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[Sean Nelson @Sean_ADFIntl]

BBC not only promoting Islamic morality police here, but ignoring the real news of this mass wedding that is causing an uproar in Nigeria 🇳🇬, where a top Sheikh called Christians “infidels,” promoted Muslim dominance over Christians & the governor of Kano laughed.

Disgraceful.

[NEFERTITI @firstladyship]

I was born & raised Catholic, still am.

But for the benefit of those who don’t know, especially the uninformed at the seat of power in Nigeria, I will give Fascists the abridged history of the Roman Catholic Church.

WALK WITH ME………

The Romanized Church is not just any church, its history is rooted in persecution, human rights protection, & martyrdom. The Roman Catholic Church has a history of telling truth to power. It leads the resistance against the tyranny of men. Men who try to play God.

Pope Pius XI issued an encyclical written in German rather than Latin (to condemn Nazi ideology, neopaganism, & violations of the Concordat). The ‘Mit brennender Sorge’ translates to "With burning concern" was read from pulpits. The year was 1937.

Then in 1941, the Bishop of Münster, Clemens August Count von Galen, delivered a powerful sermon protesting the Nazi program to kill people with mental & physical disabilities.

He openly preached against the Euthanasia Program. He delivered the famous sermon at St. Lambert's Church on August 3, 1941. His public outcry forced the Nazi regime to move the Action T4 program from public asylums to hidden decentralized locations.

Back then, the Catholic Church ran a series of clandestine rescue networks. Convents, monasteries, & Vatican offices hid thousands of Jews & political refugees during the German occupation of Rome.

The church opposed Communism in Eastern Europe. Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, who was the Archbishop of Warsaw & Gniezno (at different times), he led a steadfast resistance against the communist regime in Poland. The Polish primate authored the defiant “Non Possumus” in 1953 that rejected state control of church’s appointments.

The church came under suppression across the Soviet Union, with the jailed Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac in Yugoslavia acting as the symbol of resistance against totalitarian overreach.

Then in East Timor (1975–1999), the Catholic Church under Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, served as the primary sanctuary for dissidents & a vocal international critic of Indonesian military occupation & human right abuses.

In Latin America at the close of the 20th century, various bishops & clergy in El Salvador & Nicaragua, defended human rights & denounced state-sponsored death squads. They suffered imprisonment & martyrdom for it.

Priests have been killed for less in Nigeria. Many have paid the ultimate price for their beliefs. It was Catholics that led the resistance against Nazism & Fascism. It leads the resistance against the Fascism in Nigeria today.

The church & the state have existed in a somewhat acrimonious dichotomy. And it’s a delicate balance. The Universal Church has come a long way. What started in part on the Day of Pentecost (33 AD) is still alive & well.

The church established by Christ himself (through his Ministry that saw St. Peter become his legatee), is now a 1.4 billion baptized Catholics the world over. 35 million of that lives in Nigeria. Catholics make up roughly 15% of the country's total 230 million population.

St. Ignatius of Antioch was not unaware of the primacy evidenced in the name “Catholics” when he mentioned it for the first time around (107–110 AD). Catholic (meaning universal) is no ordinary name. The Universal Church has survived for 2000 years. It was Emperor Constantine that legalized the faith when he issued the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, stopping the Roman Empire from persecuting Christians.

Then in 380 CE, the Roman Empire made Nicene Christianity its official state religion under the Edict of Thessalonica.

State Religion was born……..

It was politics that divided the church. The Great Schism arose in 1054 AD, when political & religious disagreements split the church in half. What came out of that was the Western (Roman Catholic) & the Eastern Orthodoxy.

[T h e o @OehtD]

@matissearmani @FabrizioRomano C'mon martis, thats not right. Watch the man in preseason first.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Hunger and the Insensitivity of Mr. President

I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops who visited his office, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.

While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today. More importantly, we must focus on the facts and the measurable outcomes of governance.

Before the present administration assumed office in 2023, an estimated 17 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity, primarily caused by insecurity, armed conflict, widespread banditry, and devastating floods. Today, less than three years later, that number has risen to about 35 million Nigerians. Instead of improving the situation, the crisis has worsened significantly under the current administration.

The same trend is evident in poverty. Before this government took office in 2023, Nigeria’s extreme poverty was estimated at 87 million people. Current projections suggest that this number is approaching 140 million people, making Nigeria home to the largest population of people living in extreme poverty anywhere in the world.

No one disputes that this administration inherited serious challenges. However, leadership is measured not by the challenges inherited but by the results achieved. The government must honestly acknowledge that its response has fallen far short of what the situation demanded, with millions more Nigerians pushed deeper into poverty and hunger.

The combination of persistent insecurity, poor economic management, fiscal indiscipline, wasteful public expenditure, and inadequate investment in productive sectors has compounded the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.

A responsible government must prioritise investment in education, healthcare, agriculture, security, and small businesses while pursuing policies that create jobs, expand production, and lift people out of poverty. That remains my commitment to the Nigerian people.

A New Nigeria is Possible. PO

[Claire⁷ @claire44]

This film is really good!

[T h e o @OehtD]

@4funcomedian Country wey hard why presido nogo hide for bunker

[4Fun @4funcomedian]

This is the part of Peter Obi’s interview that has made all the APC speechless, why can’t the president speak to Nigerians direct?

[D3VID 🐢 @DurkioWiz]

These Legends no deh follow script 😂😂

[T h e o @OehtD]

@ansem_edet @Eyeofnigeria @woye1 @Mario9jaa @WOkene @tajudine2013gm2 @Alpha_Yom @Chrisbamidele @Riddwane @RidwanuLlah Ur head didn't ache for more than 3 years abi?

[T h e o @OehtD]

@jaskaro90 Weldon oo. Starch make sense

[T h e o @OehtD]

@ansem_edet The hypocrisy you exude can cut even the air we breath.

I don't have to outline it for you...not from someone that prefers a corrupt and evil person as quoted by you.

[T h e o @OehtD]

@ansem_edet ...surely ur rather will come to pass. Nah just time.

Meanwhile, watch what God has destined.

[T h e o @OehtD]

@jaskaro90 Surprise and not use eba to eat this delicious soup

[T h e o @OehtD]

@ruffydfire "they are not lies but baseless"
It does mean that he's working for a man championing the hopelessness of this country among many heidous things he said about him.

Bwala truly is goated

[Snack Reel @SnackReel]

Say Goodbye to belly fat-at home

[Dr Folaseye (ENT/Head &Neck Surgeon) @DrFolaseye]

I received a phone call from Mr Peter Obi and am deeply grateful for the words of encouragement from His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, in appreciation of our 65 Free Adenotonsillectomy and ENT Surgery Initiative, organized to mark his birthday and give back to our country, Nigeria.

As of today, we have screened over 50 patients, categorizing them into surgical and non-surgical cases while also managing other medical conditions where necessary.

What has been particularly inspiring is that beneficiaries have come not only from different parts of Lagos but also from Benin, Awka, Enugu, and Owerri. This reminds us that disease knows no boundaries, and quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live.

Surgeries for the selected patients will commence this week, and beneficiaries will be contacted through the phone number previously used to reach them.

Tomorrow is the final day of the free screening, which ends at 4:00 p.m.

📍 Venue: Infirmorium Catholic Hospital, No. 1 Olufemi Street, off Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos.

My sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported this initiative. Together, we are restoring health and giving hope, one patient at a time.

Dr. Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo
ENT Surgeon

[T h e o @OehtD]

@DrFolaseye You and your team are awesome

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Earlier today, I met with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Dr Richard Montgomery. We had a thoughtful discussion on the state of our democracy, the economy, the importance of strengthening our institutions, and the need to ensure that our elections remain free, fair, credible, and truly reflective of the will of the Nigerian people.

As Dr Montgomery prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in Nigeria next month, I thanked him for his service and for the role he has played in strengthening the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His time in Nigeria has been marked by constructive engagement and support for our democratic and economic development.

I wished him well as he prepares for his next assignment and thanked him for the friendship and cooperation he has extended to Nigeria throughout his tenure. I look forward to seeing the strong relationship between our two countries continue to grow.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO