Please, there is no rape culture in Nigeria. Donโt get so excited or consumed by Western rhetorics that you start using phrases without understanding their meaning or context. The vast majority of Nigerians do not condone rape, nor do they politicize it, and you know that. You know these our so-called politicians are not normal, blind to everything, including this. That doesnโt mean you should just generalize certain scriptures alien to us.
Calling it quits isnโt the painful part. The painful part is watching what you, I, and our families are entitled to as Nigerians being looted and wasted, and seeing the audacity with which they do it. Then you look at the conditions in which children in the country are forced to live. Thatโs the pain that never ends, and one thatโs very difficult to โquit.โ
Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility
This morning, I listened to the British Prime Ministerโs speech announcing his planned resignation in July. As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development.
The Prime Ministerโs planned resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.
Looking inward in our dear country, we can recall our own situation. Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.
During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitmentsโparticularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.
At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased. Similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.
I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance. Such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity. It would also send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences. Only by ending the culture of impunity can we secure a better future for the society our children will inherit in a New Nigeria that is possible. -PO
The abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014 triggered a global movement. One school abduction was enough to unite Nigerians, attract international attention, and place enormous pressure on the government through the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
Yet, what has happened since then should trouble every Nigerian.
Under President Buhari's eight years in office, Nigeria witnessed about ten school abductions. Under President Tinubu's administration, in just three years, we have already recorded over ten school abductions.
Despite these repeated tragedies, there has been neither sustained national outrage nor significant international attention comparable to what followed Chibok.
This raises an important question: have we become so accustomed to insecurity that what once shocked our national conscience is now treated as normal?
At a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with insecurity, poverty, and hardship, it is deeply troubling that those in power appear more focused on political calculations and preparations for the next election than on addressing the urgent challenges confronting our people.
It is, therefore, no surprise that some observers have labelled us a "Now Disgraced Nation". While we do not agree with any attempt to define our great country by its present difficulties, we must acknowledge that persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and leadership failure have damaged our reputation and standing among nations.
The answer is not denial, propaganda, or political distraction. The answer is leadership that is competent, compassionate, accountable, and genuinely committed to the welfare and security of the Nigerian people.
The Nigerian youth must not become indifferent. We must all refuse to normalise failure.
Young Nigerians - Take back your country!
A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO
My biggest worry about this OYO school kidnapping is that Nigerians see shutting down schools as a form of protest.
Who even goes back to school the next day after such an encounter?
Students whose mental health should be attended to immediately.
Nigerians!!! HAAAA
I voted for Peter Obi in the last election after they counted the total votes casted in my ward and Obi won, I went back to my hotel.
I regretted that action, never again
So this election, after casting my vote and counting it in my ward, I will be following the inec returning officer to AMAC and making sure Obi wins there too, if possible I will park at ICC gate and make sure Peter Obi is declared the winner before driving back to my hotel this time around.
If the mandate is stolen again, this time around I will start protest from there straight to the National Assembly.
Glad to hear that Justice is out.
BUT
We need to understand that illegal arrests are intentional, to intimidate and install fear.
Itโs only a matter of days before @Peter4Nigeria@MamaPee__ or @IdrisZekeriJnr get picked up.
The earlier we move past โJustice is outโ and strongly be at war with illegal detention for days, the better.
While โJustice is outโ seem like a victory, they probably, as always, might have achieved their aim.
Dear Mr. Desmond Eliot @DesmondOElliot
Ned Nwoko
Bernard Imasuen @senatorNeda etc.
Stop Complaining about the Evil you Supported and Benefited fromโ๏ธ
Injustice and Wickedness is Enough to go roundโ๏ธ
SHAMEโ๏ธ
May Nigerians Liberate themselves
2027 = Nigeria Would be OKโ๏ธ
Last night, I received a courtesy visit from my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, shortly after his successful screening as the presidential aspirant of our party, the NDC.
The future is bright and full of promise. - RMK
Yesterday, May 19th, in Abuja, I attended the Presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations.
During the process, I also addressed questions regarding my vision for a new Nigeria and the type of leadership our nation urgently needs right now. Following this, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had previously paid for.
I would like to commend the screening committee, led by former governor Sam Egwu, for their thorough and professional approach. Additionally, I appreciate our party's leadership for upholding the democratic process.
A New Nigeria is POssible. - PO
SIX: You will see where every kobo goes.
FCTA Accountability Billโ
every budget, every contract, every demolition order.ย
You will SEE it.ย
TRACK it.ย
QUESTION it.ย
The minister will be mandated by law to engage Abuja residents before drafting budgets or spending.ย
Your needs must be captured in the budget.ย
FCTA will no longer see bloated and inflated contracts used to enrich corrupt politicians.ย
When everything is in the open, the thieves have nowhere to hide.
Iโm here consoling myself to believe that the only reason Nigerians are still seated at home is because theyโre painfully waiting for 2027 to finally display. I donโt even want to think of anything else is a reason for this calmness.
Hello everyone
We would appreciate it if you could kindly go through and give us feedback. Especially areas of improvement
Thank you, and God bless.
Aisha Yesufu
Senatorial Aspirant
FCT/Abuja