Rachael Luka

Host of Minority Dose podcast.
Telling suppressed & untold stories. Giving a voice to teen and gender issues in Nigeria.

[Rachael Luka @minoritydose]

The African girl child faces barriers to education, health, and safety. It's time to break the cycle and ensure her rights and future.

#GirlChild
#TheMinorityDose
#TheMinorityDoseWithLucy

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Why the voter registration exercise should be extended.

As we continue to encourage Nigerians to participate actively in our democracy, I respectfully appeal to INEC to consider extending the voter registration window to the latest practical date that still allows adequate time for the preparation of a credible voters’ register before the 2027 general elections.

Every day, more young Nigerians attain the age of 18 and become constitutionally eligible to vote. They are not just our future; they are stakeholders in our present. It would be unfortunate if many of them were denied the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibility simply because the registration process closed long before the elections.

Moreover, this position is legally supported by the High Court judgment delivered on 22 November 2022 in Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1342/2022). In that decision, the Federal High Court held that voter registration should continue until 90 days before a general election to protect the constitutional voting rights of eligible Nigerians.

I appreciate the enormous responsibility placed on INEC to deliver free, fair, and credible elections. I also recognise the need for sufficient time to clean the register and make the necessary logistical preparations. However, our electoral process should, as much as possible, maximise participation rather than limit it.

A democracy is strengthened when every eligible citizen has the opportunity to be heard. I therefore urge INEC to adopt a registration timeline that protects the integrity of the process while ensuring that no eligible Nigerian, especially our young people, is unnecessarily disenfranchised. -PO

[Christopher Ward @modelstrangers]

For many who watched this video, it was a warning from the future.

Over 8 million views across YouTube and Instagram.

One of the most raw encounters I’ve ever had.

👇🏼

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

My Condolences on the Jigawa Canoe Mishap

I am deeply saddened by the tragic news emerging from the Malamawa community in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where at least 40 women and children are feared dead following a devastating canoe mishap.

Losing such a significant number of citizens - especially women and children, who form the backbone of our families and the hope of our future - is a monumental tragedy for Jigawa State and our entire nation.

My heart goes out to the grieving families who are enduring this unimaginable pain. I pray that the Almighty grants them the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.

As we mourn, let us also address the systemic failures that contribute to these recurring disasters.

May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace, and may God comfort all those affected by this profound tragedy. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Reflections on My 65th Birthday

Today, July 19, 2026, marks my 65th birthday. At sixty-five, birthdays should naturally become moments of deep reflection - moments to look back with gratitude to Almighty God for His abundant graces, examine the journey so far, and ask how the remaining years can be devoted more meaningfully to the service of God and humanity.

Perhaps in countries where basic human needs have largely been met, where institutions function effectively, and where citizens enjoy a greater measure of security and dignity, such attainments may rightly call for elaborate celebrations. In Nigeria, however, our reality compels a different kind of reflection.

Our nation is blessed with enormous human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle with challenges that demand our collective attention. We cannot afford to celebrate ourselves excessively while many around us are burdened by poverty, ill health, unemployment, and limited opportunities. Rather, occasions such as this should remind us of our responsibility to contribute towards building a nation where future generations can genuinely celebrate.

This is why I have always seen birthdays not merely as occasions for personal celebration, but as opportunities for sober reflection, thanksgiving, and a renewed commitment to service.

As I reflected today, I came to a simple conclusion: the greatest celebration of life is not what we receive from others, but the lives we can touch positively.

This conviction has guided my approach throughout my years in business, in the corporate world, and as Governor of Anambra State. In each of these roles, I have tried to see every privilege not as a personal entitlement but as an opportunity to improve the lives of others.

Whenever people or institutions sought to celebrate me with expensive gifts or elaborate ceremonies, I encouraged them instead to redirect those resources towards projects that would have a lasting impact. Over the years, this philosophy has resulted in the building of schools, hostel blocks, support to schools, and other facilities that continue to benefit the less privileged. I have always believed that resources meant for personal comfort can often be transformed into instruments of hope for many.

The greatest honour anyone can receive is not found in gifts, ceremonies, or public admiration, but in knowing that one’s life has contributed, however modestly, to making another person’s life better.

Today, therefore, I give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of life and for bringing me to this important milestone of 65 years. I began the day with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Onitsha, thanking God for His grace, protection, guidance, and the countless blessings He has bestowed upon me over the years.

After the Mass, I proceeded to St. Raphael’s Hospital, Umueri, a small rural hospital in Anambra East Local Government Area. In furtherance of my belief that birthdays should be occasions for service rather than self-indulgence, I donated the sum of ₦10 million to support the hospital’s work of providing quality healthcare to the people.

As I was conducted around the hospital and saw patients in their moments of vulnerability, I was reminded again of our shared humanity. Some of those receiving care may not even have the financial means to settle their hospital bills, yet they deserve compassion, dignity, and access to quality healthcare. Their condition was a reminder that leadership, in its truest form, is about caring for people, especially those who cannot repay our kindness.

Hospitals and schools remain two of the greatest investments any society can make. A hospital preserves life; a school shapes the future. Supporting both is, therefore, not just an act of charity - it is an investment in humanity and in the future of our nation.

[Rachael Luka @minoritydose]

@MarkRuffalo @elonmusk Are Hollywood stars really this shallow?

[Rachael Luka @minoritydose]

@astropics Is this true, @UnkleAyo ? Can you see this from where you are?

[Rachael Luka @minoritydose]

@szygls @superMaximax I think he did "approach it rationally, without getting emotional." Maybe something was lost or added in translation.

[SP Bright Edafe @Brightgoldenboy]

@CFC_santis @MobilePunch Not in cases of suspected murder. For cases of suspected murder, you will remain in custody until the investigation is concluded. Either in Police custody or prison custody

[Rachael Luka @minoritydose]

Art is not a sprint, it is a marathon... the reward is in the arrival.

Some smart dude once said that good things take time, but great things are worth the wait.

It will surely be worth the wait!

[the.miji @TheMijii]

Hopefully now she’s gonna drop an album🙏😭

[the.miji @TheMijii]

Hopefully now she’s gonna drop an album🙏😭

[the.miji @TheMijii]

Hello, if you’re coming across this for the first time I’m Miji and I made this song. It’s out on all platforms.

[Heinox @heinox64428]

Former Navy SEAL Chadd Wright on Nigerian Special Forces.

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Nigeria reveals an entire “presidential council” with government offices, civil servants, & nearly $1 million in the national budget was fake.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart.

I woke this morning in America and was deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, prompting deep reflection on our nation’s future.

Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent and fair, with reasonable bail conditions that should not be seen as punitive before trial. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect every citizen's rights, regardless of their background.

We must resist any hint of selective justice that erodes public trust and threatens national unity. Those tasked with enforcing our laws must act professionally and strictly follow due process.

Let us strive for a Nigeria where the law is paramount, and where every citizen is guaranteed dignity and justice. This is the foundation of the New Nigeria we envisage. -PO

[the.miji @TheMijii]

I heard you wanted to hear something different. Here’s bed of roses by me.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

The 3 Wise Men from the East.

They came to Rome and conquered.

Nigeria will be great again once we declare a state of emergency in education.

[Per Bylund @PerBylund]

What causes #poverty? Nothing. It's the original state, the default and starting point. The real question is, What causes #prosperity?

[the.miji @TheMijii]

“There’s a void that I feed and it’s closer to me” today’s write

[Esther Umoh @EstherUmoh10]

While Peter Obi stopped in Nise to encourage citizens registering for their PVCs, something unforgettable happened.

A blind man in the crowd began calling out, “Where is Peter Obi?” Peter Obi walked over, held his hand, and said, “I am Peter Obi.”

The man replied, “I heard you were here, so I came. I need help. The place where people with disabilities were cared for during your time as governor has been taken from us. We have been left on our own.”

Peter Obi listened attentively, supported him with a token for his immediate welfare, and assured him the matter would receive attention.

This is why many people speak about the impact of Peter Obi’s leadership with conviction. For them, it isn’t propaganda or political rhetoric, it’s lived experience and visible even to the blind.

Good leadership is remembered long after a tenure ends. It is felt in the lives it touches, especially by the most vulnerable.

It is safe to say that under a Peter Obi presidency, people with disabilities would not be forgotten, but included, protected, and treated with dignity.
#NigeriaWillBeOk

[the.miji @TheMijii]

“I can’t hear you
What you’re saying to me
Cause the voice in my head
Has been talking to me
I can’t see you
When you get close to me
There’s a void that I feed
And it’s closer to me”