Malachy Khanoba

Cool and Calm

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Dear beloved sports-loving Nigerian youths,

After watching the performances of Davido, Burna Boy, and Rema at the opening of the 2026 World Cup—at a time when Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is absent—I felt a measure of consolation. This was reinforced by the fact that many Nigerians playing for clubs worldwide are representing other countries. Felix Nmecha, for instance, set a record by scoring the fastest goal at six minutes for Germany. I write to you therefore, knowing that this country belongs to you, the youth.

You are more of stakeholders in Nigeria’s future than I am. I am 64 years old; by God’s grace, much of my journey is behind me, while yours lies ahead.

It is therefore imperative that you rise to the challenge by obtaining your PVC, your most powerful tool for driving the change you desire.

In the last three years alone, over 15 million Nigerians have turned 18—enough to decide who becomes President, Governor, Senator, Member of the House, or Local Government Chairman. Indeed, enough to shape the nation’s future.

I know many of you are sceptical about politics and political parties. I understand why, but scepticism must not become surrender.

You do not need to belong to any party or wait for anyone to organise you. Organise yourselves in your streets, campuses, communities, workplaces, churches, mosques, and social groups. Mobilise, debate, demand accountability, and take part in choosing those you wish to entrust with leadership.

If you are organised and wish to hear directly from me, invite me. I will come and share my plans for you and our nation.

Do not sit on the sidelines while others decide your future.

I appeal to you to register and vote. Your vote can shape who becomes the next President of our country.

My young friends, this is your country. Take it back.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Eden Hazard @hazardeden10]

Once a blue, always a blue! Great to pop back to the Bridge! 💙

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

Downtown Toronto is abuzz with World Cup fandom and police escorts for the teams.

Canada’s opening match opponent Bosnia Herzegovina’s bus is making its way down Yonge street right now.

Quite the entourage. One day away now folks.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The World Cup begins tomorrow, and many will watch the matches. Soccer reminds us of something we must not forget: life is not a race to show off on our own, but a path we learn to walk together. Anyone who does not know how to pass the ball, even if they have talent, has not yet understood the game. Anyone who does not know how to live with and for others has not yet understood life. #ApostolicJourney

[City of Belleville @BellevilleON]

Three days and 36,000 flowers later, the Canadian flag is back along Highway 401. 🇨🇦🌸

Last week, our parks team was hard at work planting the floral Canadian flag display. From months of tending to the begonias in our greenhouses, to preparing the bed and hand-placing each and every flower, this display is truly a labour of love.

Thank you to our floral crew for all of their work in bringing this iconic Belleville landmark to life! 🍁

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

Groß predictions for the 2026 World Cup

[AJ ♡ @SarcasticallyAJ]

Vancouver is World Cup readyyy

[Has Yamal scored a free-kick? @HasLY10scoreeFK]

🇨🇦 Vancouver is ready! #FIFA

[Canada Border Services Agency @CanBorder]

FIFA World Cup 2026™ is almost here!

Before travelling to Canada, make sure you’re prepared. Watch our latest reel for important border and travel tips.

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

This is Vancouver flexing for the World Cup 🔥🇨🇦⚽️

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

#CANMNT arrives home at Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto ahead of the #FIFAWorldCup. 🇨🇦🚌

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

Team Canada has touched down in Toronto 🔥🇨🇦⚽️

[Malachy Khanoba @Malachy_K]

@OfficialBHAFC Pls prep him for Chelsea, I am now also a Brighton fan

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

What Our Pervasive Insecurity Requires: A Holistic not Reactive Approach.

In a hasty effort to be perceived as attentive and courageous, it is reported that President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of about 1000 forest guards for Oyo State. This is a further demonstration of poor leadership and attending to very serious governance and security issues with a reactive approach. It is the same reactive approach that led to the sudden removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the Naira that has caused irreparable damage to ordinary Nigerians and the economy.

While recruiting more security personnel for Oyo state and the country is important, it should be done in a more organised and well-thought-out manner. Presently, almost all the 36 states in Nigeria are experiencing different forms of insecurity, with Oyo, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Borno, Katsina, Anambra, Niger, Imo, and Sokoto being very alarming.

The question, such as the reactive approach of our President, is whether all the states will receive the same approval to recruit 1000 forest guards per state, that is 37, 000 forest guards for the 36 states and Abuja or is the recruitment approval based on the mood of the President? Moreover, with the approval for Oyo, what will happen to the Amotekun Corps that is trying its best to secure South-West Nigeria?. Will they be disbanded in Oyo state?

The pervasive insecurity we currently have is directly related to the failure of our ecosystem, particularly leadership. It is only failure in leadership that can lead to the death of over 10,000 innocent Nigerians since 2023, and Nigeria is ranked among the top-most terror-affected countries in the world.

Addressing our insecurity situation requires a holistic or what can be described as an ecosystem approach. With failure in leadership, there is failure in unifying our dear nation, failure in industrialisation, failure in harnessing our abundant resources in agriculture, minerals, tourism, water, sports and even oil and gas to effectively generate required revenue, growth and particularly jobs for our exponentially growing youth population.

A New and Productive Nigeria will be POssible, and we will be OK! -P0

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Our 2025/26 Goal of the Season: Joao Pedro. 🇧🇷🌟

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Can’t Tame Us. 🦁

The 2026/27 Chelsea home kit is here. Created with @NikeFootball.

There’s a Lion in all of us. Fearless. Relentless. Impossible to control.

Available now in-store and online.

#CantTameUs

[Xabi Alonso @XabiAlons0fan]

I’m home 💙

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Flights to the @FIFAWorldCup are now boarding. ✈️

[Malachy Khanoba @Malachy_K]

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