"A guy looked at my airplane the other day and said I wonder how many people I could have fed for the price of that airplane...
I replied I am not sure, it fed a lot of families at the Dassault factory where it was built. I’m sure it fed a bunch of families that rolled the aluminum at the Alcoa factory. It surely fed a lot of people at the Honeywell factory where the experts built the turbines. It fed a whole company for a few weeks when I had them build me a new interior. It feeds the families of the linemen that fuel it.
That’s the difference between capitalism and a welfare mentality. When you buy something, you put money in people's pockets, and give them dignity for their skills.
When you give someone something for nothing, you rob them of their dignity and self worth.
Capitalism is freely giving your money in exchange for something of value.
Socialism is taking your money against your will and shoving something down your throat that you never asked for."
Regardless of how we feel about Nasir El-Rufai, there is no reason to keep him incarcerated for as long as he has been. The true test of our beliefs and values lies not in how we uphold them when it is convenient but when it is inconvenient.
Everyone who has followed my work knows what I think about Nasir's politics and everything he has done. But I will be the first to say the rule of law must be followed. And that in a democracy you do not get to pick and choose who should be accorded human rights. I say this as someone from Kaduna, who has both political and personal grievances against Nasir El-Rufai. Release him, or at least treat him with the dignity every human deserves (whether they have been accused of a crime or not) and let him have his day in court.
CAF is in a lot of trouble. Back in 1976, Morocco players walked off the pitch in protest over a refereeing call, then returned, equalised, and finished 1-1. They topped the group with five points & won the tournament. Guinea came second. There is no end in sight for this saga.
The United Nations warns that South Sudan 🇸🇸 is on the brink of returning to full-scale war. Political and military leaders are undermining the 2018 peace deal, with reports of airstrikes on civilian areas, forced recruitment of youth, and escalating ethnic violence that could lead to mass atrocities.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk described it as a “forgotten crisis” reaching a critical stage, while the United States cautioned it may reduce support if the government fails to uphold the peace agreement. Fighting and displacement are increasing, though the conflict has not engulfed the entire country.
Today parents in Iran buried 165 children killed in the attack on a girls’ primary school by the United States and Israel.
From Gaza to Iran, this is what “liberation” by the West looks like.
"Fasting" is proof that you can stop bad habits.
"Taraweeh" is proof that you can pray voluntary prayers at night.
"Suhur" is proof that you can wake up for Fajr.
"Iftar" is proof that you can do Sabr.
Islam isn't hard. You just haven't realized your own potential yet.
Let me say this with my full chest…
Morocco is the most welcoming African country I’ve ever visited as a Nigerian.
The love is DIFFERENT.
You tell anyone you’re Nigerian, instant smiles, instant respect and instant brotherhood.
Two families we didn’t even know invited us into their homes.
Strangers gave us food.
People treated us like we’ve been friends for years.
This kind of hospitality is rare.
Morocco, thank you. 🇲🇦🇳🇬🔥
The bond is real.