I am deeply concerned by the comments made by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir at an event in Kano this weekend.
At this critical moment in our nation’s history, statements that promote division and disunity must be firmly discouraged. It is particularly troubling to hear such rhetoric from a religious leader of Sheikh Jingir’s stature and influence.
Let it be clearly stated: the good people of Kano do not endorse or support these divisive remarks.
Political and religious leaders alike carry a solemn responsibility to uphold truth, foster unity, and advance reconciliation. We must not lend our voices to utterances capable of undermining the very foundation of our nationhood.
The 2027 general elections will be an opportunity for Nigerians to reward good governance with resounding support and to reject poor performance at the polls. This administration has earned the latter.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. - RMK
Relocate out of Nigeria. No. Fear of the unknown
Marry. No. Fear of the unknown.
Start that new industry. No. Fear of the unknown.
Make new friends. No. Fear of the unknown.
Change that job. No. Fear of the unknown.
Do not let the unknown variables hold you back in life. Go for it. Break new frontiers.
Can’t you see that fear of the unknown is holding you back.
I commend the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for demonstrating courage and patriotism by drawing attention to the realities confronting our nation.
Their concerns regarding the rising cost of living, worsening insecurity, declining public confidence, and the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians are neither partisan nor isolated; they reflect the daily experiences of ordinary citizens across every region of our country.
Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle under the weight of economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and diminishing opportunities. These challenges demand urgent, sincere, and people-centred responses from those entrusted with leadership.
I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises, advocating for good governance, accountability, and policies that prioritise the security, welfare, and prosperity of our people.
It is through such collective commitment and responsible leadership that we can build a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria.
May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. - RMK
What is the point of making money?
Have food
have a roof over your head, and to like where you live
making sure your family as well has that
+ Freedom to wake up when you want and do what you want for the day
peace, flexibility
The point of making money, Is not to make more money
It’s to have the above.
The truth is most of you can achieve that and you don’t need even 5M to achieve 95%+ of the purpose of money
So if you make it to 3M-5M u literally get like 95% of the benefit and purpose of money
And to blow that tryna make more money for the last 5% or less of the purpose of money
It’s just a bad trade
Too many people who make it to 5M+
Aren’t thinking what’s the actual point of money and why they wanted to make it in the first place
Saying this now bc
Once you get the rush of a bull market and feeling like you’re doing something with your life bc you’re waking up and “making money” and that means you got shit figured out (it doesn’t)
You can easily forget the whole point of why you wanted to make money
And waste it fully getting in a cycle of “pushing for more” without understanding truly WHY are you pushing for more
Because it’s okay to push for more
But you need to actually know WHY are you
Not just bc “I woke up and saw a coin and people were talking about it so I bought it and now I used to have 5M USD but now down to 100k FML I can never make it”
You never deserved to have that 5M
You were lucky to
But if you read this tweet, even if you get lucky
It doesn’t even matter if you don’t have the right thoughts you’ll waste whatever comes your way
Maybe if you sat and stared at the wall
you could’ve understood the point of money for most people
instead of blindly chasing for more
without truly knowing WHY and HOW you’re gonna go for more, without negatively effecting your life
In a way that you keep the benefits of having money
While being able to make more for yourself if you want to
Honouring Two Extraordinary Nigerians: Charly Boy and Newton Jibunoh
Yesterday, July 31, I attended the launch of 999: The Memoir of Charly Boy in Lagos.
Charly Boy is one of those people many may easily dismiss because of his appearance or the public persona he projects. But beyond that is Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, a thoughtful intellectual, a compassionate human being, and a patriot deeply committed to building a better society for all.
What particularly inspired me was the work he is doing through his foundation to promote men’s health. Having survived prostate cancer himself, he has chosen to transform his personal experience into a campaign for awareness, early detection, and improved access to treatment. Good health remains one of the most critical foundations of a productive and progressive society, and I am committed to supporting this noble cause.
Today, August 1st, I visited the newly established Newton Jibunoh Centre and Museum in Asaba, the brainchild of Newton Jibunoh. Although I was unable to attend his Mandela Day event, themed “Poverty and Inequality Are in Our Hands,” I considered it important to pay him a visit.
My dear Father, Newton Jibunoh, remains one of Nigeria’s living icons. He is a man whose stories, experiences, and wisdom can keep you listening for hours without fatigue. His remarkable road expeditions across the Sahara Desert to London, beginning in 1967 and repeated in 2000, 2008, and subsequent years, are enduring testimonies to courage, resilience, determination, and an adventurous spirit.
His extraordinary journeys also remind us of a period when travelling across Nigeria and beyond was far safer than it is today. Listening to him always leaves me reflecting on how much we have lost as a nation and how much work still lies ahead if we are to rebuild a secure, united, and prosperous Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is POssible! -PO
Invest in mutual funds. Don't lock your funds.
I have been seeing some comments advising people to lock their money instead of investing in mutual funds. Let me address this properly because comparing the two shows a clear misunderstanding of how both work.
Let me break it down.
- Locked funds currently offer up to 18% per annum. That sounds great until you understand the real limitations. Once you lock an amount, you cannot add to it. You cannot touch it until the due date. And most importantly, locked funds do not compound. Your interest is paid out but it does not automatically reinvest and grow on top of itself.
- Mutual funds currently offer 16.8% per annum and the differences are night and day. You can start with 1,000 naira and keep adding daily, weekly or monthly. There is no ceiling on how much you can invest. Your interest compounds automatically every single month, meaning your interest earns its own interest. And you can redeem anytime without waiting for a due date.
Yes, locked funds offer a slightly higher rate. But what good is 18% with no compounding, no flexibility and no ability to keep growing your portfolio when mutual funds compound 16.8% on unlimited capital over 10 to 20 years?
This is the difference between short term thinking and long term wealth building.
Lock your money if you have a short term goal and need a fixed return. That is perfectly fine.
But if your goal is to build real lasting wealth, mutual funds is the vehicle. Do not let uninformed comments distract you from what actually works.
Stay the course.
Above all, love God.
My Visit to Ogoja
After visiting the Catholic Maternity Hospital in Ogoja, where I supported the hospital and its School of Midwifery, I stopped at the INEC Continuous Voter Registration Centre at St. Ben’s Demonstration Primary School, Ogoja. I observed the voter registration exercise and the orderly conduct of the citizens who came out to register.
Thereafter, I honoured the invitation of the Missionary Diocese of Ogoja, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), where the newly installed Bishop held his first Synod and unveiled a vision centred on expanding access to education and healthcare through the establishment of a school and a hospital.
In support of this noble mission, I made an initial contribution of ₦5 million. Investing in education, healthcare, and the welfare of the less privileged remains one of the most meaningful ways to build a productive, compassionate, and prosperous society.
I sincerely thank the Bishop and the Diocese for their commitment to serving humanity.
We thereafter proceeded through Okuku, Yala LGA where we greeted the people.
Together, through purposeful investments in people and institutions, we can build a better Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Please I don’t EVER want to see anyone say
“Crash is gonna repeat the Base run again on $Gram”
That is so disrespectful to what is gonna happen on Telegrams chain
Pavel @durov, @ton_blockchain, and me as the sprinkle on top
Are gonna CRUSH any run that was ever made on Base
Telegram, Ton, and Pavel @durov
Have done more for memes than Base ever did and it’s going to translate into market caps that FAR exceed ANYTHING that ever launched on Base
You’ll see.
Now many of you are probably thinking, why hasn’t it then?
Because last bull run, Pavel wasn’t able to be that supportive of his own chain with the regulations and scrutiny on Ton being a security or not
So he wasn’t able to take responsibility over Ton or associate too strongly with it
But that changes this cycle
We will see $GRAM go nuclear this bull run
You are lucky to see this tweet because this has not been priced in yet
And we are all so lucky to be here in these quiet and dull times in crypto
people are asleep to the shift in Gram while it’s still the bear market plus they are used to GRAM not being the hot chain
They haven’t realized yet that this is the NEXT playground to get rich on in crypto
Thank you Telegram
Thank you Pavel
For the app I use for hours everyday
And for the setup that is gonna change many of our lives.
MY REMARKS ON THE ENUGU AIR RUNWAY EXCURSION AT BENIN AIRPORT
I received, with profound relief, the news of the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft during its landing at Benin Airport today.
First, I join all Nigerians in expressing heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty that all 68 passengers and crew members on board disembarked safely, with no injuries or casualties recorded. The safety of human lives must always remain our highest priority.
I commend the pilot, the flight crew, and the airport emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their swift and professional handling of the situation, which averted what could have been a major tragedy. Their calmness and decisiveness under pressure are deeply commendable.
While we celebrate this safe outcome, the incident serves as a sober reminder of the critical need for strict adherence to aviation safety protocols, rigorous routine maintenance, and continuous infrastructure upgrades across our airports nationwide.
I urge the relevant regulatory and investigative bodies—particularly the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)—to conduct a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation into the root cause of this incident.
Learning from occurrences such as this is essential to strengthening public confidence in our aviation sector and ensuring that our skies remain consistently safe.
May God continue to guide and protect all travellers across our nation. – PO
Why the voter registration exercise should be extended.
As we continue to encourage Nigerians to participate actively in our democracy, I respectfully appeal to INEC to consider extending the voter registration window to the latest practical date that still allows adequate time for the preparation of a credible voters’ register before the 2027 general elections.
Every day, more young Nigerians attain the age of 18 and become constitutionally eligible to vote. They are not just our future; they are stakeholders in our present. It would be unfortunate if many of them were denied the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibility simply because the registration process closed long before the elections.
Moreover, this position is legally supported by the High Court judgment delivered on 22 November 2022 in Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1342/2022). In that decision, the Federal High Court held that voter registration should continue until 90 days before a general election to protect the constitutional voting rights of eligible Nigerians.
I appreciate the enormous responsibility placed on INEC to deliver free, fair, and credible elections. I also recognise the need for sufficient time to clean the register and make the necessary logistical preparations. However, our electoral process should, as much as possible, maximise participation rather than limit it.
A democracy is strengthened when every eligible citizen has the opportunity to be heard. I therefore urge INEC to adopt a registration timeline that protects the integrity of the process while ensuring that no eligible Nigerian, especially our young people, is unnecessarily disenfranchised. -PO
Everyone told me when i bought Brett on Base "theres no volume on base"
And now people tell me "theres no volume on Gram"
That is exactly when you want to be in!!
Smart money is in when theres no volume
And every single cycle 95% of you guys fuck up because you dont know how to plant your seeds when theres no volume
Instead you think "low volume can never happen" instead or realizing thats the huge opportunity bc that low volume will shift into a massive gold rush of volume
MOST people only rush in when things are hot
Welp.. every time.. theres gonna be people like that
The cycle repeats
If you think Brett to 2.3B was a life changing run
Wait until you see what happens on Gram
A chain that actually supports memes and is the opposite of corporate gay
We are getting a total rerun and chance to change lives yet again.
The screening of the Free 65 Adenotonsillectomy surgeries to mark Mr. Peter Obi birthday starts on Saturday 25th and ends on Sunday 26th of July.
Time: Saturday: 1pm - 3pm
Sunday: 2pm- 4pm
Come with patient and results. Doctors will be available to screen patients into surgical and medical treatment.
Venue: SALUS INFIRMORUM CATHOLIC HOSPITAL.
NO 1, OLUFEMI ROAD, OFF OGUNLANA DRIVE, MASHA, SURULERE LAGOS.
09123110102.
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.