Mistar S.

Whether you think you can or you think you cannot, you're right. Henry Ford.

[The Ambassadors Schools @AmbassadorsOta]

GROUNDBREAKING RECORD AT THE 2026 PAN-AFRICAN MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD

We are delighted to share that Ambassador Oyerinde Damaris made Nigeria proud by winning a Silver Medal, becoming one of the first Nigerian girls to achieve this remarkable feat.

We remain the Home of Champions.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Shouldn't personal integrity count for something?

[D. H Bwala @BwalaDaniel]

PRESS STATEMENT

In the last 24 hours, social media has exploded over my interview with Mehdi Hassan, albeit with varied opinions. Let me set the record straight.

When I signed on to the privileged job granted to me by Mr. President, I was well aware of its implications. Selling ice cream, looking fine, and seeking the praises of men were never part of it. Some of the fiercest critics of my interview can not even stand local TV anchors. But the task of promoting and defending the President and his administration is what I do with ease and joy. I am prepared to appear before any interviewer, anywhere in the world, any day and at any time, to defend this government and its policies.

I have never, and will never, subscribe to ducking or dodging interviews on matters that concern promoting and defending the administration I was appointed to serve. It is the least of what is required of me.

Head to Head contacted me requesting an interview, stating that they wanted to challenge our government on security, the economy, and corruption. Nowhere in our almost six months of communication did they mention that they were going to challenge my past. If that had been their plan, ethically and professionally, they were supposed to inform me so I could prepare my response. But that’s okay, ethically, that is on them, not on me.

I refused to swallow the pill of Mehdi’s “opposition research-style journalism,” and even today, if you carefully compare what he read as quotes from organisations and groups, you will see that many were inaccurate and some were outright fake news. But I will leave that for another day.

As for what I said about President Tinubu in the past, I am glad those were things I said when I was in the opposition saddle with such zeal. It is all politics. Half of Donald Trump’s cabinet is made up of people who once spoke against him, and quite a number of people in our own cabinet also spoke against President Tinubu in the past. Those things do not bother him if you care to know.

The majority of the naysayers are members of the opposition and their sympathisers. It does not bother me one bit. Their temporary excitement over the interview has not lasted and will not last, because it does not take away their obvious problem of lack of vision, mission in conducting and managing a political party; yet they seek to manage Nigeria. Clearly they have no path to victory and no alternative policies or program for the Nigerian people. And if they say they do, they can as well go to head to head and be interrogated on that; as the saying in Hausa goes “Ga fili Ga doki”

I conclude by thanking the many Nigerians and non-Nigerians who sent in their commendations over my brave defence of our government in an interview where the anchor would hardly let you answer a question unless it suited his narrative.

I still have admiration and respect for Mehdi Hassan as arguably the best debater on the planet. I look forward to part two of the Head to Head interview, and I am glad that by then questions about my past will no longer be news so that we can focus on our administration’s policies, programs and what we have achieved so far.

Stay tuned.

– D.H Bwala
Special Adviser to President on Media and Policy Communication
(State House)

Saturday March 7, 2026

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

@seunonigbinde Lm

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

The USA doesn't do instant money transfer across all banks in their ecosystem. Why is Nigeria doing it?

[Bolaji Fesomade @MasterBolaji]

USA don't do electronic transmission

Ghana don't do electronic transmission

Brazil don't do electronic transmission

India don't do electronic transmission

Estonia don't do electronic transmission

Nigeria don't do electronic transmission

End.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Saw something somewhere that got me thinking... What is the Nigerian dream?

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Hey @paga, I have some funds in my PayPal account. Opened it in the UK but now in Nigeria. Can I access it now you have a collabo with @PayPal ?

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

The leaders are ultimately responsible for these actions. When they create conditions where people don't see any hope in the future, the individual can do anything to improve their condition.

[Mahmud Ribadu @mahmudribadu]

Over the past 2 months.

- Security guard in my personal office stole all the outdoor units of our AC units costing me about 1.5m naira
- my brothers security man stole his car at night and left with it (car was found in suleja almost completely destroyed after he had an accident) - car repair will cost him at least 4m Naira
- the Gardner in the estate stole the electricity meter and sold it for 5k.

These are all people that have been benefiting from gifts and other goodwill.

The common Nigerian will still say it’s the leaders that are the cause of all the Countries problems.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Unless someone with a valid visa has a different experience, this is the position of the US government on Nigerian US visa holders. There are exclusions to the order.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

When I realised that most people aim to cause outrage and then farm the resulting engagement as opposed to enlightening people, I became more careful about narratives I internalise.

[Duke of Africa @Allezamani]

The US visa temporary restrictions on some classes of visas made me realize one thing: Nigerians don’t like to read; some find it hard to comprehend what they’ve read. I think this is the major reason why Nigerians keep writing IELTS. If not, tell me why, I’m
Seeing so many educated accounts pushing the narrative that every Nigerian has been banned from entering the US when it’s only a temporary restriction and it only affects aspiring visa applicants?
Why deceiving your readers?

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Try the fish at Wild Heat Black Ice on Evo/Woji.

[Arinze Odira @CaptainArinze]

My dear Port Harcourt People,

Where is the spot for spicy grilled turkey/chicken/fish? Preferably inside GRA. Asking for a friend.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Hi.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

One of the problems I see with dwindling opportunities is that things that were hitherto overlooked start looking enticing. Edible items one would have overlooked suddenly start looking appetizing. E B Things.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Seriously, Lagos drivers. If you intentionally block cars signaling to get in front of you in traffic, you are practicing "Village People" behavior. We're not even going to the same place. Why are you disturbing progress? Please be kind to strangers on the road.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

What of savings from discontinuing subsidy?

[Nairametrics @Nairametrics]

Taiwo Oyedele clarifies the new 5% fuel tax. Revenue will be used for transport infrastructure to cut logistics costs & ease inflation.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Didn't they do integrity tests in the bank you worked in?

[Oluwatobi @TobbieXY]

When I worked as a banker, I learned the hard way; Nigerians are not good people. Overpay a Nigerian at the counter whether rich or poor, they’ll take it without a word. It felt like everyone was out to cheat you. I lost my faith in us.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

With the skyrocketing divorce rates, i think focus should shift from wedding events to the marriage. May intending couples find strength to weather the storms that are bound to show up during their marriage.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Most of the people with opinions about what the coalition should do didn't even know the coalition was being formed for 18 months. I dare say all the postulations are just hot air. The people who formed it know what they agreed to.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

Situations are not always either this or that. It can also be this and this. Personally, I'm inclined towards the and option because of the inherent expanded possibilities.

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

In Ret. Gen Alabi Isama's book, Tragedy of Victory, there was a line where an elephant was encountered around those parts. I hope conservationists are able to properly map activities of these animals.

[Port Harcourt Socials @PH_Socials]

Another big elephant was seen in Andoni LGA, Rivers State

This is the second 🐘 seen within few days

[Mistar S. @obsylva]

The ADC coalition has drastically reduced the political cross carpeting. This is good for democracy.