Akintunde Akinbode

[O'tega Ogra @otegaogra]

PAID IN FULL!

₦25.05 billion. A 35-month pension liability. 9,675 former NITEL/MTEL workers who had waited long enough.

In August 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the funds to clear this inherited obligation. The funding was provided under the 2026 Appropriation Act. Today, that debt is being fully settled.

And that is not all.

Another ₦9.48 billion has been paid as the initial 50% of Back End Computation arrears to 3,959 eligible PHCN pensioners, while ₦5.09 billion has cleared the final 50% balance of the 10.66% and 12.95% pension increment arrears owed to 11,180 eligible pensioners of Assurance Bank, NICON, NITEL and People’s Bank.

Total: ₦39.63 billion.

There is, of course, an irony too delicious to ignore.

One of the loudest men now auditioning to rescue Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar @atiku of the ADC, once chaired the National Council on Privatisation in the years when NITEL was dragged through one botched sale after another, one failed arrangement after another, one management fiasco after another, including the infamous Pentascope management contract.

The arrangements collapsed. NITEL collapsed. Workers were left with the consequences.

Even Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has publicly acknowledged the succession of failed NITEL sales and turnaround arrangements.

The deals failed. The company died. The workers waited.

Now, more than two decades later, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is paying the human bill left behind, including a ₦25.05 billion, 35-month pension liability owed to the people who had waited long enough.

That is the difference between selling an asset and settling a debt. Between making arrangements and taking responsibility.

Some people sold the future and left the workers a bill.

President Tinubu is paying the bill.

Promises are easy. Pensions are not.

Paid. Settled. Closed.

[Ayekooto @DeeOneAyekooto]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched a new health centre and academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.

The clinic, built and fully equipped by the FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa, is located on Garun Gabas Road in Hadejia and was named the Oluremi Tinubu Clinic in honour of the First Lady’s commitment to underserved communities.

The second project, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, was established by the Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency.

The initiative comes weeks after President Bola Tinubu established the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office.

[Osas @osazenoo]

Akwa-Ibom Section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road.

[Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele]

We've heard the criticism over the First Lady's comments about businesses like akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli. But our experience at the grassroots tells a different story. Check this post from last year relating to this same kind of issue. At the local council, we were the closest to the people.

In Agboyi-Ketu, we didn't design empowerment from behind a desk. We went into markets and communities and asked petty traders how much capital they actually needed. Many said ₦10,000, ₦20,000 or ₦30,000.

That is why our WeLift Initiative gave ₦50,000 grants to over 10,000 vulnerable residents. Was ₦50,000 enough to make anyone rich overnight? No. But did it help thousands restock, grow their businesses, feed their families and regain dignity? Without question.

People often underestimate the power of micro-enterprises. Yet the akara seller, pepper seller, roasted corn vendor, tailor and roadside trader are the backbone of every local economy. Supporting them isn't an insult, it's smart grassroots economics.

On this, the First Lady deserves a fair hearing. She was speaking about giving those at the very bottom an opportunity to start, not limiting anyone's aspirations.

We have seen this model work. Real empowerment begins by meeting people where they are and giving them a chance to rise.

We didn't just believe it. We lived it. And thousands of lives in Agboyi-Ketu are proof.

[High Chief Lawrence Igbins Okoro @HighChiefOkoro]

FACTS ARE STUBBORN.

You don’t have to love the President, just love your country.

A Kenyan analyst compared Nigeria and Kenya with hard data from 2023 till date.

Foreigners are seeing the massive impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but Nigerians are being blinded by inherited hatred.

[𝕊𝕀𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕃𝕀𝔸ℕ𝕆 🇳🇬💐 @Sistaliano]

Trending video shows an Igbo husband physically ass@ulting his wife, reportedly in Abia State.

Why always them?

[We listen... @Timeless414]

Women will just be majoring in minor minor things.

Why come into a man's life and want to remove his support systems? They don't know that it's the friends that will even caution their philandering husbands not to cheat or to cheat responsibly most times.

Na only God fit stop a man who is determined to cheat.

[𝗡𝗢𝗔𝗛 @Leventis_eth]

@waletobi1 @benjamin2u @OpeBee Bold of you to assume this guy is sensible cos of the long epistle

[𝔼𝕟𝕟𝕪 @ennyola0015]

When Bola Ahmed Tinubu showed interest in succeeding Buhari,
it came to me as a surprise, not because of doubts about his capacity, but because he broke with political convention.

Unlike typical successors who align closely with the incumbent,
Tinubu kept his distance from Buhari’s government in tone and positioning.
He instead focused on quiet coalition-building across parties, blocs, and power centers 🙆😄 classic long-game Tinubu political engineering.

While figures like Yemi Osinbajo have ambitions of their own, Tinubu stayed in the background, steadily consolidating structure and influence.
He didn’t rely on loyalty optics; he relied on alliances. And in the end, strategy outweighed sentiment.

[Ogbeni @OgbeniAdugbo]

Here is the lady from the Joy Soap advert in the 1980s and 90s, radiant, admired, and unforgettable, yet now aged and transformed, looking completely different.

Her story whispers a timeless truth: beauty fades, applause dies, and nothing lasts forever, but the seeds of kindness, character, and legacy are what truly endure.

[AI Panda @AIPandaX]

A guy was ready to drop $1,500 on a new OLED TV because his 3-year-old Smart TV was freezing up and took 5 seconds just to respond to the remote.

He unplugged it. Deleted old apps. Cleared the cache. The lag kept coming back.

He went to Best Buy to get a replacement.

The home theater installer in the blue shirt stopped him: "Before you spend a grand, let me show you something."

He grabbed a remote and shook his head.

"There are 8 hidden tracking settings throttling your TV's processor right now. Manufacturers turn them all on by default. Nobody tells you they exist. Let's fix this."

Here's what he showed him in the next 8 minutes. 🧵

[Kenisuomo Binaebi 👼 @AbundanceKeni]

@FinPlanKaluAja1 This flexible LED screen maybe, P1.2 indoor screen. It’s not so expensive. But ba who know road go get am cheap.

[Chukwu Emeka✍️⚙️ @AskEmmy0]

A police officer stopped my friend at a checkpoint.

Took his phone.
Took his ATM card.
Withdrew ₦50,000.
My friend didn't fight.
He didn't beg.

He just wrote down one thing.
What happened to that officer
will shock you.

[𝕊𝕀𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕃𝕀𝔸ℕ𝕆 🇳🇬💐 @Sistaliano]

Kachalla 7-Year Old Terrorist.

As Interpreted…….He mentioned the names of his mentors and he said they were about 30 boys of his age being trained on how to shoot guns in the Bush and he goes further to dismantle a gun and how to assemble it and how to use the edge for target while shooting.

Below 👇 is the conversation.

Elder: We were told someone was teaching you guys how to operate firearms.

Boy: Yes, five people have been teaching us how to operate firearms and their names are Ali, Shehu, Umar, Alhaji Shehu, Mallam Horo.

Elder: How many of you are there with five people teaching how to operate a firearm?

Boy: We are about 30 to 40 people.

Adult: Are all of you children or are some older?

Boy: Some are younger while some are my age.

Adult: Are you guys being trained in the bush or somewhere inside town?

Boy: They always take us to the bush for training.

Adult: If you were given a firearm right now, would you be able to operate it perfectly?

Boy: Yes, I will operate it perfectly.

Finally, he was given an AK-47 and he operated it perfectly like a professional.

Can you see what we are dealing with?

[Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT]

Fellow Nigerians

Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it.

[Halimah Ahmed (Tiwal'adire) @ahmedhalimah02]

If a man as knowledgeable and widely read as you are can dish out such insults to someone who simply voiced an opinion about a massively sponsored wedding amidst the insecurity and economic hardship confronting the nation, then one can only imagine what narratives are being absorbed by the poor, uneducated and vulnerable who often look to people like you for guidance.

Please indulge me.

What social, economic or religious value does a wedding of such magnitude offer the average poor citizen?

I can understand the political significance it may hold. I can even appreciate its cultural symbolism. But beyond that, what tangible benefit does it provide to the masses who continue to grapple with poverty, insecurity and uncertainty?

We all agree insecurity is indeed a national problem. Does that now absolve regions most affected from taking deliberate responsibility towards addressing the root causes within their immediate environments?

These are sincere questions, not attacks.

I am happy to endure whatever insults may accompany your response, but I would genuinely appreciate an honest and intellectually rigorous explanation of the motives, benefits and broader societal value of such "senseless" public displays at a time when ordinary citizens continue to bear the consequences of deepening national challenges.

Perhaps there is a perspective I am missing.

I am willing to learn.

[Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT]

I commend all our patriotic front-line soldiers in the fight against terrorism in all forms.

You stand as a shield between innocent citizens and those who seek to destroy the peace, safety, and dignity of our communities.

In the forests, on the roads, at forward operating bases, in the air, creeks, and across difficult terrains, you carry the burden of national protection so that millions of Nigerians can sleep, work, worship, farm, trade, and raise their children in hope.

This fight has not been easy. It has come with pain, pressure, and sacrifice. But your courage has remained firm. Your service is acknowledged. Your sacrifice is honoured. Your country does not take you for granted.

To every officer and soldier of our Armed Forces, to the Police, DSS, Civil Defence, intelligence services, local security formations, and all who work day and night to keep Nigeria safe, I say thank you.

I also acknowledge the families behind the uniform. Many of you have endured long absences, anxious nights, and the emotional cost of duty. Nigeria remembers that sacrifice, too.

We honour those who have paid the supreme price in defence of our country. Their names may not always trend, but their courage lives on in rescued communities, protected families, and the survival of the nation they served.

The fight against terror is not only a military operation. It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing timely, useful information. When you see something, say something. When you know something, report it.

Nigeria will not surrender to fear. We will not allow terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists to define who we are as a people. Their violence is not our identity. Their hatred does not represent Nigerians of any faith, creed, or community.

To our troops and all front-line patriots, thank you for your courage. Thank you for your vigilance. Thank you for your service.

May the Almighty protect you as you protect our country.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria

[Dr Joe Abah, OON @DrJoeAbah]

There is a fruit we used to call “Fruit” in Nigeria when we were growing up. Do you know its proper name and does it still exist?

[Comrade Àmọdá 🦇 @AmodaOgunlere]

Dear @BlehisBack u didn't do any wrong!

Adeola Fayehun had a conversation with Peter obi in 2022. This was her honest observation. It tallies with exactly everything u have observed. Anybody who listens to Peter Obi and find him inspiring is a m0r0n.