Zack Orji Spotted in Public Sparks Concern Across Social Media
By Ogochukwu Ogene Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——– Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has once again become a topic of public discussion after new footage surfaced showing him walking in a public space during his recovery journey. The actor, who recently underwent major brain surgeries, appeared in the video looking visibly weak, with a pale […] The post Zack Orji Spotted in Public Sparks Concern Across Social Media appeared first on Onumba.com.
By Ogochukwu Ogene Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——– Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has once again become a topic of public discussion after new footage surfaced showing him walking in a public space during his recovery journey. The actor, who recently underwent major brain surgeries, appeared in the video looking visibly weak, with a pale complexion and a walking pattern that many described as unsteady. While the sight of him alive and mobile has brought gratitude and relief to fans, it has also triggered a wave of concern and debate online. Many Nigerians who have followed his health journey closely say his appearance suggests he may still be in a fragile recovery stage. Some fans argue that someone recovering from such a serious medical procedure should be resting fully and avoiding public exposure or physical stress. Others, however, see it differently. To them, his presence outside is a sign of progress, strength, and survival after a life threatening health battle. The clash of opinions has turned social media into a divided space of concern, admiration, and uncertainty. The Reality of Brain Surgery Recovery Medical recovery after brain surgery is often slow and unpredictable. It usually involves: Long periods of rest and reduced physical movement Gradual rehabilitation to restore balance and coordination Monitoring for fatigue, memory strain, and physical weakness Emotional adjustment after trauma and medication effects In many cases, patients may begin walking before they are fully stable. This does not always mean full recovery. It often means the body is slowly reconnecting strength while still healing internally. This is what makes public interpretation tricky. What looks like “normal walking” may still be part of a fragile recovery process guided by doctors. The Disturbing Public Reaction Pattern Beyond concern for his health, another layer of public reaction raises deeper questions about how society engages with celebrity illness. Three worrying patterns stand out: People making medical assumptions without full facts Turning private recovery into public discussion content Expecting visible perfection from someone still healing This creates pressure that can distort reality. Instead of allowing recovery to happen quietly and safely, public attention can unintentionally add emotional weight to an already delicate process. Between Concern and Control At the center of this conversation is a blurred line. Concern can be healthy. But when concern becomes constant judgment or expectation, it begins to feel like control. Zack Orji is not just a public figure recovering from illness. He is a human being rebuilding strength after a serious medical battle. Only his doctors and close family understand the full picture of his progress. Everything else remains interpretation from the outside. Final Thought This situation goes beyond one actor.<img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19411" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5-1080x608.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ZACK-ORJI-5.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> It reflects how society responds to visible vulnerability, especially when it involves people we admire. For some, seeing Zack Orji outside is a victory story. For others, it is a reminder that recovery may still be ongoing and fragile. But one truth stands clear. Healing does not always match public expectations. About the Writer: Ogene Ogochukwu is a Nigerian creative writer, social media manager, and spoken word artist. She focuses on storytelling that connects people to truth, emotion, and everyday human experiences. Her work explores media, culture, and the hidden layers behind trending conversations, with a strong voice for clarity and impact The post Zack Orji Spotted in Public Sparks Concern Across Social Media appeared first on Onumba.com.
Top 10 states where Nigerians live in the United States
Onumba.com,USA ——- Some in the media have wondered why Nigerians often display steely confidence in themselves compared to other Africans. Hey, I guess we got it like that. it’s a Naija thing. Perhaps, that accounts for why some say that there’s no place in the world devoid of Nigerians. Naija folks would go anywhere. There’s […] The post Top 10 states where Nigerians live in the United States appeared first on Onumba.com.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19395" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-300x212.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="212" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-300x212.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-1024x724.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-768x543.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-400x284.jpg 400w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/USA-MAP-1080x764.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Onumba.com,USA ——- Some in the media have wondered why Nigerians often display steely confidence in themselves compared to other Africans. Hey, I guess we got it like that. it’s a Naija thing. Perhaps, that accounts for why some say that there’s no place in the world devoid of Nigerians. Naija folks would go anywhere. There’s also probably no place in the United States where you would not find a Naija native. But in the case of America, some states disproportionately draw more Nigerians than others. Could it be that Nigerians have a remarkable knack for sniffing out each other? It might also explain why you typically find them bunched up sprawling urban clusters. Forget the sniffing. A host of factors could realistically account for that. Size is clearly a leading determinant, but not all the time, though. Take the state of Maryland for example. It is not a large state land-wise, population as well, yet it boats a galactic number of Nigerian immigrants. One visible explanation for that, however, could be that Maryland extends deep into the DMV area, where a trifecta of DC, Maryland and the state of Virginia converge to constitute a sprawling metropolitan spread, with Nigerians spreading along with that vast formation. So, what are the top 10 states with the largest Nigerian population in the United States? Here they are. 1. Texas – the Lone star state More than 100,000 Nigerians call Texas home, most of them residing in Houston, Dallas, Forth-Worth and the capital city of Austin. 2. Maryland – the Old Line state More than 50,000 Nigerians call Maryland home, most of them clustered around Baltimore, the state’s largest city. 3. California – The Golden state A little less than 50,000 Nigerians live in the state, most of them found in urban centers of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Oakland. 4. New York – The Empire state New York, New York is where you will find a concourse of Nigerians, a city so massive its name is often said twice as a fitting recognition of its sprawling spread. 5. Georgia – The Peach state Atlanta, its capital and largest city is where you will find a majority of Nigerians. 6. New Jersey – The Garden state Right next to New York, New Jersey is home to a concourse of Nigerians, some of them residing and working in New York city because of the proximity. 7. Illinois – The Prairie state The largest city in the state is Chicago and that is where you will find a clump of Nigerian immigrants. 8. Florida – The Sunshine state Nigerians are clustered in Miami, which is the state’s largest city, but are also found in large numbers in the state’s other urban centers. 9. North Carolina – The Tar Heel state 10. Pennsylvania – The Keystone state The post Top 10 states where Nigerians live in the United States appeared first on Onumba.com.
Gunmen Abduct 39 Children, 7 Teachers, Kill 2 Teachers in Oyo State
By Chiamara Anyacho Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——- For over two weeks, Nigeria has not recovered from the news of the abduction of teachers and children in Ahoro Esinle Community, Oriire District of Oyo State. The incident has troubled many Nigerians and drawn widespread attention, especially because of where it happened. For years, mass school […] The post Gunmen Abduct 39 Children, 7 Teachers, Kill 2 Teachers in Oyo State appeared first on Onumba.com.
By Chiamara Anyacho Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——- For over two weeks, Nigeria has not recovered from the news of the abduction of teachers and children in Ahoro Esinle Community, Oriire District of Oyo State. The incident has troubled many Nigerians and drawn widespread attention, especially because of where it happened. For years, mass school kidnappings have been largely associated with northern states such as Borno, Kaduna, and Niger. Before now, such attacks were relatively uncommon in the South West. This is one of the reasons the incident has received so much attention. The attack, which police officers described as a coordinated operation, targeted children between the ages of 2 and 16 in two primary schools and a secondary school in the community. Several teachers were also affected. One of the teachers, identified as Joel Adegboye Adesiyan, was killed during the attack. According to eyewitness reports, he was shot while trying to protect pupils from the gunmen. Following the incident, security agencies arrested six suspects within the community and three other persons of interest believed to be connected to the attack or to have served as informants. According to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, the attackers may be members of armed groups fleeing the North West due to increased military operations against terrorists and bandits in the region. In his words, “With the pressure on terrorists and bandits in the North West, they will keep moving southwards.” However, many Nigerians, especially those from the northern part of the country, did not receive these comments well. Many argued that insecurity should not be accepted as normal in any part of the country, regardless of location. A few days after the abduction, Michael Oyedokun, a mathematics teacher who was kidnapped alongside others, was reportedly beheaded while in captivity. A video of the killing was later circulated online. His family has since appealed for dignity and respect, saying that the continued sharing of the footage has increased the trauma experienced by his children and extended family members. Beyond the grief of the affected families, the Oyo State attack has once again shown Nigerians how serious the country’s security challenges have become. The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh, described the incident as a national disgrace and a frightening reminder that areas once considered relatively safe are no longer secure. The reactions of many Nigerians on the matter suggest that a large number of people share the same concern. While all these are ongoing, the president has continued to host activities linked to preparations for the 2027 elections. About writer: Chiamara Anyacho is a passionate writer known for crafting compelling and impactful content. She specializes in professional writing services including CVs, Statements of Purpose, grant proposals, and scholarship essays, helping individuals present their stories with clarity and distinction. Her work spans poetry, thought provoking articles, and captivating short stories that explore human experiences and societal realities. She has received notable recognition including an Honorable Mention in the National Economic Summit Group’s Essay Competition, the Honorable Mention Award at the Literesque Prize 2026, and reaching the penultimate stage of the Pen on Fire Stages Competition. The post Gunmen Abduct 39 Children, 7 Teachers, Kill 2 Teachers in Oyo State appeared first on Onumba.com.
By Ogochukwu Ogene Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——– Most celebrity marriages end with carefully crafted statements. A few lines about mutual respect. A request for privacy. Then silence. But the collapse of the marriage between media personality Frank Edoho and interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya has unfolded very differently. What was once a private heartbreak has […] The post When Love Becomes a Battlefield appeared first on Onumba.com.
By Ogochukwu Ogene Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——– Most celebrity marriages end with carefully crafted statements. A few lines about mutual respect. A request for privacy. Then silence. But the collapse of the marriage between media personality Frank Edoho and interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya has unfolded very differently. What was once a private heartbreak has become a public storm. Over the last few days, social media has transformed into a courtroom without walls. Screenshots, leaked voice notes, accusations, denials, old wounds, and painful memories have flooded timelines. Every new revelation has added another layer to a story that many now see as more than celebrity gossip. At the center of it all are two people who once built a home together, raised children together, and believed they had found forever. Now they stand on opposite sides of a deeply personal war. A Marriage That Ended Long Before The Public Knew For many Nigerians, the first sign of trouble came when Frank Edoho spoke publicly about his failed marriage during a podcast interview. There was no anger in his voice. No blame. No dramatic accusations. Instead, he spoke like a man reflecting on a chapter that had already closed. He admitted that neither of his marriages had delivered the emotional connection he had hoped for. He described himself as someone who perhaps simply wasn’t good at marriage. To many listeners, it sounded like honesty. A mature attempt to move forward. What nobody expected was that months later, the silence surrounding the marriage would shatter completely. The Voice Notes That Changed Everything The scandal exploded when leaked audio recordings began circulating online. Suddenly, a separation that had quietly existed for years became national conversation. The recordings allegedly featured emotional exchanges between Sandra and singer Chike, whose name would soon become entangled in the controversy. One particular audio struck a nerve with listeners.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19355" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-5-SANDRA-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-5-SANDRA-300x300.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-5-SANDRA-150x150.jpg 150w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-5-SANDRA.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Sandra sounded exhausted. Vulnerable. Like someone carrying a weight that had become too heavy. As she spoke about pressure, suspicion, and a relationship falling apart, her words resonated far beyond celebrity circles. Then came a sentence that instantly became social media currency. “Let’s do one last stupid thing before we block each other.” What may have been spoken in a moment of emotional confusion quickly became a viral catchphrase repeated across platforms. But the leaks didn’t stop there. Another recording allegedly captured Frank speaking angrily about confronting Chike. The calm, composed television personality many Nigerians knew suddenly appeared replaced by a wounded husband speaking from a place of hurt and betrayal. The internet reacted immediately. Some sympathized. Some criticized. Others simply watched as the story grew larger by the hour. Sandra Breaks Her Silence As public opinion began shifting against her, Sandra decided to tell her own version of events. What followed was not a simple response. It was a detailed account of years she claims were marked by pain, disappointment, humiliation, and emotional survival. Through a series of posts titled Surviving Frank Edoho, she painted a picture of a marriage that she says was already broken long before anyone mentioned Chike. According to Sandra, the cracks appeared during pregnancy. A time when many women expect protection and support. Instead, she alleges she experienced betrayal. She spoke about loneliness inside marriage. About discovering things she wished she had never seen. About carrying emotional burdens while trying to hold her family together. Her story was not presented as a single event. It was presented as years of accumulated wounds. The Weight Of Repeated Allegations Sandra accused Frank of multiple affairs throughout their marriage. She claimed she spent months uncovering secrets hidden behind phone calls, messages, and unexplained absences. According to her, each discovery deepened the fracture between them. She described a marriage slowly being eroded by distrust. A home where suspicion became routine. A relationship where every unanswered question created another scar. The allegations drew several public figures into the controversy, forcing some of them to publicly deny any involvement. What started as a marital dispute was now pulling other lives into its orbit. More Than Infidelity As the story unfolded, Sandra’s claims moved beyond accusations of cheating.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19360" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-4-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-4-300x300.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-4-150x150.jpg 150w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-4.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> She alleged financial manipulation. She claimed she carried significant financial responsibilities within the marriage. She described contributing to properties, supporting household expenses, and making sacrifices she believed were never fully acknowledged. To her supporters, these allegations painted the portrait of a woman who gave more than she received. To critics, they remained unproven claims in a highly emotional dispute. Yet regardless of where public opinion stood, one thing was undeniable. The conversation had become much bigger than celebrity drama. The Most Serious Accusations The most disturbing allegations involved claims of physical and emotional abuse. Sandra shared images she said showed injuries sustained during the marriage. She described moments of fear. Moments when arguments allegedly crossed dangerous boundaries. She also released screenshots of conversations that quickly spread across social media. One particular response allegedly sent by Frank stood out. Two words. “Cry more.” To some readers, it represented cruelty. To others, it was impossible to fully understand without context. But in the unforgiving court of public opinion, those words became symbolic of the larger conflict. A Story With No Clear Heroes Perhaps the reason this controversy has gripped Nigerians so intensely is because it refuses to fit into a simple narrative. There is no clear hero. No clear villain. Only competing versions of pain. A husband who says a marriage ended.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19359" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-3-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-3-300x300.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-3-150x150.jpg 150w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-3-440x440.jpg 440w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/F-EDOHO-SANDRA-3.jpg 550w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> A wife who says she survived one. A singer caught in the middle. Children whose lives are connected to the story. And millions of spectators trying to determine where the truth lies. Beyond the headlines, leaked chats, trending hashtags, and endless commentary is a sobering reality. Every scandal begins with real people. People who once laughed together. Dreamed together. Built together. And somewhere between love and disappointment, became strangers. As accusations continue to fly and denials continue to emerge, one question remains unanswered. What truly happened behind the doors of a marriage only two people fully understood? About writer: OgoChukwu Ogene is a creative writer, storyteller, spoken word artist, researcher, and media commentator passionate about human-interest stories, culture, relationships, and social issues. Through compelling narratives and thoughtful analysis, she explores the emotions, choices, and experiences that shape people’s lives and societies. The post When Love Becomes a Battlefield appeared first on Onumba.com.
Yul Edochie breaks silence on marriage crisis on Honest Bunch Podcast
By Chiamara Anyacho Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——-Yul Edochie, last child of veteran actor Pete Edochie, has finally spoken about the ongoing issue surrounding his marriage during a recent interview on the The Honest Bunch Podcast. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the podcast announced that Yul Edochie would finally speak about his marriage problems in […] The post Yul Edochie breaks silence on marriage crisis on Honest Bunch Podcast appeared first on Onumba.com.
By Chiamara Anyacho Contributing Writer Onumba.com, Nigeria ——-Yul Edochie, last child of veteran actor Pete Edochie, has finally spoken about the ongoing issue surrounding his marriage during a recent interview on the The Honest Bunch Podcast. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the podcast announced that Yul Edochie would finally speak about his marriage problems in an interview that was released the next day by 6:00 PM. The news quickly caused reactions online, as many Nigerians expected him to finally explain what really happened between him and his ex wife, May Edochie.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19335" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11-300x169.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11-300x169.jpeg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11-768x432.jpeg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11-1080x608.jpeg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-11.jpeg 1120w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> The excitement around the interview was similar to what happened during the KAA Podcast some months ago, where many people also expected Yul to reveal hidden truths about his marriage. But once again, Nigerians did not get the answers they were expecting. For about three years now, the issue between Yul Edochie and May Edochie has remained one of the biggest celebrity discussions online. Unlike other celebrity problems that people forget after some time, this issue has continued to stay in public discussion. May Nation collides with Judy Warriors Supporters of May Edochie, known as the May Nation, have continued to fight online with supporters of Yul and his current wife, Judy Austin, who are called the Judy Warriors. These two groups have remained against each other since the marriage issue became public.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19328" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4--300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4--300x200.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4--1024x683.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4--768x512.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4--1080x720.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-4-.jpg 1300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> The marriage reportedly ended in 2023 when Yul introduced Judy Austin as his second wife and announced their child online. Since then, May Edochie has remained mostly silent about the issue. The only public statement she made was under Yul’s post, where she wrote, “May God judge you both.” During the interview, Yul said Nigerians insulting him online do not know the full story behind the marriage problem. According to him, real men do not bring family matters online for public discussion. Yul still not revealing cause of divorce Even after several questions from the interviewers, Yul still refused to explain what truly caused the end of the marriage. In his words, “Gist dey. Me and May know the issues that led to many things. But still, I wish her all the best.” One of the interviewers then asked if he was comfortable being seen as the villain by many Nigerians. Yul replied that he did not mind.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19334" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-10-MAY-244x300.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="300" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-10-MAY-244x300.jpg 244w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YUL-EDOCHIE-10-MAY.jpg 623w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px" /> The discussion later moved to monogamy and polygamy, where Yul said monogamy was an idea brought by white men. Many Nigerians have criticized him for this before, saying a man should clearly tell a woman from the beginning if he wants a polygamous marriage. Yul silent on whether he informed May before bringing Judy into their home An interviewer later asked if he informed May before marrying Judy Austin, but Yul once again avoided the question. He replied, “That’s a very good question, but I am not going to answer it. Meanwhile, the story may soon take another turn, as Mr. Obasi, the ex husband of Judy Austin, recently said on Facebook that he is ready to share his own side of the story. About writer: Chiamara Anyacho is a passionate writer known for crafting compelling and impactful content. She specializes in professional writing services including CVs, Statements of Purpose, grant proposals, and scholarship essays, helping individuals present their stories with clarity and distinction. Her work spans poetry, thought provoking articles, and captivating short stories that explore human experiences and societal realities. She has received notable recognition including an Honorable Mention in the National Economic Summit Group’s Essay Competition, the Honorable Mention Award at the Literesque Prize 2026, and reaching the penultimate stage of the Pen on Fire Stages Competition. The post Yul Edochie breaks silence on marriage crisis on Honest Bunch Podcast appeared first on Onumba.com.
Top seven reasons why Nigerians in the Diaspora say ‘no thanks’ to investing back home
Onumba.com, USA ——- Much has been said and written about why Nigerians in the Diaspora should invest back home. A medley of reasons come into play such as sentimental importance of helping to develop the homeland, no one but us will build Africa, helping to create jobs for the dangling youth and then the satisfaction […] The post Top seven reasons why Nigerians in the Diaspora say ‘no thanks’ to investing back home appeared first on Onumba.com.
Onumba.com, USA ——- Much has been said and written about why Nigerians in the Diaspora should invest back home. A medley of reasons come into play such as sentimental importance of helping to develop the homeland, no one but us will build Africa, helping to create jobs for the dangling youth and then the satisfaction that comes from knowing that you are contributing to building mama Africa, sort of giving back and all that good stuff. Even Africa’s richest dude brother Aliko Dangote is at the forefront of this global clarion call, using every chance he gets in the media to pitch the patriotic importance of investing in Nigeria. But from my observation, not enough has been written or said about why many in the Diaspora are not heeding that call. Most of these folks do not see investing back home as their morning cup of coffee, preferring instead to either stash their vast dough in the bank’s savings account or perhaps they are already investing it where they reside.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19306" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-300x200.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-768x513.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-4-1080x721.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> But for those who opt to invest back home, there’s a choice involved, deciding the intensity of investment palatable for them. Some might invest minimally while others may opt to go all in to own a sprawling portfolio of investments. It’s all good. I have identified top seven reasons why I believe Nigerians in the Diaspora shy away from investing in the motherland. 1. Trust issue This is probably the lollapalooza of it all ——– the holy grail for why Nigerians do not invest back home. Finding trustworthy people is a profound obstacle. Nigeria is suffering from chronic scarcity of honest people. And I am not talking about the wicked, evil and shameful politicians and their well-chronicled tapestry of thieveries and myriad shenanigans. No —— I am pointing at the Nigerian hoi polloi ——— your relatives, neighbors, strangers, friends and extended family members. Those. As a dude who invests quite a bit in Nigeria, I know this conundrum from first-hand experience. Most Nigerians lack integrity and certainly not the kind of folks you need to establish a business. Nigeria is a country where there is a paucity of folks who would tell you the whole truth. Heck —— I am actually tempted to go as far as saying that some of these guys are mean-spirited and evil. Yep. They often intentionally waste your stuff and don’t think anything of it, believing that ‘Oga get money mek em go buy another one.’ And get this. Anytime you ask Nigerians to do stuff for you involving money, just know from the get-go that their fleecing faculty is already working overtime figuring out how to turn that encounter into a plum mini-enterprise, an opportunity to bamboozle you while pretending as though they are wholeheartedly helping you out. No matter what, most of these folks will find a way to profit from whatever errand they run for you. There’s absolutely no question about that, never mind that you are still going to compensate them for their work. This behavior is embedded deep in their mindset as well as in the way Nigerians generally behave, and there’s no getting around it. It is almost a given to the point where the next guy would not even see anything wrong with the skullduggerous conduct. Why? Because he would similarly exploit the opportunity if placed in the same situation. 2. Fundamental Lack of interest Some of us just don’t care for Nigeria, let’s be brutally honest. But it is not necessarily a hopeless loathe for the country. No, it is just that it is not a place for them to live or sink in their hard earned money in pursuit of anything, investment included. These guys perceive themselves as being profoundly fortunate to be in the west or elsewhere, and would very much like to milk that fat cow for as long as possible. For most of these folks, the sentimental significance of returning to the motherland, to mama Africa, so to speak, does not sweepingly resonate with them. It does not jolt their sense of love and affection for the motherland. Having said all of that, however, I am going to opine that folks in this cabal are not many. Still, some of us for sure feel this way and want nothing to do with Africa. But feeling a sense of detachment from Africa is not always hopelessly entrenched. No, their stance could shift and loathe for Nigeria could significantly ebb in the future to pave a path to embracing the country. Check this out for example. There is a young dude from Ghana who moved to New York City and swore he would have absolutely nothing to do Africa ever again. But merely 15 years later, he ate his words for lunch. The same guy, after receiving a master’s degree in accounting, worked for one of the top (if not outright the top) accounting firms in the country, saved up plenty of dough and then moved back to Ghana where today, he is busy establishing a real estate company and a sprawling gated community, by himself, among a plethora of other investments. Oh, one more thing. The guy is now on a mission to convince Africans in the Diaspora to come back home and invest. How about that?<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19309" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-6-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-6-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-6-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVEST-IN-NAIJA-6.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> 3. Lack of funds Many Nigerians, for sure, are profoundly interested in investing back home, but just don’t have money quite yet to do so. I believe this is a large group where many of them are likely saving up now, enhancing their capacity and making plans to invest in Nigeria. They will get there. As a fierce advocate of investment in Africa, in this case, Nigeria, I love this group and encourage them to keep striving to realize their dream. There’s truly a great, great feeling you get from ownership as opposed to tagging along someone else’s paean and accomplishments. As a guy who has vastly explored these issues, you might not know this or even care, but the re-colonization of Africa is quietly underway. Yes. But don’t expect it to either be televised or follow the contours of master – servant relationship as it was with the British. No ——- it is taking an unusual form, better characterized as ‘abracadabra,’ ‘the more look you, the less you see,’ and before you know it, you will be chased to the sea. This is serious stuff, folks. The Chinese, the Lebanese, the Indians and other truculent foreigners are scrambling for Africa’s land and buying them up in galactic quantities. The remedy, for what it is worth at this cusp, is to invest in Nigeria, preferably purchasing land, as much of it as you can afford. It is one good way to hold on to something other than your wobbly knees. A word for the wise. 4. Security issue This is a colossal hindrance. It is quite discouraging to establish a business in a country where you fear to even move around freely because kidnapping is pervasive and the government appears completely lackadaisical about solving the problem. And when faced with two or three of these identified issues, it truly becomes a hopeless situation for many Diasporans who would completely shut the door closed to any chance of investing in Nigeria. That reaction is quite understandable, but then again, as Igbo people would say, ‘Adi eji mgbagbu aghalu ogu.” Translation: Because there are casualties in wars is not justification to shrink from future conflicts. 5. Not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur Sometimes, we forget that entrepreneurship is not for everyone, so we should not expect every Nigerian in the Diaspora to invest back home. Sure, investment, first and foremost, is a form of entrepreneurship unless of course you plan to chuck money into some else’s venture and sit back to watch your Return on Investment (ROI) roll in. An offshoot of this, however, brings to mind the fact that entrepreneurship involves risk taking, and this is precisely where so many folks fall flat on their belly. Business is just not for anyone who has fear of taking a risk. The paralysis of fear has kept so many folks from advancing themselves in their careers or venturing into desired businesses. One of my huge mentors is Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban who said this, “Fear is a natural feeling, but it is also one of the worst enemies to success.” Spot on, Mark. So true. If you are not a businessman in the Diaspora because of fear and unwillingness to take a risk, well, just forget it. The fact that you are a native Nigerian will not bail you out of that crippling predicament. No. Nigeria will not offer the magic wand that solves your problem of fear to start a business there. Phrased a bit differently. If fear and not being willing to take a risk kept you from establishing a business in the United States or elsewhere, then those same factors are precisely why you should not venture into business in Nigeria, either.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19310" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5-1080x608.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INVESTING-IN-NAIJA-5.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> 6. Investing already where they live Possibly, some folks might show little or no interest in investing back home because they are already pouring money and efforts investing where they reside. While some Nigerians fall into this group, I believe the number is likely insignificant. Because often, people who are into investment are widely agog about it and typically would embrace an opportunity to expand their portfolio in their homeland, despite already investing where they reside. But again, funding is always a decisive factor along with security and trust issues. 7. Other priorities There are folks who might show little or no interest in investing back home possibly because they are pursuing other priorities, say, focusing on sending their kids to college, building a house in the suburb or just living and enjoying themselves with no interest in seeking to conquer the world or save humanity or fight for animal rights, stuff like that. In short, these guys are pretty much content with their lives as they are and would not want to rock the boat. The post Top seven reasons why Nigerians in the Diaspora say ‘no thanks’ to investing back home appeared first on Onumba.com.
The truth no one told Nigerian women about skin bleaching. It will disappoint them
Onumba.com, USA ——— It is a common convention in Igbo society to highlight a woman’s light-skin color first and foremost as the pillar of her beauty and elegance. Then the other attributes would follow. I have never fully understood the reason for that. But growing up in Igbo culture, it was often generally perceived as […] The post The truth no one told Nigerian women about skin bleaching. It will disappoint them appeared first on Onumba.com.
Onumba.com, USA ——— It is a common convention in Igbo society to highlight a woman’s light-skin color first and foremost as the pillar of her beauty and elegance. Then the other attributes would follow. I have never fully understood the reason for that. But growing up in Igbo culture, it was often generally perceived as the chassis of a woman’s pulchritude. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19248" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11-1080x608.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SB11.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Odi ocha! Translation. She is light-skinned. Odi oji! Translation. She is dark-skinned. Here’s the kicker, though. Being dark-skinned is rarely, perhaps never the foremost attribute that describes a woman who is pretty and elegant. But it is not pointedly used to knock it, either. Let’s just say, in these weird calculations, it is often left alone. Phrased a bit differently. A dark-skinned woman could be drop dead gorgeous, but rarely would her skin color be credited for that. Taken together, none of this stuff should really matter, quite frankly, but unfortunately, it appears that eons of colonial indoctrination, post-colonial psychological ravages and the media’s bombardment of images in commercials (in subtle ways) promoting the supremacy of white skin ——- have converged to nourish the masochist belief that being light-skinned is a Black woman’s straightest path to the epitome of beauty. But that’s a crock of baloney. Slice it any kind of way, this practice is an embodiment of colossal vanity wrapped up in a mindless pursuit of ersatz look. Why they bleach Check this out. This memorable encounter encapsulates the dizzying height of the foolishness feeding this god-awful practice. One African woman recently laid bare her repertoire of ignorance saying, among other outrageous utterances, that she bleaches her skin to “gain confidence in herself.” Let that sink in for a moment. If that’s not super unhinged, I don’t know what is. Of course, and sadly, it is a shameful sentiment shared by the entire cabal of Nigerian skin bleachers. They all bleach for the same dumb reason. But to fully grasp the sheer absurdity of all this, try to wrap your mind around the connotation of that sentiment on the flip side. It essentially peddles the notion that our God endowed dark-skin is a curse and a butcher of confidence. Now, convey that same message to your 15-year-old daughter, and let me know how that’s working out for you. Numbers don’t cap Statistics show that “77” percent of Nigerian women indulge in skin bleaching supposedly to look more attractive. But forget statistics for now. To allay a possible pushback from some who might question the validity of that figure, the truth is that the ubiquity of anecdotal evidence easily bears that out with statistics only serving to confirm it. Then there’s the other truth. Morphing into pale yellow does not make Nigerian women more attractive as they seem to ignorantly believe. That is straight up delusion with a generous sprinkle of childishness on steroid. It is a monumental farce. Please understand me. Sure, these horrendous creams do a great job lightening your skin, but has anyone ever told you that beauty is much more than just skin color? Please ma’am, I’m now telling you for free, your skin color is not to blame for your unattractive appearance and therefore quit treating the wrong disease. Get it for a change. Heck —- If anything, women who bleach their skin take on a cheap and phony look quicker than you can say “brand new second-hand girl.” Mgbeke, so to speak. All it does, quite frankly, is swap your appearance from elegant and sophisticated black to tacky and tasteless pale yellow. How does it even feel donning a synthetic face? The cold hard truth is that it does not enhance your look. Sorry to burst your little bubble. Skin bleaching is a fool’s errand Dig this. Skin bleaching is the quickest pathway for Nigerian women to wreck their natural beauty, mess up their vibe, ruin their built-in glow, peel off their elegance and shatter their innate sophistication. In short, it is a grand potpourri of pure vanity, physical annihilation and a heap of insult on the Black race. The foolishness rooted in this opprobrious practice is staggeringly insulting to our forefathers and foremothers out of which we all emerged. Let’s look at it from another dimension. Skin bleaching is tantamount to shouting from the rooftop: I hate my skin, therefore, I hate my race. I hate who I am, therefore, I hate what people see when they look at me. And I am going to change it at all costs even it means often looking more like a charred plantain than anything else. That is the epitome of oafishness and irresponsibility. But there’s hope for these women who must retire this warped belief and realize that beauty can be found in all skin colors, and no race, ethnicity or region of the world has a monopoly of it. And then there’s the depressing matter of these women often looking like unsightly jambalaya of fading colors, visible indication of gaps in the application of the cream. At a quick glance, it would look as though it was evenly applied. That is until you look closer, particularly at the fingers and back of the ear, to realize that these women actually look darker than coal. A look at the logic of it But if you are still not convinced, this might help. If we adopt your belief to be true that being light-skinned unleashes the attractive look in you, then logically, it must also be true that all white women, all light-skinned women who are not white, all of them, are attractive. You really don’t believe that —– do you?. Now, are you beginning to embrace just how juvenile, absurd and illogical that sounds? The truth is, a concourse of Caucasian women is obviously not beautiful, yet they look whiter than an Idaho picket fence. A little caveat, though, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There’s enough blame to go around True, some are quick to fault the media for this deepening mess. The twin evil of colonialism and slavery are on the hook as well. But while some of that argument deserve some merit, for the most part, however, it is a hogwash, because at the end of the day, ‘it is not what they call you that matters, but what you answer to.’ The post The truth no one told Nigerian women about skin bleaching. It will disappoint them appeared first on Onumba.com.
Why free and fair election is elusive in Nigeria. Don’t expect it to change if two things are not fixed
Onumba.com ——- All is not well with Nigeria. It serves no purpose to sugarcoat it. The country is gloomy, battered, limping and in the throes of a presidential election stacking up to be a bruising brawl. But so much about the future of Nigeria is riding on how this election plays out. Let me set […] The post Why free and fair election is elusive in Nigeria. Don’t expect it to change if two things are not fixed appeared first on Onumba.com.
Onumba.com ——- All is not well with Nigeria. It serves no purpose to sugarcoat it. The country is gloomy, battered, limping and in the throes of a presidential election stacking up to be a bruising brawl. But so much about the future of Nigeria is riding on how this election plays out. Let me set it up. If the upcoming 2027 election ends up being a clone of the 2023 contest, somehow the winner and the loser swapping places, then the thread knitting the country together as an ethnic quilt might start to unravel. It would be reckless and foolish to dismiss the fact that Nigerians are still stewing over how the 2023 election went down and therefore not at all in the mood for a repeat of that horror show. Let me be blunt. If Peter Obi garners the plurality of the votes and the election is stolen as it was in 2023, then all hell will break loose. There comes a time when a country on a slippery slope to doom needs to pivot and chart a different course. This is it. This is the moment. Any slick shenanigan to thwart the will of angry Nigerian people would erupt in an unprecedented and apoplectic fury. And dig this. The old worn-out tribal jingoism, religious sentiments and regional gaslighting that worked in the past, pitting one Nigerian against another, is not gonna fly this time. Nigerian plebs —— exhausted, hungry, depressed and feeling bamboozled —— have had it up to their eyeballs, and seemingly saying ‘enough is enough.’ If the election is manipulated and stolen again in favor of Tinubu, blaming it on some manufactured ‘glitch,’ Nigerian people would have to conclude that democracy in the country is nothing but an organized mass deception, pretty much similar to “419” and ‘one chance.’<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19206" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-1.jpg 1480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Heck —– you don’t have to take my word for it. One prominent Hausa leader echoed a similar sentiment. “Anybody that rigs this election will rig out his life,” he warned. I want to assure you that one. Nigeria is no more the Nigeria of yesterday. We are sophisticated. We have restive young men and women.” That’s spot on. But the concern is even more pronounced considering the public dismay and outrage that President Tinubu is methodically shepherding the country to a one-party state, an ill-advised move many fear could torpedo democracy and plunge the country into a catastrophic tinderbox. The president has been busy poaching the nation’s governors from rival political parties, wooing them with, who knows what, and thinning out the opposition. Get this. APC is now home to 31 governors, accounting for a whopping 86 percent of the nation’s state chief-executives, many of them being carpetbaggers. This is the epitome of presidential recklessness, foolishness and irresponsibility that risks shoving the country into turmoil. The last time Nigeria flirted with something similar to that was in the 60s after former Head of State Aguiyi Ironsi announced plan to restructure the country into a unitary government. It colossally flopped and in part fueled the ghastly civil war. Nigeria is too big and too diverse for that kind of absurd arrangement. Perhaps, you can pull that crap off in Gambia or Togo, not Nigeria. But while critics fault Tinubu for this, these shameless carpet-bagging governors with questionable morals ought to be called out as well. It all converges into the tragedy of Nigeria’s democracy being in rapid decline exacerbated by Tinubu’s gutting and kneecapping of the opposition parties and tampering with elections. Former President Goodluck Jonathan recently expressed concern over this, warning that the country’s democracy will “go into extinction” if election issues are not fixed. Every four years, politicians troop out seeking power, talking a good game, but achieving pittance concerning uplifting their fellow citizens, improving the country, and strengthening democratic institutions, voting systems and practices. “People use government instruments to perpetuate themselves in power even when the people don’t want them,” said Jonathan, at a recent event. “People manipulate the elections to be there by all means.” That said, the country now is buzzing with intense political chatters in the media and gearing up for a contest to determine the next president. Familiar faces are in the mix notably heavyweights Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi and a few others in the second tier, including of course Jagaban himself, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The 2023 election was an ugly scar on the country, but hopefully, Nigeria will get its act together this time.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19210" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6-300x169.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6-768x432.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6-1080x607.jpg 1080w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-6.jpg 1366w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Namby-pamby approach to reform is not enough But Nigeria can neither wish nor pray a good election into existence. It is going to require a heavy lifting, bold actions, bold reforms and fierce commitment to deliver the kind of election that Nigerians deserve. Achieving a free and fair election must not hinge on hope, fluff and business as usual, the kind of worn-out, namby-pamby approach blamed for past election worries, woes and wahalas. No. INEC officials should get off their lazy duff and fix the country’s weak capacity to achieve credible elections in time for the election. ‘The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.’ Folks, it has been profoundly disappointing, to say the least. Consider that Nigeria gained its independence in 1960, but has not recorded an election fit to be lauded as free and fair and devoid of post election kerfuffle. None. Poor infrastructure, organizational woes, lack of credible voter registration process, lack of power in some areas, security challenges and transparency issues plus occasional dustup and chaotic scenes highlight the depressing struggles of a country fumbling and bumbling its handling of elections to meet global standards. But above all, lack of commitment on the part of the authority dashes any hope of a credible election. Supreme Court is not an objective umpire, behind an unelected man taking office Dispute over elections often get mired in bitter legal tiff, leaving Nigerian electorate in a familiar quandary unsure of who actually won the election. It is awful, so much so that former President Shehu Yaradua fessed up that the 2007 election which ferried him into office left much to be desired. Nigerians cheered the spirit of candor he obligingly displayed as reflecting the kind of humility and good character that’s rare among his peers. But don’t hold your breath expecting the current president to follow Yaradua’s lead. Heck, even as we speak, roughly three years after taking office, a concourse of Nigerians believe that Tinubu pulled a fast one on them, convinced that he stole the election that punted him to Aso Rock. He doesn’t even give a flying flamingo how people feel about it. Which is fine. But what does it say about a country where many of its citizens grumble that their president is not only illegitimate, but also bumblingly underperforming. Democracy demands an election process broadly viewed as free and fair through the eyes of the electorate who voted and independent observers who witnessed it. Electoral reform is a no-brainer. Two areas to fix first Nigeria is grappling with a torrent of election conundrums. But of all the challenges plaguing the country, two stick out as the leading culprits. The first is a no-brainer, but still does not stoke enough concern. It is profoundly befuddling why this is not treated as major problem knowing fully well that the country is a beehive of corruption at all levels of government. No Nigerian, at home and abroad, will deny it. INEC itself is the problem compounded by the law allowing the president to appoint its leader. Doesn’t anybody see the large pink elephant in the room? Let me graciously remind you that INEC is an acronym for Independent National Electoral Commission. Hone in on the word ‘independent’ for a minute. Thank you. In a country where politics is often transactional and dripping syrup of skullduggery, it has to be a prank for anyone to believe that INEC is truly and affirmatively an independent entity or would act accordingly, never mind that the dude who appointed its chairman has a horse in the race, never mind that the executive power to call the elections shots resides with the chairman, and never mind that his decisions are final. And please don’t insult us with the familiar cockamamie that the court is available for the aggrieved candidates to go and seek redress unless you can assure Nigerians that those appointed by Tinubu will recuse themselves, and unless the case will be adjudicated no later than 90 days from the date of filing or before the president takes office. If these conditions are not met, then the whole thing is bullshit.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19207" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-2-300x147.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="147" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-2-300x147.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-2-768x377.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ELECTION-IN-NAIJA-2.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> It is misguided having the president appoint the chairman of INEC. Of course the assumption is that the chairman somehow would detach his feelings and biases from his decisions and bring a sense of balance and objectivity to the job. But that is hogwash because nothing about power, influence and connection in Nigeria bears that out to be true. In short, this is election manipulation waiting to happen. Still, for the life of me, folks who leave in the beautiful city of Naive located in cockaign prefer to dismiss that. It will invite all sorts of shenanigans and racketeering, backdoor deals, and ultimately rigging the outcome to favor the guy who gave the chairman his plum job. That’s how it works in Nigeria where the ubiquity of corruption gnaws deep at every facet of the society, including INEC itself. Corruption is everywhere with practically everyone indulging in it. What am I saying? INEC is not immune from its menacing onslaught. You would be suffering chronic naivety to believe otherwise. One doesn’t have to be an award winning nuclear scientist from an Ivy League institution to flag down the staggering conflict of interest wrapped up in a chairman picked by the president to oversee an election in which he is a candidate. Granted, anywhere else in the world, this might fly, but this is Nigeria, for crying out loud ——- a hopelessly corrupt country where unpatriotic, gluttonous and political coyotes and vultures conspire to pilfer billions of dollars from the public till, and go scot-free. Billions, my friends. Government offficials from Singapore are going to have trouble wrapping their heads around this menace, but Nigerians leave with it. Then there’s the matter of reporting election results. It is a make or break aspect of the process because once a winner is declared, it is done. Folks can vote till the cows come, but if the counting is flawed, if the tally does not include all votes, and the reporting of the outcome not independently supervised and transparent, it becomes useless and a total waste of time. It makes mockery of the integrity of elections and undercut faith in democracy. But there’s a solution. To get it right, to achieve transparency, to offer Nigerians for a change a credible and trustworthy election outcome, to ensure that the candidate with the most votes is declared the winner, election results must be transmitted and reported to Nigerians in real time in the presence of independent observers and party representatives. Anything short of this is flat-out nonsense, fraud and a departure from true commitment to democracy. The post Why free and fair election is elusive in Nigeria. Don’t expect it to change if two things are not fixed appeared first on Onumba.com.
How corruption differs between Nigeria and the United States
Onumba.com ——- It ‘s funny how some folks would (I wouldn’t really say defend or downplay) often excuse corruption in Nigeria as an unfortunate reality of life, even adopting the defeatist posture that it happens in the United States and elsewhere as well. So what? Often, these folks embrace this ambivalent view, to a slighter […] The post How corruption differs between Nigeria and the United States appeared first on Onumba.com.
Onumba.com ——- It ‘s funny how some folks would (I wouldn’t really say defend or downplay) often excuse corruption in Nigeria as an unfortunate reality of life, even adopting the defeatist posture that it happens in the United States and elsewhere as well. So what?<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19173" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-IN-NIGERIA-5-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-IN-NIGERIA-5-300x196.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-IN-NIGERIA-5.jpg 702w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Often, these folks embrace this ambivalent view, to a slighter degree, to justify distancing themselves from being part of the solution to what for them has become a hopeless situation. But for the most part, they assert that stance to downplay the activism of some Nigerians who are angry and habitually unleash attack against corruption. In short, for them, why bother. It is overwhelming. Dele Farotimi, Peter Akah, and Tola Adeniyi, to name just a few, all belong to the cabal of apoplectic warriors against graft. But in contrast, the blasé attitude of some Nigerians towards corruption reflects an indirect way of condoning it. Check this out. Former Governor of Delta State James (Ibu Onyeori) Ibori stole a lorryload of money from his state’s coffer and still returned from his troubles in London to a hero’s welcome as an ‘illustrious son. ‘ Go figure! It is unhinged. One Nigerian woman in Columbus once argued that as long as these thieves confine spending the stolen dough to the country, it was OK. Really? Obviously, it was her opinion, but sadly, I believe that a concourse of Nigerians feel this way. It is that kind of lazy, unhinged take, that kind of namby-pamby, pussyfooting around that explains precisely why corruption persists. Of course, no country on this planet is immune from the bane of corruption. No one denies that. But at the same time, what these knuckleheads often conveniently gloss over is that public officials in the United States do not break into the government till to plunder money to the tune of billions of dollars, bankrupting the government. This is stunning cruelty in a country where civil servants jog along for months without pay. Yes, corruption occurs in the United States as well, but it does not in any way, shape or form impact the daily lives of citizens. In short, it mostly exists at a macro level as a rarity. But even when it does occur, it is often cloaked in a maelstrom of convoluted contractual nuances. In such cases, only a granular level audit would uncover such transgressions. For instance, a cop will never, ever ask for bribe to keep from issuing a speeding ticket to a violator. No way. To obtain a traveling passport, citizens only pay the official government cost for which a proper receipt is issued, an encounter that starts with ‘How can I help you sir/ma’am ‘and ends with ‘Enjoy the rest of your day.’ But in contrast, what plays out in Nigeria is an orgy of corruption in a free-for -all milieu with zero scrutiny. Commercial bus drivers and cops openly negotiate terms of engagement and how much in bribery would be paid. In Nigeria, corruption is religion ——- so systemic, pervasive and ubiquitous that it deserves a brand new name, a more fitting moniker to truly highlight the atrocities and capture the mind-blowing, head-scratching, mind-boggling volume of money government officials pilfer in a country where the citizens have essentially grown numb to the absurdity. Nigerian public officials play ball in a vastly different league concerning corruption and embezzlement. Just about every politician in the country is a thief. Get this. Not only do they pilfer billions and trillions of Naira and go scot-free, but also have the audacity to hang around splurging on their loot while remaining vocal and engaged in politics. That’s Nigeria for you. You would think that these thieves would go into hiding, but no, largely because of their belief, sadly, that any Nigerian would similarly exploit their time and privilege in office for personal enrichment. The madness is sweeping and contagious. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19169 alignright" src="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-3-300x175.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="175" srcset="http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-3-300x175.jpg 300w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-3-768x448.jpg 768w, http://onumba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORRUPTION-3.jpg 860w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> So, where the eff in the world does this occur? Certainly, not in the United States. And to insult to injury, there’s Trauma Bonding in all of this, where Nigerian citizens often display chummy affection towards these thieves, never mind that they are the architects of their impoverishment and squalor. It is bad enough that these Nigerians would sit back and watch these atrocities against their country, but often cheer these criminals on, reflecting the worst kind of Stockholm Syndrome. But even if such level of graft occurred in the United States, it would be an aberration that would trigger a surgical investigation to get to the bottom of it, and if found guilty, the culprit is toast and would spend a long, long time in the calaboose. No bribery to bail him out. No connections to buy his freedom. No long leg to the rescue. No short leg to help, either. Just plain legs escorted right into prison. The post How corruption differs between Nigeria and the United States appeared first on Onumba.com.
Will Peter Obi’s nomadic presidential bid peel off support from his base?
Onumba.com ——– No —– to answer the question. It goes without saying that Peter Gregory Obi is an enormously popular Nigerian politician. Dude is a political juggernaut. Since he burst into the presidential politics years ago, the former Anambra state governor has soared to the apex of who’s who in Nigeria’s political stratosphere and has […] The post Will Peter Obi’s nomadic presidential bid peel off support from his base? appeared first on Onumba.com.
Onumba.com ——– No —– to answer the question. It goes without saying that Peter Gregory Obi is an enormously popular Nigerian politician. Dude is a political juggernaut. Since he burst into the presidential politics years ago, the former Anambra state governor has soared to the apex of who’s who in Nigeria’s political stratosphere and has maintained an unfaltering level of public imprimatur, even after losing the bruising 2023 election to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In short, Mr. Obi’s broad appeal has sprawled into a torrent of support flowing from all faiths, regions and ethnicities. But the knock, for some, against Mr. Obi remains his inability to find a suitable political space to call home, prompting his opponents to brand him a ‘rolling stone.’ He has become more nomadic than the Fulani herdsmen, even though he has done a stellar job shepherding his faithful and uncomplaining sheep along his journey inundated with potholes and backbiters. Their fealty is to Obi, not the party. Recently, it appeared as though Mr. Obi was on the verge of settling down in a nice, cozy pad with ADC, but lo and behold, that fragile arrangement went south quicker than you can say ‘Atiku na wayo man.’ Akin to Willie Nelson’s ‘On the Road Again,’ classic tune, Mr. Obi’s presidential caravan is once again on the move, a jaunt that started from the Labor Party bus terminal, made a brief stop at ADC station where he seemingly picked up some 17 dangling stragglers and hitchhikers of the House of Representatives and then took off and has now pulled up at NDC station where he was welcomed. Hopefully, he feels warm and fuzzy there long enough to call it home. His next stop, if any? Heck ——– your guess is as good as mine. But word has it that the PRP bus terminal is down the road. If Mr. Obi decides to make a stop there, he will reconnect with his former Labor Party running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed who has expressed disappointment with Mr. Obi. Datti recently unleashed a flush jab at the Anambra native for abandoning the Labor Party, Obi citing the toxic tiff there as the reason for his departure. But Datti is having none of it, lampooning Obi’s move as evidence of a feeble leadership quality unfit for the presidency. Ouch! Politics is a rough game, rougher than American football, but somebody got to play it. The post Will Peter Obi’s nomadic presidential bid peel off support from his base? appeared first on Onumba.com.