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“Nigeria Has Its Issues, But It’s Not True What Kemi Badenoch Is Saying” – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has publicly expressed his disagreement with recent remarks made by Kemi Badenoch.
Badenoch, who was born in Nigeria, has been vocal about her negative experiences with her country of origin, particularly in relation to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
In an interview with The Free Press, a US-based media platform, Badenoch recounted an incident where officers from the NPF allegedly stole her brother’s watch and shoe.
Her statements were harshly critical of Nigerian law enforcement, painting an image of corruption and inefficiency.
He argued that while Nigeria certainly has its challenges, the picture Badenoch painted was far too bleak and did not represent the full reality of the nation.
“I completely disagree with her statement,” Adegboyega said.
He went on to mention issues within the UK itself to provide context, noting, “In 2023 and 2024 alone, 78,000 bags were snatched, and 78,000 phones were stolen in London.
So, while Nigeria has its issues, it’s not fair to suggest that the UK is without its own serious problems.”
Adegboyega also drew attention to the struggles faced by the Black community in the UK.
He emphasized the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora and the challenges they still endure.
“There is a very strong Nigerian Black community in the UK, many of whom have worked hard and made sacrifices to support people like Kemi Badenoch to rise to such positions of power.
We know the realities of the system.”
He further pointed out disparities in the justice and education systems, saying, “More young Black people are found in UK prisons than in schools.
The same applies to mental health facilities, where the numbers of young Black individuals are disproportionately high.
These are systemic issues that need to be acknowledged.”
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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