OPERATION VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION this DECEMBER
The availability of blood can be a deciding factor in the survival of an accident victim. In the spirit of the Season, can we make it a point of Civic duty to donate blood voluntarily.
What Truly Should Be Our Priority Now as Leaders of a Nation?
This question has become necessary, given where we are today as a nation and where we are supposed to be.
While completing my INEC nomination form yesterday, Section E, Question 1 caught my attention. It asks: “Have you ever been adjudged a lunatic or been declared a person of unsound mind?” The answer is either Yes or No. That question got me thinking: Can we, as the political leaders of today’s Nigeria, truly say we are exhibiting the characteristics of a sound mind?
When Nigerians, including children and security personnel, are being abducted into the bushes, citizens cannot travel safely on our highways, several million Nigerians are uncertain where their next meal will come from, and several billions are being siphoned frivolously through non-existent agencies and projects, should politics really be our primary preoccupation?
A sound-minded leadership would have declared these existential challenges a national emergency and immediately mobilised all relevant institutions, security agencies, experts, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders to confront them with urgency and resolve. At a moment like this, the survival, security, and stability of Nigeria must take precedence over every other consideration. This is a time for decisive action, not political calculation or the pursuit of partisan advantage.
Further in the same Section E, Question 6, was: “Have you ever presented a forged certificate to INEC?” Again, the answer is either Yes or No. This raises another important question: Why shouldn’t INEC, in the interest of ensuring that our leaders are exemplary in following the rules and to strengthen public confidence in our electoral process, publish the academic certificates and credentials submitted by every candidate seeking elective office?
Transparency strengthens democracy and builds public trust. Nigeria’s problems are too serious for politics as usual. It is time for leadership defined by competence, character, capacity, compassion, and commitment to service.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
You obviously do not know that water is measured in inches before now, if not, you wouldn’t have said this. Especially in the context of a confined area filled with flood water, the most practical way to measure is by height, in inches. Then we can convert to liters, which will help us determine the right submersible pump to use and how many hours of pumping might take. Let’s be calming down oo.
Ignorant and loud
"And I am not even wrong, yen yen yen" after a failed attempt at correcting someone. Such a amateur and childish talk.
You are wrong in this context
#OlodoCore
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Lokoja Judgment: An Unnecessary Serious Setback for Nigerian Democracy
Today was an exceptionally busy day. I left Lagos in the early hours for Emekuku, where I visited the School of Nursing Sciences, an institution I have consistently supported over the years. It was gratifying to inspect projects funded through my previous interventions, including the school’s computer laboratory. Such investments reaffirm my belief that education remains one of the strongest foundations for national development.
From there, I attended the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Dr Anthony Obinna, whose commitment to justice, peace, and the common good has inspired many, before proceeding to Madonna University for another engagement.
It was at Madonna University that I received the court news of the Lokoja court rulings through my brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Every Nigerian committed to the country’s progress should be deeply concerned. This judgment represents another setback for our democracy and the institutions upon which our future depends.
It is regrettable that some who claim to champion democracy now appear determined to weaken the very institutions that sustain it. In doing so, they are undermining public confidence and endangering the future of millions of Nigerians.
The legislature and the judiciary are increasingly being drawn into this pattern of institutional decline. Democracy cannot thrive where institutions lose their independence and credibility.
Those who seek to weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations will not ultimately prevail. When a similar situation recently affected the ADC, I condemned it without hesitation. I do so again today because my position has always been guided by principle.
My concern is not about who becomes President. My concern is that Nigeria works. Our politics must move beyond the quest for power and focus instead on building a united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity. That is the Nigeria we owe ourselves and the one we must leave for future generations.
I therefore urge all well-meaning Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend our democracy. The survival of our institutions is inseparable from the survival of our nation. It's when we work together that a new Nigeria of our dream is made POssible. -PO
In this open letter, I listed 500 reasons why Tinubu should resign in this open letter. Let’s see if we can get 1000 signatures. Sign and share.
https://t.co/aQtqgVDgMS
So how can accept some success but try to reject your predecesor's 8 years of calamity as the flag bearer of your party
HOW IS RESCUING PEOPLE, A FUCKIN LAGGING INDICATOR A MEASURE OF PROGRESS
You reject your own predecesor but attempt to use Obi Successor's claim. SMH
"It is important to note that President Tinubu.... Country in perfect shape "
Inherit it from WHO? APC?
But you boasted in the same vein earlier about the party's victory in some bye election as a vote of confidence from some Nigeria. ...
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
There were four presidential candidates in 2023 who polled over a million votes:
- Peter Obi
- Bola Tinubu
- Atiku Abubakar
- Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
After Tinubu stole his way to power, the other 3 became opposition.
We all clamoured for a united opposition going into the 2027 election.
So far, two of the three opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have united on a ticket, while Atiku has continued running on his own.
A united opposition will require the lone ranger joining the already united two and supporting them. Anything other than that is simply Atiku acting as a spoiler for the opposition on behalf of Tinubu.
You be my guy but you perching from outside this side to tell us you're demanding for the "best" from the opposition with barely any vim for the incompetent incumbent is pretentious and hypocritical at best
Final Call:
We are looking for Ona Ara students that sat for the last UTME and scored 250+
We have a token to reward them with. We have about 12 entries so far (our lowest since we started doing this) but I believe we definitely have more students that scored that.
Kindly send a DM to @mallamclever.
Please RT. Thank you. ❤️