The day we need an advice from a country run by a drug kingpin, incapable of getting rid of Boko Haram for decades, who calls on the Americans to bomb its own people and on France to destabilize its neighbors, we'll let you know.
Beyond Football: The Match for a Better Nigeria
This weekend, Europe comes alive again with football. Millions of Nigerian youths will be glued to television screens, streaming matches, debating tactics, celebrating victories, and admiring the organisation, discipline, and excellence that make European football the envy of the world. But here is a question worth asking: Why can’t Nigerian football be just as good?
The answer is not a lack of talent. Nigeria has produced world-class footballers who have excelled in Europe because they found systems that reward merit, invest in infrastructure, ensure security, and are governed with competence and accountability. Great football does not exist in isolation. It grows where there is good governance.
The stadiums, academies, transport systems, healthcare, security, electricity, and institutions that support football are products of leaders who make the right choices and citizens who insist on accountability. Nigeria has the talent. What we have lacked is leadership that creates an enabling environment for that talent to flourish.
As I have decided, in the next 150 days, to engage Nigerian youths wherever they gather—in town halls, campuses, online spaces, and even football communities—my message is simple: The future you admire in Europe can be built in Nigeria. But it starts with your vote.
Imagine a Nigeria where our local league is competitive, our stadiums are full every weekend, our clubs attract sponsorship, our coaches receive proper training, and young footballers no longer see emigration as their only path to success.
Nigeria will not emerge through wishful thinking. It will emerge when young Nigerians decide that elections matter as much as football matches. Every goal scored in Europe is a reminder that excellence is possible. Every well-managed league is proof that systems work when honest leadership is in place.
The 2027 presidential election is therefore more than a political contest. It is an opportunity for Nigerian youths to choose the kind of country they want—a nation that exports talent because it is respected, not because its citizens are escaping failed governance.
Cheer for Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter, AC Milan, or any club you support. Enjoy every match. But when the final whistle blows, remember that the greatest match awaiting Nigerian youths is not in Europe. It is in Nigeria.
It is the match for good governance. It is the match for jobs, security, education, sports development, and national renewal. And unlike football, where only twenty-two players are on the pitch, every Nigerian youth has a place in this match.
Stand up. Mobilise. Vote. Defend your vote.
If Nigerian youths can passionately follow European football every weekend, they can also passionately build a Nigeria where our own football—and our nation—becomes a source of pride.
The journey towards better Nigerian football begins with the path to good governance. And the path to good governance begins with the decision of Nigerian youths to stand up and be counted in 2027.
Every weekend, starting today, I will come to you with a reminder of January 16, 2027, and our future. We can create world-class standards right here at home.
It’s in your hands, and that new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
She did not steal. She did not defraud anyone. Yet, EFCC detained her for over 30 days!
Maryam Shehu, a Kano-based blogger, was arrested from Kano and detained by EFCC in Abuja after raising corruption alarm against EFCC officials.
The troubling facts:
1. She is not accused of stealing, fraud, money laundering or any economic or financial crime.
2. The EFCC has become the complainant, investigator and judge in a matter involving its own officials.
3. She has reportedly been denied bail and detained for over 30 days.
4. She was allegedly lured by an EFCC official with a business offer before being arrested in Kano and transported to Abuja.
If Maryam committed any offence, charge her before a competent court. Otherwise, release her immediately and allow an independent investigation into the allegations against the EFCC officials.
While we are working on her court papers, I call on all human-rights organisations to intervene urgently.
Investigation is not punishment. Release Maryam Shehu or charge her to court.
#FreeMaryamShehu
*Now that we all have been called infidels let do our 35 million votes count!
*Listen to the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Prof. Godfrey Onah, passing the message in very clear terms*. Christianity is not Stupidity. Let us rise and do the needful.
By the Grace of God Spread this message to every Nigerian.
Forbid it Lord that I will not spread this Message !!
Southeast children are in a bootcamp learning AI and robotic engineering as we speak, with the help of Alex Onyia.
In Northern Nigeria we teach our children islamism and hate for infidels. The South will export skill while the North will export terrorists
A CALL FOR ATTENTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election.
There are growing concerns about tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process. Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear.
I appeal to the United States and the international community to pay close attention to the election and encourage all relevant authorities to ensure that every voter is protected and every vote is respected.
We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election. @realDonaldTrump
@PeterObi time to enjoy your life and live longer.
Allow them to suffer more from the bad government and criminals they are supporting.
My regards, Sire.
@PeterObi I don't know if you will see my comment. Really wish you can stop contesting and rest. Allow Nigeria to test another 4 years of APC and the foolish leaders. Allow them to learn in a hard way. They are not ready to see Nigeria work for good. Sir, you've done your best and