He was Biafra's President for only 4 days

On this day, Wednesday November 18, 1925, Philip Effiong, the man who would later become the first Vice President and the second and last President of the defunct Republic of Biafra, was born in Ibiono Ibom (British Nigeria) in today's Akwa Ibom State.

Effiong took over as the President of Biafra after Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu went into exile.

He joined the Nigerian Armed Forces in July 1945 and was commissioned by the UK to serve in the British occupation forces in Rhine, West Germany. Later, he was transferred to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps and soon after went to England for further training.

He became Nigeria's first Director of Ordnance and rose through the ranks to become the Chief of General Staff of Biafra and ultimately the second and final President of the Republic of Biafra.

Following Odumegwu Ojukwu's flight to Côte d'Ivoire, Effiong assumed leadership of Biafra on January 8, 1970 for four days before surrendering on January 12, 1970.

Then, on January 15, 1970, he delivered a speech at Dodan Barracks in Lagos that marked the reintegration of the Republic of Biafra into Nigeria. He believed the situation was hopeless and that prolonging the conflict would lead only to more destruction and starvat!on for the people of Biafra.

He would have been exactly 100 years old today, but he passed away on November 6, 2003, in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, at the age of 77.

Ịjụ Ase: An Igbo Cultural Approach to Happy Marriage?

Ịjụ ase/ịjụ ese is a part of Igbo culture before marriage takes place. Over the years, this important aspect of Igbo culture has been treated with disdain and the ill-consequence is detrimentally glaring.

What is ịjụ ase? It's an inquiry or background check on the family and status of someone one wants to spend the rest of his or her life with.

I have heard women discuss about getting married to their dream men, not knowing the men have families. They are married and lied to them that they are single. The first question I ask remains: Ụnụ jụrụ àse? Did you run background check?

From ịjụ ese you will find out about men that cannot live with a woman. They marry and pursue...marry and dump.. They have problems with their head even though they have money. It's not all about money but one's happiness and sanity. The question is, why does this man keep marrying and chasing his wives away? Ịjụ ese will take care of it. Ọọ onye agwụ? Is he an impotent? Ịjụ ese will answer.

Since people now do traditional marriage in Lagos and Abuja after meeting someone by the road, they fix date and marry, tell me how she'd know he has family elsewhere.

Marriage in Igbo culture is an institution. You don't rush it. It takes a systematic approach. It is a process. You wonder why our parents and grandparents stay peacefully and overcome many challenges.

Don't you think that disregard to this cultural process play a high percentage of role in the high rate of divorce taking place in Igbo land today?

You meet someone, you want to show your mates and the society you are now Mrs or Mr. You want to wear the wedding gown, expensive clothes and flaunt your rings. You don't want societal pressure anymore. You want to just marry to be taken care of. You just want money or flashy things. This is not bad. The question is, are you blindfolded by the flashy things you are seeing, thereby forgetting to know who you are getting married to? His background?

Now you rush and marry, you begin to experience horrible things, going inbox to inbox telling people to hide your "ID".

Things have changed, I know. Time and season. We now see people on social media and get married to them. That's interesting. It's imperative we make background check too on them. Spend more money to travel , do a secret background check on the man you are getting married to. Do not be overcrowded by what you see here. That one sounds intelligent, wear good clothes, drive good car, have good house isn't enough.

This aspect of ịjụ ase is done by parents. You wouldn't even know. You too can do it. This is the reason in some part of Igbo Culture, they don't like marrying outside their community. The reason is that, they are checking into the families they know very well should anything happen, they'd know how to iron it out. Of course, this isn't a guarantee for a successful marriage. But it rocks their boats.

Men too should run a background check on who they want to marry. Let beauty, handsomeness, flashy things, wealth not overpower our sense of reasoning.

I know some women married to stupendously wealthy men but gasp for attention and love and happiness. They live like strangers in their own home. They are seeing money but they are not touching it, not feeling it. Such men entrap them, use Barbwire around them, fence them with CCTV camera even in their toilets. Slavery. You see why I do advise ladies, ask questions before you marry, don't jump into marriage to please your parents or anymore. If possible, of course it's pertinent you have something running for you before you get married even if you aren't rich, at least have a little thing for yourself. The man who Pampers you during courtship, buy you cars can wake up in the middle of marriage take away everything and chase you away. It happens. It has happened to many I know personally.

Ịjụ ase, a very important aspect of Igbo Culture. Remember, family or genealogical psychology is placed on check during this exercise. Do they have trace of madness or psychosis in their blood? Some men and women are psychoses. That's why you see someone you think he or she is lovely and caring switches like network and fluctuates even stab their spouse over a little disagreement. Who still check this now?

We all want to marry because we have come of age. Age is against us. We are reaching our menopause and womenpause. We no longer have options or choices. Anything can go so that family, friends and society will not disturb us again.

Nwanne, jụọkwa ese!

Before the Emergency of NNAMDI KANU/IPOB Onwa December used to be a season of joy for the IGBOS.

Many Igbos home and abroad travel back home for Xmas with their none Igbo friends, Aboki suya from the north makes lots of money preparing suya for guys.

Alcoholic beverages and none alcoholic drinks moves market infact Nigeria breweries has to employ more workers for night shift due to high demand.

Those who wants to get married will visit there inlaws for payment of dowries and marriage introduction etc,it was merriments everywhere in southeast.

No unknown gunmen, no kidnapping, nobody calls you saboteur, villagers smiles to the bank, churches do bazaar, traditional marriage everywhere,no police is ki!led infact police officers like to be posted in southeast because they know something will enter there pocket because big guy's from USA, Lagos, UK etc will return village there ancestral homeland for Xmas.

Those things have vanished since freedom fighters arrived etc.freedom fighters told us we are suffering in Nigeria for they will give us eldorado country were everything is free.

When will expose all these some id!ots will say we are not Igbos,they will say no Igbo Man will condemn what Nnamdi kanu is doing for ndigbo, but ask him when last did he traved to his village and stayed one week or more?

Today how far? some Igbos are afraid to travel to their village due to insecurity....

We need justice...

NEW RECORD ALERT!
Davido has officially become the FIRST-EVER artist to headline and embark on a nationwide stadium tour in Nigeria — the historic 5IVE ALIVE NIGERIA STADIUM TOUR!
From Lagos to Ibadan, Abuja to Port Harcourt — OBO is rewriting Afrobeats history one city at a time!
African Best!

UNBELIEVABLE!

India Companies operating in Nigeria.

1 Nipco
2 Conoil
3 Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc
4 Emel Group
5 Atlantic Shrimpers Limited
6 Royal Salt
7 Kewalram Chanrai Group
8 Chellarams Plc
9 Tata Africa Services
10 Far East Mercantile Co Ltd
11 Dana Group
12 Park n shop - Aarti Group
13 Milan Group
14 JAWA Group
15 MACE Group Lagos
16 Mecure- Lekki
17 Airtel
18 Lacasera
19 Olam Nigeria Limited
20 Roomans Eneliye
21 Sunflag
22 Indomie/Dufil Prima Food
23 Tower Aluminum (Nigeria) PLC
24 Aarti Steel
25 Chi Limited
26 Bajaj Auto
27 Springfield Agro Ltd.
28 PANAR Group
29 SIMBA group
30 Parco
31 Bhojsons & Co (Nig) Ltd,
32 Tech Mahindra
33 Prestige insurance
34 Sterling Bank Plc
35 Churchgate
36 Primlaks Nig Ltd
37 Contec Global
38 Hyundai Motors Nigeria Ltd
39 Oando Plc
40 Dan Group.
41 Emjays
42 Veepee Industry Ltd.
43 Somotex
44 Stallion Commodities
45 Dana Holdings
46 Nagode Industries Ltd
47 Pure Chem
48 Banarli Nigeria Limited
49 SKIPPER T&D Corp
50 Tech Mahindra Africa
51 Godrej Nigeria Ltd.
52 Shree Steel
53 Sterling Global
54 Lagos Free Trade Zone
55 Spectra net
56 Afprint Nigeria
57 Samstar Nig Ltd
58 EnPee Nig
59 Satguru Travels
60 Metro polotan Ind
61 GeePee Group
62 Chanrai Nig Ltd
63 Sunola Food Ltd
64 Sapoonji Pala Ji
65 MBH Power
66 Sam Pharmaceutical Ltd
67 Cumberland Hotel
68 Ranbaxy
69 Spintex
70 Amri Global
71 Agro Allied
72 Contec Nig
73 Metro plotitan Ind
74 Amri Global
75 AI Ticks
76 GTA - Ikorodu
77 C-way water.
78 New Castle Hotel.

Nigeria Companies operating in India

1 Redeemed Christian Church of God.
2 Christ Embassy
3 Mountain of Fire & Miracle
4 Lords Chosen Church
5 Winners Chapel

That's why we are a poor nation.

Do your findings Nigeria is 2nd religious nation in the world and among the poorest in the world.

Nigerian Politians are looting our common reserves, and the Indians are busy creating wealth in a country that everyone is lamenting of economic hardship and developing their economy

"Chivido" is a blend word combining the names of Nigerian musician Davido and his wife, Chioma Rowland, particularly used to refer to their June 2024 wedding in Lagos and their 2025 wedding in Miami. The term gained popularity on social media, often accompanied by the hashtag #chivido, to celebrate their marriage and the public events associated with it.

Origin: The term is a "blend" or portmanteau of "Chi" (from Chioma) and "vido" (from Davido).

Main event: It most notably refers to their wedding ceremony held in Lagos, Nigeria on June 25, 2024.

Subsequent events: It is also used to describe their subsequent lavish wedding ceremony in Miami, Florida in August 2025.

Social media: The hashtag #chivido is widely used on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) to share and discuss photos, videos, and news related to the couple and their wedding events.

Breaking News
Davido just pulled up in Dubai to visit a friend — and guess what? He didn’t just fly in style, he rolled in luxury with his brand-new Rolls Royce Cullinan Mansory 2025
The 30BG boss keeps proving that money na water when you’re living the OBO lifestyle. From Lagos to Dubai, Davido moves like royalty — private jet, luxury rides, and a heart full of vibes.
Fans can’t stop talking about how effortlessly he blends class, wealth, and good energy everywhere he goes. Truly, no competition — just enjoyment!
#Davido #OBO #30BG #DubaiVibes #MoneyNaWater #RollsRoyceCullinan #LifestyleGoals #Mansory2025

BREAKING NEWS:

Police seal and take over Obijackson’s Nestoil Headquarters in Lagos over an unpaid debt of $1.1 billion and ₦430 billion owed to First Bank Plc.

The company, owned by billionaire businessman Dr Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, popularly known as Obi Jackson, has reportedly become the latest victim in a massive debt recovery operation.

Mr. President, You Did Not Inherit a Dilapidated Nigeria — You Are Worsening It

— Emir Mohammed Sanusi’s Message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I strongly disagree with your claim that you inherited a dilapidated Nigeria from your predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Your administration’s spending patterns contradict this assertion. Below are my reasons:

Extravagant and Unjustifiable Expenditures Under Your Leadership:

₦21 billion allocated for renovating the Vice President's residence.

₦70 billion given to National Assembly members to purchase SUVs — each vehicle costing ₦160 million.

₦4 billion for renovation of Dodan Barracks and an additional ₦3 billion for Aguda House.

₦5 billion handed to the Presidential Tax Reforms Committee (less than 20 members), headed by Taiwo Oyedele, with no tangible outcome.

₦1.5 billion allocated for vehicles for the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu — despite the fact that the Office of the First Lady is not recognized by the Constitution.

A 300% salary increase for judges, passed swiftly by an indifferent and irresponsible Senate.

₦5 billion budgeted for the presidential fleet.

₦5 billion for a presidential yacht.

A staggering ₦225 billion allegedly spent on a new presidential jet.

₦90 billion allocated for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.

Billions spent on foreign trips for yourself and the Vice President at the expense of suffering citizens.

Every senator now earns ₦21 million monthly, and House of Representatives members ₦13.5 million monthly — all salary hikes approved under your administration.

The ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road contract was allegedly awarded illegally to your associate, Gilbert Chagoury, who was previously repatriated under former President Obasanjo.

Alarming Governance Trends:

You have appointed the largest cabinet in Nigeria’s history — how is this being financed?

You created a new Ministry of Livestock Development — what about the Oronsaye Report, which recommended merging and downsizing MDAs to reduce costs?

Where is the fuel subsidy savings? How much has been saved, and what was it used for? Nigerians demand transparency.

What Nigerians Are Facing:

Cost of governance has skyrocketed, not decreased.

Fuel subsidy was removed without cushioning measures.

Electricity tariffs have been hiked.

Education and healthcare are now unaffordable for the average Nigerian.

Prices of food and basic goods are beyond reach.

Insecurity and killings have increased.

The economy has deteriorated significantly.

Unemployment is rising.

Corruption has been institutionalized.

Nepotism is rampant.

Security votes and leaders' allowances remain untouched.

There are zero direct support systems for the Nigerian citizen.

Your government's slogan of “Renewed Hope” has turned into renewed hopelessness, destitution, and deception.

Mr. President, your lifestyle, and that of your ministers, governors, and top officials — including service chiefs and heads of agencies — reflect reckless opulence, not the austerity of a “dilapidated” nation. Leaders are getting richer. Citizens are growing poorer.

Your personal transformation — physically, mentally, and financially — in contrast to the suffering of Nigerians, is a glaring indictment of your administration.

This trajectory must be reversed immediately.
This is just a glimpse of the insensitive and reckless leadership we are currently enduring.

Lagos govern0r dem0lished this Igb0 guy barber shop today with0ut notice According to him, he went 0ut to get something in the market before he returned and meet his shop like this. He said maybe because his an igb0 guy.

#fyp #Gistfree #fblifestyle #lagos

The Super Falcons have safely touched down at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos after a 2–0 victory over the Amazons of Benin Republic in Lome.

Confidence is high in the camp as the team shifts full focus to the return leg scheduled for Tuesday in Abeokuta where they’ll aim to complete the job and secure qualification in front of their home fans.

#SuperFalcons #SoarSuperFalcons #Nigeria #WomensFootball #Abeokuta #RoadToQualification

#Davido's Africa 5IVE ALIVE TOUR.
Oct. 26 — Akwa Ibom
Oct. 29 — Adamawa
Nov. 01 — Enugu
Nov. 09 — Ibadan
Nov. 29 — Abidjan 🇨🇮
Dec. 5 — Kigali
Dec. 14 — Abuja
Dec. 25 — Lagos
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