Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility
This morning, I listened to the British Prime Minister’s speech announcing his planned resignation in July. As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development.
The Prime Minister’s planned resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.
Looking inward in our dear country, we can recall our own situation. Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.
During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments—particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.
At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased. Similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.
I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance. Such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity. It would also send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences. Only by ending the culture of impunity can we secure a better future for the society our children will inherit in a New Nigeria that is possible. -PO
This is You;
- no missed Salah
- Tahajjud daily
-got a job that pays well
-runs a business that works smoothly
-umrah & hajj
-have a house/got married
Allahumma ameen, Allah says kun(Be) and it is. Never stop believing in miracles
Gwana Zainab Tanimu Zailani is among Nigeria's dedicated Quran memorizers known for commitment to Quranic recitation.
Her dedication to the Quran remains evident in her mastery of recitation using the narration of Imam Khalaf and other recognized narrations. The Khalaf narration is one of the authentic chains of Quranic recitation transmitted through Imam Khalaf Al-Bazzar.
Known for consistency and perseverance, she continues to recite and inspire others regardless of age. Her commitment serves as a reminder that engagement with the Quran is a lifelong pursuit.
Her recitation has earned recognition among Quranic scholars and students across Nigeria who appreciate her adherence to proper Tajweed and narration rules.
What did you learn from her story?
In Riyadh, a man saw a dream: a person told him, Call this number and arrange Umrah for so-and-so. The number was crystal clear.
He woke up, remembered every detail, but dismissed it as a mere illusion and forgot about it.
The next night, the exact same dream returned.
On the third night, it came again.
This time, he went to the imam of his local mosque and narrated the dreams. The imam advised: "If you see it once more, note the number carefully, contact the person, and fulfill this command."
The third night, the dream repeated.
The next morning, he dialed the number. After a brief introduction, he said:
"Brother, I have been commanded in a dream three times to take you for Umrah. I wish to fulfill this good deed."
The man on the other end burst into loud laughter.
"Umrah?! I haven’t even prayed my obligatory prayers in years! I’m a drinker. You want to take *me* for Umrah?"
The dreamer insisted with sincerity and humility. He offered to bear every single expense. After much persuasion, the man finally agreed on one condition: "I’ll go, but you must bring me back to Riyadh and cover all costs."
When they finally met, the dreamer was taken aback. The man looked rough clearly a heavy drinker who rarely prayed. His appearance screamed negligence in faith.
Yet they traveled together to Makkah.
They performed ghusl, entered Ihram, and reached the Haram. They made Tawaf of the Ka’bah, prayed two rak’ahs at Maqam Ibrahim, performed Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, shaved their heads, and completed Umrah.
As they were about to leave the Haram, the man said:
"Before we leave, I want to pray two rak’ahs of nafl. Who knows if my Umrah was even accepted?"
The dreamer had no objection. "Pray with full devotion," he said.
The man began praying. When he went into sujood (prostration), he stayed there longer and longer.
After some time, his companion called him. No response. He touched him and realized his soul had departed in that very sujood.
The dreamer wept with envy.
"What a beautiful death! Husn-e-Khatimah. How I wish my end could be like this!"
The man was given ghusl with Zamzam water, dressed in Ihram, and his funeral prayer was led in the Haram. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims prayed for him.
Later, his body was taken back to Riyadh as promised and buried there.
A few days later, the dreamer called the deceased man’s widow to offer condolences. He asked:
"Tell me, what good deed did your husband do that earned him such an honorable death dying in sujood inside the Haram?"
The widow replied with painful honesty:
My husband was not a good man. He had abandoned prayer and fasting long ago. He was addicted to alcohol the bottle was often by his bedside. But there was one habit…
In our neighborhood lived a very poor widow with small children. Every night when my husband went to the market to buy food for our family, he would also buy food for her and her orphans. He would quietly place it at her door and call out, 'I’ve left food for you please take it.'
That widow would pick up the food and always pray for him:
(O Allah, grant him a good end!)
Allah accepted her prayer.
Dear readers, never forget the hadith of the Prophet PBUH:
"Acts of kindness protect a person from an evil death."
A small, consistent good deed done quietly even by a flawed man became the reason for his magnificent end.
May Allah grant us all husn-e-khatimah a beautiful ending.
This is a true incident from Saudi Arabia, recorded in books of genuine spiritual events.
A powerful reminder that no good deed is ever wasted in the sight of Allah.
ALLAHU AKBAR!
Student Fatima Musa from Yobe State, Nigeria, has handwritten the entire Holy Qur’an by herself. An inspiring achievement of dedication, patience, and love for the Qur’an.
Teach your children the Qur’an, and the Qur’an will teach them everything.
May Allah make the Qur’an a source of salvation for us all.
Aameen. 🤲
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Arabic Language and Education (University of ilorin)
Master’s degree in Leadership and Management,United Kingdom
Memorized the Qur’an and written it by heart.
Represented my state in Qur’an competitions both locally and Nationally.
A Thanawiy graduate from Az-Zumratul Adabiyyatul Kamaliyyah.
Owner and Co-Founder of Al Firdaous Islamic Open Academy, an educational institution that has served and supported over 300 students both locally and internationally.
القراءات العشر الصغرى عن طريق الشاطبية والدرة (In View).
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has become widely discussed in America because of a statement he made during a press conference.
Journalist:
“Today, there were very strong winds in the state of New Jersey, and security officials advised members of the delegation not to go outside for your own safety. Why did you go out to perform the prayer?”
Pape Thiaw:
“Is there anything more important than prayer? I do not think that is your concern. You fear the wind, while we fear Allah, the One who created the wind. We came here for a game of entertainment, yet we have forgotten that we were created to worship Allah.
Even if the @FIFAWorldCup World Cup final were being played today and we were one of the finalist teams, we would still go out to perform the Jummah prayer, even if it meant losing the championship.
Do not lecture us about the rituals and obligations of our religion.”
@Chelsealoversm@TrendingEx@VendrNg He was actually talking about Aso rock and not Nigeria and see before next election, Aso rock light is fix, so the man no lie
@TrendingEx@VendrNg "Be patient with our reforms" bought jet & yatch with amount that can upgrade more than 1000 pry & sec sch to African standard, bought car worth N160M for each lawmaker, renovated VP house with N20B & now this. But Sule that barely eats 2 times a day is still standing on mandate
These are just thieves! How many solar panels for how many buildings, even with their inverters and their connection cost at a total cost of ₦17billion, are they mad or something?
Do they know what ₦17billion is, fgs, when an average Nigerian cannot even have 3 square meals with ease, hospitals lack ambulances, there is no stable power supply, deteriorated and dilapidated schools, and no good drinking water, with no basic amenities of life which everyone is supposed to enjoy for free and struggle to get.
This is pure mismanagement of taxpayers’ money, embezzlement, fraud, greediness and the act of being self- entered. They’ll think Nigerians are fools like them, and they’ll just give figures like we’re dumb ass like them with cracked skulls and infected brains.
They all should calm down…their days are numbered, it’ll soon be madness for madness, steeze for streze, and Ishan for ishan!
@TrendingEx@VendrNg ₦17 billion to put Aso Rock on solar so Tinubu and his people no go feel the darkness wey dey choke the rest of us. This na the same government wey swear say dem go fix power. Now dem don build their own Nigeria inside Nigeria. Pure wickedness.
Allahu Akbar ❤️
Former Christian minister Yusuf Estes said he initially intended to convert a Muslim businessman to Christianity. However, after observing the Muslim’s honesty, discipline, and devotion to God, he became interested in learning about Islam himself.
Through studying Islamic teachings, Yusuf Estes said he was particularly drawn to Islam’s clear emphasis on the worship of one God alone. After further reflection, discussions, and what he described as sincerely asking God for guidance, he embraced Islam in 1991.
According to Yusuf Estes, his conversion was the result of study, personal conviction, and a search for truth.