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[Basil @basilabia]

“Let them eat cake.” — Marie Antoinette after she was informed about the mass starvation in pre-Revolution France in 1765.

“To start Akara business doesn't take a lot of money. To start roasting corn and kuli-kuli doesn't take much.” — Remi Tinubu

History is cyclical!

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

State Police: Commendable Step, but Disorderly Legislation Raises Concerns of Political Misuse

The recent passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative milestone in addressing a long-standing demand of the Nigerian people. For years, many of us, alongside security experts and regional stakeholders, have consistently argued that a highly centralised policing structure is fundamentally unsuitable for a country as vast, diverse, and complex as Nigeria. However, the legislative and constitutional implementation appears shaky and raises legitimate concerns.

The process should involve greater community participation. Policing should be more visible at the local government and community levels. The mechanism for passing the law appears highly disorganised, with no public hearing on such a sensitive issue. Indeed, the rush to enact the law without proper legislative procedures fuels suspicion among many observers about the political motives behind it.

The greatest concern does not arise from logistical issues; it stems from history. There is a widespread, justifiable fear that state police forces could become instruments in the hands of governors. The suspicion is that a state-controlled police force could be weaponised to suppress political rivals, disrupt opposition rallies, and manipulate elections.

For state policing to evolve from a risky political gamble into a genuine security solution, the law must not only permit states to establish police forces but also clearly provide for independent oversight bodies, such as a state-level Police Service Commission that is entirely free from executive influence, to ensure that policing serves the public interest rather than the interests of the ruling elite.

Going by what Nigerians have seen so far, there is no guarantee that this administration can resist the temptation to take advantage of state policing to influence the 2027 general election by proxy. In view of that possibility and the danger it poses to the polity, it is necessary to defer its implementation until after the general election.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[DaSuKi @chukaobi]

“If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will be wicked.”
Proverbs 29:12 AMP

“Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.”
Proverbs 28:15 AMP

[King Alfred @King_Alfreds_II]

1-This means Peter Obi is playing EXACTLY the right politics. If these people are not complaining about & like your politics, its not effective.

2-This is why you & thousands of would-be politicians like you are not in his shoes. Your "style" cannot take you where he is.

[Ferdy @Burmese_Tyga_]

This useless failing country will hold their leaders to the highest standard. Even force them to resign for incompetency... Yet super fast to legitimize every degeneracy in our system. You can tell Nigeria's is not going to shit fast enough for them....they are speeding it up. 🤷‍♂️

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility

This morning, I listened to the British Prime Minister’s 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 Minister’s 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 commitments—particularly 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

[Ferdy @Burmese_Tyga_]

Nobody has ever said "convince me to vote for Tinubu or Atiku".

Don't let any devious bum send you on a "convince me" errand. 🤷‍♂️

[Manuelix99 @ManuelX9999]

one of the cons of our political system is that it makes people lack class consciousness.

“the north is the biggest winner in Nigeria”
“the south east is the biggest loser in Nigeria”

lowlifes living by proxy through their elite class.

[Manuelix99 @ManuelX9999]

they became pan-Africanist revolutionaries, giving grants and loans to everyone (especially Gowon) without investing in industrialization and critical infrastructure.

[SBM Intelligence @sbmintelligence]

First of many SBM polls drops:

@officialABAT at -58.5, @PeterObi at +58.3. But turnout flips the script.

The real question? Will Nigerians brave hunger and bandits to vote?

Stay tuned, this is just the first one. 🇳🇬🗳️

https://t.co/9xUrcWyI3h

#NigeriaDecides2027 #SBMVST

[Resident Evil @RE_Games]

Zombies of Rockfort Island

Prisoners and guards who have been infected with the T-Virus. They tend to move in hordes, unlike the more isolated zombies seen during the Raccoon City Incident.

#ResidentEvilVeronica #REVeronica

[Resident Evil @RE_Games]

Survive the deranged terror. Resident Evil Veronica reanimates in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.

#REVeronica #ResidentEvilVeronica

[A+A @agupard_a]

No Nigerian politician comes close to PO in stakeholder engagement. At home, he’s the most travelled & grassroots-connected; internationally, he’s the most engaged with global peers.

And he does all this having left power (sub-national level) 12yrs ago https://t.co/pE63uGEmES

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Our new head coach 📸

[Champagne DT @ChampagneDT]

One of Nigeria’s biggest challenges is our weak culture of inquiry and institutional learning. This government just like the previous one has failed in the area of security because it has refused to learn.

If Nigeria is serious about attracting foreign capital, especially at…

[Culture Crave 🍿 @CultureCrave]

New trailer for the first-person survival game 'Ill' 🎮

Releasing in 2027

[omoge. @KhloeUmoh]

Hate that I have to catch myself when I start reading a story from an account with a blue tick.

[one dozen rats at a keyboard @PanasonicDX4500]

this happens in the horror industry about once every ten years or so and I can promise you they’re going to learn the absolute worst lessons from it.

[RM @rtlllms]

a byproduct of 2024 is that it essentially made Drake rap teflon. if being called the most egregious thing possible, on the biggest song of the year, performed on the biggest platform possible had little to no affect on his career, he's essentially bulletproof