Farewell to a Faithful Shepherd
I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Benin City Ecclesiastical Province, who returned to the Lord yesterday.
The news is particularly poignant because it comes after I recently had the privilege of seeing him as the homilist at the Thanksgiving Mass marking the 90th birthday of Anthony Cardinal Okogie. I also cherish the warm moments we shared on that memorable occasion.
Archbishop Akubeze was a remarkable and compassionate shepherd - a courageous voice of truth who served the Church and our nation with distinction. As former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), he provided exemplary leadership, championing spiritual renewal, justice, peace, and the integral development of the human person. His humility, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel will remain an inspiration, while his dedication to the welfare of God’s people will never be forgotten.
On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Archdiocese of Benin City, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, the entire Catholic faithful, and his loved ones.
May the Lord whom he served so faithfully receive him into His eternal glory, grant him eternal rest, and console all who mourn his passing. -PO
Happy birthday to a brother, friend and the best manager ever @Nadismufc.
Can’t believe this is 29years of knowing this Broda🤣
From running around Olodi-Apapa as kids in school uniforms, to running our own homes. May this celebration bring you accomplishments and fulfillments.
This week, I have observed with deep concern two notable media appearances: one by my brother, Mr. Peter Obi, and the other by the family of Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
In his interview with Mr. Chude Jideonwo, Mr. Obi voiced serious worries about his personal safety and the adverse impact his role as an opposition leader has had on his businesses. Even more troubling was the Federal Government’s response, which resorted to personal insults and derogatory language instead of the restraint and maturity expected of a democratic administration.
Let me state clearly: like every Nigerian, our presidential candidate and all of us deserve the full protection of the state, not ridicule for raising legitimate concerns.
Democratic leadership requires fairness, justice, and restraint.
A government entrusted with protecting citizens should not dismiss or mock credible calls for help from any individual, including Mr. Peter Obi.
On the other hand, it was distressing to watch the wives of Malam Nasir El-Rufai publicly express the family’s anguish over his prolonged detention.
Regardless of political affiliation, Malam El-Rufai, like every Nigerian, is entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court. The continued delay in granting him bail through what many perceive as stringent and unreasonable conditions is deeply concerning. As an unconvicted citizen, he deserves a fair and expeditious trial, while his health and that of his family are adequately safeguarded.
I therefore join well-meaning Nigerians in urging the Federal Government to handle these matters with transparency, accountability, and justice. These issues must not be weaponised to settle political scores.
For our democracy to truly thrive, every citizen; young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or political persuasion must receive equal and equitable treatment under the law from the government that exists to protect us all. - RMK
Everybody you meet for this life go only play their destined role and sign out.
You owe yourself everything...
Anybody when help you or come through for you … just understand say it is destined that you will get help from that person at that particular time and hour.
Who no help you right now no mean say that person no go fit come through for you later on, na the battles when you dey fight with your demons you know, everybody dey fight their own too...
So no too reason am and create unnecessary enemies or burn bridges... Na life.
Just filter people when genuinely love you and get you for mind and no let your emotions misjudge them.
We all have our dedicated time, dedicated hour to be favored by people destined to be reachable to us when we need help or when we need them. Life na time and season.
Na why giving up is equal to you playing yourself...
Because naturally life suppose sup for you, na just for you to stay vigilant and ready for your destined and dedicated time and hour when life suppose soft for you.
Life na continuous try your luck situation, na why dem say when there is life, there is hope.
Life na “by force school... we must learn & experience everything we need for our survival. We must learn pain, we must learn heartbreak, we must learn disappointment, we must experience evil and we must experience good.
You go hurt people when go naked swear for you, same way people go play you wetin no good.
No be by hard work, na by understanding how the universe operates.
If you no position yourself, your bus go leave you go, but the good thing na say another bus go come again, and if you Dey lucky, e go come in 24-48 hrs… if you still Dey lucky, e go come in 1 or 2 years time.
Anytime e come, na your time, dem no dey catch late comer for airport.
The only time when nothing concern you and luck na make your bus Dey road Dey come make death first your bus reach your bus stop. Na hin be labor in vain.
But as long as air dey comot through your nose and enter your nose, your duty na to continue to throw your dice in every direction.
Double 6 moment dey everybody pathway... Na your determination be your best friend.
So... #FireUp.
China cars may be the future… who knows…It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow but when they finally take over, It is not you… a Nigerian … that will be in charge of price regulation in Nigeria. It will be them 😅
You wan take your babe out, she use her hand suggest the best hotel or restaurant. and you no ask yourself how she take know say that place na the best 😂