Warrior Princess

[Warrior Princess @b2bawarrior]

@nigimmigration Do I need to include a postal order for my contactless collection and if so, how much?

[💥 Fr. Cyriacus Kamai 🇳🇬 @vakkai]

Mr. Peter Obi goes to TV stations to discuss Nigerian problems, other politicians goes to TV stations to discuss Peter Obi.
😀

[Warrior Princess @b2bawarrior]

@Mallam_jabeer It is

[NEFERTITI @firstladyship]

Dear Nigerians, PAY ATTENTION!

First off, I am not a lawyer. I had to put the ‘caveat’ out before proceeding. Now listen & listen good. Play this video to the very end.

I may not be a lawyer, but I’m a native English speaker. That said, these were the prayers before the Supreme Court. The Apex court DID NOT do justice to the prayers before it. It should have assumed jurisdiction in the matter.

They ought to have taken the matter from the Federal High court, & dismissed it for lack of jurisdiction. The Apex had all the reliefs before it. Why should the ADC go back to the Federal High Court (that everyone knows it had no jurisdiction to entertain the case ab initio)?

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

New Year: A Call for Unity, Truth, Sacrifice, and National Renewal

As we enter the New Year, let it symbolize a genuine new beginning for our nation—a time for sober reflection and renewed determination. May this be the year we take our democracy seriously, not just as a ritual of elections, but as a daily commitment to unity, justice, accountability, compassion, and the rule of law. Let it signal the start of a true rebirth for Nigeria, a year when we gather the courage to confront our shortcomings honestly and begin to build a broad national consensus based on integrity, fairness, and shared sacrifice.

We call on those in positions of authority to rediscover the sacred duty of truth-telling—about their backgrounds, intentions, policies, actions, and even their health. Leadership thrives on trust, and trust is only possible with honesty. Let this year be one where public office is seen as a solemn call to service rather than a platform for personal enrichment, and where public resources are managed with transparency, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility to both current and future generations.

May this New Year also be a time for compassion and sacrifice, where we consciously put the needs of the poor, the weak, and the forgotten at the center of our national conscience. A nation is not defined by the grandeur of its celebrations but by the dignity of life it offers its citizens. Therefore, let us prioritize a better standard of living over elaborate funerals; let us invest more in hospitals than in hearses, more in schools than in slogans, and more in jobs and productivity than in extravagance and waste.

Above all, may this year renew our collective resolve to create a Nigeria that truly works for all—just in its laws, productive in its economy, united in its diversity, and humane in its treatment of every citizen.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Let not your past limit you, let your future inspire you.

[Warrior Princess @b2bawarrior]

@RealOlaudah A good read. Thank you.

[Babatunde Gbadamosi @BOGbadams]

The tragic AJ accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has raised many issues that need to be addressed.

Do the current governments in Nigeria possess either the CAPACITY or the WILL to tackle these issues?

Time will tell.

[Samuel Ozonna @Samzonal]

“I am not traveling around the world studying their governments to be a Vice President. I will contest for President in 2027. I am fully qualified”- Peter Obi

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Christmas and Our Shared Responsibility

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I extend warm Christmas greetings to all Nigerians.

Christmas is a season that calls us to reflect on the values of love, sacrifice, humility, and hope—values that are deeply needed in our nation today. The message of Christ’s birth reminds us that even in the most difficult circumstances, light can emerge, and renewal is always possible.

This Christmas season comes at a time when many Nigerians are burdened by unprecedented economic hardship. I am deeply pained by the daily struggles of countless families who find it increasingly difficult to put food on the table or celebrate this season as they once did. Yet, the message of Christmas reassures us that even in the darkest moments, a star of hope can still shine, guiding us toward renewal and better days ahead.

To those who feel forgotten by those in power, I want you to know that I see you. True leadership is not measured by the height of our skyscrapers or the growth of our stock markets but by how we uplift the most vulnerable among us. My pledge to you this season is a commitment to a future where dignity is not a luxury but a right; where opportunity reaches the remotest village and the most crowded street; and where no child goes to bed hungry in a land of plenty.

The spirit of Christmas is found in solidarity. It is seen in the neighbour who shares what little they have and in the community that refuses to let anyone fall behind.

Let us use this Christmas to renew our commitment to building a Nigeria where leadership is driven by service; where public resources are managed with prudence; and where every child has access to quality education, healthcare, and a dignified life. A Nigeria where our leaders are dedicated to pulling people out of poverty.

As we celebrate with our families and loved ones, may the joy of Christmas inspire us to lead selfless lives and contribute, in whatever way we can, to the peace, unity, and progress of our dear country.

I wish you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and renewed determination to build the Nigeria of our dreams.

Indeed, a new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Warrior Princess @b2bawarrior]

@YunusaTanko This is so beautiful. Merry Christmas!

[oseni rufai @ruffydfire]

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, has appointed legendary writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a visiting professor of the institution.
The VC also appointed African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive, Prof. Kevin Urama, and a professor of the University of Chicago, Prof. James Robinson, as visiting professors of UNN

[TasetiReloaded2 🇧🇫🇳🇪🇲🇱🔴⚫️🟢 @Tasetireloaded2]

All the puppet leaders are outing themselves. The “leaders” are only interested in the embezzlement of funds.

[David Hundeyin @DavidHundeyin]

To whoever wishes to know, these are not "bilateral health deals."

They're just plain old extraction.

Biopiracy.

[Zariyi Yusuf Madaki @ZariyiYusufu]

Happy Christmas 🎄

Glory to YHWH

SUNDAY JACKSON IS FREE

[BSN @Barristerstreet]

🇳🇬 Nigerians, Please Continue to pay attention o!!!

This Tax Reform mess is way bigger than it appears. Infact its no longer just about bad policy o!

It's a direct ASSAULT ON OUR CONSTITUTION and the sovereignty of the National Assembly.

Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution clearly vests exclusive law-making power in the National Assembly.

Sections 58 and 59 spell out the process that Bills must be passed by both chambers, harmonized, and assented to EXACTLY AS PASSED.

There is no room for "clerical errors," "draft issues," or secret insertions by printers, executive aides, aso Rock cabals or even the committee chairman after the fact.

Yet, what do we have? Gazetted versions circulating with DRACONIAN CLAUSES that were NEVER debated or voted on the floor.

This is not a typographical error. It's a breach of legislative privilege and a blatant usurpation of NASS powers.

No one, not the executive, not printers, not @taiwoyedele has the right to rewrite laws post-passage under any guise whatsoever.

Calling it "process issues" or "fake drafts" insults our intelligence.

If they claim everything is clean, let them release the certified harmonized versions IMMEDIATELY for public comparison.

Why the opacity? Why rush implementation on January 1 while NASS is probing?

If they can tamper with laws once, what’s stopping them next time?

Please Continue to demand that they #SuspendTaxReforms NOW! #RejectPovertyTax

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

School blocks built:
25 × 2,400 = 60,000 blocks
Students educated every year:
6,000 × 2,400 = 14.4 million students annually.
Teachers employed:
450 × 2,400 = 1.08 million teachers.

This would not be a one-off intervention, but a national, self-sustaining education ecosystem, capable of virtually eliminating Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis, while creating massive employment and stabilising communities across the country.

Under such a scenario, Nigeria would no longer be debating access to education; the debate would have shifted to quality, innovation, and excellence.

The Farouk controversy, therefore, is not merely about one man. It is a mirror held up to our collective conscience - asking whether privilege will continue to coexist comfortably with abandonment, or whether responsibility will finally rise to meet opportunity.

As Plato warned centuries ago, when education is neglected, the damage does not stop with children — it spreads to everything else.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Farouk Controversy and the Question of Public Responsibility

One of the most talked-about public controersies in recent times is the allegation surrounding Farouk Ahmed. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, alleged that Mr. Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. He called for a full investigation and public explanation.

At current exchange rates, $5 million is approximately ₦7.5 billion. In a country with over 18 million out-of-school children — the highest number in the world — this revelation inevitably raises questions of proportionality, public trust, and moral responsibility.

Education is one of the greatest legacies a parent can give a child. No reasonable person begrudges parents for investing in their children’s future. Plato, in The Republic, reminds us that “education and upbringing are what make good human beings,” warning that neglect of education harms not just individuals but the entire constitution of society.

The issue here, therefore, is not education itself, but scale, context, and moral consequence, especially when such spending is attributed to a public official in a country with extreme inequality.

What ₦7.5 Billion Could Do at Home

With ₦7.5 billion, it would be possible to build 25 school blocks, at ₦35 million per block, fully covering construction, furnishing, and basic learning infrastructure. This amounts to ₦875 million in capital expenditure.

Each block contains 6 classrooms.Each classroom accommodates 40 students.

That means:

240 students per block
25 blocks × 240 students = 6,000 students educated every year
Each block would employ 18 teachers, giving a total of 450 teachers. At a monthly salary of ₦125,000, each teacher earns ₦1.5 million per year, bringing the total annual wage bill to ₦675 million. After construction (₦875 million) and one full year of teacher salaries (₦675 million), total expenditure is ₦1.55 billion. This leaves ₦5.95 billion from the original ₦7.5 billion.

Making the System Self-Sustaining

If the remaining ₦5.95 billion is invested in Nigerian government bonds at 19%, it would yield approximately ₦1.13 billion annually.

From this yield, allocating ₦10 million per school block per year for libraries, laboratories, utilities, learning materials, meals, and maintenance would cost:

₦250 million annually (₦10m × 25 blocks)This still leaves ₦880 million per year. From this balance:
₦675 million comfortably pays teachers’ salaries every year
Over ₦200 million remains as surplus, ensuring reserves, expansion, and long-term stability
In effect, the system becomes permanently self-funding, without touching the original capital.

A Moral Contrast (Corrected)

In simple terms, the amount allegedly spent on the education of four children could establish a self-sustaining education ecosystem that:
Educates 6,000 Nigerian children every year
Employs 450 teachers.
Ironically, Nigerian children educated abroad would benefit even more if those who remain at home were educated to comparable standards to work for them and with them when they return. An educated society produces better governance, safer communities, stronger institutions, and a more dignified nation. It is a win-win.

The Larger Question Nigeria has a population of about 240 million people. In a system described by former British Prime Minister David Cameron as “fantastically corrupt,” and by the U.S. President Donald Trump as “a now disgraced country,” it is reasonable to assume that there are at least 2,400 individuals - just 0.0001% of the population - who, like the Farouks, have access to extraordinary resources largely derived from public office.

If 2,400 individuals each sacrificed $5 million, it will achieve the following:

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Vote Buying Must Be Stopped at the Roots

Just yesterday, Nigerians hoped that the House of Representatives would finally take a decisive stand against the cancer of vote-buying. This practice has long undermined our democracy and tarnished our nation's credibility. Unfortunately, that hope was quickly extinguished.

By refusing to criminalise vote buying at the foundational stage of party primaries, the House has chosen to protect a broken system rather than safeguard the nation's future. Credible elections cannot be built on corrupt foundations, and national progress cannot be achieved while inducement and bribery are legitimised in the democratic process.

Any effort to stop vote buying must begin at the primaries. Without addressing the problem at its roots, any measures taken later will lack the strength to endure.

A democracy where votes are bought is not a true democracy; it is a criminal marketplace. Nigeria deserves better. We must prioritise reform. The future of our democracy must not be for sale.

Disturbingly, the culture of vote buying has now trickled down even to town union, village union, Clubs and associations, as well as even student elections, emulating fraudulent politicians. How long will we allow our society to be corrupted when the solution lies in addressing the roots of the problem?

A New Nigeria is possible, but only if we confront these practices boldly and insist that integrity begins at the very start of our electoral process.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Migrating from Padded Budgets to Forged Laws

Our national shame continues to unfold, evident in the decisions made by our leaders, even at the highest levels of government. This shame is highlighted by a deeply troubling—and frankly unacceptable—issue: the documented discrepancies between what the legislature passed and what was ultimately published as law by the executive. This is not merely an administrative oversight; it is a serious matter that strikes at the core of constitutional governance and reveals the extent of our institutional decay.

We have transitioned from a Nigeria where budgets are padded to one where laws are forged—changes that impact taxpayers' rights and, most importantly, access to justice.

Even more alarming is the introduction of new enforcement and coercive powers that the House of Representatives never approved. These include an outrageous requirement for a mandatory 20% deposit before appeals can be heard in court, asset sales without judicial oversight, and the granting of arrest powers to tax authorities.

Perhaps most disturbing is the silence of the Presidency on a matter involving allegations of forgery, institutional sabotage, and abuse of process. Who made these alterations?

All of this must be made public. Nigerians need to understand what was signed, what was passed, and what was formally recorded. We cannot continue to ask citizens to pay more taxes while trust in governance collapses.

We need leadership that follows due process, embraces transparency and accountability, and respects the rule of law. No nation can thrive where laws are forged and silence replaces leadership.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO