INEC Database Breach Is Beyond Emeka Ike, It’s A National Issue- Osoma
This issue goes beyond Emeka Ike as an individual. Even if an apology is offered, it is not just about him, it is a broader political and national concern. Any voter can reasonably ask, if this is what has happened in this case, how secure is our personal data in the hands of INEC? The real issue is the protection of INEC’s database and the integrity of the system safeguarding sensitive voter information. INEC must do more to demonstrate that this data is secure, and where individuals are found guilty of wrongdoing, they should be properly investigated and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent and send a clear message to anyone who may attempt to compromise such information.
Liborous Oshoma, Lawyer And Public Policy Analyst
Media Framing of Crime Along Ethnic Lines: Divisive.
As an Igbo man, I have endured stereotypes, judgment, and labelling solely based on my ethnic origins. This is not an isolated Igbo experience. Most Nigerians have, at some point, been reduced to their ethnicity rather than recognised for their true character.
I understand the pain of the ordinary Fulani man today, often unfairly judged by the actions of criminals he does not support, has never met, and who are not representative of his people.
Even in America, such unjust labelling fueled the civil rights movement and prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to declare that people should be judged by the content of their character, not the colour of their skin.
Every Nigerian ethnic group is known for its unique traditions, occupations, skills, and strengths. Crime, however, has no ethnicity. A thief is a thief. A terrorist is a terrorist. A kidnapper is a kidnapper. They are bad actors, not representatives of any people. They must be identified, arrested, and punished according to the law.
We must decisively abandon the dangerous practice of blaming entire ethnic groups for the actions of a few criminals. It is unjust, it breeds hatred, and it damages our national unity.
Let us proudly celebrate our diverse cultures, talents, and contributions, rather than falling prey to stereotypes and prejudices that politicians and divisive interests exploit for their gain.
A new Nigeria must emerge—one where no citizen is condemned because of tribe, religion, or birthplace. We can cherish our cultural roots while standing united by justice, mutual respect, and hope for a better future. We are capable of this.
A new Nigeria is within our reach. -PO
Building a Healthier Nigeria Through Stronger Healthcare Systems
As part of our desire and commitment to building a healthier Nigeria, I met with some healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on Friday, June 5, 2026. The meeting was essentially to deepen my understanding of how successful health insurance systems deliver improved healthcare, especially in the areas of primary and emergency care.
One of our key health objectives remains unchanged: to expand health insurance coverage, strengthen primary healthcare across our electoral wards, train more healthcare workers, and make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.
A New Nigeria must be a healthier Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is possible. -PO
What Our Pervasive Insecurity Requires: A Holistic not Reactive Approach.
In a hasty effort to be perceived as attentive and courageous, it is reported that President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of about 1000 forest guards for Oyo State. This is a further demonstration of poor leadership and attending to very serious governance and security issues with a reactive approach. It is the same reactive approach that led to the sudden removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the Naira that has caused irreparable damage to ordinary Nigerians and the economy.
While recruiting more security personnel for Oyo state and the country is important, it should be done in a more organised and well-thought-out manner. Presently, almost all the 36 states in Nigeria are experiencing different forms of insecurity, with Oyo, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Borno, Katsina, Anambra, Niger, Imo, and Sokoto being very alarming.
The question, such as the reactive approach of our President, is whether all the states will receive the same approval to recruit 1000 forest guards per state, that is 37, 000 forest guards for the 36 states and Abuja or is the recruitment approval based on the mood of the President? Moreover, with the approval for Oyo, what will happen to the Amotekun Corps that is trying its best to secure South-West Nigeria?. Will they be disbanded in Oyo state?
The pervasive insecurity we currently have is directly related to the failure of our ecosystem, particularly leadership. It is only failure in leadership that can lead to the death of over 10,000 innocent Nigerians since 2023, and Nigeria is ranked among the top-most terror-affected countries in the world.
Addressing our insecurity situation requires a holistic or what can be described as an ecosystem approach. With failure in leadership, there is failure in unifying our dear nation, failure in industrialisation, failure in harnessing our abundant resources in agriculture, minerals, tourism, water, sports and even oil and gas to effectively generate required revenue, growth and particularly jobs for our exponentially growing youth population.
A New and Productive Nigeria will be POssible, and we will be OK! -P0
Over the past 8 yrs, at least 10 retired senior military officers, including a former Chief of Defence Staff, major generals, brigadier generals, colonels & an air vice marshal, have either been abducted or killed in violent attacks linked to #Nigeria's insecurity, reports @TheICIR
https://t.co/QY7YCFMsnw
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
Kingsley Nebo, (the man on suit), who paid ₦1 million to assassins to murder 25-year-old student Sochima Onoh on July 12 last year, was arraigned in court in Enugu yesterday.
While the judge was about to hear the matter, the police prosecutor presented a letter from the IGP requesting that the case be withdrawn from the court.
A murderer who confessed on video to the crime is being withdrawn?
This sums up the current state of Nigeria.
Nigeria has happened to me.
Imagine for a second having a President who executes perfectly such as this; frankly speaking, watching this gave me goosebumps:
-Great communication skills
-Clarity of thoughts
-Precise understanding of the issues
- Facts, figures, the whole enchilada!
What more can you ask for in a global leader? It’s about time!
-A new Nigeria is POssible
#OK2027
Yesterday, we held the 2nd NEC Meeting of our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, CON, members of the National Working Committee, State Chairmen, party leaders, and stakeholders from across the country.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review our progress as a party, assess the outcome of the recently concluded primaries, and agree on the next steps as we continue to build a strong national platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In my remarks I thanked our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, CON, and his running mate, His Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, CON, for their commitment, leadership, and inspiring participation throughout the processes. I also extended my appreciation to all our governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly aspirants, party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters who travelled from across the country to participate in the primaries, presidential affirmation, and NEC meeting. Their sacrifices, enthusiasm, and belief in the NDC continue to strengthen our resolve and inspire confidence in the future of our party.
After reviewing reports from across the federation, NEC ratified and endorsed the outcome of the nationwide primary elections and commended our electoral committees, screening and appeal panels, party officials, volunteers, aspirants, candidates, and supporters whose dedication ensured the successful conduct of the exercise. For a relatively young political party, what we have achieved within such a short period is remarkable.
While acknowledging that there were challenges and disagreements in some locations, the NEC reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, transparency, fairness, and inclusion. We resolved to immediately intensify reconciliation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement efforts across the country and called on all aspirants and stakeholders to remain actively involved in the task of building the party. The NDC values every member and remains committed to ensuring that everyone has a role to play in our collective journey.
As part of our commitment to innovation and institutional development, NEC approved plans for the introduction of electronic voting in future congresses and primary elections, while also directing the strengthening of our digital membership registration and party data management systems. We believe that technology must play a central role in deepening transparency, participation, and confidence in democratic processes.
The committee also resolved to intensify grassroots mobilisation and membership expansion nationwide while strengthening party structures at ward, local government, state, zonal, and national levels as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
NEC further reviewed recent developments in the nation's electoral environment, including aspects of the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, and reaffirmed the party's commitment to pursuing democratic, legal, and constitutional remedies wherever necessary in defence of a level playing field, electoral justice, and democratic participation.
Overall, the meeting was marked by optimism, unity, and a shared determination to continue building a strong, credible, and nationally accepted political movement dedicated to good governance, national development, and democratic renewal.
The best is still ahead of us.
~ HSD
Dear Young Nigerians,
One lesson from the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, should never be forgotten.
In the period following the presidential election and leading up to the governorship election, we witnessed a troubling shift in public discourse. Conversations that should have focused on competence, governance, development, and the future of our nation were gradually diverted towards tribal sentiments, ethnic divisions, and unnecessary suspicion among citizens.
Many sincere and well-meaning Nigerians participated in these conversations without realising that they were being drawn into narratives carefully designed by others.
Throughout history, whenever politicians find it difficult to compete on ideas, performance, character, or vision, some resort to exploiting the fault lines of ethnicity, religion, and identity. Their calculation is simple: a divided people are easier to manipulate than a united people.
Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognizing the broader agenda behind such campaigns.
Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.
At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires.
We must be careful not to become instruments in the hands of those who secretly nurture division while publicly preaching unity. In most cases, their target is not the individual being attacked; instead, it is the person who is attacking. Their real objective is to weaken the bonds that hold us together as one people and one nation.
I therefore urge all young Nigerians: do not allow anyone to recruit you into hatred. Do not allow anyone to weaponise your ethnicity, your faith, or your admiration for respected leaders.
Question every narrative. Verify every claim. Follow the facts. Resist manipulation.
The Nigeria of our dreams can only be built by citizens who refuse to be divided, who choose unity over hatred, and who place our collective future above narrow interests.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
You have a right to be foolish, I wouldn’t judge you for that. I have been foolish long enough to learn not to condemn the fool. But you have no right to be evil, and to support a continuation of Nigeria in its current form, is to be complicit in the evil that it is..
Please release these children for the sake of our shared humanity
I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the condition in which these abducted school children are, as seen from their flagellated bodies. It is a painful reminder of the depth of insecurity in our land.
I have always made it clear that the society we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow. When I first began making that statement, some of these children were not even born. This is a classic example of how the abuse of governance and society today can produce devastating consequences long after the abusers are gone.
It is on the same line that I argue that the loans our leaders take today will hurt our children in the future, as many of them will mature for repayment and consequences long after we are gone.
To those holding these children, I make a direct appeal to your conscience. Remember that these are innocent children - sons and daughters of people who have placed their hopes, dreams, and entire future in them. In every one of them, you will find reflections of your own children, your own family, and your own humanity.
No grievance, no hardship, no justification can ever outweigh the sanctity of a child’s life and innocence. Whatever path has led to this moment, there is still room for remorse, for humanity, and for a change of heart.
I therefore appeal to your sense of mercy: release these children immediately. Let them go. Return them safely to society to reunite with their families. -PO
Family confirms abduction of former power minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, urges calm as security agencies begin investigations. https://t.co/G9T8sUlyso
Data compiled and analysed by PREMIUM TIMES shows that the mass school abduction crisis has worsened under President Tinubu.
Although his administration will mark three years in office on 29 May, it has already recorded at least nine mass school kidnapping incidents
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Since Kwankwaso refused to be used and dumped and decided to leave ADC, the desperados have completely lost their mind.
First, they called him a betrayer. They claimed he had betrayed Arewa, as though Arewa belongs to Atiku alone, and as though every Northerner must surrender his conscience at the altar of one man's ambition.
When that failed, they branded him an enemy of the North. We responded with facts, facts about what Kwankwaso has done for Arewa, achievements that many of their political idols cannot point to in their own records.
Then they switched tactics. They called him a contractor, an agent working for Tinubu. We asked for evidence. They had none. Only accusation, propaganda and chocho.
When they saw that empty allegations could not shake our conviction, they moved to the next script.
Suddenly, the conversation became about Peter Obi and Biafra. We told them. We dont care.
When that too gained little traction, they reached into the archives of history and began talking about the death of Sardauna, hoping to paint us as enemies of the North and provoke us into saying something they could weaponize against us. We dare them. Again, we answered with facts.
We reminded them that Peter Obi was not there when Sardauna was killed. He did not order it in fact he was a child. And Sardauna is not Malam Aminu Kano, he was never as innocent as you sold him to us.
And we reminded them that our political choices are not dictated by inherited grudges.
The truth is another blackmail campaign will emerge tomorrow, just as another emerged yesterday.
When one narrative collapses they quickly manufactured another. They are that desperate.
But we are Kwankwasiyya, we will not surrender to blackmail. We will not bow to intimidation. We will not be bullied for exercising our democratic rights.
If we donot bully you for your choices, you cannot bully us for ours.
No SM propaganda, no intimidation, and not emotional blackmail will make us surrender.
We are Kwankwasiyya! We are OK.
No retreat! No regret! No surrender! ✊️✊️✌️✌️