@c_mobike It's like sporty cutting their betting tickets at d last minute. When I read about wat FIFA wanted to do, d first CAF/NFF image dat came to my head was Amaju(with his Chopinson mouth). He go get HBP by now
Nigeria is a joke
Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives
July 22, 2026
Clarification on Report of N1bn in 2026 Budget for Musical Instruments in Bende Churches
...Over 130 churches to receive N5m to 6m each as support
The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and member representating Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has been drawn to media reports suggesting that N1 billion was inserted in the 2026 budget solely for the procurement of musical instruments for churches in Bende.
We wish to clarify that this is a misrepresentation of the intent and scope of the provision.
The proposed allocation is actually N780 million after VAT and other tax deductions.
It is earmarked as a Youth Re-orientation and Social Support Programmes delivered evangelistically through faith-based organizations in Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Bende has 13 federal political/electoral wards and over 200 churches. The first phase of this support targets 130 of these churches averaging about 10 churches per ward, which amounts to approximately 5 to 6 million Naira per church. It is designed to equip churches to expand existing youth engagement platforms focused on character reform, and to deliver more impactful community outreaches.
The funds are intended to support the purchase of evangelical instruments and public address systems to promote campaigns against vices like the spread of narcotics, sexual offences, violent crimes while instilling discipline, values, peace, and character development among young people in the communities.
Nation-building must go beyond roads and physical infrastructure. Government must also invest in building the character and value system of the people who use the infrastructure using various value delivery platforms. Government is also employing non-kinetic approaches to promote peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
It should also be noted that traditional institutions are actively playing their part in value formation. This is precisely why government, through its representatives, has consistently supported them with town halls and other community engagement centers to serve as hubs for the preservation and sustenance of the cultural values.
This emphasizes that faith-based organizations have a critical role to play in sustaining good norms and values in the society.
This development is not entirely new or strange. Faith based organizations in other parts of the country invest in youth development but it is a strategy that has not gained currency in the South East region. The provision therefore, seeks to adopt, strengthen and support the effort in Bende federal constituency, using the church platforms.
For the avoidance of doubt, the 2026 budget where this is domiciled is yet to be implemented. The selected churches will receive notification once the procurement processes have been concluded.
At the moment, the country is still operating on the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The 2026 budget is yet to be funded. It is yet to receive releases, which must take place before the commencement of procurement.
Similarly, we have also identified a technical error in the procurement description. A letter of corrigendum to this effect has been initiated for the needed correction by the budget office through the appropriation committee before implementation.
This intervention is not about instruments alone. It is about leveraging trusted community values sustaining structures to reorient our youths, promote unity, and sustain moral instruction across the constituency
We urge the media and the public to disregard sensational reports and to support efforts aimed at building both infrastructure and character in our society.
Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
through Him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
He came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and His kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the Giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins,
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen. ๐๐ผ
Good morning, Nigerians.
I want to draw attention to what I believe are important questions about accountability, the rule of law, and the standards of evidence used in public discourse.
The situation reminds me of Animal Farm, where the rules appear to apply differently to different people. Whether or not one agrees with that comparison, many Nigerians are concerned about whether our institutions are applying the law fairly and consistently.
Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, you released a video containing CCTV footage in connection with allegations involving Mr. Peter Obi. If the CCTV cameras at one of our international airports cannot clearly show faces or vehicle registration numbers, that should concern every Nigerian. How do we identify terrorists? How do we track criminals? How do we investigate serious security incidents?
Mr. Minister, you should start by apologizing to Nigerians that, despite the billions of naira invested in the aviation sector, this is the best visual evidence you can present in support of these allegations. You have really done poorly!
CCTV footage should speak for itself. It should provide objective evidence, not require lengthy explanations telling viewers what they are supposed to see. If the footage is unclear, it should not be presented as conclusive proof of a personโs identity.
Having watched the video several times, I cannot confidently identify the person shown as Mr. Peter Obi, nor can I confidently say it is someone else. The footage, as presented publicly, does not appear sufficiently clear for me to reach a definitive conclusion. Where the evidence is disputed, it is important to distinguish allegations from verified facts.
I also recall the controversy surrounding information relating to Mr. Emeka Ike that was publicly displayed by Mr. Lere Olayinka, an aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, and described as originating from INECโs backend.
INEC, which is entrusted with sensitive information belonging to millions of Nigerians, is yet to tell us what happened to this day.
The โInvisible Ministryโ of Prince Adeyemi is still there, and we are yet to know how it entered our national budget. We have not found the elephant in that room.
Yet our Aviation Minister can come and disgrace our national airport CCTV by releasing video footage that requires a commentator to explain it. Please, Minister, are we watching a football match on the radio?
Any matter involving Mr. Peter Obi receives immediate public attention, while other issues involving national institutions do not seem to receive the same level of scrutiny. These questions deserve clear and transparent answers.
Investigations should be guided by credible, independently verifiable evidence rather than assumptions or speculation.
Now Festus Keyamo has told the whole world that, when it comes to CCTV security information, we are not where we should be.
"I appeal to every eligible Nigerian who has not yet registered for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to do so.
I understand that some people chose not to register after what happened in 2023, and I know many have their reasons. But we must not give up on our country. Every vote determines the future of Nigeria. Let us rise above disappointment, register, collect our PVCs, and participate in building the Nigeria we all desire."
โ NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi