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Arsenal FC and everything nice.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

I have followed with deep concern the developments surrounding the reported freezing of the bank accounts of the Osun State Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), coming just days before the governorship election.

Let me reiterate that I have always supported a relentless fight against corruption. However, that fight must never become a tool for political intimidation or the suppression of democracy. No institution, however important, should be used in a manner that creates the impression of influencing the electoral process.

The timing of this action raises legitimate questions. If investigations had been ongoing for months, why take such a drastic step on the eve of an election? In a democracy, institutions must not only be impartial but must also be seen to be impartial.

What is increasingly troubling is the growing perception that state institutions are being deployed to achieve political ends and secure power at all costs. This is dangerous for our democracy. Governments come and go, but once institutions lose their independence and credibility, the nation suffers.

If there is evidence of wrongdoing, the Constitution provides a clear path: seek the appropriate orders from a competent court. Due process is the foundation of justice. No agency should exercise powers beyond those granted by law.

I call on all relevant authorities to act strictly within the Constitution and ensure that nothing undermines the credibility of the Osun Governorship Election. The people of Osun must be allowed to freely determine their future through the ballot, without intimidation or institutional interference.

Nigeria’s democracy was built on sacrifice. We must not allow it to be weakened by the misuse of institutions or the pursuit of political advantage.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 @OurFavOnlineDoc]

Please watch this video of the interview done with Monsignor (professor) Obiora Francis Ike.

He is a Roman Catholic priest, a scholar and human rights activist.

Professor Obiora is the founder of the Switzerland based Catholic institute for development justice and peace.

The Catholic priests are not slowing down and I’m absolutely loving it.

[Hon Henry Shield @HonShield]

THEY FORGED A LETTER ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC YOUTHS?

JUST TO DEFEND TINUBU?

WOW!!!

[Street Fight 🥊 @Streetfight983]

🚨Karma Alerts

Scumbag Man harasses a horse by pulling its tail... the horse responds with a brutal kick that knocks him out

[Inibehe Effiong @InibeheEffiong]

You expect people who paraded fake bishops to listen to a real Cardinal?

[Zekeri Idris Jnr @IdrisZekeriJnr]

As a former two-term President of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) in the Army Chaplaincy, I didn’t need a second look to recognise this as a poorly fabricated forged press release.

The forgers in Aso Rock and their team of failures are now clutching at straws.

For God and For Youth…….

[Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto]

He Landed At Enugu Airport For The First Time And Was Pleasantly Surprised To Find No Single Beggars, People Asking Him For Money Or Taxi Drivers Harassing Him, Making His Arrival Smooth And Stress-Free.

[BLESSED 🥷 @Dee_9889]

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 🥰🥰

GOVERNANCE IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, APC ARE JUST WICKED DEMONS

[H I I K Y A A T O R @HiikyaaTor]

The Sultan of Sokoto told Northerners & Muslims to vote for Tinubu. But the Catholic Bishops visited the President and told Tinubu the truth about the economy & security situation. Whether he accepts it or not. Meanwhile we suffering the most our leaders are promoting Tinubu.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Disruption of Worship Centres now a National Calamity.

I have been deeply dismayed by the recent news concerning the abduction of worshippers in Enugu. It is profoundly distressing that fellow Nigerians, who had come together in divine worship seeking solace and hope, have endured such a traumatic and criminal ordeal.

It is increasingly clear that this is no longer an isolated incident affecting specific states like Borno, Benue, Plateau, Zamfara, or Katsina. It has escalated into a national crisis, threatening every Nigerian, regardless of their ethnic background, religious beliefs, or regional origins. No part of our country should be a place where citizens live in constant fear of attending religious services, pursuing education, engaging in work, or even resting in their own homes.

This is a critical moment for Nigeria to come together as one nation. Security concerns must go beyond partisan politics, tribal loyalties, or religious differences. It is a collective national duty that requires unity, urgency, and decisive action.

I call on all relevant security agencies to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the abducted persons and to swiftly apprehend and bring to justice those responsible. Beyond this incident, we must, as a nation, dedicate ourselves to eradicating this menace through all legitimate means.

The inviolability of human life must remain the highest priority for any government. We cannot accept these tragedies as a new normal. Every Nigerian life is invaluable, and every possible measure must be taken to protect it.

Despite the threats, a new Nigeria is possible with God on our side. -PO

[Oyindamola🙄 @dammiedammie35]

So after Wike’s interview yesterday where he said the Rivers state belongs to Tinubu, Isaac Fayose has now come out this morning and wants to bet with Wike with his Royce rolls and 1 billion Naira that Peter Obi will win the entire Rivers state before 12 noon on election day😂✨

[Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. @PO_GrassRootM]

“Do not record another person’s votes as mine, and do not transfer my votes to anyone else. Give me exactly what I earned at the polling units.”

- Peter Obi tells INEC

[Harry Da Diegot @trigottista]

Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan

APC has nothing on this man 😂

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

Many Nigerian Youth Can’t Even Think of Marriage Because They Are Jobless — Cardinal Onaiyekan

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening unemployment crisis, saying many young graduates can no longer think about marriage or building a future because they cannot find jobs.

Speaking during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja reflected on Nigeria’s economic situation following the recent meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu.

Onaiyekan said the true measure of any government’s success should be the well-being of its citizens rather than economic indicators such as GDP or reports from international institutions.

He said: “If we admit that the role of government is the welfare of citizens, then it means we are not going to judge the success of our government on the basis of the statistics from GDP, from the World Bank, or whatever. The important thing is, what, how is the life of the Nigerian?”

Describing youth unemployment as one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges, the cleric noted that many university graduates remain jobless despite years of education.

He said: “The terrible thing now is many of our young people that have struggled to finish university are all going around with their degrees. They are unable to get a job. Therefore, they can’t even think of marriage. They can’t think of starting a family. They can’t think of planning their life. That is terrible,” the Cardinal lamented.

He warned that growing frustration among unemployed youths could have serious consequences if not urgently addressed, urging the government to show the political will to govern with honesty, fairness and justice.

He said: “The only thing it takes is a political will to do the right thing, to be honest in how government is run, to be just to everybody, to be fair in this.”

[OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 @OurFavOnlineDoc]

“President Tinubu and his aides would not have insulted the Sultan of Sokoto if he had been the one who made the statements by Cardinal Onaiyekan. We're being insulted because we're Christians.”

- Chief Rotimi Amaechi,
ADC Vice Presidential Candidate.

[Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso @KwankwasoRM]

I commend the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for demonstrating courage and patriotism by drawing attention to the realities confronting our nation.

Their concerns regarding the rising cost of living, worsening insecurity, declining public confidence, and the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians are neither partisan nor isolated; they reflect the daily experiences of ordinary citizens across every region of our country.

Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle under the weight of economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and diminishing opportunities. These challenges demand urgent, sincere, and people-centred responses from those entrusted with leadership.

I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises, advocating for good governance, accountability, and policies that prioritise the security, welfare, and prosperity of our people.

It is through such collective commitment and responsible leadership that we can build a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria.

May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. - RMK

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

When a Government Declares War on the Truth

President Donald Trump of America recently described Nigeria as “a now disgraced country.” The painful reality is that Nigeria’s challenges continue to deepen. Each passing day reveals deeper signs of decline, especially when a government becomes increasingly intolerant of truth and hostile to those who speak about the suffering of the people.

The Catholic Church has never functioned as an opposition party in Nigeria. Across military regimes and successive democratic administrations, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has maintained a principled voice on national issues and the nation’s conscience, commending governments when they deserved commendation and speaking the truth whenever national conscience demanded it. Its interventions are driven by a moral obligation, rooted in Christian social teaching, to defend truth, justice, and the common good.

The same applies to Nigeria’s major religious organisations. Bodies such as Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have repeatedly raised concerns over economic hardship, inflation, and insecurity. Living among the people, religious leaders often encounter the suffering of citizens firsthand. They speak because they witness families struggling with rising food prices, unemployment, and the fear created by kidnappings and insecurity.

As leaders, we should be gracious enough to listen to people and organisations that speak the truth to us and genuinely criticise us when things are not going in the right direction. As Governor, I had the opportunity of working with a very strong Council of Traditional Rulers, led by the Obi of Onitsha, and religious bodies that consistently criticised me and offered suggestions. This contributed greatly to our success in Anambra State, especially in critical areas like education and health.

Against this background, the attacks on the CBCN, and especially on His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, are deeply troubling. Even in 1998, when Pope John Paul II visited Nigeria and told General Abacha some hard truths, including about the incarceration of Chief Moshood Abiola, nobody vilified him.

During the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, to demonstrate his purported commitment to and respect for the Catholic Church, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome days before the event, ahead of most other visiting dignitaries, including Catholics such as the U.S. Vice President, JD Vance. He participated in the liturgy, queued with other world leaders to greet the Holy Father, and displayed deep respect for the moral authority of the Church. Back in Nigeria, however, that posture has now changed completely.

What is playing out today also reveals how political leaders sometimes exploit religion and ethnicity to divide the people. Even when it was obvious that the CBCN was speaking on issues affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic boundaries, aides to the President immediately reduced it to a “religious affair.” The question is: are insecurity, poverty, inflation, unemployment, and hardship problems exclusive to a particular faith? Do these challenges recognise religious or tribal boundaries?

The bishops merely expressed what millions of Nigerians experience daily: insecurity has worsened, poverty is deepening, inflation is crippling families, businesses are struggling, and hope is fading. These are realities echoed by religious leaders across the country, to whom successive governments gave thanks and promised to look into their observations.

Rather than address these concerns or explain the measures in place to ameliorate them, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aides and supporters responded with vicious attacks, particularly against Cardinal John Onaiyekan, with little regard for his age, stature, and accomplishments.

[Ibeh @masurge7]

Tony Elumelu openly backs Tinubu to govern Nigeria.
But Elumelu has no one among his board of directors in UBA with a CV as empty, forged and unverifiable as Tinubu's.

Is it that these elites are so unpatriotic to love their personal businesses way way more than their country?

[DADA OLUYEMI @DADAOLUYEMI]

Have you ever see them come out and make rally for any society injustice?

They are slave of Arab religion.

[MERIT🕶️ @LM_MessiRebirth]

This government is pushing security responsibilities to the states without giving them the authority to deal with it. Unbelievable.

___ Seyi Makinde