“We will not sit back and watch democracy die by court order.”
- Obidient Movement Holds Emergency World Press Conference warns against anarchy in Nigeria
My Stance on Road Development
There is a pertinent reason I have consistently advocated that we should refrain from initiating new road construction projects until we have thoroughly rehabilitated and maintained our existing road network. Instead of undertaking new ventures and dualization projects that offer marginal benefits, our primary focus ought to be on repairing the critical roads already in place.
Consider, for instance, the Asaba–Benin Road. This thoroughfare is a vital artery within Nigeria's transportation infrastructure. Travellers traversing from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Rivers, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Abia, Enugu, and portions of Benue and Kogi States to Lagos are compelled to utilise this route.
Despite its significance, substantial sections of this road are in a lamentable condition. It has become a major impediment, precipitating persistent traffic congestion and inflicting undue hardship on travellers, businesses, and transport operators.
Regrettably, this situation is not unique; it reflects the reality on many of our busiest national highways.
Our efforts should be directed towards the reconstruction and maintenance of our current road infrastructure before we announce plans for new road projects. The Nigerian populace requires functional and motorable roads, not merely projects that garner public attention.
Efforts aimed at superficial improvements for political gain should not supersede the urgent need to address the condition of our existing, critical roadways.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
If I make this kind of comment today, they will call me all sorts of names. But the man who made these exact comments back then loved Nigeria, right? It will never be well with the enemies of Nigeria and those who think that supporting evil is patriotism.
“I swear to God Almighty all the security forces sent to attack my camp are my boys, they inform me anytime they are coming. I receive a summary of all security strategies including the President”.
- Kachalla Maha the terrorist who killed General Rabe
Breaking news: A Nigerian man urgently warned his driver not to move the vehicle while recording bandits operating openly in broad daylight in Zamfara State.
“Don’t move the car just turn it off. If they notice you’re moving the car, you’ll put us in trouble,” he said.��🙆♂️💔
The U.S. appears determined to seek revenge for its battlefield defeat on the sports field.
The Iranian national team traveled directly from Seattle Stadium in the United States to the airport and returned to Mexico. Arrived at 04:00 am.
The United States is not qualified to host international sporting events.
This has been the most unfair World Cup for Iran.
Thank you, Mexico. 🇲🇽
It is laughable that a court would agree to deregister a duly registered political party simply because an unregistered, legally nonexistent party asked it to do so.
Something is seriously and fundamentally wrong with our judiciary. This is no longer just about Tinubu or the executive arm of govt. There appears to be a deeper institutional problem within the judiciary itself. This goes far beyond optics or public perception. It raises troubling questions about the integrity and consistency of the judicial process.
This is deeply troubling.
When those in power begin to use the courts to shrink the democratic space rather than expand it, every Nigerian should be concerned. Democracy only works when citizens have genuine choices, not when one party appears determined to run unopposed.
The APC should have enough confidence in its popularity (as it claims to have) to face opponents at the polls instead of weaponizing the judiciary against the opposition.
Nigerians deserves free, fair and genuinely competitive elections. And this continuous abuse of our institutions for partisan advantage will erode public trust and put our democracy at risk.
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
Newcastle had to sell him to comply with FFP while he is currently signing for a football club who have been charged with 115 breaches of premier leagues financial rules. An independent panel was convened to hear these charges which was concluded in 2024. For reasons unknown to everyone we still don’t have a verdict on this. There is something deeply wrong about that
It’s 42days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 42days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 42days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 42days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 42days since Oyo children were taken.
Pls keep speaking up.
Pls share for the world to see this.
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