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[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Lokoja Judgment: An Unnecessary Serious Setback for Nigerian Democracy

Today was an exceptionally busy day. I left Lagos in the early hours for Emekuku, where I visited the School of Nursing Sciences, an institution I have consistently supported over the years. It was gratifying to inspect projects funded through my previous interventions, including the school’s computer laboratory. Such investments reaffirm my belief that education remains one of the strongest foundations for national development.

From there, I attended the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Dr Anthony Obinna, whose commitment to justice, peace, and the common good has inspired many, before proceeding to Madonna University for another engagement.

It was at Madonna University that I received the court news of the Lokoja court rulings through my brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Every Nigerian committed to the country’s progress should be deeply concerned. This judgment represents another setback for our democracy and the institutions upon which our future depends.

It is regrettable that some who claim to champion democracy now appear determined to weaken the very institutions that sustain it. In doing so, they are undermining public confidence and endangering the future of millions of Nigerians.

The legislature and the judiciary are increasingly being drawn into this pattern of institutional decline. Democracy cannot thrive where institutions lose their independence and credibility.

Those who seek to weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations will not ultimately prevail. When a similar situation recently affected the ADC, I condemned it without hesitation. I do so again today because my position has always been guided by principle.

My concern is not about who becomes President. My concern is that Nigeria works. Our politics must move beyond the quest for power and focus instead on building a united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity. That is the Nigeria we owe ourselves and the one we must leave for future generations.

I therefore urge all well-meaning Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend our democracy. The survival of our institutions is inseparable from the survival of our nation. It's when we work together that a new Nigeria of our dream is made POssible. -PO

[greatman @GreatmenArs]

Arsenal fans, wake up.

City already have Rodri, Nico, Reijnders, Cherki, O’Reilly and Kovacic… now they’re ready to drop £130m on Anderson.

That’s why they stay on top.

Some of our fanbase are too emotionally attached to players. Rice is the only midfielder I’d say is untouchable.

Be honest, how many league games did Odegaard and Merino actually dominate last season? We won the league, but we still lacked creativity in too many games.

Every rival is praying City take the title back. We can’t defend it by standing still.

If a player is always injured or isn’t performing, we have to be ruthless. That’s how big clubs stay elite.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

As far as I am aware this is what has been going on. Arsenal were interested in Fernandes / Tonali / Pablo Barrios (exclusive). When Tonali was offered to us at the end of January, it peaked everyone's interest at the club. Berta kept in contact as did City. It became clear the deal was not feasible due to Newcastle wanting £85m or even more. To further add, the agent fees are incroyable. Barrios was not available for several reasons. Fernandes is heavily involved with Jorge Mendes and it became quickly apparent that there would be a bidding war at a minimum of £85m. It has now even been stated, 'whoever pays the most can have him'.

Berta then made contact multiple times to explore the situation of Alex Scott, the interest is real and there was a feeling a potential bargain could be secured around £65m. Bournemouth began to panic while Alex Scott was out in the USA with the England pre camp and want to rush to secure a renewal for Scott with a possible release clause. Their stance currently is he is not for sale at any price.

Is it becoming apparent we have approximated budget for the midfielder? (Investing in other areas)

As for Bruno G let me clarify… Berta made contact with his camp via Kia. A loose offer below £60m was floated to Newcastle via these middle men to understand their appetite for any deal. Newcastle say he is not for sale. Kia being involved is something you must keep an eye on for reasons every Arsenal fan should be aware of. When an offer is serious, it is officially submitted to the club hence me saying Newcastle have had no contact yet from Arsenal as of 9am. Newcastle will not lose both of their midfielders, so maybe Berta tried a cheeky offer before the Tonali deal has gone through. Until a serious offer is presented or our budget changes, we wait.

Arsenal have contacted the likes of Bouaddi / Kone and others I don’t want to discuss yet but no one else is providing these step by step updates and its incredibly exhausting. Personally think Bouaddi or Bruno would be incredible.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Kia Joorabchian is heavily involved in all the noise you hear about Bruno G.

Newcastle are yet to receive any contact from Arsenal.

If the player pushes and we make a serious offer, I will update. Until then just chill out.

[Oluwafunke 🌸 @big_funkssss]

Ycee mehn!😭😭😭

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

“Peller is not the cause, he is a symptom and a victim of ‘Olodo’ institutions in Nigeria, the average Nigerian is an Olodo” — Solomon Buchi reacts to Ycee’s recent remarks.

[KWEKU THE HUSTLER @Urchilla01]

This is the olodo uprising we're talking about.

This girl had a niche. Always sounded so polished and put together in her interviews; until she decided to link up with peller because peller was racking up views

Now listen to the way she sounds like a motor park agbero. She couldn't influence peller. She couldn't polish peller. Rather, peller has her speaking and acting like him.

But through all this, she asked an important question: "your president nko? Did he go to school?"

I hope you all can now see why many of us fought tooth and nail to stop Tinubu from becoming president; but many others (and sadly highly educated people) supported him and helped him rig his way to the presidency.

Now, he has become a poster boy; one that boldly passes the message that not only do you not need education to achieve the highest office in the land, but you also do not have to worry about leading a life free of crime.

What Ycee refers to as Peller culture is actually Tinubu and APC culture

The attack on the education nerve Centre in Nigeria was heralded and is sustained by the APC because an educated populace is one that asks questions and demands accountability. An educated populace is one with the potential to revolt.

Therefore, they do their best to make sure people like peller and his like get platforms to keep showing impressionable naija youth that not only do they not need education, but also that they can make money by putting their foolishness on display; and by so doing, reduce the possibility of the government being held accountable by them.

The steep decline, rot, and decay in our educational system started the moment APC got into power.

Olodo uprising = APC uprising

[fimlex @fimlex2]

0lodo uprising 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

“We are in an ‘Olodo uprising’” — Rapper Ycee criticizes growing anti-intellectualism in Nigeria

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇹🇷 BREAKING: André Onana to Trabzonspor, here we go! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏿

New loan deal verbally agreed as Onana is not part of #MUFC plan for next season and Trabzon are ready to re-sign him.

Trabzonspor to pay loan fee to United as details being sorted then done, as @yagosabuncuoglu reports.

[oseni rufai @ruffydfire]

If police say some people na vigilante these ones sef na INEC staff

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Nigeria has now been delisted from the International Maths Olympiad, whose finals are happening in Shanghai, China, this July.

It is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world.

Nigeria can now only participate as an observer nation, while other countries can participate fully.

This was because of the Ministry of Education’s inability to fund students for 4 consecutive years through National Mathematical Center.

It’s a big shame for Nigeria.

[Gilmore🇳🇬 🇬🇧 @Gilmoorre]

New Age vigilante

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Hincapie's here to stay 🇪🇨

The club is delighted to announce that Piero has signed a permanent deal at The Arsenal 👊

[Tekkers Mansion FPL @Tekkersfpl]

🌟 BIG DIVINE

[Premier League @premierleague]

The crowning moment, one month ago today 🏆

🔴 @Arsenal

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

GEJ: “subsidy is gone”
Ndi Ojota: “F u, N65 or we die here” 😡

BAT: “subsidy is gone”
Ndi Ojota: only BAT has the courage to do it

😉

[Anna Lulis @annamlulis]

WATCH: Norway manager Stale Solbakken celebrates his team’s World Cup win by running into the stands for a kiss with his wife.

This is what real wealth looks like.

[Juanpa @soyjuanp4]

“Ver tantos partidos del mundial no me ha afectado”

Yo en mi casa creyendo que soy Noruego

[Adika @Adikastakes]

Haaland had the chance to play for England and be at every World Cup but he chose his true nation Norway because he knew every win will mean more. I love and respect him so much!