Popular reality television personality, Phyna, has stirred online reactions after strongly criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Yelwata community in Benue State. The community had recently suffered a tragic assault by alleged herdsmen, leading to the loss of more than 200 lives. During his visit, President Tinubu was seen meeting some of the alleged attack survivors receiving treatment at a hospital. However, Phyna expressed serious doubts over the legitimacy of the hospital visit. She raised concerns regarding the identity of the individuals Tinubu interacted with and condemned the red carpet rolled out for the President at the hospital. She further suggested that the pictures from the visit may have been digitally altered. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) page, Phyna questioned the essence of the visit, emphasizing that all those affected by the attack had reportedly been killed and set ablaze — thereby leaving no victims for the President to meet in the hospital. Her tweet read: “There were no victims in Yelewata, they were all killed and burnt alive. Who are those in the hospital that the President went to visit standing on a red rug? “Why are you doing a photoshop to make us angrier? Nigeria has failed us.” Her statement ignited a wave of mixed responses across social media. While some netizens supported her courage to speak up, others criticized her for allegedly chasing clout and misrepresenting the reality of the tragic incident. Below are some of the reactions shared on X:
The decision by Nigeria’s federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to send skit makers and comedians such as Ola of Lagos and Basketmouth to India to assess the safety and quality of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians. A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shows these entertainers representing Nigeria in what is considered a critical mission to evaluate CNG technology. The move has drawn criticism, with many questioning why professionals, engineers, or researchers were not selected for such a vital task. One prominent reaction came from X user @ourfavoriteonlinedoc, who expressed dismay at the government’s choice. He stated: “This is quite saddening, tbh. They didn’t send professors of engineering. They didn’t send PhD researchers or MSc students in technology from the country’s best universities. They didn’t send people with the professional competence to analyze the innovation and recommend it for public use. Instead, they sent Ola of Lagos, who will likely return to roll on the floor and shout, ‘Put CNG in your car; you will love it.’ What a shame.” This controversy has reignited debates about the government’s priorities and its approach to utilizing expertise in critical sectors. Critics argue that bypassing professionals for entertainers undermines the credibility of the initiative and raises questions about the seriousness of Nigeria’s efforts in adopting CNG technology for energy solutions. Key Takeaways: By relying on a more expert-driven approach, Nigeria could better position itself for technological advancements while ensuring public trust in its initiatives. READ ALSO:
