"Please don’t send me gifts, I don’t need them." — Afrobeats star Ayra Starr tells fans during her recent TikTok live. The singer recently asked her fans on TikTok to stop sending her gifts whenever she goes live on the platform, explaining that she doesn’t really need them. Instead, she encouraged them to use those gifts to support young and upcoming creators who are still trying to grow on the platform. According to her, many smaller creators depend on that kind of support, and it can help them gain more visibility and opportunities. Her message quickly caught the attention of fans online, with many people praising her for thinking about other creators and encouraging her supporters to help them grow. But why do some people love gifting rich people instead of helping the poor ones❓

We Clean Lagos, But They Treat Us Like Trash” — LAWMA Sweepers Lament Sweepers under the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have cried out over alleged poor treatment and harsh working conditions. The workers said despite their critical role in keeping Lagos clean, they face irregular payments, lack of welfare support, and little respect. According to them, the situation has left many struggling to survive, even as they continue to work daily to maintain environmental hygiene across the state.

Peter Obi Blames Leadership Failures for Nigeria’s National Grid Collapse….. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has blamed recurring collapses of Nigeria’s national power grid on leadership failures and poor governance. Obi said the problem goes beyond technical faults, stressing that years of neglect, lack of planning, and weak accountability have crippled the power sector. He noted that unstable electricity supply continues to hurt businesses, worsen unemployment, and slow economic growth. Obi urged leaders to take responsibility and prioritise sustainable reforms to fix the power infrastructure and improve the lives of Nigerians.

Egungun of Lagos Explains Viral Interview Flop with IShowSpeed….. Nigerian content creator Egungun of Lagos has opened up about his poor performance during the now-viral interview with IShowSpeed. He cited nerves and unpreparedness as key reasons for stumbling during the conversation, adding that the experience was a learning curve and promising to handle future interviews better.

THE LOAD THAT CHANGED SUNDAY’S LIFE Sunday was a poor young boy living in a small village. He had no father, and his mother struggled every day to feed them. Most mornings, Sunday went from farm to farm, helping people just to earn food. One hot afternoon, as Sunday was returning home, he saw an old man walking slowly along the narrow path. The man was weak and bent with age. A heavy load of firewood rested on his head, and his legs were shaking. Many people passed by. No one stopped to help. Sunday felt pity in his heart. He ran to the old man. “Baba, please let me help you,” Sunday said. The old man looked at the boy and shook his head. “My son, this load is very heavy.” Complete the story here https://fintter.com/posts/14715

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army trainers at NATRAC Kontagora, Niger State, have alleged starvation, poor living conditions, and withheld allowances. The trainers say they are treated “like slaves,” forced to sleep on bare bunks without mattresses, fed poorly, and denied their ₦5,000 weekly instructors’ allowance despite training recruits for frontline combat against Boko Haram. The Army is yet to respond. #Exclusive #NigeriaArmy #NATRAC #MilitaryWelfare #BreakingNews #Nigeria

Nigerian Army Denies Mutiny Threat Over Salaries, Says Welfare Reforms Ongoing The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of an impending mutiny by aggrieved soldiers over poor salaries and allowances, describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement signed by Acting Army Spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, the military said mutiny is alien to its discipline and professionalism. The Army clarified that promotion increments are only part of overall remuneration and listed multiple allowances that make up soldiers’ pay. While acknowledging welfare concerns, it said structured reforms, salary reviews and improved benefits are ongoing, reaffirming loyalty to the Constitution and President Tinubu. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #MutinyClaims #NigeriaSecurity #Tinubu

Nigerian Soldiers Warn Of Impending Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Non-Payment Of Allowances Some aggrieved Nigerian Army personnel have raised alarm over what they described as poor welfare conditions, including salary disparities for newly promoted officers and the non-payment of allowances. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu shared with SaharaReporters, the soldiers accused top service chiefs of corruption and extortion, alleging that the issues disproportionately affect rank-and-file personnel. They urged the President to order a thorough investigation into the military’s internal affairs, particularly matters impacting troop welfare. The soldiers warned that growing frustration within the ranks could escalate, cautioning that a mutiny against senior officers may occur if the authorities fail to urgently address the lingering concerns. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #NigeriaNews

Nigerian Soldiers Warn Of Impending Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Non-Payment Of Allowances Some aggrieved Nigerian Army personnel have raised alarm over what they described as poor welfare conditions, including salary disparities for newly promoted officers and the non-payment of allowances. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu shared with SaharaReporters, the soldiers accused top service chiefs of corruption and extortion, alleging that the issues disproportionately affect rank-and-file personnel. They urged the President to order a thorough investigation into the military’s internal affairs, particularly matters impacting troop welfare. The soldiers warned that growing frustration within the ranks could escalate, cautioning that a mutiny against senior officers may occur if the authorities fail to urgently address the lingering concerns. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #NigeriaNews

BREAKING: Angry Nigerian Soldiers Threaten Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Unpaid Allowances, Accuse Service Chiefs of Corruption Fresh tension is brewing in the Nigerian Army as aggrieved soldiers warn that a mutiny may erupt if the Federal Government fails to address worsening welfare conditions. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, the soldiers decried what they described as insulting salary increments following promotions, with some ranks receiving as little as ₦2,000–₦15,000 after five years of service. They accused military leadership of corruption, extortion, and selective implementation of allowances, noting that their counterparts in the Navy and Air Force earn significantly higher increments. The soldiers lamented unpaid and partially implemented allowances dating back to 2017, saying poor pay has trapped many in debt. They warned that continued silence from authorities could push desperate troops toward lawlessness, a situation they say poses grave danger to national security. #nigerian_army

Lokoja-Abuja Expressway Gridlock Strands Commuters, Children Amid Festive Travel Chaos Travelers on the Lokoja–Abuja Expressway faced hours of gridlock, with vehicles barely moving over a five-kilometre stretch. Passengers, including children, were stranded for over four hours, as security agencies prioritized clearing convoys over helping ordinary commuters. The chaos is linked to ongoing road construction and absent contractors, leaving motorists frustrated and exposed to risks like accidents and fatigue. This latest traffic nightmare highlights infrastructural neglect and poor management, echoing similar standstills on the route during peak travel periods. #LokojaAbujaJam #TrafficChaos #NigeriaTravel

Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran as Protests Leave Thousands Dead, U.S. Moves Forces to Middle East U.S. President Donald Trump has openly called for new leadership in Iran following weeks of deadly nationwide protests. Speaking to Politico, Trump accused Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of poor leadership and human rights abuses, as reports estimate over 3,000 protesters killed and more than 22,000 arrested. Khamenei fired back, labeling Trump a criminal and blaming him for unrest. As tensions rise, the U.S. is reportedly deploying additional military assets to the Middle East and evacuating personnel, fueling fears of a wider conflict. #IranProtests #TrumpIran #GlobalTension

2027: Getting Tinubu out of power only way to rescue Nigeria  —  ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that removing President Bola Tinubu from power in the 2027 general election is the only way to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges. The party blamed the Tinubu administration for worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance, insisting that Nigerians are suffering under present policies. ADC urged opposition parties to unite ahead of 2027, saying only a strong alternative government can restore hope, stabilize the economy, and deliver effective leadership to citizens. #fintternews

CAF President Admits Officiating Concerns at AFCON 2025 CAF President Patrice Motsepe has acknowledged growing complaints over poor officiating at the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco. He said CAF takes the concerns seriously and remains committed to transparency, fairness, and accountability. Motsepe confirmed that reported incidents are being reviewed to improve refereeing standards. However, fans and some football federations remain dissatisfied, calling for stronger oversight, independent assessments, and reforms to restore credibility and eliminate perceived bias in officiating…#fintter

ADC Criticizes Nigerian Governors for Poor Impact Despite Increased Federal Allocations The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says state governors have failed to improve citizens’ welfare despite receiving higher allocations after the removal of fuel subsidies. Spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi argued that although funds to states have more than doubled under President Tinubu—from N3.8 trillion to N7.1 trillion—Nigerians have not seen better living conditions. He questioned the impact of the increased inflow on public infrastructure and social services. #NigeriaPolitics #ADC #GovernanceFail

Fake Navy Captain Busted in Lagos: How Impostors Tried to Intimidate Residents in Oworonshoki Lagos Task Force has arrested three men for allegedly posing as Nigerian Navy officers to defraud residents and obstruct government operations in Oworonshoki. The principal suspect, identified as James K. Robert, reportedly used a fake naval identity to intimidate officials, demand the release of seized vehicles and threaten confrontation. Suspicion arose after he failed to provide verifiable service details and wore a poorly arranged uniform. Naval Police later confirmed he was not a serving officer, leading to his arrest alongside two accomplices. Investigations are ongoing.

Nigeria’s health system is not just underperforming — in many cases, it is dangerously broken. As I mourned my mother, I read about the tragic death of Nkanu, one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s twins. That news reopened wounds that were still raw. My late mother was also a twin, and the loss struck painfully close to home. This is no longer just grief. It is anger — and a demand to speak out. Over the years, my family and I have narrowly escaped medical disasters: • A wrong diagnosis that almost led to my young child undergoing an unnecessary, life-altering surgery. • My father’s near-death experience caused by poor coordination, faulty equipment, and a collapsed public hospital system. • My own escape from a dangerous misdiagnosis that could have placed me on insulin for life. • And finally, my mother’s last battle with cancer — marked not only by illness, but by avoidable pain, procedural neglect, and indignity. These experiences are not shared to attack individual hospitals or doctors, but to expose a systemic failure that continues to cost Nigerians their lives quietly and without accountability. Broken equipment, obsolete diagnostics, strikes, underpaid health workers, and weak regulation have turned hospitals into places of fear rather than healing. Meanwhile, our best doctors flee abroad, and ordinary Nigerians are left to gamble with their lives. Healthcare must be treated as critical national infrastructure — not a budgetary afterthought. Until government acts decisively and accountability is enforced, more families will continue to suffer in silence. Silence is no longer an option. #NigeriaHealthCrisis #Opinion #HealthcareInNigeria #MedicalNegligence #PatientSafety #HealthReform #NigeriaNews

Ebonyi Community Forced to Drink Contaminated Water Shared With Animals Residents of Onyikwa community in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, are relying on polluted water sources shared with livestock for drinking, cooking, and daily use, a report by MonITNG reveals. Despite repeated appeals to authorities, no action has been taken, leaving families exposed to severe health risks and poor hygiene. Civic tech investigations show stagnant ponds used for both human and animal consumption. MonITNG urges the Ebonyi State Government and Federal Ministry of Water Resources to provide a sustainable water solution, emphasizing that access to clean water is a fundamental human right. #EbonyiWaterCrisis #SafeWaterNow #NigeriaNews

Workers Wahala Don Set! Federal Workers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Doctors’ Strike, Unpaid Salaries, Tinubu Wage Crisis Serious tension don grip the country as the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened nationwide protests and solidarity strikes if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of striking health workers and clear unpaid arrears within seven days. In a statement signed by its leaders, the group said federal workers are “paralysed” by poor wages, unpaid entitlements and harsh policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The forum revealed that some workers have not been paid since December 2025, while others are still owed wage award arrears promised since 2023. It slammed the “no work, no pay” stance as anti-worker and accused government of ignoring the health sector strike while Nigerians suffer without access to care. FWF also rejected the new tax regime, saying it only worsens hardship. The group warned that if government fails to act by January 19, workers will occupy federal secretariats nationwide. According to them, “Tinubu don fail federal workers,” and unless urgent action is taken, nationwide protest wahala go burst.

Wahala Don Set Oo! Ex-Detainee Cries Out Over Torture, Starvation, Disappearances At Imo Police Tiger Base Wahala don truly happen for Imo State as a former detainee, Augustine Sixtus Nwaiwu, has accused the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, of torture, starvation and the mysterious disappearance of detainees. In a petition to the Take It Back Movement, Nwaiwu said he was arrested on September 9, 2025, without a warrant, charge or explanation and detained for 10 days without being taken to court. He alleged that officers denied him food and clean water throughout his detention, describing the treatment as cruel and inhuman. He also said the cells were overcrowded, poorly ventilated and unfit for human beings. Most disturbing, Nwaiwu claimed that three detainees collapsed from hunger and harsh conditions, were taken away, and never returned. He warned that their disappearance raises fears of extrajudicial actions. Citing the Constitution, Anti-Torture Act and other laws, he demanded an independent investigation, accountability, compensation and reforms. Human rights groups say the petition adds to growing concerns over abuses at the facility.