Twitter is all about intellectual agenda. People don't really care about things, they are not what you think they are. They shift the goal post when it's not convenient.
Know this and know peace.
Reflecting on the Prison Exchange with Ethiopia
The news of the conclusion of the prisoners exchange between Nigeria and Ethiopia is refreshing.
Every life is precious, and ensuring the constitutional right to human dignity for all Nigerians - regardless of where they are or the circumstances they find themselves in - must remain a cornerstone of our national foreign policy.
I must therefore appreciate the efforts of our Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and their Ethiopian counterparts for finally concluding these protracted negotiations.
However, we must reflect deeply on this development. It is heartbreaking to learn that at least four Nigerian citizens lost their lives in custody while this diplomatic and administrative process dragged on over the past few years. My heart goes out to their families, who had to endure the ultimate pain of losing loved ones in a foreign land.
While we commend this humanitarian intervention, it serves as a reminder of a larger systemic crisis. The overwhelming majority of these citizens are young Nigerians. A significant number were arrested while transiting through Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport in search of green pastures. While we must continuously urge our citizens to remain law-abiding and respect the laws of host nations wherever they travel or reside, we must also ask ourselves a hard question: What drives our young and productive population into desperate circumstances across the globe?
Until we build a New Nigeria that offers genuine economic opportunities, a functional educational framework, and an environment where hard work is rewarded, we will continue to grapple with the tragic consequences of mass emigration and its associated vulnerabilities.
As these citizens are brought home to serve out their terms, our correctional facilities must be properly managed with a focus on genuine rehabilitation and societal reintegration. Let us use this moment not just for short-term relief, but as an urgent call to build a nation that protects, values, and empowers its citizens here at home.
With the right policies and leadership, a New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Celebrating Global Excellence in Our Youth.
I am immensely proud to see the official tweet from former U.S. President @BarackObama , celebrating the incredible brilliance of our own Njideka @AkunyiliCrosby . Her exceptional talent has brought our shared history to the global stage through the unveiling of the first joint portrait of President Obama and former First Lady @MichelleObama .
This monumental achievement is a powerful reminder to Nigerian youths of what is possible when talent is met with hard work and discipline. Njideka, who is also the daughter of our late Dr Chike and Prof. Dora Akunyili, embodies the very best of the excellent Nigerian spirit.
As the great philosopher Aristotle rightly noted, excellence is not an accident; it is a habit, the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. Njideka's global success proves that true greatness comes from this consistent, daily dedication to one's craft.
I urge our young people to look up to
individuals like her as true role models. Success is not found in shortcuts, but in the relentless pursuit of excellence, honouring one's roots, and using your gifts to make a global impact. If we remain committed to merit and hard work, the new Nigeria we desire will be built by such exemplary minds.
With focused and hard-working youths, a new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
To all Kwankwansiyyas & Obidients,
You don’t need ADC or Atiku disqualified. Injury to one is injury to all. I understand that Kenneth Okonkwo & ADC campaigners hold a grudge against us. But we need them in the race. The more the merrier. We need divided votes up north. There is a psychology to every election.
We must reject every attempt at deregistering the ADC. We have to make sure the APC never gets the lion share of Northern votes. With the ADC in the race, then it’s a three horse race.
Northern sentiments against Asiwaju is more pronounced with Atiku Abubakar on the ballot.
So lend your voice to this. Make sure the ADC survives. They must be on the ballot in 2027.
THERE IS A PSYCHOLOGY TO THIS THING! ✌️
Dear Tinubu & his online supporters,
The Usa - Iran war has ended.
Price of crude is down.
The war is over.
Strait of Hormuz is open.
When will petrol price go back to N500/litre?
See the way he was asked his reason for not voting Tinubu and he did not mention anyting tribal like the need to vote for his own brother baa? Very cutesy, very demure.
These Igbo women that abuse and inflict serious injuries on their maids, why is it so difficult for their husbands to stop them from doing it? You can’t tell me that their husbands do not know what’s going on. So why exactly is it hard for them to stop the abuse? I’m curious.
“I am supporting Tinubu because he has roots in Osun State” 🤡🤡🤡
- You are not supporting him because he’s doing an amazing job
- You are not supporting him because he’s transforming Nigeria
Nikos living, your papa no smart.
What Tinubu is implementing today has been tried before. IBB tried the implementation of SAP. And after 4 years, it failed woefully. Bola Tinubu is implementing SAP 2.0 & it will end in tears. SAP is a program of the IMF. Listen to this & retweet for others. Know your history.
They are using what obiano said to say that Peter Obi did not leave money😂😂😂
This is the Obiano when he apologized to Peter Obi.
No lie or propaganda against Peter Obi will be sustained.