I think Channels TV should rename Politics Today to Peter Obi Today. In every edition anchored by Seun Okinbaloye this year, he has managed to drag Peter Obi into the conversation. At this point, if a guest tells Seun they are hungry, he might ask, “Why hasn’t Peter Obi given you food?” That’s how bad it has become.
Nigeria is a joke
Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives
July 22, 2026
Clarification on Report of N1bn in 2026 Budget for Musical Instruments in Bende Churches
...Over 130 churches to receive N5m to 6m each as support
The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and member representating Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has been drawn to media reports suggesting that N1 billion was inserted in the 2026 budget solely for the procurement of musical instruments for churches in Bende.
We wish to clarify that this is a misrepresentation of the intent and scope of the provision.
The proposed allocation is actually N780 million after VAT and other tax deductions.
It is earmarked as a Youth Re-orientation and Social Support Programmes delivered evangelistically through faith-based organizations in Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Bende has 13 federal political/electoral wards and over 200 churches. The first phase of this support targets 130 of these churches averaging about 10 churches per ward, which amounts to approximately 5 to 6 million Naira per church. It is designed to equip churches to expand existing youth engagement platforms focused on character reform, and to deliver more impactful community outreaches.
The funds are intended to support the purchase of evangelical instruments and public address systems to promote campaigns against vices like the spread of narcotics, sexual offences, violent crimes while instilling discipline, values, peace, and character development among young people in the communities.
Nation-building must go beyond roads and physical infrastructure. Government must also invest in building the character and value system of the people who use the infrastructure using various value delivery platforms. Government is also employing non-kinetic approaches to promote peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
It should also be noted that traditional institutions are actively playing their part in value formation. This is precisely why government, through its representatives, has consistently supported them with town halls and other community engagement centers to serve as hubs for the preservation and sustenance of the cultural values.
This emphasizes that faith-based organizations have a critical role to play in sustaining good norms and values in the society.
This development is not entirely new or strange. Faith based organizations in other parts of the country invest in youth development but it is a strategy that has not gained currency in the South East region. The provision therefore, seeks to adopt, strengthen and support the effort in Bende federal constituency, using the church platforms.
For the avoidance of doubt, the 2026 budget where this is domiciled is yet to be implemented. The selected churches will receive notification once the procurement processes have been concluded.
At the moment, the country is still operating on the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The 2026 budget is yet to be funded. It is yet to receive releases, which must take place before the commencement of procurement.
Similarly, we have also identified a technical error in the procurement description. A letter of corrigendum to this effect has been initiated for the needed correction by the budget office through the appropriation committee before implementation.
This intervention is not about instruments alone. It is about leveraging trusted community values sustaining structures to reorient our youths, promote unity, and sustain moral instruction across the constituency
We urge the media and the public to disregard sensational reports and to support efforts aimed at building both infrastructure and character in our society.
Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Today is D-day.
Our boys are now at the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma for the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy.
I’m optimistic about their victory.
This is ridiculous nonsense.
Are you aware of how budget allocations actually happen?
Are you suggesting that I could wake up, prepare a budget of N10 billion for the “Petroleum Trust Fund”, then persuade the Budget Office to assign a specific code, and that code would be allocated to the PRESIDENCY? Then I could go to NASS, have NASS allocate billions to that Petroleum Trust Fund code, return to NASS to defend those billions, and finally get the President's signature?
I then go to the Federal Secretariat, rent an office, host seminars with foreign ambassadors in Abuja, and even visit the EFCC? All of this just because someone forgot to remove an accounting line?
The real issue in Nigeria isn't these politicians; it's the poor voters who believe they are helping politicians but are actually suffering from Stockholm Syndrome.
For any true Nigerian to even attempt a defence of this chaos shows how low morals have fallen in our society.
My sis in Canada Moved to a new Area With a nice Huge Field. The People Run, Play & Picnic there all day. She has 2 kids. One day they playfully complained that it’s just 1 Huge Field & No Swings or Seesaws like in their last House. She wrote to her local Council head about this issue and The City built them a small, beautiful Playground in 1 corner. Zero complaints, No Dear Chinedu. Just a Government that listens & acts sharply.
We dey really suffer for Here. 🤣🤣🙆🏽♂️🇳🇬
If you are a software developer trying to get a job in tech in today's market, one thing is helping me get more devs hired than before.
Whatever projects you have, add an element of AI to it but NOT a chat bot. This is key.
Use an API, send some data, real time translation for a video app, or smart data-filtering for a dashboard.
Companies don't need devs who can wrap an API in a chat UI. They need devs who can weave intelligence into actual workflows. I literally see people winning entire interviews because of it.
@CryptoDefiLord In the popular television series, Power, James "Ghost" St. Patrick opened a night club which served as the perfect, high-volume cash-flowing front to clean the illicit money generated by him and his friend's drug empire. Some businesses serve many interesting purposes.
In the theater of the absurd named Nigeria, some people actually believe that the police is truly interested in either investigating, or prosecuting the obvious crimes that have been committed by these miscreants..🇳🇬🤔
When Peter Obi left Atiku, you called it betrayal.
When Kwankwaso left Atiku, you called it betrayal.
When Makinde left Atiku, you called it betrayal.
When Babachir Lawal left Atiku, you called it betrayal.
But when Atiku's biological son left Atiku, you called it democracy.
Sir, with due respect, you're hopelessly stupid.
INEC gave the APC the login to their database.
Wike’s assistant has revealed how they shut down the IREV. They are running INEC at the backend. Joash Amupitan is compromised!
Any result he declares will be REJECTED!
INEC will set Nigeria on fire. Mallam El-Rufai is in detention. He was arrested for allegedly tapping the cell phone of the NSA. Wike’s assistant has committed a much heavier crime.
Lere Olayinka has compromised INEC server.
If Lere is not immediately picked up by the DSS for publishing a classified information, then Nigerians will take it that INEC is working for the APC. In the meantime, Professor Joash Amupitan MUST tender his resignation.
This is the second time he has been caught showing his partisanship & obvious bias. Amupitan is in close association with the APC.
INEC is far from independent. Delaying the inevitable would only lead to events that may jeopardize the fragile demoCrazy in Nigeria. A compromised umpire cannot conduct a general election. People should know when to quit! 😡
@atiku Just like INEC announced last election result for inside midnight when Nigerians dey sleep, you don announce your own primary election for inside midnight too. Una funny for this country o.
@mcpherdinand@CPFC@mrblue256fxug On behalf of all reasonable Arsenal fans, this is not how we behave. That comment lacked emotional intelligence. Your win tonight is a big win and nobody should make it feel any less special. You are champions of Europe!