If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rules of the fools #WeCantContinueLikeThis, make sure u collect ur PVC after ur registration, it’s the only way to make things right in our dear country 9ja will be great again
Because they think they have over 30 governors, they thought they cannot lose the election. It’s a very big mistake, especially those in the northern part of Nigeria who have performed woefully to the extent that it’s difficult for them to come out to campaign. People are very angry; insecurity is everywhere.”
— NDC vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
MY VISIT TO THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS
Today, I visited the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja to condole with the leadership, led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over the painful loss of the NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, Esq.
The news of Comrade Emmanuel’s passing came to me as a rude shock. He was a good friend, a gentleman, and a principled advocate for the rights, dignity, and welfare of Nigerian workers.
His commitment to the labour movement and his unwavering belief in the cause of workers made him a remarkable man. He lived a life of service, and his contributions to the labour movement will remain part of his enduring legacy.
I am consoled by the knowledge that Comrade Emmanuel lived an exemplary life and dedicated himself to a cause greater than himself. His legacy of service, courage, and commitment will continue to inspire the younger generation.
At this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, colleagues, friends, the entire NLC family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
May God Almighty grant his family the strength and fortitude to bear this painful loss, and may He grant Comrade Emmanuel eternal rest. -PO
FROM WHAT WE BUILT TO WHAT WE LOST: LESSONS FROM NIGERIA’S HISTORY
Today, I attended the Daily Times Newspaper’s 100th anniversary celebration in Abuja. The occasion brought back fond memories of my younger days, when I would visit the newspaper stand at 57 Old Market Road, Onitsha, opposite the General Post Office, simply to read the front pages of the newspapers.
I was particularly interested in stories about governance, our economy, and Nigeria’s development. Those early encounters with newspapers helped shape my interest in understanding our country and the choices that have shaped our journey as a nation.
At the exhibition, I took time to go through some of the old publications. What I saw was both fascinating and deeply sobering.
One of the most striking things I came across was an advertisement for the Nigerian Shipping Line. In 1959, it had 6 ships; by 1960, it had 8; and by 1961, it had grown to 10 ships.
Today, more than six decades later, the Nigerian Shipping Line has no ships.
I also read about Nigerian Airways, which began operations in 1958 and, by 1980, had grown into one of Africa’s leading airlines, with a fleet of over 30 aircraft and direct flights to London, New York, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, and other international destinations. At one point, it even operated a Boeing 747, one of the largest aircraft of its time.
Sadly, Nigerian Airways eventually ceased operations in 2003.
The comparison with Emirates is particularly instructive. Nigerian Airways had already developed a substantial fleet before Emirates commenced operations in 1985 with just two leased aircraft. Today, Emirates operates a fleet of more than 250 aircraft, while the Nigerian national airline of that era no longer exists.
These are not merely stories from old newspapers. They are reminders of what Nigeria once built, what our people were capable of achieving, and, most importantly, what we failed to sustain.
The tragedy is not that these institutions belonged to a different era. The tragedy is that a country blessed with enormous human and material resources allowed many of its once-promising institutions to decline and disappear through years of poor leadership, mismanagement, corruption, and weak accountability.
Even more painful is the fact that while many of our institutions have weakened or disappeared, corruption seems to have remained one of the few things that has continued to grow.
We must ask ourselves: Why did institutions that once worked begin to fail? Why have countries that started behind us overtaken us? Why have we repeatedly failed to preserve the institutions and investments created by previous generations? The answers must guide the choices we make today.
I commend Mr. Fidelis Anosike and his team for keeping the Daily Times legacy alive and, importantly, preserving an important part of Nigeria’s history for present and future generations.
A nation that forgets its history risks repeating its mistakes. We must remember where we came from, honestly examine what went wrong, learn from both our successes and failures, and build institutions that can outlive individual leaders and political administrations. Nigeria is not condemned to decline.
We can rebuild our institutions. We can restore confidence in government. We can create an economy that produces rather than merely consumes. We can build enterprises that compete globally. And we can create a country where the next generation inherits stronger institutions, greater opportunities, and a better quality of life than the generation before it.
The Nigeria we desire is possible. But it requires leadership anchored on competence, accountability, prudence, integrity, and service. We must stop celebrating what Nigeria used to be and start rebuilding what Nigeria can become.
The journey to rebuild Nigeria must begin now.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
I arrived in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, today to a warm reception of pomp and pageantry from our ardent Kwankwasiyya and Obidient supporters.
As part of our engagements, I hosted a high-level meeting with Northern communities residing in Rivers State, alongside Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the NDC Governorship Candidate, and NDC leaders from various Local Government Areas across the state.
I also held a separate meeting with the Hausa traditional leaders in Rivers State, led by Alhaji Ussaini Isa Madaki, Leader of the Hausa Community.
I look forward to a fruitful and productive stay in the Garden City. - RMK
Yesterday, alongside the gubernatorial, senatorial, and other candidates of our party, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), we were hosted by our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, at the Obidient Headquarters in Abuja.
Our discussions focused primarily on strategies to expand and deepen the party’s reach, taking our message of national redemption to rural communities and the deep grassroots.
Our dynamic partnership with His Excellency Peter Obi is rooted in a shared commitment to lifting vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty, reducing the number of out-of-school children, supporting small and medium-sized businesses, securing our nation, uniting our people, and moving Nigeria from consumption to production.
Nigeria will be OK. - RMK
65 FREE SURGERIES FOR 65 CHILDREN
Yesterday, I attended the final follow-up clinic and appreciation programme at Mother Mary Hospital, Isolo, Lagos, following the successful completion of 65 free surgeries for children to mark my 65th birthday.
I am deeply grateful to God Almighty for guiding the medical team throughout the process and for granting all 65 children safe and successful surgeries.
The surgeries, led by Dr Folaseye Adebayo and her dedicated team, included adenotonsillectomy. This procedure removes enlarged or chronically infected tonsils and adenoids, which can cause breathing difficulties, recurrent infections, and sleep-related problems in children.
What made the occasion particularly touching was listening to parents share their testimonies and hearing how these procedures have improved their children��s health and quality of life.
My profound appreciation goes to @DrFolaseye Adebayo and her entire team, the hospital management, the parents, and everyone who contributed to making this initiative possible.
For me, birthdays are not merely occasions for celebration. They are opportunities to give back, touch lives, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
I thank God for the privilege of being part of this initiative and, most importantly, for the gift of 65 healthy and hopeful children.
May God continue to bless all those who dedicate their lives to saving and improving the lives of others.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Lubge Abuja. The NEPAL of Nigeria.
Flood dey carry dem go where dem no know.
The hardwork of wike and Tinubu.
Vote Tinubu out in 2027 and save this nation. He is a disaster in human form.
MY VISIT TO EDA PLAZA, JABI
Yesterday, I visited Eda Plaza in Jabi, Abuja, where more than 45 traders lost their shops to the recent inferno that gutted part of the complex.
I met with some of the affected traders, many of whom were still clearing the debris and trying to salvage whatever could be recovered from the ruins. I expressed my deepest sympathy to them and pledged my support, however modest, as they begin the difficult journey of rebuilding their livelihoods.
For many of these traders, their shops represent years of hard work, savings, sacrifice and hope. What was lost is therefore far more than physical structures and merchandise; livelihoods have been disrupted, dreams have been set back, and families have been placed under additional hardship.
My consistent position has been that government must always care for its people, particularly in moments of difficulty and vulnerability. In times like this, leadership must be measured not only by what government builds, but also by how it stands with citizens when they lose what they have painstakingly built.
I pray that God Almighty grants the affected traders the strength, resources and opportunity to recover from this painful loss, and that their businesses and livelihoods will be restored.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
This particular video was released by English Alhaji about 1 year ago. Here, he’s narrating that:
1. The people of Bauchi were calling on the government to arrest the APC Senator, Shehu Buba for harboring terr0rists with over 1000 motorcycles in his house.
2. Bundles of money were seen in his home & being counted by the terr0rists.
3. Senator Buba’s house also has a hospital where bandits (terr0rists) are being treated if shot or injured during battle with Nigerian Army.
4. All the Nigerian passports the terr0rists have are being delivered to Senator Buba’s house for the bandits.
I think we have heard enough about this Senator Shehu Buba of a man. Even though APC govt is terribly corrupt, we expect they take serious action against Senator Shehu Buba & all the terr0rists allegedly working together with him.
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SENATOR KWANKWASO VISITS THE OBIDIENT HEADQUARTERS
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting my dear elder brother and our vice presidential candidate, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alongside the gubernatorial, senatorial, and other candidates of our great party, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), from various states across the country, at the Obidient Headquarters in Abuja.
Our discussions focused primarily on strategies to expand and deepen the reach of our party and take our message of national redemption to rural communities and the hinterlands.
I reassured our candidates of my continued support in their respective states and constituencies. I also reaffirmed my commitment to working with them and undertaking the necessary groundwork to secure victory for our party.
My partnership with His Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa @KwankwasoRM is a partnership to rescue Nigeria from the calamitous and ineffective leadership that has brought our country to its present condition.
Our commitment is to commence lifting vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty, reduce the number of out-of-school children, support small and medium-sized businesses, secure our nation, unite our people, and move Nigeria from consumption to production.
A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK. -PO
“He Was Unarmed And Shot Multiple Times By Your Police Officers. So Bring Those Officers Out Here And Let Them Tell Us Why They Shot Him In Broad Daylight.” ~ Lady Confronts Rivers State Commissioner Of Police Over The Extrajudicial K!lling Of Anthony Obodo Who Was Shøt At Point-Blank Range By Police Officers Along Agip–Ada-George Road In PH, Rivers State. 💔
My name is Mr Tajudeen Zakariyau
I lived in Uk for almost three https://t.co/hZm8stO7X4 of six children
I came back home
more than sixteen years ago just to contribute my quota to my dear father’s country …Nigeria
I got two landed properties of 5,000m2 each on Airport Road by Gosa in Lugbe then it was given to me with Right of Occupancy
After the architectural design,it was submitted and approved while the FCDA staff supervised the construction so as to build in compliance with what I submitted
Up till now some of the FCDA staff that supervised while building the factory are still working there
January 2014 I also paid in advance for the issuance of C of O and Original receipt given to me at (AACTRIS) well known department of land matters
I have never had any land dispute with anyone since I acquired the land either individual or FCT
I built state of the art factory well
equipped with current technology and it’s a factory to cater for over 70 workers
I have been given awards twice by Association of builders Abuja chapter and a key note speaker annually for Standard Organisation Of Nigeria for quality products in the country as a whole
I have also been paying Tenement rates,signpost,Operational permit,AEPB Etc
Only for FCT Minister “Wike
“ to demolish the factory illegally on the 6th of November 2024 without any letter or whatsoever
I think this is the third minister since the factory was built and I have never had any issues with anyone of them but only Wike’s time
It was sickening and disheartening to witness this where I was born…Nigeria
This can NEVER HAPPEN to me while I was in Uk
It was a project well over 5Billion https://t.co/KovNxL1x3H product used to go as far as Owerri,Port Harcourt,Kogi,Calabar etc for delivery plus well known developers in Abuja such as Dantata&Sawoe,Brains&Hammers,El-Amin, Funtaj international school in Gudu branch just to mention a few
I have developed health challenges since then….constant High BP,Diabetic etc
I only thank God that I did not borrow money from bank in this country otherwise myself and my family would have been homeless by now
My condition is deteriorating
Please I need your intervention
God bless you and your colleagues for the good work you people are doing
At least watching you people everyday still make me proud to be a Nigerian
How will this outrageous act encourage my friends in diaspora to come back home