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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has once again raised alarm over the deepening hardship facing millions of Nigerians, calling on the Federal Government to urgently address the growing crisis of multidimensional poverty in the country. In a recent statement, the NLC emphasized that the current economic situation is no longer sustainable for the average Nigerian. While inflation continues to rise, wages have stagnated, and basic necessities like food, healthcare, transportation, and housing have become unaffordable luxuries for many households.

In a country where the dream of japa (relocating abroad) has become a popular conversation, it’s easy to believe that success only lies on foreign shores. But let’s flip the script. What if we told you that right here within Nigeria’s vibrant, complex, and often chaotic borders people are building empires, shaping industries, and achieving greatness without ever needing a visa stamp? From tech innovators to fashion moguls, content creators to entrepreneurs, this post shines a light on Nigerians who decided to stay and win. Their stories prove one thing: you don’t have to leave to live your dream.

In the heart of Nigeria’s Middle Belt lies Benue State, once known for its rich agricultural output and peaceful, farming communities. Today, it’s a place of mourning where cries of mothers, burnt homes, and shallow mass graves have replaced the once vibrant sound of marketplaces and harvest songs. Since the beginning of 2025, over 200 lives have been brutally taken, yet the level of national attention and government action remains shockingly inadequate.

In Nigeria, politics isn’t just politics—it’s premium entertainment, reality TV, and unending drama rolled into one. From party defections that look like romantic breakups to overnight godfather betrayals, Nigeria’s political landscape is less about ideology and more about who’s playing chess with the loudest pawns.