Charlie not Chaplin

How do you plan an astronaut party? You just Planet.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Father’s Day: A Time for Reflection

Today is Father’s Day. After attending church service and in my routine reflection, I find myself once again asking a difficult question: Are we cursed, or are we the cause?

I grew up in a Nigeria that was more united and peaceful. In my primary, secondary school and university days, students related freely without divisions of religion, ethnicity, or region. We simply saw ourselves as Nigerians.

After university, I entered business in an environment where partnerships were built on trust and competence, not tribe or religion. I also lived in Nigeria, where the naira commanded respect, and Nigerians enjoyed dignity abroad, with easier global mobility and much respect for our passports.

I lived in Nigeria, where I travelled across the country—from Onitsha to Lagos, Maiduguri, and Calabar—without fear. Roads connected people, and life was more secure. Nigeria’s Armed Forces and the Police were also widely respected for their role in global peacekeeping and international stability.

Beyond security and unity, there was also a stronger sense of public trust in institutions, with greater confidence in elections, a clearer culture of accountability in governance, more stable universities that served as centres of intellectual excellence and national pride, a more functional and accessible healthcare system, and relatively better-performing basic infrastructure such as electricity, roads, and public utilities, which—though imperfect—were far less chaotic than what we experience today.

Today, as a father reflecting on Nigeria, I am pained that much of this has changed. Insecurity has grown, national unity has weakened, and many citizens no longer feel safe. Opportunities have also diminished for the younger generation compared to what we once had.

It is also worrisome that Nigeria’s influence in global affairs appears reduced, as seen in recent international gatherings such as the just-concluded G7 meeting, where African countries like Egypt and Kenya were invited, while Nigeria was absent. Whether symbolic or not, it reflects a decline in standing we cannot ignore.

As fathers, we must not only lament. We must not bequeath this reality to our children. We owe them a better Nigeria built on security, opportunity, fairness, and national pride.

A key part of achieving this is active civic participation. We must obtain our Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), vote responsibly, and remain committed to protecting the integrity of our votes. Change will not come from complaints alone but from citizens who choose and defend accountable leadership.

With responsibility, unity, and determination, we can together build the new Nigeria that is POssible. -PO

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

@whereisola @maintishe @ayo2fa You didn’t add the coach bag that costs £400 😂

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

@Babajiide You should try the Lagavulin (16 year). Smokey and bold.

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

@currentiyke Poor ending.

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

@mikedestar @oku_yungx Na Pwan be the real estate. Better run 😂

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

@Tomorihezekiah @royalautosville @SimisolaTomori @Bia_Lomo Price and mileage?

[Dr. Bernie 👑 @iamlordbernie]

Do it next year.

Allow the women to shine.
It’s not a competition.

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

Spain against Cabo Verde

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

What is cash out 😂.

[MrBanks💰 @Mrbankstips]

One billions tickets go disappear world wide if Spain no behave

[Hater Report @HaterReport]

Cape Verde’s goalkeeper vs Spain

[ESPN UK @ESPNUK]

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been the highest-rated player on the pitch at half-time against Spain.

He’s faced 13 shots and made 4 saves 🧤

At 40 years old 🤯

[Out of Context Football Manager @nocontextfm1]

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha is:

- 40-years-old
- Plays in the Portuguese second division
- The reigning European champions can't get past him as he's been an absolute wall

THIS is what the World Cup is all about! 😂

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

Cabo Verde against Spain

[GBOLAHAN 🪬 @gbolaha_n9]

please reshare if this gets to your timeline 💔

[OLI @Oli_Ekun]

While men slept, Tunisia nearly died in the hands of Sweden 💔

[OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 @OurFavOnlineDoc]

It’s 31days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 31days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 31days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 31days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 31days since Oyo children were taken.

Pls keep speaking up.
Pls share for the world to see this.
💔

[Omolomo @Omolomo_o]

Day 30

today makes it one calender month. 💔

[Charlie not Chaplin @wheezkheed]

#scotland❤️

[Callum Bell @Calbell0]

The Tartan Army boat party is in full voice and full pints at 11am in Boston Harbour 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚢

#Scotland #WorldCup #FWC26 #TartanArmy