What a blessing it is to be loved by people who are not your family members.
They don't love you for the value you bring or what you can do, they just love you. A blessing indeed, a great blessing.
This is a dangerous 'PRIDE' talking, and I rebuke it on your behalf.
Or maybe it's the kind of family you come from, and I'm so sorry for that. Teach your kids that family should be there for one another. It's not a seniority thing. It doesn't make you less or more.
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
Happy Children's Day to the children of those sponsoring & support terrorism in Nigeria. Happy Children's Day to the children of those who know these people and turn a blind eye. And finally, Happy Children's Day to the children of those who benefits from the state of the nation.
Since most questions I have will either land me in jail or compromise my safety in an already security fragile country, here's one hopefully innocuous question:
Who made the move for them to get reintegrated back into our communities after rehabilitation?
Say what you will, but I agree with something he who shall not be mentioned had said... "Change begins with you".
We're just as bad as the leaders we condemn, and some will do worse than them if given the opportunity.
Nigeria is a reflection of the people in it.
Someone shot his shot at Victor Osimhen for a jersey and even tagged a vendor.
Osimhen saw it and said he’d personally send one.
Then told the vendor to add 15 more jerseys for others.
-That’s where it got interesting.-
Immediately money entered, the story changed.
The vendor suddenly said Osimhen told him to share it himself.
He claimed he had already picked 15 people.
—Then it got worse— He called the same person who brought him the business a scam.
From there, he tried to “negotiate”: 7 for the guy, 8 for himself.
Greed, plain and simple.
The guy refused and asked for all 15 jerseys as instructed.
—Next thing—
The vendor switched again. Said the post was “stolen” and brought another person to justify it.
—Now here’s the real problem—
Instead of people calling out the wrong, they started defending it.
“Make una settle.” “Na just jersey.” “Let it go.”
- Someone even offered to pay extra, rewarding bad behavior.
And that’s when it becomes clear:
We are not different from the people we complain about in power.
—This is how it starts—
small compromise, small dishonesty, small defense of wrong.
Nigeria didn’t just become this way overnight.
We built it, little by little, with everyday actions like this.
Truth is, many people are only “good” because they’ve not had the opportunity to do worse.
One day, we will have an honest conversation about the double standards on this TL.
One day.
It’s honestly pathetic.
Picture this: the average Japa Nigerian is chasing greener pastures, while joining the armed forces in other countries is seen as a promising opportunity, not because it pays much alone, but because it’s promising.
Until Nigeria starts valuing its own forces, insecurity will never end.
We must take responsibility. Security is our reality, the man spoke nothing but truth. 💔🇳🇬
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct
One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.
It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.
I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.
Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.
I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.
In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.
My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.
If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.
I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.
We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.
Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:
sanitise our governance system;
tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;
catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.
Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.
These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
General Christopher Musa alleged that saboteurs within the Nigerian military contributed to the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, where over 200 people were killed, highlighting internal betrayal as a factor in the tragedy.
https://t.co/I9BwI64ZT6
Now we're talking!
"Pray for Benue" yes we are, now let's talk steps to prevent and forestall such from happening again in any part of the country... Both conventional and unconventional way.
Talk STEPS!
BREAKING NEWS: CDS, General Christopher Musa, has pushed for the training of credible youths across Benue State as vigilantes working under the supervision of the military, as was done in Borno State, to defend local communities against t€rrorist attacks.
BREAKING NEWS: CDS, General Christopher Musa, has pushed for the training of credible youths across Benue State as vigilantes working under the supervision of the military, as was done in Borno State, to defend local communities against t€rrorist attacks.
That teachers and exam officials are colluding to collect chicken feeds from children to give them "expo" is a disgrace to us as a country and as a people. Imagine the utter rubbish, children are being forced to pay and partake.
@Brightgoldenboy@RtHonSheriff@DrTunjiAlausa
@DSGovernment@DeltaStateMYD@NigEducation
That junior secondary basic certificate examination is marred with malpractice is an indication of the rottenness that is being allowed in the system, if you destroy this generation then you cannot complain about their perverseness...