IT'S HAPPENING

  The Naira in the Mud: While Leaders Fight for Chairs, the People Fight for Food If you checked the exchange rate today, April 29, 2026, you probably felt a sharp pain in your chest. The Naira has recorded another massive depreciation at the official market, hitting over N1,380 per dollar. For the common man, this isn't just a number on a screen; it is the reason a bag of rice is becoming a luxury and why poultry prices are skyrocketing. Welcome back to I Must Talk Aloud. Today, we are looking at the "dirt" that the political headlines are trying to hide. The Economic Angle: The "Paper" Strength vs. The Market Reality The government keeps telling us that the "reforms" are working. They talk about "investor confidence" and "blue economy financing," but the market doesn't lie. Every time the Naira drops, a small business owner in our neighborhood loses their capital. Why is the currency so unstable while our foreign reserves are ...

 Post Title: The Ibadan Alliance: A Real Rescue Mission or a Gang of Old Friends? The political atmosphere in Nigeria just got a lot heavier. Over the weekend, the city of Ibadan became the headquarters of a new political earthquake. We saw the "Big Three"—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—sitting together with other opposition figures like Rotimi Amaechi and Rauf Aregbesola. Their message was clear: One Candidate for 2027. They say they are coming together to save Nigeria from becoming a "one-party state" under the APC. But as always, on this blog, we look at the dirt beneath the clean white kaftans. The "Power" Angle: Can Eagles and Hawks Fly Together? It sounds beautiful on paper: a "Super Coalition" to challenge the ruling party. But we must ask—who will step down for whom? In 2023, the ego of these same men split the votes and gave the APC the keys to the Villa. Now, in 2026, they are promising to be "one family." Are ...

 The Jumping Season: Why Our Politicians Have No Shame If you look at the news this week, you’ll see that the "Great Migration" has begun. In the House of Representatives, lawmakers are jumping from one party to another like athletes in a transfer window. Thaddeus Attah has left the Labour Party, others are fleeing to the APC, and the ADC is suddenly becoming a crowded house.   Why is this happening now? Because tomorrow, April 23, 2026, the party primaries officially begin.   The Survival Angle: It’s Not About You Don't be deceived by the long speeches about "serving the constituency." These defections are about one thing: The Ticket. Politicians who realize they can't win a primary in their current party are desperately looking for any platform that will let them run in 2027. They don't care about the party's manifesto; they only care about their own survival. This is why our politics feels like a game of musical chairs—the players move, but the mu...

 The Dirty Politics in My Country: Why I Can No Longer Stay Silent They say politics is a dirty game, but in our country, it has become a mud pit where the future of the youth is traded for personal gain. Welcome to I Must-Talk. I started this blog because looking away is no longer an option. Today, we are looking at the "dirt" from every angle—the high offices, the local streets, and the systemic rot that keeps us held back. The View from the Top: The 2027 Chessboard Even though we are in April 2026, the "Big Men" in the capital have already forgotten about the promises they made for this term. Their focus has shifted entirely to the 2027 elections. We see the secret meetings, the sudden "mergers" of old enemies, and the desperate attempts by the opposition to form a "Super Coalition." Is this about the people? No. It is about who gets to hold the keys to the treasury next. While they play chess with our lives, the average citizen is...