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It is possible that a woman can inherit her husband’s land if she is legally married to him,but she runs a risk of losing such rights if she bears no children.#StandagainstGBV @UNFPANigeria @GlobalSpotlight @CSORoundtable @CSOHUBAfrica @Victorokeke99 @DinabiNig @FMWA_ng @3ps_NGO

General Babangida has decided to tell the truth before he dies. I hope that General Gowon does the same and also seeks the forgiveness of Ndi Igbo before he dies. | 1966 not Igbo coup, Kaduna Nzeogwu more of Hausa - IBB - Daily Post Nigeria dailypost.ng/2025/02/21/196…

I have noted the mixed reactions- both positive and negative to my call for the immediate reopening of markets that were not involved in illegal drug trading. Once again, this situation highlights why we continue to experience economic stagnation, and unproductivity in our nation. When those who have never built or managed businesses - who do not understand how micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operate - are in charge, they take actions that cripple legitimate businesses and stifle economic growth. This is how we have continued to decline - where governance disregards the realities of everyday Nigerians. The earlier we embrace the fact that small-scale businesses are a critical part of the economy, the better for us as a developing nation. During my recent visit to Indonesia, I engaged with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and policymakers. They clearly demonstrated how Indonesia MSMES provides over 90% of the employment. The Indonesian government provides committed support to ensure these MSME businesses thrive, offering access to reduced funding while ensuring that those who violate the law are duly persecuted and punished. During my tenure as Governor, Anambra State was the first to seek a partnership with the Bank of Industry to secure special loans for MSMEs. A dedicated committee was set up to ensure that the loans reached those who truly needed them. We also facilitated the establishment of a Bank of Industry branch in Anambra to enhance access to funding. When many states were banning motorcycle riders, a.k.a okada riders operations, on allegations that they were involved in criminal activities, I refused to follow suit because I understood the economic implications for small businesses. Instead, I intensified efforts to enhance their operations, creating an environment where small businesses could thrive while collaborating with their unions, and security agencies to weed out the bad actors. Similarly, I ensured that certain categories of small businesses, such as wheelbarrow pushers, were exempted from paying taxes to ease their financial burden. Today, entire markets are being shut down because of the actions of a few. You do not cripple an Ogbo Ogwo market and surrounding markets for several days in the name of enforcement. These are people struggling to survive in an already difficult economic environment, yet instead of providing solutions, the government is shutting down markets indiscriminately. This is not governance; it is economic sabotage. Small businesses must be protected—not destroyed—if we truly want to build a productive nation. I respectfully appeal once again that businesses not involved in the sale of fake drugs should not be shut down due to the huge implications of closing businesses that depend on daily profits to survive. A one-month closure will cripple many of them. We have witnessed similar situations in the past, where businesses reopened only to find that goods with short shelf lives had expired, resulting in huge losses. Additionally, I like to advise that shop owners should be present before any searches are conducted on their premises to ensure transparency and fairness. A new Nigeria is very POssible. -PO

Have I really crossed the line? I ask the question because my New Year message has now led to threats against my life, my family, and those around me. While I have received all sorts of messages, one Mr. Felix Morka has gone further to accuse me of "crossing the line" and has warned that I will face the consequences. I find it necessary to share this message again and urge everyone who has not seen it to watch: youtube.com/watch?v=waGknJ… If I have truly crossed the line, I invite anyone to point it out, as I remain committed to upholding decorum. However, I will not be silenced in my resolve to speak truthfully, especially as our nation continues to drift toward undemocratic practices. We are increasingly transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime, where freedom of expression is being systematically suppressed. May God help us create a better and freer society for the sake of our children. -PO

I STAND BY TRUTH!

What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not in any way represent the democratic process we chose as a method of electing our political leadership. Instead, it was a blatant example of 'state capture' and continued gross undermining of our democratic process and values. Any nation whose leadership recruitment process is so fatally flawed is doomed, and we are all seeing the effect in our country. I urge those in authority not to allow this situation to stand, or depend on it to remain in power. As a country, we have invested significantly in IReV and BVAS, and they must be allowed to function and used properly in order to free our electoral process from the massive falsification that has plagued it and worsening. To the agencies and individuals being used to undermine our democracy simply because they hold positions of authority, please remember that your time in office is not eternal. The society that you are helping to destroy today will eventually take her revenge on you tomorrow. To the lecturers and others complicit in perpetuating this charade, you must reflect deeply on the roles you are playing in damaging the very foundation of our democracy. The damage you are causing today will inevitably take revenge on you tomorrow and affect your children in the future. This kind of action has no place in a true democracy. That is why I have always maintained that today’s politics is not about capturing power, but about saving the country and making it work for everyone, regardless of their background. I remain committed to building a new and truly democratic Nigeria, which I insist is very POssible. -PO

“My parents didn’t name me Chimamanda , I made up the name”. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This was tweeted 5 days ago. We need to find this person. Who can help?

Dear Colleagues, I have directed the branches of the Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc to monitor the trials of the #EndBadGovernance protesters. Additionally, I have launched a Pro Bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation. The Nigerian Bar Association Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been tasked with liaising closely with the Chairmen and Human Rights Committees of NBA branches in regions where protesters are currently being prosecuted. This ensures that no defendant suffers injustice. The NBA legal team will continue to monitor court proceedings to ensure that trials are conducted with strict adherence to due process, safeguarding the legal rights of all defendants. The Nigerian Bar Association legal teams are in courts and will continue to monitor proceedings to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, the human rights of defendants are protected, and justice is served. Best regards, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN President, Nigerian Bar Association

@ciepd_NGO @CSORoundtable @PHWAKAWAKA @NigeriaInfoPH @PINDFoundation @AborisadeAdeto1 The analysis of President Tinubu's speech through a peace and conflict sensitivity lens allows us to gauge its potential impact on national unity and stability

@channelstv Woman takes protest to the Nigerian embassy abroad

Last month, the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered Ms @Sadiya_farouq , former minister of Humanitarian affairs, Disasters Management & Social Development to account for payments of N729bn to 2.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. The judgment was delivered by Hon. Justice Deinde Dipeolu following a FoI suit number: FHC/L/CS/853/2021 brought by SERAP. The CTC of the judgment is now available for download here 👉🏾 bit.ly/3YjdJH4

For the sake of posterity, let us ensure that Nigeria remains a beacon of democracy. Our future depends on the actions we take today. Let us work together to promote and protect our democratic values. #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #August1ProtestInNigeria

To the government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT we urge you to stay true to your commitment to democracy. Protecting the right to protest is protecting democracy itself... /6

Partisan politics and governing are not the same. While politics involves campaigning and rallying support, governing is about serving all citizens. It's crucial for leaders to differentiate between the two for the betterment of our nation #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria /1