This is why the Nigerian government banned the teaching of history for 15 years. This is why they only started it now under a curriculum written by, literally, Boko Haram’s top scholar.
This is important history, not only for those who were victimized, but for all of Nigeria and the world. It must be known.
(This is a paragraph for a piece that I’m working on.)
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In thirty months, the Caliphate’s blockade killed between one and three million people in a population of fourteen million — one in five Biafrans at the accepted figure, a kill rate comparable to Cambodia, exceeded in modern history only by Rwanda. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki — the most morally debated military action in history, memorialized in UNESCO sites visited by millions — killed approximately 200,000 people. The Biafran blockade killed ten to fifteen times as many. Military historians measure the horror of war by its ratio of civilian to combatant deaths. The First Chechen War, considered extreme, ran ten civilians killed for every fighter. Biafra ran one hundred to one. For every federal soldier who died, approximately one hundred Biafrans died — almost all of them children. It was not a war. It was extermination by starvation. The world built museums for Hiroshima. It forgot Biafra existed. And the machine that did it never stopped.
#EarthShaker
I received with sadness the heartbreaking news of the passing of young and talented Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose death has left the Nigerian entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the country mourning.
On behalf of myself and everyone who values the immense contributions of our young creatives to nation-building, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in Nollywood, and the countless fans whose lives he touched through his craft.
At moments like this, we are reminded once again of the fragility of life and the importance of living with kindness, compassion, and a sense of purpose. Though his journey was cut short, the memories he created and the joy he brought to many through his performances will continue to live on.
I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and comfort to bear this painful loss, and may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. -PO
“We are a Christian nation. And I think we have an obligation to do something.”
Honored to speak with my friend @michaeljknowles about the latest on the ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Abia State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Adamawa State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Akwa Ibom State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Anambra State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Bauchi State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Bayelsa State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Benue State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Borno State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Cross River State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Delta State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Ebonyi State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Edo State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Ekiti State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Enugu State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Gombe State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Imo State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Jigawa State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Kaduna State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Kano State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Katsina State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Kebbi State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Kogi State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Kwara State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Lagos State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Nasarawa State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Niger State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Ogun State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Ondo State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Osun State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Oyo State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Plateau State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Rivers State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Sokoto State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Taraba State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Yobe State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Zamfara State
Obi–Kwankwaso will win Federal Capital Territory
Thank you 🙏 @ChidiIloamaeke let us keep the hopes high put in more effort, work hard and we will achieve the result of a New Nigeria 🇳🇬 which is POssible and a son of nobody can become somebody and we will all be OK. ✌️
"Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others change their principles for the sake of their party." Winston Churchill
Today, May 9th, I attended the 1st convention of my latest party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The convention was successful and continued to show the resilience of Nigerians to change
I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the NDC family, led by the distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for inviting us and for the generosity of spirit with which they have accommodated us at this critical moment in our national journey.
I also wish to express profound gratitude to the African Democratic Congress(ADC), particularly Distinguished Senator David Mark, for providing a democratic platform and showing uncommon understanding when the ongoing litigation forced us out of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP respectively. That spirit of solidarity must remain the foundation upon which a better Nigeria will be built.
Today, the most painful aspect of our political existence is that many who once benefited from democratic governance have now become willing accessories to the destruction of democracy itself. Those who once fought for justice now openly celebrate electoral injustice. Those who once spoke against impunity now defend coercion, manipulation, intimidation, and outright political gangsterism, especially against opposition voices. What we are witnessing is not politics; it is a systematic assault on democracy and the will of the people.
Nigeria today stands at a dangerous crossroads. Our democracy is under severe threat. Our nation is drifting without direction, and our people are passing through immense suffering. Across the world, Nigeria is increasingly described as a failing and disgraced nation. This is not the destiny God ordained for our great country. It was not always so, and it must never be allowed to remain so.
Across virtually every recognised indicator of good governance - accountability, political stability, rule of law, control of corruption, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and the separation of powers - Nigeria continues to record alarming failures. The institutions that should protect the people are weakening daily, while the burden on ordinary citizens grows heavier with each passing moment.
Today, over 140 million Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Tens of millions of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. Inflation continues to crush families. Businesses are shutting down. Farmers can no longer safely access their farms. Communities live in fear. In this month alone, hundreds of innocent Nigerians have lost their lives to insecurity, while many others have been kidnapped, displaced, or thrown deeper into poverty.
The most heartbreaking question confronting us is this: Who consoles the grieving mother whose child was abducted on the way to school? Who speaks for the father who can no longer feed his family despite working every day? Who defends the young Nigerian whose dreams have been destroyed by a nation that rewards connections over competence and corruption over character?
Our present tragedy is not accidental. It is the direct consequence of years of deliberate sabotage by a political class that prospers by dividing the people and weakening the nation. Nigeria is not a poor country; rather, we are being looted into poverty. We have abundant human and natural resources, yet we remain trapped in deprivation because leadership has failed to place the common good above personal interest.
Our choice as a people is therefore clear: whether to surrender to despair and national decline, or to summon the courage to rescue our country and rebuild it on the foundations of unity, equity, justice, competence, and productivity.
Donatus Mathew was a former bike (okada) rider, who became a member of the house of representative through the "Top to bottom" goodwill of the people.
Few months after his victory, he left the Labour Party and the obidient movement for APC,
Hence, he unapologetically ensured that "on your mandate we stand" became his daily mantra, while laughing at the suffering of the masses that voted him in.
He wants your vote again, because it's his birthright to reap from your goodwill.
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As we celebrate the one year anniversary of Pope Leo's election, I join Catholics in West Virginia and around the world in gratitude for his service to the Church.
May God continue to bless him as he shepherds Christ's Church on earth.
“Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are. Do not settle for less."
— Pope Leo XIV
I have been made aware of the recent testimony by a former aide to a former state governor, in which he alleged that police officers claimed responsibility for the disappearance of Abubakar Idris Dadiyata in Kaduna.
Since his abduction in 2019, my associates and I have consistently prayed and advocated for the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible for his disappearance to justice.
It is therefore reassuring that the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into this matter. I commend the Inspector General for this decisive and long-overdue action.
While we await the outcome of the investigation, I urge the police authorities to place the named individuals under close surveillance to prevent any interference with the process. I also call on the government to ensure that, upon conclusion of the case, Abubakar Dadiyata (if still alive) and his family receive adequate compensation for the immense trauma and suffering they have endured.
I equally commend the general public for their sustained advocacy and resilience in keeping this case alive, as well as Barrister Abba Hikima Fagge for his pivotal role in this latest development.
We remain hopeful that this investigation will finally deliver truth and justice. - RMK
Health, Education, and pulling people out of poverty remain the three most important measures of development of any nation. That is why my support for these critical areas continues to remain a priority.
Today, Friday 9th May, I visited a healthcare facility established and managed by the Church of Nigeria, the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa. After inspecting the facility, I thanked the proprietor and his team for the good work they are doing in helping to ease the burden of our struggling healthcare system, especially for maintaining such a neat and conducive environment for patients.
In support of their efforts, I made a token donation of 10 million naira. I encouraged them to remain committed to their service to humanity and also assured them of my continued support for the hospital, healthcare workers, and the healthcare system in general.
A New Nigeria is POssible.- PO