An explosion has been reported at Soku gas pipeline along the Soku-Elok (Abua)-Rumuji-Bonny export terminal in Rivers state.

Confirming the development, Christian Otiasah, an environmental manager in Soku community, said the explosion triggered a fire that began late Saturday night.

Although the cause of the explosion remains unknown at the time of reporting, Otiasah said the incident occurred between 10 pm and 11 pm on March 22.

“There was an explosion and there was an attendant fire. The fire has been put off. It was put off because the Soku gas plant is automated such that depending on the impact, it can shut down itself,” he said.

“In other words, it can also isolate affected lines and starve off that line. If you starve the source of oxygen, the fire will naturally go off.

“The explosion actually occurred along the delivery gas line, not in the gas plant.”

The incident comes almost a week after an explosion ruptured a segment of the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo community, Gokana local government area (LGA) of the state.

The TNP, a critical federal oil transport line, feeds crude to the Bonny export terminal in Rivers.

Now under the control of Renaissance, the TNP was formerly operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC).

The explosion had led to a temporary shutdown and raised concerns about potential environmental damage and oil supply disruption from the facility.

On March 19, Tony Okonedo, Renaissance Group’s spokesperson, told TheCable that operations have resumed at the facility following a “third-party intervention”.

The Cable

Former Sokoto State governor and currently a senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has picked holes in the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, the Rivers Assembly for six months and appointed a retired Naval chief, Ibok-Ete Ibas, as the state’s sole administrator.

Following the development, many Nigerians, including politicians, civil society organisations and other groups have expressed different views on the legality or otherwise of such action.

Speaking to the Sunday Sun in Abuja, Tambuwal, also a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, said the action fell short of the provision of the constitution as the Senate did not garner the constitutional two-thirds majority of members required to approve it.

He said, “I will be speaking to you from the point of view of being a lawyer, a member of the Body of Benchers and a life Bencher for that matter and not necessarily as a lawmaker who is a member of the 10th Senate. And, in addition to that, possibly my experience as a former presiding officer, former Speaker of the House of Representatives who presided over a matter such as this in 2013.

“Section 305 of the Constitution is very clear. It is unambiguous, the language is very plain, of the Constitution as to first, how the president can declare a state of emergency and what is required of the legislature, the two chambers – both the Senate and the House of Representatives before passing such a resolution.

“What is required is that you must obtain and have two-thirds of all the members, of either of the two chambers, in support of the resolution.

“In the case of what happened in the Senate, where I belong, I don’t know whether members of your team, who are members of the press corps, had the privilege of checking the (Senate) register to see whether there were up to 72, 73 senators on the floor. From what I saw, there was no such number on the floor on that day.

“So, if you juxtapose that to the requirement of the Constitution which says that the Senate must have two-thirds of its members, all of its members to pass that resolution, in support of it, not just present and voting. No! Supporting it. It means that what was done fell short of the provision of the Constitution.”

The former Speaker further added that the parliament was supposed to be guided by the Constitution, its rules and its precedents.

He also recalled how the National Assembly had to garner quorum before state of emergency was declared in Plateau, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States under President Obasanjo and Jonathan.

“State of emergency was declared under President (Olusegun) Obasanjo…two thirds had to be garnered, in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

“State of emergency was declared during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, in Borno State. Also in Adamawa and Yobe. We had to garner two thirds.

“So, what stops the current National Assembly from making reference to its own precedents that are domiciled within its own library, within its own records? I can’t understand that. So, it’s part of the problem,” he added.

Daily Trust

Tragedy struck in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State as six operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards popularly known as Askarawa, and four local vigilantes were killed in an ambush by bandits.

The attack occurred on Saturday following a successful joint security operation led by the Nigerian Army against criminal elements in Sunke Forest.

Governor Dauda Lawal disclosed in a Facebook post on Sunday that security forces, including the CPG operatives and Nigerian Army personnel, raided the hideouts of the bandits in Sunke Forest.

The operation resulted in the neutralization of several bandits and the recovery of their weapons.

However, as the team was making its way back, it was ambushed by gunmen around the Bagega axis.

The assailants opened fire on the returning security operatives, leading to the tragic loss of ten lives.

Among the deceased were six members of the Community Protection Guards and four local vigilantes, also known as ‘Yan Sakai.’

Additionally, three individuals remain missing—two CPG operatives and one vigilante.

Punch

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

An Israeli air strike on a hospital in Gaza killed a senior Hamas leader and an aide on Sunday evening, a Hamas official told the BBC.

Ismail Barhoum, the head of the group's financial affairs, was killed in the strike on Nasser Hospital, the main medical facility in Khan Younis.

He was receiving treatment at the hospital after being wounded in an air strike four days ago, the official said.

Israel's military said it had struck a key Hamas member operating inside the hospital compound following "an extensive intelligence-gathering process" and said that "precise munitions" had been used to mitigate harm.

The Hamas-run health ministry said "many others", including medical personnel, were injured.

The hospital department hit was evacuated after a large portion was destroyed, the ministry said.

Footage verified by the BBC showed people attempting to extinguish a fire after the strike.

Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of using hospitals as hiding places for weapons and command centres, which the group denies.

Another Hamas leader, Salah al-Bardaweel, was killed by a separate Israeli air strike in Khan Younis on Sunday, an official told the BBC.

At least 30 people were killed in Khan Younis and Rafah as of Sunday morning, before the strike on the hospital in the evening, the health ministry said.

Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza on 18 March, ending a ceasefire that lasted almost two months. Hundreds of people have been killed in strikes since then.

Israel blamed Hamas for rejecting a new US proposal to extend the truce. Hamas, in turn, accused Israel of abandoning the original deal agreed in January.

The war was triggered by Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people, mainly civilians, were killed and 251 others taken hostage.

Israel responded to the 7 October attack with a military offensive in Gaza to destroy Hamas, which has killed more than 50,000 people, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

BBC

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE

Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defence minister said, part of a diplomatic push by U.S. President Donald Trump to end three years of war.

The meeting in Saudi Arabia, which precedes talks on Monday between the U.S. and Russian delegations, came as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoffexpressed optimism about the chances for ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.

"I feel that (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants peace," Witkoff told Fox News on Sunday.

"I think that you're going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that, you'll naturally gravitate into a full-on shooting ceasefire."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his country's delegation to Sunday's talks was working in "a completely constructive manner", adding: "The conversation is quite useful, the work of the delegations is continuing.

"But no matter what we say to our partners today, we need to get Putin to give a real order to stop the strikes," Zelenskiy said in a televised statement.

Ukraine's delegation was headed by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, who said the aim of such contacts was helping to "bring a just peace closer and to strengthen security", though Zelenskiy also said Sunday's talks were essentially "technical".

Putin agreed last week to Trump's proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, but that narrowly defined ceasefire was soon cast into doubt, with both sides reporting continued strikes.

A large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv overnight killed at least three people, causing fires in high-rise apartment buildings and damage throughout the capital, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

Meanwhile Russian authorities said on Sunday that their air defences had destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones targeting the country's southwestern regions, adding that the strikes had killed one person in Rostov.

Zelenskiy, facing continued advances by Russian troops in eastern Ukraine, has backed Trump's call for a blanket 30-day ceasefire.

'SOMEWHAT UNDER CONTROL'

Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation in the Ukraine-Russia war were "somewhat under control". The U.S. hopes to reach a broad ceasefire within weeks, targeting a truce agreement by April 20, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the planning.

White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday the United States was talking through a range of confidence-building measures aimed at ending the war, including on the future of Ukrainian children taken into Russia.

Asked about the goals for the broader negotiations, Waltz said that after a Black Sea ceasefire was agreed, "we'll talk the line of control, which is the actual front lines".

"And that gets into the details of verification mechanisms, peacekeeping, freezing the lines where they are," Waltz said. "And then of course, the broader and permanent peace."

Trump's contacts with Putin - two publicly announced phone calls but possibly other exchanges too - have spooked European leaders who fear Washington could be turning its back on Europe in the hope of striking a peace deal with Russia as part of some broader grand bargain encompassing oil prices, the Middle East and competition with China.

Britain and France are leading European efforts to beef up military and logistical support for Ukraine, and a number of countries have announced plans to increase defence spending as they try to reduce their reliance on the United States.

However, Witkoff on Sunday played down concerns among Washington's European NATO allies that Putin might be emboldened by any peace deal in Ukraine to invade other neighbours.

"I just don't see that he wants to take all of Europe. This is a much different situation than it was in World War Two," Witkoff said.

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE

Ukrainian armed forces lost over 190 soldiers in Kursk direction in 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 190 soldiers, three combat armored vehicles, and a multiple launch rocket system launcher in the Kursk area, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 190 soldiers, three combat armored vehicles, 16 vehicles, five artillery pieces, six mortars, a multiple launch rocket system launcher, and two ammunition depots were destroyed," the ministry reported.

The Russian Defense Ministry added that units of the Battlegroup North inflicted losses on formations of a mechanized, airborne assault brigade, a marine brigade and three territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces in the areas of the settlements of Gogolevka, Gornal, Guevo and Oleshnya during offensive operations. Four enemy counterattacks were repelled.

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In Nigeria, history tends to repeat itself with unerring accuracy and in tiresome syntax. When he wrote his Report on the Amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria and Administration in 1919, Frederick Lugard described Nigeria as an “anomaly…. of a country with aggregate revenue practically equal to its needs, but divided into two by an arbitrary line of latitude.” While one portion was fiscally viable, he suggested, the other “was dependent on a grant paid by the British taxpayer.” Through the Amalgamation in 1914, Lugard created a Customs Union in which extraction could be sustained by administering mechanisms of fiscal compensation to smooth over these disparities.

From the get-go, the invention of Nigeria was about the exploitation of resources and property. Rivers State is at the centre of these resources. Towards this goal, the powers of government have historically been mobilised. More than 111 years after the Amalgamation, this raison d’êtreof the Nigerian estate remains resilient. It is both evident and explicit in the machinations that have now eventuated in the declaration of a state of emergency over Rivers State.

When he addressed the country on 18 March to proclaim a state of emergency in Rivers State, Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president, claimed that he acted on “security reports made available to [him]” showing “disturbing incidents of vandalisation of pipelines by some militant without the governor taking any action to curtail them.” Importantly, he had not bothered to speak to the State governor to hear his own side of the story, nor did he indicate that any humans had been injured or killed.

Security reports in such situations are provided by the State Security Service, (SSS). It is currently headed as Director-General by Oluwatosin Ajayi, whose stint as State Director of Security (SDS) in Rivers State coincided with the tenure as governor of Nyesom Wike, a principal belligerent in the political conflict in the state.

As a result, the president continued, “no good and responsible president will standby and allow the grave situation to continue without taking remedial steps prescribed by the Constitution to address the situation in the state, which no doubt requires extraordinary measures to restore good governance, peace, order and security.”

These words were not new. When he moved the motion in the federal parliament on 29 May 1962 for the declaration of a state of emergency in the old Western Region, Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa uttered the original version of the same sentence. After rendering his version of the events in the regional parliament in Ibadan the previous week, the prime minister declared: “No responsible Government of the Federation could allow an explosive situation such as that which now exists in Western Nigeria to continue without taking adequate measures to ensure that there is an early return to the Region of peace, order and good Government.”

Then in the Western Region, as today in Rivers State, there was a political dispute between a predecessor and his successor, both of them of the same party. The predecessor was Obafemi Awolowo, leader of the Action Group, who had transitioned from the office of regional premier to being leader of the Opposition in the federal parliament. His successor as premier was Ladoke Akintola. Although both lawyers, these men had fundamental differences of both provenance and ideology. Awolowo was Ijebu from the south of Yorubaland. Akintola, who grew up in Northern Nigeria, was from Ogbomosho in the north of Yorubaland. Ideologically, Akintola’s politics tended towards conservative populism; Awolowo was more towards democratic socialism.

In May 1962, the National Executive Committee of the Action group resolved to request Akintola to resign as both deputy leader to Awolowo in the party and as premier of the Western Region. Rival factions emerged in the party claiming a majority in the regional parliament. Akintola sought to have the parliament convened for the purpose of procuring a vote of confidence on his government. Both the regional governor and the speaker of the parliament rebuffed his overtures. Instead, outside the parliament, some party officials led by Bola Ige secured the signatures of a majority of elected members withdrawing support from Akintola’s administration.

The party presented these signatures to the governor, Oba Adesoji Aderemi, then the Ooni of Ife, who thereafter invited Dauda Adegbenro to form a new government as regional premier. Attempts to re-convene the regional parliament ended in fracas. As recalled by Awolowo, “one Mr. Oke, a supporter of Akintola, a Member from Ogbomoso, jumped on the desk and was running about on the desk and then lifted a chair and struck somebody on the head. That is how it started, and then thereafter one Mr. Ebubedike, the Member for Badagry, who lives in Ajeromi, took the Mace and then in an attempt to strike the Speaker with the Mace, the Mace struck the table and broke into two.”

On receiving notification of the governor’s decision removing him and designating Adegbenro as regional premier on 21 May 1962, Akintola began proceedings at the High Court of the Western Region. The Chief Justice of the Region – they were called Chief Justice then –Samuel Okai Quashie-Idun, had acted as Chief Justice of Ghana under the government of Kwame Nkrumah. He headed to Nigeria after resigning from Ghana’s judiciary in 1958 over disagreements with the Nkrumah government in the first flush of post-colonial authoritarianism. In 1960, Quashie-Idun became chief justice of the Western Region in succession to Robert Yorke Hedges. As chief justice, he was said to enjoy the support and patronage of Premier Akintola.

The expectation of Akintola was reportedly that the chief justice would afford him expedited hearing and a favourable verdict, handing him under colour of law the boost he needed in this battle of his political life. Instead, Chief Justice Quashie-Idun decided to distil the legal issues and, rather than rule on them, transmitted those to the then Federal Supreme Court for decision. The case eventually traveled up to the Privy Council, where Akintola lost the legal dispute. It is said that a disappointed Akintola withdrew patronage from Quashie-Idun and their relationship never recovered. The following year, Quashie-Idun left the judiciary of the Western Region to East Africa, becoming the president of the East African Court of Appeal, where he died in 1966.

It is thought that Quashie-Idun tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to recover the relationship. In June 1963, he dismissed the action by Adegbenro of the Action Group, seeking to invalidate the appointment of Odeleye Fadahunsi as regional governor, and denied Adegbenro leave to appeal to the Federal Supreme Court. 

The disagreement between Quashie-Idun and Akintola was in reality unbridgeable. As chief justice, he saw a legal dispute which deserved judicial dispassion. For Akintola, it was a political dispute in which the role of the judiciary was to serve as his instrument. In 1962, Quashie-Idun chose to stick with his judicial brief. Today in Nigeria, judges at the highest levels have chosen to discard judicial robes and purchase sides in the political dispute in Rivers State, becoming shamefully complicit in instrumentalising the highest courts for a proverbial mess of political pottage.

When he addressed the country this past week, therefore, the president was not content with merely plagiarising Tafawa-Balewa; he found comfort in the partisanship of a wilful judiciary.

On 28 February, the Supreme Court restrained the Central Bank from releasing the federal allocations of Rivers State until the State House of Assembly had passed a lawful budget. In his address declaring the state of emergency, the president said his newly appointed military administrator in Rivers State would not be able to make any laws. In effect, he could not pass a budget to implement the Supreme Court judgment.

Yet, the day after he was installed, the Central Bank released the withheld allocation to the military administrator. On the same day, the National Assembly approved the emergency proclamation on an unlikely voice vote, after what was reported to be a splurge of money to sweeten that outcome. If the statutory allocation of Rivers State was used to purchase an emergency proclamation over the state, it is entirely in keeping with the project originated by Frederick Lugard to preserve Nigeria as a proposition in extractive anomaly.

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a professor of law, teaches at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and can be reached through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Scott Hutcheson

The best leaders don’t leave influence to chance. They structure their communication, decision-making, and presence in ways that align with how people naturally process information. One of the most powerful tools? The Rule of Three—a pattern so deeply wired into human cognition that it shapes everything from great speeches to effective leadership signals. There is much to learn from the shamrock about the rule of three.

On this St. Patrick’s Day, let’s consider the shamrock. Legend suggests that St. Patrick used its three leaves to illustrate a concept that is difficult for many to grasp—the Holy Trinity, one God expressed in three distinct entities. Whether or not this story is historically accurate, the idea itself is a masterclass in communication.

Explaining something as abstract and paradoxical as the Trinity to a largely illiterate population required an approach that was both intuitive and memorable. The shamrock—something familiar, natural, and visually simple—was a brilliant choice. It distilled a complex theological idea into a tangible, everyday object, making it easier to understand and recall.

The power of this teaching method extends far beyond religious instruction. The most effective leaders know that clarity is not about dumbing things down—it’s about making the complex accessible. The shamrock endures as a powerful symbol of simplicity and clarity—qualities that are just as essential in leadership.

Why Three? The Shamrock Principle Illustrates Cognitive Efficiency

The Rule of Three isn’t just a storytelling trick—it’s a cognitive advantage. Research in cognitive science shows that our brains favor patterns of three because they optimize memory, engagement, and decision-making. This principle is widely used in communication, marketing, and leadership because information presented in triads is easier to process and recall.

From political speeches to corporate messaging, the most memorable and persuasive ideas often follow this structure. The reason is simple: our brains seek patterns, and three is the smallest number needed to establish one. Leaders who leverage this principle in their communication create clarity, drive action, and enhance their influence.

The Three Biodynamic Channels of Leadership

Great leadership isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how others experience you. Recent research suggests that leaders are judged on three primary dimensions. Think of these as three biodynamic channels:

1. Warmth – The ability to connect and build trust.
2. Competence – The demonstration of skill and credibility.
3. Gravitas – The capacity to bring people together to create shared value.

These three signals work together like the leaves of a shamrock. Remove one, and the whole system weakens. A leader high in competence but low in warmth can come across as unapproachable. One with warmth but no gravitas may struggle to rally others toward a shared goal. The key is knowing when to dial up or down each element based on the situation.

How to Apply the Shamrock Principle in Leadership

1. Structure Communication Around Three Key Points

Whether leading a meeting or delivering a speech, structuring your message around three main ideas makes it more persuasive. Studies show that people recall structured information up to 40% better than unstructured content.

Example: Instead of overwhelming your team with a long list of priorities, give them three key takeaways.

2. Balance Warmth, Competence, and Gravitas in Your Leadership Style

Ask yourself:

• Do I naturally project warmth (approachability, trust-building)?
• Am I demonstrating competence (expertise, reliability)?
• Am I cultivating gravitas (the ability to bring people together around a shared goal)?

A strong leader adjusts these based on context. For example, a high-stakes negotiation may require amplifying competence and gravitas, while a team-building retreat might call for more warmth.

3. Use the Rule of Three in Decision-Making

In complex environments, clarity is a competitive advantage. Leaders who frame decisions around three core factors avoid analysis paralysis and inspire confidence.

Example: When evaluating a business strategy, break it down into:

1. Impact – What is the potential upside?
2. Feasibility – Can we realistically execute this?
3. Risk – What are the possible downsides?

This approach helps teams move forward with focus and alignment.

Forbes

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.67 trillion to Nigeria's three tiers of government in February, representing a 1.49% decrease from January's allocation.

According to Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the February distribution was sourced from:

- Statutory revenue: N827.63 billion

- Value-Added Tax (VAT): N609.43 billion

- Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL): N35.17 billion

- Solid minerals revenue: N28.21 billion

- Augmentation: N178 billion

From the total gross revenue of N2.34 trillion available in February, deductions included N89.092 billion for collection costs and N577.097 billion for transfers, interventions, refunds, and savings.

Revenue Decline Noted

The committee reported that February's gross statutory revenue of N1.65 trillion fell by N194.66 billion compared to January's N1.84 trillion. Similarly, VAT revenue decreased from N771.88 billion in January to N654.45 billion in February.

Allocation Breakdown

Of the N1.67 trillion distributed:

- Federal government: N569.65 billion

- State governments: N562.19 billion

- Local governments: N410.55 billion

- Derivation revenue to oil-producing states: N136.04 billion (13% of mineral revenue)

While oil and gas royalty and EMTL increased significantly, other revenue sources—including VAT, petroleum profit tax, companies income tax, excise duty, import duty, and CET levies—all decreased.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized the handling of the political crisis in Rivers State, describing the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly as a “clear abuse of power.” His remarks came during the annual colloquium organized by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja on Saturday.

The crisis escalated on March 18 when President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing political and security instability. The suspension of the governor, his deputy, and state lawmakers was subsequently ratified by the National Assembly through a voice vote.

Jonathan expressed concern over the actions of the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, accusing them of misusing their authority. “As a former president and also from the Niger Delta, people called on me, President Jonathan, and ex-President Obasanjo to speak out on the suspension of the Rivers State governor,” he said. “But traditionally, former presidents globally avoid commenting on the actions of sitting presidents to prevent escalating tensions.”

He likened the situation to an Indian proverb: “If someone is truly sleeping, you can easily wake them. But if they are pretending to sleep, it becomes difficult to wake them.” Jonathan emphasized that the key actors in Nigeria’s government—executive, legislative, and judicial—know the right course of action but are deliberately avoiding it. “This is a clear abuse of office and power across all three arms of government,” he stated.

The former president warned that the decisions made by those in power would have long-term consequences and urged politicians to recognize their shared responsibility in ensuring good governance. He called for accountability and adherence to the rule of law to resolve the crisis in Rivers State.

Popular comedian and activist, Mr Macaroni, has clarified that he is not seeking financial assistance despite revealing his staggering ₦500 million debt. Speaking with Saturday Beats, the skit maker explained that his intention in sharing his financial struggles was to help others learn from his mistakes—not to solicit donations.

“I’m not accepting any help or donations. I shared the story primarily so people could learn,” he stated.

Mr Macaroni recently shocked fans when he disclosed that he had fallen into heavy debt, a situation stemming from a failed investment and a scam between 2021 and 2022. He also admitted that financial mismanagement and excessive generosity contributed to his predicament. The comedian recounted how the burden of debt left him emotionally drained, compounded by the betrayal of someone he once trusted. However, he emphasized that he has found strength in his faith and the unwavering support of loved ones.

Industry Colleagues Show Support

Following his revelation, numerous celebrities and activists have offered words of encouragement.

Social activist Rinu Oduala dismissed the notion of recklessness, saying, “I can attest to your financial kindness. Even in the midst of this, you still give. May love always triumph.”

Political commentator Morris Monye empathized, stating, “I used to share my struggles too, but I’m learning to hold it in. We will overcome.”

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo commended Mr Macaroni’s openness, saying, “Your good heart came through for you, my brother.”

Actress Kehinde Bankole praised his honesty, calling it “a high level of accountability”, while hypeman Do2dtun described vulnerability as a strength, adding, “You have just unlocked another level of growth.”

Other celebrities, including Broda Shaggi, Ejike Asiegbu, Bisola Aiyeola, Aproko Doctor, and TheOnlyChigul, also sent their support.

Public Reactions Pour In

Fans have resonated deeply with Mr Macaroni’s story, with many sharing their own experiences. One user, @Og_koded94, expressed empathy, writing, “I am in the same shoes. I pray God restores all our hope for a better life.”

Despite his challenges, Mr Macaroni remains determined to move forward, emphasizing the lessons he has learned and his resolve to rebuild.