped more than a 160 people from three churches in Kaduna state.
But local police and politicians say they are unable to confirm the abductions.
Gangs frequently carry out such attacks in northern and central parts of the country for ransom.
The Nigerian army says it's stepping up efforts to protect civilians and has received critical supplies from the United States.
https://bbc.in/4pJn1WN

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17/01/2026

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17/01/2026

Akpi a tụọla bomb. A bakwa m be m! 🚪🚶🏿‍♂️

15/01/2026

NIGERIA HONOURS HEROES WHILE TINUBU PRIORITISES UAE VISIT

While President Bola Tinubu is away in the United Arab Emirates attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima took the reins at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) at the Cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier in Abuja’s Eagle Square.

The annual event, organised by the Ministry of Defence, is meant to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes—from World Wars to the Civil War, and to personnel lost in ongoing internal security operations. Yet critics question whether such ceremonies are enough, given persistent complaints about inadequate support for veterans and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

While the AFCRD officially commemorates national military history, its timing and pomp often spark debate. Nigeria’s shift from November 11—the Commonwealth Remembrance Day marking the end of World War I—to January 15, in memory of the Civil War’s conclusion, reflects a desire to localise remembrance. But some argue it risks politicising memory, overshadowing the tangible needs of living soldiers on the frontlines today.

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