You are unlikely to ever be as rich as Dangote, and you have already missed the boat to fame as either an athlete or an artiste. But you have gained immortality by your efforts in pursuit of a sustainable and relevant educational system for the youthful victims of Nigerian..👏🏿
Life is a journey ✨️ Rest well, Sir ✨️
Today, the Nigerian entertainment industry bid farewell to Mr. Martins Ndujigbo, a veteran actor who had been active in the film industry since 1996. His remarkable acting career came to an end with his passing today. He will be remembered as a great actor. May his soul rest in peace ✌️.
"Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor has just completed her second hotel project located at the back of Apo Mechanic Village, Abuja. The project was delivered by a young architect from Ikwo. I'll in days publish the building.
Mind you the governor's wife doesn't do anything for a living, and doesn't have a budget for her office as the constitution of Nigeria didn't carve a niche of responsibility to the office of first lady at any level of government.
If as an Ebonyian this doesn't bother you, well, don't you ever question the performance of the Tinubu administration. Don't complain about unemployment. Don't bemoan infrastructural deficit. Don't complain about the decadence of our public school blocks. If a woman who has nothing doing for a living could own hotels newly acquired up to the United Kingdom, despite the public outcry of her husband's penurious performance, this Ikwo lady keeps living way above her economic means, splashing money on vainglorious acquisitions while Abakaliki people in their thousands are out there as destitute members of the society. Their private projects receive accelerated attention, but the ones of public who own the money keep suffering stillbirth.
Let's keep fingers crossed and see what becomes of these mindless acquisitions. Good we know their locations and times of acquisition."
~NCN
State Police: Commendable Step, but Disorderly Legislation Raises Concerns of Political Misuse
The recent passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative milestone in addressing a long-standing demand of the Nigerian people. For years, many of us, alongside security experts and regional stakeholders, have consistently argued that a highly centralised policing structure is fundamentally unsuitable for a country as vast, diverse, and complex as Nigeria. However, the legislative and constitutional implementation appears shaky and raises legitimate concerns.
The process should involve greater community participation. Policing should be more visible at the local government and community levels. The mechanism for passing the law appears highly disorganised, with no public hearing on such a sensitive issue. Indeed, the rush to enact the law without proper legislative procedures fuels suspicion among many observers about the political motives behind it.
The greatest concern does not arise from logistical issues; it stems from history. There is a widespread, justifiable fear that state police forces could become instruments in the hands of governors. The suspicion is that a state-controlled police force could be weaponised to suppress political rivals, disrupt opposition rallies, and manipulate elections.
For state policing to evolve from a risky political gamble into a genuine security solution, the law must not only permit states to establish police forces but also clearly provide for independent oversight bodies, such as a state-level Police Service Commission that is entirely free from executive influence, to ensure that policing serves the public interest rather than the interests of the ruling elite.
Going by what Nigerians have seen so far, there is no guarantee that this administration can resist the temptation to take advantage of state policing to influence the 2027 general election by proxy. In view of that possibility and the danger it poses to the polity, it is necessary to defer its implementation until after the general election.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Instead of all this state police , the FG should have reformed the police and make the constabulary to be under traditional rulers.
The constabulary should handle all petty crimes in localities, prosecution handled by main police and orders from ward head, district head, Emir,Oba or Obi.
@Sbo_Can_Audit They've won the war without shooting a single shot. You guys allowed clowns who have ni understanding of modern economics to be your mouth piece. It's unfortunate!
@Mzansiawake You guys don't understand your enemies in this war. The blacks are not your enemy. The one who seek to take your land is. They've successfully separated you from your own kind. When it starts to happen, no one will move a finger. Russia is busy in Ukraine, Chiba don't fight wars.
The OK Movement joins His Excellency. Peter Obi and Millions of Nigerians in calling for the resignation of President Tinubu. Our nation cannot continue to endure the consequences of ineffective leadership and poor governance.
Nigeria deserves competent, accountable leadership.
Nigeria must be OK.
@pipgontargaryen@kimheller3 I agree with you. But China do not interfere directly in any war, they only issue statements, Russia is busy in Ukraine. I pray SAns understand this on time. Plus, it seems the government is complicit, there inaction is making it obvious for us to ignore.
@pipgontargaryen@kimheller3 I pray this is true. Unfortunately, there narrative has succeeded. Take the world cup for example, the whole of Africa rather support Mexico. If Israel influences America to use the CIA for regeme change in SA,no one will lift a finger. I hope this never happens for all our sake.
@pipgontargaryen@kimheller3 Finally someone with a brain, SA will be divided, the Africanas will have their own country, and no single African country will stand in your defense. The US, Israel, Elon and now you've turned the whole against you. Time will tell
@ZuluMaverick@BulawayoForever These guys are unbelievable. You're bragging about an economy you don't even control. 90% of your most important factor of production is controlled by foreigners. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Don't worry, we will remind you guys when the time is right.
That's your perspective and it's okay.
From our view, he is a non-state actor that has taken up arms to kill and harass citizens. He must be arrested and prosecuted according to our laws. Babarism and self help must never be tolerated.
Let us make it clear- The 'Ade' in Sunday's 'Adeyemo' is not for decoration. He is a Prince from the Aladikun lineage of Obatala. He is not just fighting for his land, he owes it a duty to handover that land to his unborn generations. His people never joked with Isese norms & powers.
Even at the height of Oyo's powers, his forefathers were the ONLY ones permitted to enter the Oyo palace withiout removing the sesefun crown. Oyo people understand why.
U must be very stupid to expect him to watch his forefathers' legacy destroyed by some nomadic criminals who they accommodated as guests.
This is very irritating & that group deserve generational curses! Do not provoke us further!
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