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In celebration of NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi's 65th birthday, a man visited a filling station to share free fuel with motorists, including tricycle (keke) riders and commercial motorcycle (okada) riders.

[Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki @bukolasaraki]

My family and I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating my good friend and brother, H.E. @PeterObi, as he marks his 65th birthday today.

I pray that Almighty God grants him good health, long life and continued strength in service to our country.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I warmly congratulate my dear brother, HE Peter Obi, @PeterObi, on his 65th birthday. I celebrate his remarkable journey, steadfast commitment to public service, and contributions to our democracy.

May the years ahead bring him renewed strength, wisdom, good health, and fulfilment. Happy birthday, Peter. -AA

[👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 @UnkleAyo]

Happy birthday to my political leader.

No public office blemish, no corrupt cases, no shady pasts - walks the talk & has proven that there's an upright way to do politics.

You're the man we say you are & thrice the man you think you are.

Happy birthday H.E Peter Obi. 🎂 🎈

[Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso @KwankwasoRM]

On this auspicious day, I extend my warmest felicitations to my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Throughout his remarkable life of service and leadership, Mr. Obi has consistently distinguished himself as a man of exceptional enterprise, deep conviction, and personal integrity. His humility and modesty remain exemplary in a world that often celebrates excess.

As our candidate on the presidential ticket of the NDC, he has been an outstanding ally and a principled voice whose dedication continues to inspire millions of Nigerians across the country.

I wish him robust health, continued strength, and greater impact as he presses on in his unwavering commitment to the progress and good of our nation.

Happy 65th Birthday, my dear brother, Peter Obi. - RMK

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Reflections on My 65th Birthday

Today, July 19, 2026, marks my 65th birthday. At sixty-five, birthdays should naturally become moments of deep reflection - moments to look back with gratitude to Almighty God for His abundant graces, examine the journey so far, and ask how the remaining years can be devoted more meaningfully to the service of God and humanity.

Perhaps in countries where basic human needs have largely been met, where institutions function effectively, and where citizens enjoy a greater measure of security and dignity, such attainments may rightly call for elaborate celebrations. In Nigeria, however, our reality compels a different kind of reflection.

Our nation is blessed with enormous human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle with challenges that demand our collective attention. We cannot afford to celebrate ourselves excessively while many around us are burdened by poverty, ill health, unemployment, and limited opportunities. Rather, occasions such as this should remind us of our responsibility to contribute towards building a nation where future generations can genuinely celebrate.

This is why I have always seen birthdays not merely as occasions for personal celebration, but as opportunities for sober reflection, thanksgiving, and a renewed commitment to service.

As I reflected today, I came to a simple conclusion: the greatest celebration of life is not what we receive from others, but the lives we can touch positively.

This conviction has guided my approach throughout my years in business, in the corporate world, and as Governor of Anambra State. In each of these roles, I have tried to see every privilege not as a personal entitlement but as an opportunity to improve the lives of others.

Whenever people or institutions sought to celebrate me with expensive gifts or elaborate ceremonies, I encouraged them instead to redirect those resources towards projects that would have a lasting impact. Over the years, this philosophy has resulted in the building of schools, hostel blocks, support to schools, and other facilities that continue to benefit the less privileged. I have always believed that resources meant for personal comfort can often be transformed into instruments of hope for many.

The greatest honour anyone can receive is not found in gifts, ceremonies, or public admiration, but in knowing that one’s life has contributed, however modestly, to making another person’s life better.

Today, therefore, I give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of life and for bringing me to this important milestone of 65 years. I began the day with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Onitsha, thanking God for His grace, protection, guidance, and the countless blessings He has bestowed upon me over the years.

After the Mass, I proceeded to St. Raphael’s Hospital, Umueri, a small rural hospital in Anambra East Local Government Area. In furtherance of my belief that birthdays should be occasions for service rather than self-indulgence, I donated the sum of ₦10 million to support the hospital’s work of providing quality healthcare to the people.

As I was conducted around the hospital and saw patients in their moments of vulnerability, I was reminded again of our shared humanity. Some of those receiving care may not even have the financial means to settle their hospital bills, yet they deserve compassion, dignity, and access to quality healthcare. Their condition was a reminder that leadership, in its truest form, is about caring for people, especially those who cannot repay our kindness.

Hospitals and schools remain two of the greatest investments any society can make. A hospital preserves life; a school shapes the future. Supporting both is, therefore, not just an act of charity - it is an investment in humanity and in the future of our nation.

[Udeh of Enugu🦋 @udehenugu]

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[Parallel Facts @ParallelFacts]

'No Drug Case, No Criminal Record, No Corruption Case, Known Date of Birth and Family, Nigerians Are Lucky to Have You,' Social Commentator Celebrates Peter Obi @ 65 https://t.co/2cNCrmmEyH

[IGBO History & Facts @IgboHistoFacts]

Peter Obi is 65 today.

Peter Obi is a businessman and politician who served as the Governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014. Born 65 years ago today in Onitsha.

Retweet to wish him a happy birthday! ❤️

[Burna Boy @burnaboy]

Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go ❤️‍🔥⚽️! 🇳🇬

[Wizkid @wizkidayo]

All of the love ❤️ thank you 🦅

[World Music Awards @WORLDMUSICAWARD]

Happy 36th Birthday to the gorgeous, mega talented Grammy winning Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Superstar, Fashion & Global Icon and Legend, the One & Only #WiZKID who paved the way for many! 👏🦅🎂🌟🐐👑❤️🎆
WIZKID is the undisputed King of Afrobeats! He is the Best-selling Afrobeats Artist of All Time and is the Most streamed African Artist on Spotify! He was the 1st African Artist to hit major streaming Milestones, including 1B-10B and is the 1st and Only African Artist to surpass 11 Billion streams across all credits! He is the African Artist with the Most streamed song of All-Time on Spotify with "One Dance", his global smash hit collab with Drake! "One Dance" was the first song to reach a Billion streams on Spotify, and the most streamed song on the platform at that time! It is now the 7th Most streamed song of All time with over 4,353 Spotify plays! It's also the 6th most streamed song of All Time on Apple Music! "One Dance" made WIZKID the highest-ranked African Artist on Apple Music’s All Time most-streamed songs list, further solidifying his streaming dominance. "One Dance" reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries, breaking numerous records, with Wizkid becoming the first Afrobeats artist to win a Guinness World Record! He's the African Artist with the most RIAA certifications, the most RIAA platinum certifications (4) and the only African Artist to receive a RIAA Diamond certification for over 10 Million sales units ("One Dance")! 'Made in Lagos' is the best-selling African album of all time in the US, certified Gold by the RIAA, with WIZKID becoming the first African artist with a RIAA Gold album! The album broke the record for the biggest streaming debut for an African album on Spotify! WIZKID's catalog boasts Billions of global streams, multiple chart-topping singles, and record-breaking sales across Africa, Europe, and North America!

WIZKID is credited for popularizing Afrobeats worldwide in the late 2010s and early 2020s! His work with Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Skepta broke barriers for African artists, establishing him as a key figure in the Afrobeats’ global rise! The Superstar was named by Billboard for being the 1st African artist to truly make a major pop breakthrough in the United States! He was the 1st Nigerian Artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 with an African song, the 1st Afrobeats Artist to reach the Hot 100 Top 10 as a lead Artist with his global smash hit "Essence" and the 1st African Artist to hit #1 on the Hot 100 (with "One Dance")! 'Made in Lagos' is the highest-charting Nigerian album on the Billboard World Albums Chart, peaking at #1.

WIZKID is the Most Awarded African Artist in history! He has won 1 Grammy, 4 BET Awards (the most for an African Artist), 2 American Music Awards, 7 MOBO Awards (the most for an African Artist), 3 Billboard Music Awards, 3 iHeart Radio music Awards (the most for an African Artist), 3 Soul Train Awards (the most for an African Artist), 2 MTV EMAs and 19 Headies, the most for an Artist in history! He was the 1ST African Artist to win a Grammy Award, taking home 'Best Music Video' for his contribution to Beyoncé’s "Brown Skin Girl" (featuring Saint Jhn and Blue Ivy Carter) in 2021! WIZKID was the 1ST Nigerian Artist to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award, the 1ST African Artist to win 3 Billboard Awards and the 1ST African Act to Win the BRIT Billion Award for 1 Billion UK Streams, highlighting his crossover success! He was also honoured with an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to "One Dance". Wizkid is the only African artist to have won multiple Apple Music Awards, recognized for his contributions to Afrobeats and his global streaming success. In 2019, WIZKID was named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine.

WIZKID is a touring Powerhouse, selling out every venue, and continues to set new records! He scored the Fastest Sell-Out of London’s O2 Arena by an African Artist in 2022, shifting 20,000 tickets in just two minutes for his 'Made in Lagos tour', breaking his own previous record of shutting down the venue in 2017 and 2018. He's the 1ST African artist to sell out the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (70,000) and the 1ST African Artist to headline and sell out Rolling Loud Toronto!

WIZKID is also a top Entrepreneur, and founded Starboy Entertainment in 2013! He has signed several very successful Artists including Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz, Mr Eazi, Efya, R2Bees, and Terri, further amplifying his influence as a label owner.

WIZKID is also a Global Fashion Icon and Powerhouse endorser. In 2012, he signed a one-year deal with Pepsi worth US$350,000. In November 2013, he signed a deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert! In June 2015, he signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO. In 2018, he was a runway top model for Dolce & Gabbana alongside Naomi Campbell during Milan Fashion Week, becoming the first Nigerian artist to hit the catwalk at such a high-profile fashion event! In 2018, WIZKID with Nike designed a customized Starboy FC jersey, becoming the first African artist to have a personalized jersey with the brand. This partnership also promoted Nigeria’s Super Eagles jersey for the 2018 World Cup, which was celebrated by Vogue and other top publications! WIZKID is a long-term global ambassador for Puma having starred in multiple campaigns and collections. He was the Star of Tommy Hilfiger’s “Pass the Mic” campaign. He's a front-row regular and collaborator for Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and other luxury brands. He is often featured in high-profile editorials for Vogue, GQ, and Esquire, solidifying his status as a true global style influencer.

WIZKID is a discrete but impactful philanthropist. Through his charity efforts, he has donated millions to underprivileged children including ₦100 million to kids in Makoko in honor of his late mother. He has built schools across Africa using profits from partnerships with brands Nike, and has supported education, healthcare, and community projects in Nigeria and Africa, always with humility and a real heart.

WIZKID’s records span chart performance, streaming milestones, awards, and cultural influence, making him a trailblazer for Afrobeats and African music globally. His achievements, such as being the first Afrobeats artist in the Guinness World Records, topping the Billboard Hot 100, and dominating streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, underscore his pioneering role. His 6th album Morayo (2024) continued this legacy, with unprecedented chart performance on Apple Music! All its songs occupied the top 17 positions on Apple Music’s Nigerian chart within 10 hours of release. The lead single, "Piece of My Heart" (featuring Brent Faiyaz), peaked at #4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and #7 on the World Digital Song Sales chart!

From pioneering the Afrobeats explosion with timeless hits like “Essence” to smashing charts alongside Drake, Beyoncé, and beyond, Starboy continues to redefine greatness, blending cultural pride with universal appeal in a way no one else has. He's a living legend whose influence will echo for generations.

World Wizkid Day
#HappyBirthdayWizkid
#WizkidDay
#Wizkid36
#Wizkidat36
#Starboy36
#BigWiz
@wizkidayo

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Suspension of Examination Fees: A Victory for the People

I received the welcome news of the suspension of the newly introduced examination fees with relief. This is a victory for the Nigerian people.

While I commend the authorities for listening to the widespread public outcry and suspending the policy, it must be said that the fee was an unnecessary burden that should never have been introduced at this time of great hardship, when we should be doing everything possible to invest in basic education and reduce the millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

At a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet, access to education should be expanded, not restricted. Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue.

Imposing multiple fees at the basic education level risks denying many children their right to education. At that stage, the State has a duty to invest in educating and preparing its citizens for productive lives, not to erect financial barriers that keep them out of school.

True leadership is demonstrated not only by making decisions but also by having the humility to reverse policies that impose unnecessary hardship on the people. Many other anti-people policies deserve similar reconsideration.

I thank the citizens, parents, and advocacy groups whose voices made this reversal possible.

A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Jay-Z brings out Rihanna on stage at Yankee Stadium for a performance of ‘Run This Town.’

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Unending Killings in Benue and Plateau- Worrisome.

The tragic news of yet another round of killings in Benue and Plateau States is both painful and deeply disturbing. The reported murder of at least sixteen innocent Nigerians in the Otukpo-Nobi community of Benue State, alongside the horrific killing of nine members of the same family, a two-month-old baby, in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, once again reminds us that the relentless cycle of bloodshed in parts of our country has persisted for far too long.

For years, families in Benue, Plateau and other communities across Nigeria have lived under the constant shadow of fear, violence and displacement. Mothers have buried their children, children have become orphans overnight, farmers have abandoned their lands, and entire communities have been left devastated. We cannot continue to accept this tragic cycle as though it were normal. It is not.

The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Every Nigerian life is sacred, and every life lost is one too many. These are not mere statistics; they are fathers, mothers, children, breadwinners and future leaders whose dreams have been violently cut short.

The time has come to move beyond routine condemnations after every attack. Nigerians deserve a security architecture that is proactive rather than reactive, driven by intelligence, rapid response and accountability. Those responsible for these atrocities must be identified, arrested and prosecuted. The culture of impunity must end.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and to the governments and people of Benue and Plateau States. I pray that God grants comfort to all who mourn, healing to the injured, and strength to every community struggling to rebuild after these repeated tragedies.

This is not about politics; it is about humanity. We must summon the collective will to secure our nation and restore hope to our people. No country can develop when its citizens live in fear, and no society can prosper when innocent blood continues to flow unchecked.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Role of the Diaspora African in Sustainable Development

On Friday, July 10, 2026, I had the honour of delivering the keynote address at Mandela Hall, African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York, on _The Role of the Diaspora African in Sustainable Development across Africa.

Africa is a continent of immense riches. Indeed, it is the richest continent in the world, not only because of its vast mineral resources but also because of its greatest asset, its people. It is the second largest continent by landmass, after Asia, covering more than 30 million square kilometres. It is also the second most populous continent, with over 1.5 billion people. Significantly, more than one billion of these are young people in their productive years, making Africa home to the largest youthful workforce in the world.

When this demographic advantage is combined with nearly one billion hectares of arable land, about 60% of which remains uncultivated, it becomes clear that Africa possesses everything required not only to feed itself but also to become the food capital of the world.

Regrettably, despite this enormous potential, Africa remains home to the largest concentration of the world’s poorest people. Of the approximately 800 million people living in extreme poverty globally, nearly 60% are in Africa. That is about 480 million people, with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries most affected. In other words, nearly one in every three Africans lives in extreme poverty. Likewise, in multidimensional poverty, Africa continues to bear the greatest burden.

The question, therefore, is simple. With all these advantages, why has Africa not been able to lift its people out of poverty?

It means there is a missing link. That missing link is Competent Leadership with Capacity, Compassion, Character, and Commitment to good governance.

What Africa needs is leadership that will rise to the challenge and drive the continent in the right direction. This means competent leadership with character, capacity, compassion and commitment to begin turning the continent around. When we get leadership right, everything else begins to change. We start realising our true potential.

So, what is the role of the Diaspora African in this journey?
You have an enormous role to play.

Because you live in societies where institutions largely work, where democracy is strengthened by accountability and where systems function more effectively, you have both an opportunity and a responsibility to help build Africa. It is time to become stronger advocates for good governance. Even where you cannot vote, your voices matter. They should be heard both at home and abroad whenever things are going wrong on our continent. Stand firmly for what is right. Speak truth to the leaders who visit you. Let them know where they are getting it wrong. That is what some of us have continued to do.

The contribution of the African diaspora extends far beyond advocacy. History teaches us that many of the world’s great economic transformations were driven, in part, by their diaspora communities.

Japan offers one example. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the country embraced modernisation and benefited immensely from Japanese scholars, professionals and citizens who studied and worked abroad, especially in Germany, before returning home to drive the technological transformation for which Japan is admired today.

China presents another remarkable example. It was under Deng Xiaoping’s reforms, beginning in 1978, that China embraced education, innovation and global engagement. These reforms created opportunities for the Chinese diaspora to contribute significantly to the country’s extraordinary economic transformation. In 1980, China had more people living in poverty than Africa. Today, China has reduced extreme poverty dramatically, while Africa continues to struggle with the challenge.

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

Uma vitória de milhões!

[Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso @KwankwasoRM]

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

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

Portugal Sempre

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

The 3 wise men have landed.

Thank God for a safe journey.

We went to Rome and we conquered.

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