Unpopular opinion but blaming a crime on postpartum psychosis is like a man blaming his testosterone for rape. Hormones aren't an excuse for horrific acts. The victims are 3 innocent babies. Enough of this crap.
That was so wrong of him and very crude.
However, it not just the duty of a man to stand up for a pregnant lady in a bus. It is the responsibility of everyone to care for the vulnerable. This means that everyone, both male and female, in good health should give up their seat for pregnant women, elderly people, the sick and those with physical impairment affecting their stamina.
Women need to learn kindness too. It is bad enough that women do not expect kindness from women.
When it comes to love, I hate the "I can never" people.
- I can never do this for a man
- I can never do this for a woman
- You go dey love man? God forbid
- You dey love woman? I rather die
- No man deserves this from me
- No woman deserves this from me
Do you even realize it is not one random man/woman you are talking about? It is your partner. Using man/woman to disguise intent does not change the fact it is your own partner you are talking about. They have a name and you call them "babe" and sleep with them.
Before confusing yourself, thinking you're confusing people, next time use your partner's name. If your partner is Emeka/Sandra, say:
"I can never do this for Emeka. I rather chew jeans."
"I can never do this for Sandra."
It has more meaning when you personalize it. The whole point of relationship is to love and to cherish. Many of you are already going into it to fight, run agenda, punish them for the offence of other people and hoard your money.
There is a Japanese Legend that says:
"Whether it's a machine, a house, or a relationship. Maintenance is always cheaper than repairing." What you don't maintain, you eventually lose.
Announcing that:
You like money
You're materialistic
Nobody should approach you if they don't have money
These are not evidence that you like money. It is evidence you're badly behaved. You just have audacity to air it out without shame. Who doesn't like money?
This girl earns about half a million naira a month. One time, I was supposed to give her 8k for something, but I sent 10k instead.
When we spoke later, she was genuinely thanking me for the extra 2k.
I laughed about it, but she was completely serious.
I really admire grateful people. For them, it isn’t even about the money; it’s about the thought. The fact that someone considered you worthy of spending their hard-earned money on.
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct
One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.
It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.
I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.
Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.
I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.
In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.
My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.
If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.
I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.
We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.
Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:
sanitise our governance system;
tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;
catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.
Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.
These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
From Pharisee to Tax Collector: Rethinking Tinubu’s Kenyan Comparison
In a recent remark in Yenagoa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu suggested that Nigerians should find solace in being “better off than Kenya and other African countries.” While this may have been intended to soften the impact of economic hardship and rising fuel prices, the comment risks downplaying the severity of the current crisis. It echoes the biblical parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in the Gospel of Luke (18:9–14). A similar warning is found in the Qur’an (53:32), which cautions against self-righteousness.
Like the Pharisee who boasted of his superiority over others to mask his own spiritual void, such downward comparisons serve more as a refuge than a remedy. This validated an earlier dismissive remark by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu during electioneering: “Na statistics we go shop?” Yet statistics remain indispensable - they are the language through which nations understand their condition and chart progress. No country can develop in isolation from measurable realities or without comparing itself with peers. Comparisons, when properly grounded, are not instruments of escapism but tools of accountability. What is objectionable is not comparison itself, but comparison stripped of credible, verifiable data—mere tax collector comparisons that soothe rather than solve.
On key development indicators such as security, the Human Development Index, life expectancy, GDP per capita, literacy levels, and electricity access, Kenya consistently outperforms Nigeria. Nigeria is the fourth most terrorised nation in the world, while Kenya is not among the ten worst. Kenya’s HDI ranking is 143 out of 180 countries, with a coefficient of about 0.630, compared to Nigeria’s ranking of 164 out of 180, with a coefficient of about 0.530. Its GDP per capita is roughly $2,200–$2,300, compared to Nigeria’s $807–$835. Kenya’s poverty rate is about 43% of the population (approximately 23 million people), while Nigeria’s is about 63% (around 150 million people), over six times that of Kenya. Kenya’s life expectancy is about 67 years, while Nigeria’s is about 54 years. The literacy rate in Kenya is approximately 81–85%, compared to Nigeria’s 62–65%.
Kenya’s electricity access is higher, while Nigeria has one of the lowest levels of electricity access in the world. Kenya has about 3.5 million out-of-school children, while Nigeria has about 20 million. Kenya’s inflation rate has been about 4.5% or lower over the past three years, while Nigeria’s has remained above 15% within the same period. Kenya’s exchange rate has been around USD 1 to KES 130 over the past three years, whereas Nigeria’s exchange rate rose from below ₦500/$1 to above ₦1,250/$1 within the same period. Even with developments in the Middle East and rising oil prices, Kenyans have not experienced the sharp increases in petroleum product prices seen in Nigeria.
Across other key indicators, Kenya also performs better. In the end, these indices clearly show that Kenya ranks higher than Nigeria on several development metrics. The standard of living of Kenyans is better than that of Nigerians. If the President considers Kenyans to be suffering despite these stronger figures, then Nigerians are in a far more difficult situation. He should therefore refrain from self-consolation and, in honest reflection, take responsibility for the situation and make a determined effort to drive improvement. This requires a posture of humility, accountability, and commitment to addressing the factors that have slowed Nigeria’s development.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
You people actually hate your partners. It manifests in how you relate and view relationship with them.
You dragged MummyZee for doing exactly this. You dragged the TikTok women who wake up early or wake from sleep to cook for their husbands who work hard to look after the family. Yet, you're cheering for this and asking for this kind of man. To what end? That you'll find a loving and kindhearted man whom you plan not to love?
I also do not understand the men who have a problem with this. I know most of you do not want your women to be successful and do not expect them to. That is the only way to manage your ego and feel like a man. You want to be the only successful one who pay all the bills so you can control her.
Love is sacrifice. Love is death to self. Love is putting your partner's interest first. Love is consideration. Love is kind.
This manifestation of unkindness exists in various forms:
- "I love my husband, but his money is our money, and my money is my money." No, you don't love him.
- "A man must always be 5 steps ahead of his wife no matter what." You're competing with your wife and will stifle her growth to protect your ego. That is not love.
- "I love my husband, but I can never do this for any man." You eliminate endearment to make him a nondescript in order to validate your lovelessness. "Any man" Meanwhile, it is your man you're referring to.
- "Gender roles exists for a reason. A man should not be cooking." You probably believe this because you've convinced yourself you must be 5 steps ahead and always pay the bills so you won't do any other thing in the house. But love is togetherness. You're not going to remove financial contributions and responsibilities because you're a woman. You're not going to remove domestic responsibility because you're a man.
From doing things for your man or the home and collecting back twice the money in accrued interest, to refusing to commit your finances to the home, to referring to acts of service as slavery, to demanding for love you never give, to refusing to make yourself useful at home, to frustrating your woman's career progress and financial growth to protect your insecurity, among other, it shows you people do not love your partners and do not understand what togetherness mean.