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[Abdul Rasheeth @Rasheethe]

PRESS STATEMENT

PRESIDENTIAL INSULTS CANNOT REPLACE TRANSPARENCY — ATIKU

Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the Presidency's latest statement attacking his person as further proof that the Tinubu administration has chosen diversion over disclosure and insults over accountability.

In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was telling that the Presidency devoted several paragraphs to personal attacks without addressing the fundamental issues that continue to generate legitimate public interest.

"When governments abandon facts for insults and substitute evidence with abuse, they unwittingly admit that they have run out of convincing answers. Nigerians expected clarification. What they received instead was a barrage of name-calling and political invective."

Atiku noted that raising questions about matters contained in public records should never be misconstrued as an attack on Nigeria's sovereignty.

"No one has reported Nigeria to anyone. Nigeria is not on trial. The issue concerns questions arising from publicly available records relating to the occupant of the nation's highest office. Those records were not created by the opposition, the ADC, or any political actor. Attempting to silence legitimate public inquiry by wrapping oneself in the national flag does not answer the questions before the country."

The former Vice President said it was particularly unfortunate that the Presidency chose to revive old political allegations against him instead of responding directly to the issues it was confronted with.

"Nigerians can distinguish between political mudslinging and factual responses. Personal attacks do not erase public records, nor do they substitute for transparency. The Presidency should resist the temptation to personalise issues that require clear and factual explanations."

Atiku further observed the irony of an administration that actively seeks foreign investment, foreign loans, favourable international ratings, and global endorsements suddenly portraying international scrutiny as an assault on Nigeria's independence.

"You cannot celebrate international validation when it is convenient and condemn international scrutiny when it becomes uncomfortable. Accountability is not foreign interference; it is a democratic obligation."

He also dismissed the argument that electoral victory automatically settles every question concerning public accountability.

"Elections confer political authority, but they do not extinguish the public's right to ask questions. A democratic mandate is not a substitute for transparency, nor does it exempt any public official from the obligation to account to the people."

Atiku urged the Presidency to abandon its combative posture and provide Nigerians with clear, factual responses instead of inflammatory rhetoric.

"If the government believes that the public record has been misunderstood or misrepresented, the appropriate response is to present the facts. Abuse cannot replace evidence, and propaganda cannot replace truth."

The former Vice President maintained that history has consistently shown that confident governments respond to scrutiny with openness rather than hostility.

"The Nigerian people deserve answers, not insults. They want to know if their President forfeited money to the Government of yhe united states of America on account of deug related offenses. They deserve transparency, not diversion. Until those questions are addressed with facts, no amount of outrage or personal attacks will silence legitimate public inquiry."

Signed:
Phrank Shaibu
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria 1999-2007 and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress.

23rd July, 2026

[Mal. Imran U. Wakili (PULLO) 👑 #iSTANDWITHELRUFAI @IU_Wakilii]

My Humble Opinion on the Case Involving Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna State High Court, where his bail applications were refused on several occasions.

If I were to respectfully advise the learned Judge presiding over the case involving Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I would suggest that His Lordship consider recusing himself from further proceedings in the interest of preserving public confidence in the administration of justice.

This view stems from the allegations of bias that the defense has raised. Whether those allegations are ultimately established is a matter for the appropriate judicial authorities. However, once such concerns are credibly raised, the Court should carefully consider whether continuing to preside over the matter may create a reasonable apprehension of bias in the mind of a fair-minded observer. It is a fundamental principle of our legal system that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.

From my observation, the refusal of bail on several occasion, has generated legitimate public concern, particularly where the offenses charged are generally regarded as bailable. While it is trite law that the grant or refusal of bail lies within the discretion of the Court, such discretion is not absolute. It must be exercised judicially and judiciously, taking into account the constitutional presumption of innocence, the nature of the allegations, the severity of the punishment prescribed by law, the likelihood of the defendant attending trial, the possibility of interference with witnesses or investigation, and all other relevant circumstances.

In exercising that discretion, the Court should also consider the personality and standing of the defendant. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former Governor of Kaduna State and a prominent public figure whose identity and place of residence are well known. Unless there is credible evidence that he poses a flight risk, is likely to interfere with witnesses, or may obstruct the course of justice, the reasons for refusing bail should be compelling and clearly articulated. which everyone knows Malam Nasir is not a flight risk or attempt to interfere with the witness as he was the one that brought himself to Nigeria which he was in abroad.

The judiciary remains an independent arm of government and must at all times be seen as free from the influence or control of the Executive or any external authority. Public confidence in the courts depends upon the perception that judicial decisions are based solely on the law and the facts before the Court.

Accordingly, if the defense has formally raised concerns regarding possible bias, it may be prudent for His Lordship, without any admission of wrongdoing, to voluntarily recuse himself and refer the matter to the Honorable Chief Judge for reassignment to another Judge. Such a step would help reinforce public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the judicial process and eliminate any perception that the proceedings are unfair.

This opinion is expressed with the utmost respect for the Court, the Bench, and the administration of justice. It is offered solely in the spirit of promoting the rule of law, judicial independence, and the constitutional right of every accused person to a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal.

The issue is not whether the learned Judge is actually biased, but whether the circumstances have created a reasonable perception of bias capable of undermining public confidence in the proceedings. Since the credibility of the judiciary rests upon its impartiality, a voluntary recusal and reassignment of the case may better serve the interests of justice, uphold the integrity of the Court, and reassure the public that the defendant will receive a fair and impartial hearing.

This remains my humble opinion as a legal practitioner, a minister in the temple of justice, and a human rights activist.

Hamza N. Dantani Esq.
Lawyer and Human Rights Activist

[Hadiza Isma El-Rufai @hadizel]

Phew!

Dear forger @jibreelKhalil, I tried but this was the best I could do. I'm afraid your case is hopeless.

#KadunaLanguageClass is free.

[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

Talking about hypocricy!

The same Presidency that has spent the entire week celebrating a letter that was sent by "another country's leader" and framing it as a vote of confidence in Tinubu’s leadership is now lecturing us about Nigeria's sovereignty.

They need "another country’s leader" to tell them that they are doing well.

But when their matter is reported to the same foreign power, they remember their "dignity" and "independence.”

[Assab Aichatou Djibril @AAD_EL_Rufai]

My Humble Opinion on the Case Involving Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna State High Court, where his bail applications were refused on several occasions.

If I were to respectfully advise the learned Judge presiding over the case involving Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I would suggest that His Lordship consider recusing himself from further proceedings in the interest of preserving public confidence in the administration of justice.

This view stems from the allegations of bias that the defense has raised. Whether those allegations are ultimately established is a matter for the appropriate judicial authorities. However, once such concerns are credibly raised, the Court should carefully consider whether continuing to preside over the matter may create a reasonable apprehension of bias in the mind of a fair-minded observer. It is a fundamental principle of our legal system that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.

From my observation, the refusal of bail on several occasion, has generated legitimate public concern, particularly where the offenses charged are generally regarded as bailable. While it is trite law that the grant or refusal of bail lies within the discretion of the Court, such discretion is not absolute. It must be exercised judicially and judiciously, taking into account the constitutional presumption of innocence, the nature of the allegations, the severity of the punishment prescribed by law, the likelihood of the defendant attending trial, the possibility of interference with witnesses or investigation, and all other relevant circumstances.

In exercising that discretion, the Court should also consider the personality and standing of the defendant. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former Governor of Kaduna State and a prominent public figure whose identity and place of residence are well known. Unless there is credible evidence that he poses a flight risk, is likely to interfere with witnesses, or may obstruct the course of justice, the reasons for refusing bail should be compelling and clearly articulated. which everyone knows Malam Nasir is not a flight risk or attempt to interfere with the witness as he was the one that brought himself to Nigeria which he was in abroad.

The judiciary remains an independent arm of government and must at all times be seen as free from the influence or control of the Executive or any external authority. Public confidence in the courts depends upon the perception that judicial decisions are based solely on the law and the facts before the Court.

Accordingly, if the defense has formally raised concerns regarding possible bias, it may be prudent for His Lordship, without any admission of wrongdoing, to voluntarily recuse himself and refer the matter to the Honorable Chief Judge for reassignment to another Judge. Such a step would help reinforce public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the judicial process and eliminate any perception that the proceedings are unfair.

This opinion is expressed with the utmost respect for the Court, the Bench, and the administration of justice. It is offered solely in the spirit of promoting the rule of law, judicial independence, and the constitutional right of every accused person to a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal.

The issue is not whether the learned Judge is actually biased, but whether the circumstances have created a reasonable perception of bias capable of undermining public confidence in the proceedings. Since the credibility of the judiciary rests upon its impartiality, a voluntary recusal and reassignment of the case may better serve the interests of justice, uphold the integrity of the Court, and reassure the public that the defendant will receive a fair and impartial hearing.

This remains my humble opinion as a legal practitioner, a minister in the temple of justice, and a human rights activist.

Hamza N. Dantani Esq.
Lawyer and Human Rights Activist

[Yusuf Tukur, PhD @realYusufTukur]

Dear @icpcnigeria, here’s you confirming that you detained @elrufai for a month to investigate allegations against him.

Why haven’t you detained CoS Femi, SGF, AGF, HoS, CBN Gov & all the key actors in #GbajaGate to investigate the scandal?

Do they have better rights than NER?

[Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai @B_ELRUFAI]

Press Release: Fake letter written in horrible English and a more horrendous hand writing. ‘The former Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), former Minister of the Federal Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, CON wishes to alert the public that a fake letter is in circulation, purported to have been signed by him, titled Urgent Message. The spurious letter, purportedly dated 14 July 2026 and addressed to the National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, should be disregarded as the shabby fake that it is. Neither the poor content nor the handwriting have anything to do with Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

The fake letter shows another resort to desperation by Malam’s traducers who seek to sow confusion and division. Their attempt at politics by fakery should be dismissed and condemned. It is an instance of the most primitive politics and its sponsors should be ashamed of themselves.’

Signed:
On Behalf of the Family
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai. (A proud son of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai
July 23, 2026.

[NazirU @NazirFaruk]

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[NazirU @NazirFaruk]

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[Bashir El-Rufai @BashirElRufai]

🤣

[JUNDE WU @JundeMorsenWu]

I’m an AI PhD at Oxford wanted to move to the US for years, but it never worked out. Maybe I can share why.

To me, it feels like the US is making it harder and harder for Chinese talent to come or stay.

First, Trump signed PP10043, which meant I couldn’t go to the US for any graduate school. That’s why I had to turn down my Stanford offer and come to Oxford.

Later, I qualified for an EB-1A (the extraordinary ability green card). But because I was born in China, I’m stuck in a country-specific backlog that could take another 4–5 years.

Meanwhile, on the other side, I’m getting 3–4 emails from China almost every week. They offer high salaries, free housing, generous research funding, and even offered an astonishing amount of money just for me to come back and have a conversation.

I’ve always loved the American spirit. I truly believe my abilities could have a bigger impact there. But honestly, the whole process has been incredibly frustrating.

All of this makes me wonder whether I should just give up.

Why am I spending so much energy trying to go to a country that doesn’t seem to want me, when another country is doing everything it can to bring me back?

[Hadiza Isma El-Rufai @hadizel]

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[BITCOIN CHIEF (AKA OMA JI EGO) @gaiuschibueze]

7 years ago, I lived in the UK 🇬🇧, and bro, life was fun. Life was good.

But deep down, I always knew America 🇺🇸 was my final destination.

One thing I love about America is that dreaming big is normal here. You can tell someone you want to build a billion-dollar company, and instead of asking, “Who do you think you are?” they might ask, “What’s the plan?”

The UK gave me some great memories, but for me, the weather, the culture, and the overall environment sometimes felt like they placed a ceiling on how big you were encouraged to dream.

America is different for entrepreneurs.

The market is massive. There is more access to capital. People are more willing to take risks. Failure is not necessarily the end of your story. Ambition is celebrated, and there is an ecosystem built around turning ideas into businesses and businesses into global companies.

The UK is a great place to live, but if you are a crazy dreamer like me who wants to build ridiculously big things, I believe America is still the best place in the world to be. 🇺🇸

America makes you feel like anything is possible if you’re willing to do the work.

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[Dr. Priyam Bordoloi @DocPriyamMD]

I tell my students to look at the timeline. Most adult cancers happen because of decades of environmental damage. Things like smoking, radiation or dietary toxins slowly mutate solid organs over years. CHILDREN simply haven't been alive long enough for that.

​But a CHILD'S bone marrow is a completely different story. It is basically a hyperactive factory, churning out millions of white blood cells every single day to build their immune system. With that rapid rate of cell division, biological mistakes happen.

​Childhood leukemia usually starts from a single, random genetic typo during this massive production phase. It isn't caused by the environment. The DNA in just one immature blood cell randomly misfires, telling it to clone itself endlessly.

​Because a CHILD'S immune system is still learning how to patrol the body, it fails to spot and destroy this rogue cell. That single mutated cell quickly multiplies and crowds out the healthy blood, which is exactly why it appears so suddenly.

There are a few rare exceptions where a child inherits a specific genetic syndrome (like Down syndrome or Li-Fraumeni syndrome) that makes them much more susceptible to developing leukemia, but those are the minority. For the average child who develops blood cancer, it was not passed down from the parents genetics at all.

[BITCOIN CHIEF (AKA OMA JI EGO) @gaiuschibueze]

When I started making money and moved abroad, I made a list of many of my old friends and acquaintances. I began reaching out to them one by one, and in some cases, I even asked other people to help me find them.

When we reconnected, I asked how life had been and what they had been doing. Almost all of them were genuinely grateful that I hadn’t forgotten them, even though I was in my own season while they were still waiting for theirs.

After those conversations, I asked each of them one simple question:

“Tell me one thing I can do for you right now that would give your life a meaningful lift.”

The answers were often surprisingly modest. Since I was financially comfortable at the time, I usually gave them far more than they asked for.

One friend asked for ₦1 million to start a small business. I told him, “Let’s think bigger,” and gave him ₦5 million instead.

Another asked for an okada (motorcycle) so he could earn a living. I asked if he could drive a car. When he said yes, I bought him a car worth about ₦12 million so he could drive for Uber instead.

I did similar things for several others.

Over the years, many of them assumed that because I had reached out first and helped them once, they could always come back and ask for more.

What they never knew was that I wasn’t trying to become their lifelong provider.

I did what I did to clear my conscience. I wanted to know that if God blessed me financially, I hadn’t forgotten the people I once struggled alongside.

I have learned something important:

Helping someone in a meaningful way is a beautiful thing. Becoming responsible for another adult’s life forever is not.

Kindness has no regrets, but it must also have boundaries.

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is a genuine opportunity. What they do with that opportunity is no longer your responsibility.

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Anthropic is worth $965 billion. Each of its seven co-founders owns about 1.6% of it.

OpenAI is worth $852 billion. Sam Altman owns none of it.

DeepSeek is worth $50 billion. Liang Wenfeng owns about 78% of it.

Now guess who Bloomberg just named the richest founder in AI.

It's Liang. $36 billion, up from $16.7 billion a few weeks ago. He built the smallest company on that list. Nineteen times smaller than Anthropic. And he walked out the richest man in the room.

The difference is not talent neither is it even the technology.

It's the cap table.

DeepSeek didn't take a dollar of outside money for years. It ran on the profits of High-Flyer, the hedge fund Liang already owned. So when he finally raised $7.4 billion in June, he wasn't begging. He was picking.

Look at the terms he set:

Investors had to park their money in a partnership he personally controls. Five-year lock-up. No voting rights.
They still lined up.

That is what "I don't need your money" buys you.

Two things worth taking from this:

1. Size is what people clap for. Ownership is what you eat. You can build something enormous and own a crumb of it. Or build something modest and own most of it. The second man goes home richer.

2. Leverage isn't what you ask for. It's what you don't need. Liang could dictate terms because he had his own money first. That's the whole game, whether you're raising $7 billion or negotiating a salary.

So the real question isn't how big the thing you're building is.

It's what percentage of it is yours.

And if the answer is zero, that might still be the right room to be in. Just don't confuse being in the room with owning a piece of it.

[FINAS🐦‍🔥 @the_finas]

My wife sat me down last month.

I had just closed my best trading week of the year.

$18,000 in 3 sessions.

She said

“I need you to get a job.”“A real one.”“Something with a title and a schedule and somewhere to be.”

I showed her the trading account.

She looked at it for 4 seconds.

Then said:

“I do not care about the money.”“You play PlayStation until 4pm.”“My friends ask what you do and I do not know what to say.”“You have no structure. No colleagues. No office. Nothing.”“It feels like living with someone who gave up.”

$300,000 to $500,000 a year.

2 to 3 hours of actual work.

And the woman who knows me best looks at me like I am her unemployed husband who refuses to get a job.

The market rewards results.

The people around you reward the appearance of effort.

Those two things are not always compatible.

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[Meme Detective @MemeRetire]

The last 6 months have been legitimately life changing.

[Mazi Ndu @maziNdu4Real]

Femi Otedola doesn’t play by the usual corporate rules. While other billionaires are busy trying to buy up entire sectors and hold them forever, Otedola uses a hyper-aggressive "capital recycling" strategy that completely disrupts the NGX

If you’re a young investor trying to flip a small portfolio into serious money in NGX, bookmark and study this Otedola's real-life lessons

✅️ When Otedola likes an asset, he doesn't sip it, he gulps it. Look at First HoldCo (FBNH), he single-handedly injected over ₦70 billion across mid-2025 and 2026 private placements to push his stake to 20.4%.

Diversification protects wealth, but concentration builds it. As a young investor, stop scattering ₦50k into 20 different penny stocks. Pick 2 or 3 high-conviction companies and back them with everything you have

✅️Master the Art of the Aggressive Exit

Most retail investors fall in love with their stocks and hold them to the grave. Otedola doesn't. He bought Forte Oil, built it, and sold it to pivot to power. He built Geregu Power, listed it, and recently divested control to redeploy that cash straight into massive banking stakes and the Dangote Refinery IPO. Never marry a stock. If an asset has matured or a better opportunity shows up, take your profits and move the capital

✅️ When Otedola bought into Firstbank, it was trading under ₦5 a few years back. When he bought Transcorp, it was under ₦2. He looks for systemically important, old-school institutions that have bad management or temporary issues, because he knows they are too big to fail.

Buy solid companies when they are facing temporary bad press or corporate restructuring, that’s where the 10x gains are hiding.

✅️ Look at his latest moves, Power infrastructure, tier-1 banking, and critical refining. He invests strictly in things the Nigerian government must protect to keep the economy alive.

If you want your portfolio to survive local inflation and currency devaluations, anchor your cash in companies that provide essential services the country literally cannot function without.