@ABCWorldNews $7.4M sounds big until you remember it’s pocket change for a company like Trader Joe's. If customers were exposed to identity theft risk, this feels less like accountability and more like a cost of doing business. Where’s the real deterrence?
@PeterObi Students went to write UTME, not vanish. Yet the system that shows up strong during elections goes missing when lives are at risk. If we can’t protect young Nigerians, what exactly are we doing? This is failure, plain and simple.
@M4mega They still will not vote. Imagine someone based in Lagos choosing Enugu as their polling unit. At the end of the day, transportation issues arise.
@mrbayoa1 “Best team” but na defence you dey use survive like say na final exam? Calm down small. Good performance no doubt, but make we no overhype am. Against Manchester City, that same style fit cost you. Different level entirely.
@mrbayoa1 Arsenal should finish Sporting, no drama. But yeah, Barcelona is the better draw. Atlético is pure stress football, we saw it with PSG last season. Barca lets you play, Atlético makes you suffer.
@yabaleftonline Calling Ghana “small” while “praying” for Nigeria isn’t leadership, it’s condescension. John Mahama should know stronger neighbors lift the region. Respect builds partnership, not cheap jabs.
@joashamupitan Words are easy. Nigerians have heard this script before.
Integrity, impartiality, courage… all sound great on paper. The real test is whether INEC will actually defend votes when it matters, not just when cameras are rolling.
This oath will mean nothing without action.
Strong words, but Nigerians have heard this script before. Promises of equipment, welfare, and “not in vain” shouldn’t follow coffins, they should prevent them. Support the troops, yes but real backing is measured in action, not statements.
From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained, intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralising many terrorist fighters and commanders. The insurgents’ counterattack is a sign of desperation.
I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country in Borno State.
The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain. Because of the courage and dedication of our troops on the frontline, our resolve to defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is stronger than ever.
I urge the Military High Command and our troops in all theatres of operation: Do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged.
Our officers and men should continue to serve with honour, courage, and patriotism. The government will always stand by the Armed Forces, provide more of the equipment needed and ensure the welfare of all who risk their lives for our safety.
I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our Military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable.
My condolences also go to the government and people of Borno State. The Federal Government will continue to work with the state government to achieve total victory and lasting peace.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Another brave life lost, and suddenly it’s “time to reflect.” Reflection without action is just polite mourning. Our soldiers deserve more than speeches after tragedy. Protect them while they’re alive, not just honor them when they’re gone. Rest in peace to the fallen.
A Call to Reflect: The Death of Brigadier-General O. Braimah
The moment I heard of the killing of yet another soldier, Brigadier-General O. Braimah, who was killed alongside other army personnel in a Boko Haram attack at Benisheikh, I was quickly reminded of what other countries commit to when it comes to rescuing their endangered soldiers on the battlefield.
Such unfortunate incidents serve as a clarion call for all of us to reflect more deeply on the value we place on the lives of all citizens, including those who stand in defence of our nation, and on the urgent need to strengthen our collective resolve in safeguarding them.
May God grant his dear wife, the families of all the fallen soldiers, and indeed all those who lost their lives in the incident, the fortitude to bear this painful loss. May their souls rest in peace, in honour of their supreme sacrifice for the nation. -PO
Painting Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and others as selfish ignores their consistent calls for accountability. Speaking up now reflects urgency, not desperation. Nigerians deserve leaders willing to stand up, not stay silent.
Thousands of Nigerians have been killed over the years, yet the likes of Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, Tambuwal, and other Nigerian elites sat comfortably in their mansions without ever protesting.
But yesterday, they organized a protest and came out en masse because they are desperate for power.
If you believe these people are fighting for you, then you are a fool. The only thing they care about is their own interests.
ADC’s internal struggle is becoming clear. Instead of building unity and preparedness, distractions are taking center stage. Nigerians deserve focused leadership, strong structures, and credible alternatives ahead of elections.
The opposition members under the umbrella of ADC know quite well that they are not ready for the election since all of them want to be president; they have now resorted to importing foreign interference into our elections by alleging one party state, as if the foreign governments don’t have their embassies and commissions here in Nigeria to know the lack of preparedness of the ADC.. Association of party-grabbing elements.
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Legality allows continuity, but performance should earn it. Desmond Elliot must be judged by impact in Surulere. Ultimately, the people decide if his work merits another term or if they want a new direction.
Legally, people are allowed to contest for a seat at the legislative assemblies for as many times as possible in Nigeria and that is how we have had well known and highly impactful legislators like Femi Gbajabiamila from Lagos and Oluwole Oke from Osun who have used their legislative experience to make meaningful impacts in their constituencies over the years.
Before you mention it, we have also had unfortunate ones who have been there for years with nothing to show for it but make I use name cover “2023 flashing presidential candidate” and others.
Takes me to Surulere Lagos; if the question of legality is out of it, is Desmond Elliot doing well enough to deserve another term in the state assembly or is he just there simply because of some imposition over the years?