FIFA World Cup: A Gallant Finish
The FIFA World Cup concluded successfully today, with the best team emerging victorious.
This is yet another fitting birthday gift, further demonstrating that the youth have not only arrived but are proving that excellence, when given the opportunity, will always prevail.
Today, competence, capacity, character, and capability were on full display. It is a powerful reminder that when young people are properly nurtured, entrusted with responsibility, and given the opportunity to lead, they deliver outstanding results.
This is the spirit we must replicate across every sector of our national life. A New Nigeria is Possible, and it must be reflected in every endeavour that brings pride, progress, and honour to our nation. -PO
Some states like Plateau, Nasarawa, and a few other northern states, Christian communities supported Peter Obi in 2023 mainly due to religious sentiment. Are those sentiments still there? The answer is no, today, they are fully with President Tinubu.
- Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the APC National Chairman
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Astronaut Reid Wiseman says he has CONVERTED to Christianity after his trip to moon.
"There is no other explanation for what I saw and experienced. When we landed back on earth, I saw the cross and just wept."
Truth be told if you look at everything and still donβt believe in God the creator then itβs crazy . You think everything just happened ?
Moral lesson : Welcome to Christianity . Jesus Christ is king
It is with a profound sense of humility and rare privilege that I had the honour of representing our revered father, the distinguished leader of the Middle Belt, an African statesman per Excellent and an accomplished philanthropist, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, at the 2026 Nwonyo Fishing Festival, held at Nwonyo Creek in Ibi, Taraba State
This revered cultural festival stands as a powerful symbol of unity and peace, consistently attracting both local and international tourists and firmly placing Taraba State on the global map. With a rich history spanning over a century, the fishing festival traces its origin to Bula Wurbo in 1861, reflecting a long-standing tradition deeply rooted in the identity of the people.
The festival remains a living testament to our enduring heritage, an expression of cultural pride that not only preserves our traditions but also serves as a vital source of livelihood for the people.
I extend my sincere appreciation to my brother, Governor Agbu Kefas, for his visionary leadership in reviving and rebranding the festival, thereby creating renewed economic opportunities and promoting cultural tourism in Taraba State.
In addition, I had the honour of representing the Nigeria Governors' Forum in solidarity with Governor Agbu Kefas, reaffirming our collective commitment to support initiatives that advance tourism and sustainable development in the state.
From our standpoint in Plateau State, we remain dedicated to strengthening inter-state collaboration and partnerships that will uplift our people and lift them out of the shackles of poverty.
The event was graced by an array of distinguished personalities. The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was represented by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, was also represented, while the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, alongside other distinguished guests, graced the historic festival.
Nigeria Is Bleeding From Within
It is deeply troubling to read recent World Bank reports indicating that, while Nigeriaβs Federation Revenue surged to β¦84 trillion in just three years, a staggering 41% βamounting to β¦34.44 trillion βnever reached the Federation Account. This sum exceeds the combined β¦34 trillion earmarked for capital projects in the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Bills, a comparison that underscores the gravity of the situation and signals that something is fundamentally wrong.
This is not a mere oversight; it points to institutionalised corruption on a massive scale. In 1994, when the Okigbo Panel reported about $12.4 billion from the Gulf War oil windfall as unaccounted for, Nigerians were outraged and the nation shook with indignation. Today, an even more troubling situation appears to be unfolding, yet it is met with a disquietening silence.
We are trapped in a lethal paradox: Earning more as a nation, yet having less to invest in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. From 2025, systemic βdeductionsβ have allowed agencies to capture more resources than entire states and even critical ministries.
These leakages explain why countries with fewer resources are out-performing us across key development indices. With such a broken system, how can we fix power, strengthen our schools, build resilient healthcare, or develop critical infrastructure?
Nigeria has no business being poor. We must stop these leakages through disciplined, transparent leadership driven by character. It is time to redirect our hijacked resources back to the people and move Nigeria into the league of developed nations.
With our collective resolve to change this corruption-infested system, a New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Yesterday, we witnessed yet another defining moment in our democratic journey as the ADC convention was held successfully against all odds.
I must respectfully appreciate the leadership of our party, ably led by the Chairman, Distinguished Senator David Mark, whose calm and steady guidance continues to provide direction at critical moments.
My gratitude equally goes to the convention organising committee led by H.E Lyle Imoke, whose diligence, sacrifice, and attention to detail ensured that this convention was not only held, but was successful in every sense of the word.
To our delegates, party faithful, volunteers, and supporters across Nigeria and beyond, I thank you deeply. You have once again demonstrated that democracy thrives when the people refuse to give up on it.
I sincerely thank all Nigerians who, through their resilience and unwavering belief in democracy, made this possible. Your commitment is a reminder that the power of the people remains stronger than forces that seeks to undermine it.
However, now that the convention has come and gone, we must move quickly from celebration to responsibility.
Nigeria is facing very serious challenges, economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and a general sense of uncertainty among our people. These issues require urgent attention, clear thinking, and decisive action.
The success of this convention must therefore not end as an event; it must become a renewed commitment to building a nation that works for everyone. We must focus on offering practical solutions, strengthening our institutions, and restoring hope to millions of Nigerians.
The way forward demands unity, sacrifice, and integrity. We must put Nigeria first, above personal interests, above politics, and above all forms of division. If we remain focused and committed, I believe strongly that we can build a new Nigeria that is possible, sustainable, and beneficial to all.
A new Nigeria is POssible! -PO
So, the survival of our democracy is now anchored on a ONE PARTY system where the ruling party is using all govt institutions to take down all 20 registered political parties we have in this country from the ballot?
KAI! mr Minister, Sir, say something else and not democracy pls
So, the survival of our democracy is now anchored on the recognition of one faction of one of the 21 registered political parties we have in this country? The same faction, even when recognised, could not win a single Council seat in the just-concluded FCT election? Democracy now means their own logic in the media space MUST be accepted and our judiciary processes ignored?
These fellows think they can blackmail everyone to do their bidding AT ALL COST. Unfortunately for them, Nigerians are not so gullible.
We, members and leaders of the ADC, and other well-meaning Nigerians, lovers of democracy, are saying that our democracy must not be killed. We say NO to a one-party system and for that today weβre calling out Nigerians who believe in unity, peace, and security of our country to join us as we defend democracy in our land.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
As Christians in Nigeria continue to face brutal violence and death for their faith this Holy Week, I joined VAT Chairman @Robert_Aderholt in leading 19 of our colleagues in a statement condemning violence and persecution against Christians.
We also reminded the Nigerian government that President Trump signed bipartisan legislation that includes language that @MarioDB and I fought for to explicitly tie continued U.S. security assistance to the Nigerians making significant progress in addressing violence against Christians in the Middle Belt. This horrific persecution must end. Now.