The only thing I have to say about the Abuja elections yesterday is that I hope my compatriots are enjoying their precious "democracy" that NADECO fought Abacha for. Unlike those unfortunate people in Sahel who are led by Boy Scouts that are building infrastructure and growing their economies at 4-7% consistently, you people have Elected Leadership™️ and you can HoldYourLeadersAccountable™️. And if you can't hold them accountable, Samson Itodo and Yemi Adamolekun will do so for you by writing an NGO report and attending an NGO conference in a country you can't get a visa to.
Instead of having a Dictatorship™️ led by a murderous army general who wanted to entrench himself in power so he could continue funding nuclear research after creating a Petroleum Trust Fund that built public infrastructure with oil revenues, you now have a Democracy™️ led by a drug dealer working for the CIA who is entrenching himself in power so that by the time your daughter graduates from school if you can still afford to pay school fees, the only economic option she can realistically aspire to is to become one of his son's side dishes.
You will love Democracy™️.
Whenever you wake up...
@Henrietta473353@Olami_deeEbony Just unlink your nin from it and discard it. Or better still, report to the nearest police station and let them know where you bought it from with the pack. Stay safe and be careful.
Senegalese coach Pape Thiaw came in for his post-match conference & Moroccan journalists walked out.
We all love Morocco from outside but this tournament has exposed them. We saw Hakimi, ball boys, coach, the players, even journalists. Disgusting people.
Security Checkpoints and the Traffic Gridlock Dilemma
Some may dismiss certain areas of my commentary as trivial, but I firmly assert that every detail has profound implications for our society; they significantly influence people's daily lives.
This festive season, I traversed several major roads across the country and encountered appalling levels of traffic congestion. At times, the gridlock was so extreme that travellers bound for distant destinations were forced to abandon their journeys, wasting hours trying to escape the chaos.
A closer inspection reveals that the primary contributor to this congestion is the ill-placed security checkpoints. Positioning these checkpoints at narrow points or near construction zones is nothing short of irresponsible, as it brings traffic to a complete standstill. Reports indicate that similar frustrations plague numerous roads nationwide.
While I respect and recognise the sacrifices made by our security agencies, they must adopt greater discretion and flexibility during peak travel times. People are returning to work, facing long distances, and contending with poor road conditions. These unnecessary delays leave drivers exhausted, raising the risk of accidents as they struggle to stay alert behind the wheel. There is absolutely no justification for subjecting travellers to such avoidable setbacks.
The purpose of security is to protect lives, not endanger them. Extended delays force those who set out early to find themselves on the road well after dark, putting them at even greater risk in a time marked by rising insecurity. This contradicts the very objective of establishing security checkpoints.
A more strategic approach is not just advisable—it’s essential. Checkpoints must be strategically located away from narrow roads and construction zones, inspections need to be expedited during heavy traffic, and agencies must coordinate effectively to eliminate unnecessary bottlenecks. This will not only improve traffic flow without compromising security but also ensure our roads are safer and more humane for all.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
New Year: A Call for Unity, Truth, Sacrifice, and National Renewal
As we enter the New Year, let it symbolize a genuine new beginning for our nation—a time for sober reflection and renewed determination. May this be the year we take our democracy seriously, not just as a ritual of elections, but as a daily commitment to unity, justice, accountability, compassion, and the rule of law. Let it signal the start of a true rebirth for Nigeria, a year when we gather the courage to confront our shortcomings honestly and begin to build a broad national consensus based on integrity, fairness, and shared sacrifice.
We call on those in positions of authority to rediscover the sacred duty of truth-telling—about their backgrounds, intentions, policies, actions, and even their health. Leadership thrives on trust, and trust is only possible with honesty. Let this year be one where public office is seen as a solemn call to service rather than a platform for personal enrichment, and where public resources are managed with transparency, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility to both current and future generations.
May this New Year also be a time for compassion and sacrifice, where we consciously put the needs of the poor, the weak, and the forgotten at the center of our national conscience. A nation is not defined by the grandeur of its celebrations but by the dignity of life it offers its citizens. Therefore, let us prioritize a better standard of living over elaborate funerals; let us invest more in hospitals than in hearses, more in schools than in slogans, and more in jobs and productivity than in extravagance and waste.
Above all, may this year renew our collective resolve to create a Nigeria that truly works for all—just in its laws, productive in its economy, united in its diversity, and humane in its treatment of every citizen.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO