Thank You All
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes I received worldwide. I remain deeply grateful to all who marked the day in one way or another, not to mention Nigerian youths, the Obidient family and the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, renowned for their apostolate to the poor.
As for me, while I deeply appreciate the gestures of celebration, I must once again reiterate that I do not personally celebrate birthdays. I recall vividly when I turned 50, during my time as Governor. Many institutions and individuals approached me with elaborate plans for the occasion.
One institution generously offered to build a house for me in the village. When I asked for the estimated cost, they said it would be ₦120 million. I humbly requested that the funds be redirected to build classrooms in three educational institutions at Agulu, Ekwulobia and Abatete. They obliged—and the impact was far-reaching.
Another group had budgeted ₦20 million for a lavish party. I graciously asked them to consider using the funds to purchase desktop computers for schools. Their eventual donation of 200 desktops was distributed to schools across the state, enhancing learning for many students.
In a similar spirit of redirection, another organisation—whose intention had originally been to celebrate me—ended up donating buses, which we distributed to institutions in need, including one that went to the legendary Old Rangers Association.
This has been my consistent approach over the years. On each birthday, I use the opportunity to redirect goodwill towards causes that uplift others.
As I turned 64 years old yesterday, I must confess that the current state of our nation makes the idea of personal merriment even more difficult to contemplate. The scale of suffering and deprivation among our people weighs heavily on the conscience. This is why I have once again requested that all those who wish to celebrate me should instead channel their resources towards helping the poor or supporting our struggling health and educational institutions.
On my part, I have chosen this day to renew my personal commitment to continue supporting the institutions of state in the best way I can, especially those that directly serve the people.
Providentially, I was in Rome, at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs, and my birthday coincided with this visit. I used this sacred opportunity, as I always do when I am in Nigeria, to remember you all in prayer. I especially prayed for our beloved country, Nigeria—that God may touch the hearts of our leaders, and awaken in them the realisation that public funds are meant for the public good.
May we all find strength and grace to keep striving for a more just, compassionate, and equitable society.
Thank you, once again. -PO
Happy birthday to H.E @PeterObi, your life has been defined by exceptional leadership, and a deep commitment to the growth and progress of our nation.
As you celebrate, I pray that God grants you the desires of your heart and continues to guide and protect you as you serve humanity
- GEJ
Today, I was privileged to attend the National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting and Stakeholders Interactive Townhall of our great party, the Labour Party, in Abuja, together with my brother and Governor H.E Alex Otti @alexottiofr, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, my running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, elected members of National and State members and members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other respected leaders of the party.
The meeting was both timely and necessary as we continue to strengthen our internal structures, promote unity, and refocus our efforts on the mission of building a New Nigeria.
Together today, we reaffirmed our dedication to the vision and principles that brought millions of Nigerians into this movement — a vision rooted in transparency, integrity, and service to the people.
One of the key resolutions made was the appointment of Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman @SenNenadiUsman as the Acting National Chairperson of the Labour Party. We unanimously passed a vote of confidence in her leadership and believe she is well-positioned to steer the party in this transitional period.
Following the NEC meeting, we proceeded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formally present the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed the party’s leadership transition and the validity of our NEC proceedings. It was also to formally communicate the appointment of Senator Nenadi Usman as our Acting Chairperson.
This move was not only procedural but necessary. The leadership of our party must start on the right path to preserve the integrity of our internal democratic processes.
Let me also use this opportunity to reiterate: I remain a proud and committed member of the Labour Party, and my focus is on the people — on the Nigerian youth, on the struggling families, and on the vision of an equitable and productive nation.
This is not the time for division or distraction. It is time to build — with courage, with truth, and with love for our country. As always, I urge every Nigerian to stay hopeful and stay engaged.
Together, we can and will build a New Nigeria that is POssible. -PO
Nyesom Wike Wins ThisDay/Arise News Minister of the Year Award
Nigerians would have found it partial if I did not win minister of the year. I am sure everyone is happy I won.
-Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister
President Bola Ahmad Tinubu I Totally Disagree With You That You Inherited A Dilapidated Nigeria From The Former President Muhammadu Buhari Below Are My Reasons
How Can A President That Claimed To Have Inherited A Dilapidated Nigeria Be Spending Public Funds Extravagantly As If You Inherited A Rich And Prosperous Country
How Would You Justify The Following Extravagant Spendings Under Your Government
21 Billion Naira To Renovate The Vice President House
70 Billion Naira To The National Assembly Members To Buy SUVs At The Cost 160 Million Naira Per One For Senators And House Of Representatives Members Specifically
4 Billion Naira To Renovate Dodan Barrack Lagos Another 3 Billion Naira To Renovate Aguda House
5 Billion Naira Was Given To Presidential Tax Reforms Committee Of Less Than Twenty People Headed By Taiwo Oyedele With Nothing To Show For It
1.5 Billion Naira To Purchase Cars For Your Wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu Despite The Fact That First Lady Office Is Not Recognised By Our Constitution
300% Salary Increase For The Judges Which Was Speedily Passed By The Insensitive And Irresponsible Senators
5 Billion Naira Was Budgeted For Presidential Fleet Of Cars For President Bola Ahmad Tinubu
Billions Of Naira Was Budgeted For Your Trips Including The Vice President Kashim Shettima To The Detriment Of The Citizens
Every Senator Is Paid 21 Million Naira Monthly
House Of Representatives Are Earning 13.5 Million Monthly All The Increment Was Done By Your Government
15 Trillion Naira Lagos Calabar Coastal Road Was Awarded Illegally To Your Friend A Lebanese Gilbert Chagoury Who Was Repatriated Back To His Country By The Former President Obasanjo
You Have The Largest Ministers Ever In The History Of Nigeria Where Are You Sourcing Money To Pay Them
You Went Ahead To Create Another Ministry Of Livestock Development
What Happened To Orasanye Report Of Downsizing And Merging Some Of The Agencies , Parastatals And Departments
Where Is The Subsidy Money That Was Removed On Petroleum Product And Electricity?
How Much Was Saved And What Was The Money Used For President Bola Ahmad Tinubu Nigerians Are Demanding To Know?
The Cost Of Governance Has Not Reduced Instead It Has Increased Massively
Fuel Subsidy Removed
Electricity Tariff Hike
Education Beyond The Ordinary Citizens
Health Services Beyond Ordinary Citizens
Foodstuffs Beyond Ordinary Citizens
Insecurity And Killings On The Increased
Collapsed Economy
Unemployment On The Increased
Corruption And Stealing Of Public Funds Legalisms
Nepotism Top On Your Agenda
President,Vice President,Governor's Security Votes Remained Intact
All The Allowances Paid To Our Leaders Remained Intact
There Is No Single Support A Citizen Of Nigeria Deserve From Government And The Government Is There For Him Or Her None
Renewed Hopelessness,Destitution And Deception
Mr President Bola Ahmad Tinubu,Governor's,Ministers And Top Government Officials Including The Service Chiefs Heads Of Agencies,Departments And Parastatals Your Lifestyle And Extravagant Spending Of Public Funds Does Not In Anyway Show That President Tinubu Inherited A Dilapidated Nigeria
Leaders Are Getting Richer
Citizens Are Getting Poorer
Look At How President Bola Ahmad Tinubu Has Been Tranformed Physically,Mentally And Financially To The Detriment Of Nigerians
This Trend Must Be Arrested
THIS IS JUST A TIP OF INSENSITIVE LEADERSHIP RECKLESSNESS TO MENTION FEW
“Africa belongs to Africans and no one else.” — Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye (The new president of Senegal).
Very sound guy. Nigerians are still on Bulaba.
“This is, with the greatest respect, the worst Supreme Court that I have seen in 45 years of practice.” — Olisa Agbakoba, SAN.
Olisa is truly a brilliant man, I give him that!
He said a lot, he broke down the problems holding Nigeria back, from the Constitution to INEC, the Legal System, to the Apex Supreme Court. He gave Recommendations on how Nigeria can indeed move forward!
I hope the handlers of Bola had their pen & paper? I hope they wrote down everything? And they can play & replay all he said! Leave whatever you are doing, & listen to him. 👏
“This is, with the greatest respect, the worst Supreme Court that I have seen in 45 years of practice.” — Olisa Agbakoba, SAN.
Olisa is truly a brilliant man, I give him that!
He said a lot, he broke down the problems holding Nigeria back, from the Constitution to INEC, the Legal System, to the Apex Supreme Court. He gave Recommendations on how Nigeria can indeed move forward!
I hope the handlers of Bola had their pen & paper? I hope they wrote down everything? And they can play & replay all he said! Leave whatever you are doing, & listen to him. 👏
It is important that we collectively put an end to the cycle of abuse and create a society where women and children are free from the threat of harm. This call to action extends beyond mere words, it is a plea for a profound shift in mindset and behavior. 1/3
So today I am humbled, I started the Oseni center,a library and development center in my village to impact the next generation. Next target is to do more.I also help train over 20 teachers and started them on the one million teachers platform.
We also had a panel session on Creating an enabling environment for women and youths in the democratic process.
This session was moderated by our Communications officer, the eloquent Omotola Abidemi @arbee_olah.
Panelists: Mary Jacob Okwuosa @Okwuosamj Girls rights advocate,