Northerners are the top target during elections to secure votes, but Northerners are very neglected after the elections.
Every candidate loves north until it's time to show the love.
Tentative dates – 2027
8/02/2027 — Ramadan begins
10/03/2027 — Eid al-Fitr
15/05/2027 — Day of Arafah
16/05/2027 — Eid al-Adha
May Allah bless us with long life.
Ya Allah, ka tsare mu daga talauci.
There’s nothing more horrifying and undignifying than poverty.
The things poverty can force a person to tolerate and endure are genuinely frightening.
May Allah never put us in a position where desperation takes away our dignity. Ameen.
Indeed, life becomes much easier when you stop trying to change people and learn to accept them for who they are. You cannot control people, but you can control your expectations, your reactions, and the space you allow them to occupy in your life.
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President Tinubu approves salary increases for armed forces personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel.
About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal.
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.
Personnel from colonel down to warrant officer will have a 50 per cent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase.
The pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country's armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.
President Tinubu has always praised the courage and sacrifices of members of the armed forces as they confront the scourge of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in some parts of the country.
“The men and women who help to keep us safe in our homes must be supported and appreciated in the course of their duties to our nation.
“Our administration will continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties.
“Our administration believes that no nation can achieve greatness without security. We therefore remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians
“ I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the services they render to our fatherland. Together we shall prevail over the enemies intent on destroying the fabric of our nation”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
August 4, 2026