Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede for us whenever our hearts are troubled by anxiety, uncertainty, or fear. Help us to place our worries into God's loving hands and to trust in His providence. May the peace of Christ guard our minds, calm our emotions, and strengthen our faith. Teach us to remain peaceful even when life becomes difficult, knowing that God is always with us. Amen.
In 2027, Peter Obi will miss your vote, Alex Ekubo, but his followers will never forget your voice. The stand you took remains on record forever.
A true patriot and a Nollywood legend. Rest well, Chief. 💔🕊️
An Old Tinubu Associate Who Schooled With Peter Obi, Dropped This Mind-Boggling Revelation 👀👀
Every Nigerian needs to see and hear this.
PS: He will be a live guest tonight on the ESS on TikTok live at 10 pm WAT. 🔥
“So many Nigerians are more qualified than I am but they are not on the ballot. Among those on the ballot, I am more qualified.”
-Peter Obi on a Media chat with Rufai Oseni.✍️
Sustainable Success Is Built on Competence, Integrity, Discipline and hardworking.
On Saturday, I had the privilege of interacting with young entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders, and members of the emerging generation at the This Generation Conference hosted by Summit Bible Church in Abuja.
Our discussion focused on what it takes to thrive in the marketplace despite prevailing economic challenges. I shared insights from my years in business and public service, emphasizing that sustainable success is built on integrity, competence, discipline, and a commitment to creating value for society.
I reminded participants that no nation develops by consumption alone. Nations progress when their citizens are productive, innovative, and committed to excellence. Our young people must resist the temptation of shortcuts and instead embrace education, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership.
The future of Nigeria depends largely on the quality of leadership and enterprise this generation is willing to build. We must move from a culture of sharing poverty to one of creating prosperity through production, innovation, and responsible governance.
I left encouraged by the energy, intelligence, and determination of the young people I met. Their questions, ideas, and aspirations reaffirmed my belief that Nigeria’s greatest resource remains her people.
Together, through hard work, integrity, and purposeful leadership, we can build the New Nigeria that is POssible. -PO
Dear beloved sports-loving Nigerian youths,
After watching the performances of Davido, Burna Boy, and Rema at the opening of the 2026 World Cup—at a time when Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is absent—I felt a measure of consolation. This was reinforced by the fact that many Nigerians playing for clubs worldwide are representing other countries. Felix Nmecha, for instance, set a record by scoring the fastest goal at six minutes for Germany. I write to you therefore, knowing that this country belongs to you, the youth.
You are more of stakeholders in Nigeria’s future than I am. I am 64 years old; by God’s grace, much of my journey is behind me, while yours lies ahead.
It is therefore imperative that you rise to the challenge by obtaining your PVC, your most powerful tool for driving the change you desire.
In the last three years alone, over 15 million Nigerians have turned 18—enough to decide who becomes President, Governor, Senator, Member of the House, or Local Government Chairman. Indeed, enough to shape the nation’s future.
I know many of you are sceptical about politics and political parties. I understand why, but scepticism must not become surrender.
You do not need to belong to any party or wait for anyone to organise you. Organise yourselves in your streets, campuses, communities, workplaces, churches, mosques, and social groups. Mobilise, debate, demand accountability, and take part in choosing those you wish to entrust with leadership.
If you are organised and wish to hear directly from me, invite me. I will come and share my plans for you and our nation.
Do not sit on the sidelines while others decide your future.
I appeal to you to register and vote. Your vote can shape who becomes the next President of our country.
My young friends, this is your country. Take it back.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Once we are able to elect Peter Obi, rascals and thugs will stop contesting for president because we will have raised the bar so high.
Then, a new era begins.
CALLED BY COMPASSION, SENT ON MISSION
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Exodus 19:2-6; Romans 5:6-11; Mark 1:15
One of the most beautiful qualities of Jesus in the Gospels is that He never looks at people with indifference. He notices pain. He sees hidden burdens. He recognizes exhaustion, confusion, spiritual hunger, and loneliness. In today’s Gospel, Matthew tells us that when Jesus saw the crowds, “He was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” The mission of the Church begins from that compassion.
The expression “moved with pity” in the Gospel is very powerful. In the original biblical language, it refers to a deep stirring from within, almost from the gut. Jesus is not merely observing suffering from a distance; He feels it deeply. He sees people wandering without direction, crushed by suffering, weighed down by sin, languishing in captivity, manipulated by false leaders, and spiritually exhausted. In many ways, our world today is not very different. Many people are surrounded by technology and information, yet inwardly they feel lost, anxious, disconnected, and spiritually hungry.
What is striking is that Jesus does not simply complain about the condition of the people. He responds by calling and sending disciples. Compassion leads to mission.
This is the heart of today’s Gospel. Jesus calls the Twelve and gives them authority to heal the sick, cleanse lepers, cast out demons, and proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. The mission is not merely about preaching words; it is about restoring human dignity and bringing healing to broken lives.
This mission did not begin in the New Testament alone. In the First Reading from Exodus, God tells Israel: “You shall be my treasured possession… a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” From the beginning, God’s people were chosen not for privilege alone but for mission. Israel was called to reflect God’s presence among the nations. The Church now continues that mission in Christ.
But before mission comes grace. St. Paul reminds us in the Second Reading that “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Christianity begins not with human achievement but with God’s mercy. Jesus does not send perfect people on mission; He sends people who themselves have experienced compassion and forgiveness. The apostles themselves were ordinary and imperfect men with weaknesses and fears. Yet Christ still called them.
This is important because many people think mission belongs only to priests, religious, or missionaries in distant countries. But every baptized Christian has a mission. Parents have a mission toward their children. Teachers toward students. Elected officials toward the citizens. Friends toward friends. Christians in workplaces, schools, markets, and social media all carry responsibility for witnessing to Christ.
Sometimes the greatest missionary work is not dramatic preaching but simple acts of compassion: listening to someone who is hurting, encouraging a discouraged person, forgiving someone who offended you, helping the poor, visiting the sick, or standing for truth in a dishonest environment.
The danger today is that people can become so absorbed in their own struggles that they stop seeing the suffering around them. But a Christian heart must resemble the heart of Christ - a heart capable of compassion.
The Gospel ends with Jesus saying, “The harvest is rich, but the laborers are few.” The problem is not that God has stopped touching hearts. The problem is that too many people are unwilling to answer the call. Today, Jesus still sees wounded crowds around us. He still feels compassion. And He still calls disciples. The question is whether we are willing to be sent.
Peace be with you.
Fr. Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch