Is it true that @officialABAT is complaining of defamation of character from @PeterObi supporters or I didn't read well?
Campaign never start and they are complaining, my dear comrade apply more whaaaaaaatttt?
Harnessing Youth Potential Through Sport.
I followed the recent celebrity boxing match where Carter Efe emerged victorious over the reigning champion, Portable. I congratulate the winner on his determination and commend both participants for embracing the spirit of sportsmanship. Such healthy competition, grounded in respect and fairness, is a culture we must consciously imbibe as a nation, especially in a time when unity and mutual respect are greatly needed.
It is worthy to note that what began as light-hearted entertainment is rapidly evolving into a platform that commands widespread attention, particularly among young Nigerians. Beyond the rings, it reflects the energy, creativity, and resilience of our youth. More importantly, it has the capacity to discover and nurture talents who, with the right support and structure, could become the Anthony Joshuas of the future, placing Nigeria firmly on the global sporting map.
It is therefore important that we look more deeply into such events. With deliberate investment, proper regulation, and institutional backing, this emerging space can be transformed into a viable industry - one that creates employment, instills discipline, and channels youthful energy into productive ventures. In doing so, we not only entertain, but also empower, building pathways for sustainable national development.
A new is POssible. -PO
Thanksgiving for Oyo State at 50: Reflections on Leadership, Gratitude, and Service
Today, 1st February, I joined my friend and brother, Governor Seyi Makinde, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan. The gathering brought together people from across the state to offer thanks to God for five decades of shared history and progress.
I thanked Governor @seyimakinde for the opportunity to speak at the event. In my remarks at the church, I recalled that at the onset of his administration, he invited me to address the maiden Executive Council (EXCO) retreat, where we spent a full day exchanging ideas on governance and responsibility. I am pleased to note that the Governor has remained consistent in his approach. Beyond the visible infrastructure across the state, his performance is widely discussed and appreciated by Oyo people wherever they are.
I also commend the Governor for his insightful address at the service, particularly his emphasis on building strong institutions and strengthening teams rather than relying on individuals. His focus on continuity, systems, and shared responsibility reflects a statesmanlike vision and offers reassurance that the progress of Oyo State will be sustained beyond any single administration.
I thanked The Right Reverend Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Bishop of Ibadan North, for his thoughtful sermon, which was both timely and profound, reminding us that thanksgiving is not merely a ritual but a moral discipline that nurtures humility, responsibility, and service to the common good.
Finally, I called on the people of Oyo State to continue to support the Governor and to pray that God will guide those in authority to work for the common good of the state and its people.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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When Those Who Save Us Are Not Safe: The Abduction of Dr Mbanugo
While still urging our government to engage the American government - through diplomatic means and otherwise - in helping us contain the rising wave of insecurity ravaging our nation, which has sadly made Nigeria one of the most insecure places in the world, I wish once again to draw attention to areas that require our immediate and collective action.
The kidnapping of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, shortly after an intensive day of saving lives in the operating theatre, including the successful removal of a complex brain tumour, is deeply worrisome.
His abduction is not just an attack on one man; it is an attack on our already fragile healthcare system, and on the hope of millions of Nigerians who depend on the selfless service of our few remaining specialists.
In a country of over 200 million people, we have fewer than 150 neurosurgeons - meaning there is approximately one brain surgeon for every 1.9 million Nigerians - where the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends at least one neurosurgeon per 100,000 people.
This enormous gap highlights the sacrifices and pressure our doctors face daily, and the severe consequences of insecurity, which continues to drive many of them away.
We must ensure the safe and immediate release of Dr Tochukwu, and I urge the security agencies to act swiftly. No nation can develop when its brightest minds live in fear. We must protect all, especially those who dedicate their lives to saving ours. -PO
Who is going to listen to the cries of families whose beloved members are being killed, maimed, wounded, and internally displaced in a country not at war?
Regrettably, we have now normalised the fact that our nation bleeds with everyday bloodshed.
Again, the headlines today screamed of more bloodshed, with 15 people killed in Sokoto, 6 killed in Kwara, and over 600 Nigerian citizens from Niger state still missing since the flooding are now been presumed dead. How much more can we take?
Yesterday it was 10 in Anambra, and before then 37 people were killed in Yobe. Who will listen to our pain? Who will hear the silent cries of a nation waking up every morning to news of bloodshed, sorrow, and loss with families scattered in IDP camps?
We are living through a nightmare. We no longer have the strength to cry. We just wake up and ask, “How many people have been killed today”. Another village. Another family. Another mass grave.
We are tired.
We are broken.
Nigerians are living in fear of steady insecurity. When will it end?
We cannot survive much longer like this. May we, as a country, now take the security of life seriously? Not with words or empty condolences, but with action. Because no nation moves forward while its people live in fear of dying every day.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
DAY126 NIG2USA ON A BICYCLE 🇳🇬🚴🇺🇲.
Welcome to Banjul 🇬🇲. The Capital City of The Gambia
Finally made it to the heart of this beautiful nation, located on St. Mary’s Island, where the great Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Small, calm, and full of life, culture, and history.
Another milestone on this incredible journey from Nigeria to the USA, one country, one story at a time. The journey continues.
Together we ride. Together we rise.
VIVA AFRICA 🌍
#NIG2USA #Emmiwuks #Gambia
There are a lot of grey areas in this Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan's CV as put forward in the Statehouse Press Release signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga.
Let me speak to just a few of them for now:
1. He was born in 1967. There's no problem in that.
2. 'After completing primary and secondary education', he attended Kwara state Polytechnic... from 1982 to 1984.
Note: we are neither told the names of the primary and secondary schools he attended, nor the time lines of his attendance.
Moreover, by 1982 when he was said to have attended the Kwara state Polytechnic; he was just 15. How did he do it back then? Maybe if we have the details of his primary and secondary schools attendance, we would have better understanding. Additionally, what did he study at the Polytechnic?
3. He attended University of Jos 1984-1987 to study law.
How did he get a law degree in Nigeria within 3 years? Law is 5 years.
4. He got his PhD in 2007.
But he became the Head (of Department) of Public Law 2006-2008, and Dean of the Law Faculty 2008-2014. That means that he became the Head of Department before earning his PhD, and the Dean of faculty one year after his PhD. How did these happen in a federal university, not even in a mushroom private university?
I have a fair understanding of the academic. Such things don't happen. I believe the people who packaged this CV owe us more explanation of the missing links in the CV.
'Dayo Osifeso, PhD
Lagos Mainland
Humanity is paramount in my politics, no street urchins
Lately, I have heard a few people say that those who follow Peter Obi are low-class Nigerians, and some have even gone as far as calling them “street urchins” and people of no value. It is deeply unfortunate that in today’s Nigeria, citizens now look down on fellow citizens in such a degrading manner.
I have never and will never look down on anyone, except to lift them up. After all, we can only rise by lifting others. My involvement in politics has never been about associating with the so-called high and mighty, but about standing with the ordinary Nigerians whose voices have been silenced and whose resources have been stolen by the same “big names” who now parade themselves with all sorts of titles and names.
No Nigerian is of no value. No Nigerian is a street urchin. It speaks volumes about the state of our nation that everyday Nigerians, are now battered by poverty and hardship, to the point their leaders refer to them as of no value, and urchins.
Every Nigerian deserves dignity, opportunity, and care. That is why I will continue to do my part to ensure that the ordinary Nigerians enjoy a better life, one built on access to education, quality healthcare, and genuine efforts to lift them out of poverty.
True leadership is not about mocking the weak, it is about lifting them up.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Prayer remains the bridge connecting human beings with their creator. The grace and mercy we constantly seek from our God will not be easy to come to us without prayer.
Today, I had the honour of attending the 15th Anniversary Conference of 'When Women Pray' in Abuja. These outstanding women have, over the years, become a symbol of faith, resilience, and blessings, showing the world, the unwavering strength of women.
Women remain the backbone of our families and society, nurturing, praying, building, and holding our nation together, even in the most difficult times.
As I joined them in thanksgiving and reflection today, I was reminded of the critical role women continue to play in shaping a better future. Their prayers, strength and sacrifices inspire us to keep striving for a Nigeria built on peace, unity, and justice.
I celebrate 'When Women Pray' for 15 years of blessing lives, and I encourage all of us to keep supporting our women, because when women rise, a nation is lifted. -PO
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She was last seen at oduduwa around 8pm. She wore a long black skirt and blue and white top.
She just stepped out to buy food at maintenance gate.
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🇨🇮 Happy Independence Day, Côte d’Ivoire.
In celebration of this special day, there will be a brief meet and greet with Emmiwuks, the Nigerian cyclist on a humanitarian journey from Nigeria to the USA.
📍 Venue: Cité BAD, Cocody, Abidjan
🕓 Time: 4PM
Come connect, take pictures, and hear his inspiring story. Let’s celebrate unity and humanity together! 🇳🇬🇨🇮🚴🏾♂️
VIVA AFRICA 🌍
#NIG2USA #cotedivoire #abidjan