China and Russia have every motivation to keep the US bogged down in the Middle East.
So they are motivated to assist Iran in doing that job.
It's strictly business, not personal.
A Birthday Made Brighter by the Bravery of Our Troops at FGGC Monguno, Borno
I wish to extend my profound appreciation and highest commendation to the gallant members of our Armed Forces who successfully thwarted a grave kidnapping attempt at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State, in the early hours of today, July 19, 2026, at about 1:30 a.m.
Their prompt, decisive, and courageous intervention prevented what could have been a devastating national tragedy and saved many innocent students from the trauma of abduction. This act of bravery underscores the remarkable capability, resilience, and patriotism that our security personnel demonstrate when properly supported and equipped.
Educational institutions must remain safe havens for learning and development, not targets for criminal elements. Every Nigerian child deserves the opportunity to pursue education without the fear of abduction or violence.
While we celebrate this successful operation, it also reminds us of the urgent need to move beyond a reactive security posture towards a more proactive, intelligence-driven approach. Our security agencies must be provided with the necessary resources, motivation, and modern technology to detect and prevent threats before they occur.
My sincere gratitude goes to our troops for their dedication, courage, and sacrifice. My thoughts are with the students, their families, and the entire FGGC Monguno community.
As I mark my birthday today, this successful rescue effort is a gift that gladdens my heart — a reminder that, despite our challenges, there are still men and women who stand daily in defence of our nation and its future.
We must continue to support them and remain united in our collective pursuit of a safer and more secure Nigeria. -PO
Happy Birthday to a Different Nigerian
Happy birthday to a man who is different in many ways, humble, wise, hardworking, resilient, studious, focussed, and committed to the public good.
May God bless and preserve you from the evil days ahead so you can transform Nigeria.
I pray for you, because of all frontline politicians who could be president you are the one with the most commitment, integrity and trickery to fight the enemies of Nigeria and pull Nigeria out of the four deathly holes of
(A) grand corruption,
(B) electoral autocracy,
(C) ethnic and religious conflicts, and
(D) extreme poverty.
God bless your new year.
I join millions of Nigerians and well-wishers across the world in celebrating Our own Mr. Peter Obi, on the occasion of his birthday.
Mr. Obi is an ebullient,dynamic & inspirational leader whose exemplary lifestyle,humility & commitment to good governance continue to inspire
On this auspicious day, I extend my warmest felicitations to my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
Throughout his remarkable life of service and leadership, Mr. Obi has consistently distinguished himself as a man of exceptional enterprise, deep conviction, and personal integrity. His humility and modesty remain exemplary in a world that often celebrates excess.
As our candidate on the presidential ticket of the NDC, he has been an outstanding ally and a principled voice whose dedication continues to inspire millions of Nigerians across the country.
I wish him robust health, continued strength, and greater impact as he presses on in his unwavering commitment to the progress and good of our nation.
Happy 65th Birthday, my dear brother, Peter Obi. - RMK
Good day @inecnigeria it's been 46 DAYS!
You still haven't revealed the name of the staff who gave Wike’s aide @OlayinkaLere Access to your back-end server, or citizens' private details⚠️‼️
I want what this man is saying to be put into an IV and administered directly into my veins.
You don't need to stomach infrastructure when you're doing well, and the citizens recognise your works.
Sharing rice is easy.
Building hospitals is difficult.
If you want to share rice, work in a restaurant, not in public governance.
Wait,
They converted the Ebonyi International Airport to a church?
Honest to God, don't know if to laugh or cry
The muppet that wasted N50b on this is still prancing around in towels
Twitter is where you find poor people angry at folks who tell them they are poor because certain rich people took their wealth
They cover their Stockholm syndrome by pretending they are patriotic
It's simply eye service, they want to be invited to enjoy Ac
Poor in coin
Poor in spirit
Poor in judgement
Poor in knowledge
Those Forfeiting Their Assets Are Those Who Have Left Government — Amadi
If Malami was still working with this government nothing will happen to him. The senate president has EFCC cases that isn’t progressing, almost everyone in this administration have unprogressive cases. Oftentimes the war against corruption is a political fight back, because if corruption is to be fought truthfully a transparent and accountable systems needs to be setup.
Dr. Sam Amadi
Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts
17 JULY 2026
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APPOINTMENTS FIASCO: TINUBU HAS LOST CONTROL
-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MUST ESTABLISH WHETHER THE PRESIDENT IS STILL FIT TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply alarmed by yet another bizarre episode in the affairs of the Federal Government, where a man publicly removed from office by presidential directive reportedly continues to occupy that same office and still hold meetings with senior officials of the same government .
If the reports concerning the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) are true, then this is no longer about one disputed appointment. It is about something far more disturbing: who is actually in charge of the Nigerian Presidency? When a President announces the appointment of one person and another simply ignores that directive and carries on in office, Nigeria is no longer witnessing administrative confusion. We are witnessing a struggle for control of the Presidency itself.
The BCDA episode cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident because it follows a growing and disturbing pattern. Nigerians are still watching in bewilderment, the embarrassing spectacle of the so-called phantom Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), a government agency that officially did not exist, yet somehow operated at the highest level of government, and conducted itself with the confidence of a legitimate institution until issues arose relating to his alleged collaboration with the President’s Chief of Staff.
Taken together, these episodes reveal a Presidency steadily losing its monopoly over one of the most fundamental powers of government: the constitutional authority to appoint and remove public officers. Today, Nigerians no longer know whether an appointment announced by the Presidency is final, whether a dismissal actually takes effect, or whether someone somewhere possesses a superior authority capable of overruling presidential decisions without explanation.
Effectively, Tinubu administration has become a place where official announcements compete with unofficial power, where competing interests fight over appointments and patronage. Under President Tinubu, the Nigerian Presidency, like the Nigerian economy and Nigeria’s security situation has started to resemble a system governed by the principle of the survival of the fittest.
This is made even worse by a disturbing pattern of public reversals that has become the defining feature of this administration. From the hurried suspension of the Cybersecurity Levy after nationwide outrage, to the withdrawal of the Expatriate Employment Levy following resistance from investors, to repeated policy summersaults and contradictory government announcements across several sectors, Nigerians have become accustomed to a government that announces first, retreats later, and explains afterwards.
A government that cannot consistently stand by its own decisions gradually loses not only credibility, but authority. Investors become uncertain. The bureaucracy become confused. Public institutions begin to test the limits of because they no longer know whether today's directive will still exist tomorrow.
At this point, Nigerians deserve answers that go beyond carefully managed press statements. Who is exercising the constitutional powers of the President? Who authorises appointments? Who countermanded the President's directive at the BCDA, if indeed it has been countermanded? Who permitted a fictitious agency to masquerade as an arm of the Presidency? These are not opposition questions. They are constitutional questions. They go directly to the integrity of executive authority and the stability of our nation.
If I were president and the EFCC is chasing around people spraying money, I will sack every senior officer there!
I’ll be that extreme. Trillions are missing but fools are chasing misdemeanours.
Yesterday, we were pleased to receive a delegation of investors led by Dr. Oko Jaja, alongside Mr. Dennis Madu Nwakanma, CEO of MD Nwakanma Nigeria Limited. Dr. Jaja briefed me on the significant progress made towards the establishment of a $145 million solar manufacturing plant at Umuelele, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, in partnership with their Chinese counterparts.
I am delighted that the project has reached the Final Investment Decision stage. This is a resounding vote of confidence in the improving business environment we are building in Abia State. It further validates our vision of making our State a preferred destination for local and international investment.
We remain committed to providing every support necessary to ensure businesses thrive and investments are protected. We have done everything required to make the land available for the project, and we stand ready to provide every necessary support to ensure its successful implementation.
Beyond the investment itself, the project promises jobs for our young people, skills development, increased economic activity, and greater prosperity for our State.
I commend Dr. Jaja, the investors, and MD Nwakanma Nigeria Limited for their confidence in Abia. I am particularly encouraged that the first tranche of funding is expected by September 2026, with factory construction projected to commence before the end of the same month.
I am also pleased that young Abians are already being trained in solar installation and related technologies, with plans for selected workers to receive advanced training in China once operations begin.
The National Assembly we have today is worst than any in every part of the world
The National Assembly is a den of corruption by a gang of unharmed rubbers
—former president Obasanjo