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Effurun Shooting: Sister Details What Happened Before and After Victim's Disappearance Video Credit: BBC Pidgin #effurun #nigerianpolice #naijanews

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Extrajudicial Killing in Effurun The extrajudicial killing of a young Nigerian Mr. Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, by a police officer, is not only barbaric but also a grave violation of the rule of law. Over time, human society has moved away from an era when lives could be taken without consequence. Through the evolution of civilisation, a fundamental principle has emerged: no one should be punished or deprived of life without due process and a fair determination of guilt. Such acts inflict unimaginable trauma on the bereaved family and deepen public anxiety in an already distressed society. Nigerians are already traumatised by recurring reports of brutal killings by terror organisations across the country, and incidents of this nature - especially when involving state actors - only worsen that psychological burden and erode public confidence in safety and security. In light of this, while the law must take its full course, I commend the prompt response of the police authorities so far and express confidence that they will pursue this matter to its logical conclusion. Such responsiveness is necessary to reassure the public that justice will not be compromised. I therefore urge the police and all security agencies to sustain this approach by acting with transparency and accountability. Furthermore, recruitment processes must be more rigorous, ensuring that only individuals of sound judgment and the right frame of mind are entrusted with firearms. In the final analysis, these measures can restore public trust and uphold justice - both of which are indispensable to building a new Nigeria that is possible. -PO

Yesterday, I had an extensive intellectual conversation with my governor H.E Peter Mbah in his office. Soft spoken but super brilliant. We discussed extensively about his education vision for the state and also the current state of UNN hostels. He has spoken with the Vice Chancellor on it already even before we came yesterday. I hope the VC does something quickly. We will give the University till July 1st. If nothing is done by then, we will proceed to the law court.

Even Datti’s red eye wasn’t enough 💔

A decaying Nation Crying for Leadership. What we have witnessed across our country in just the past 48 hours is not only tragic, it is utterly unacceptable and a damning indictment of our collective failure of leadership. From the reported killings in Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna and Benue States, to the gruesome murder of an entire family in Plateau State, and the heartbreaking abduction of innocent children in Kogi State, one of the incidents involves children conveying their mother's dead body for burial. Nigeria is bleeding. We are fast becoming a nation where human life is treated as expendable, where citizens live in fear, and where the basic duty of government, to protect lives and property, is repeatedly neglected. 11 innocent Nigerians were killed in Katsina State. 7 more in Benue State. 23 in Adamawa State in just one day. An entire family was brutally murdered in Plateau State. 24 children were abducted from an orphanage in Kogi State, and 10 more children were taken in Kaduna State, all within 48 hours. These are not mere statistics; they are our fellow Nigerians, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, whose lives have been brutally cut short or violently disrupted. This cannot continue. A nation cannot develop under the weight of such persistent insecurity and human tragedy. The normalisation of these horrors is itself a crisis. We must ask, with all sense of urgency and responsibility: where is the leadership? Where is the coordination, the competence, and the compassion required to confront this menace decisively? My heart goes out to all the grieving families across these states. I pray for divine comfort for those who have lost loved ones and for the safe and immediate return of all abducted children. A New Nigeria is not just a slogan; it has become an urgent necessity. A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

Meeting link drops at 8:30AM today!!! Come and ask all questions you may have about car importation, search for cars, and watch live auctions I’ll be multi tasking— solving ops challenges, so you might see the type of challenges we encounter

@valcarlofty Well done Val, yiu are doing great.

This young lady raised an alarm over the type of story her son is reading school and she is being threatened by the author. Who approved this type of book in Nigeria?

Listen to Mike Igini speak at the opposition conference.

Troubling Developments from the citadel of learning. The reason Universities are regarded as an ivory tower is because its seen as centres for pure, isolated intellectual thought. It's therefore worrisome when they are increasingly pressured to operate outside this norm. Today, I was scheduled to be at Obafemi Awolowo University at 9am prompt to deliver a keynote lecture, before proceeding to Ibadan for the opposition parties' political summit scheduled to commence at 12noon. The invitation was extended to me several months ago, and adequate preparations had been made. Regrettably, I received the news that the event would no longer be held in the University as planned. While such occurrences may be dismissed in isolation, it is important to state clearly that this has now happened more than ten times. This is no longer incidental; it points to a troubling pattern that should concern all well-meaning Nigerians. My alma mater, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was not excluded. The family of one of the renowned UNN Vice Chancellor late Professor Frank Ndili had planned an annual lecture on his behalf and the inaugural lecture was to be delivered, but on the scheduled date it was cancelled by the University authority. These are not merely personal inconveniences; they raise deeper questions about the kind of environment we are nurturing in our country. Universities are meant to be centres of learning, open dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas. When platforms for constructive engagement are repeatedly constrained, it reflects a worrying shift away from these ideals. This concern becomes even more pronounced when viewed against my engagements across the world, where I have been privileged to speak and interact freely with students and scholars in respected institutions. In the past 24 months, I have delivered lectures in notable universities globally including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Chicago University, University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College, to name a few. Those environments continue to demonstrate openness to dialogue, critical thinking, and shared learning, values that should equally define our own institutions. We must ask ourselves: what kind of nation are we building if spaces meant for intellectual engagement are gradually shrinking? A country’s progress is anchored on its ability to encourage knowledge, debate, and the contest of ideas, not restrict them. Nigeria must work towards becoming a place where ideas thrive, where knowledge is shared without fear, and where our institutions uphold the principles they were established to protect. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

Enugu State Government has now made it compulsory for all their schools to participate in 2027 South East Maths Olympiad. They are 1260 public schools. I will be meeting with all their principals today to address them. This is intentionality and we appreciate the Governor.

We just received a N10 million donation from Sterling Bank as an advance commitment towards 2027 South East Maths Olympiad. In total they will be giving us N60 million towards prizes only. You can see it here isee.ng/public-ledger/… They also supported us with N7.5 million for the South East Educators Conference at ICC Awka. If you are in the South East please ensure you have a functioning sterling bank account. Use it, use it, keep using it and tell others . We have a partner in Sterling Bank.

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have decided to SACK Liam Rosenior with immediate effect. It’s OVER after 4 months, and 5 consecutive defeats with 0 goals scored. ❌

🚨 BREAKING: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea head coach following five-straight Premier League losses without scoring. Sporting leadership met following the defeat to Brighton and it was determined an immediate change is necessary to try and salvage the season and with an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds next. Chelsea say "Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment mid-way through the season. This has not been a decision." Players already informed. Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season. Chelsea respect Rosenior, but felt results and performances in recent weeks have not met the standards they expect, particularly given there is still Europe and silverware to play for this season. Chelsea had hoped to judge Rosenior in years not weeks, but their hand was forced. Club not yet in active discussions with any candidates at this time.

The Attack on the GUO Bus Along Benin–Ore Expressway: Condemnable. I received the devastating report of a violent attack on a GUO transport bus travelling along the Benin–Ore Expressway, where armed kidnappers reportedly ambushed the vehicle, killed the driver, and abducted all passengers into a nearby bush. Sadly, this has become an increasingly distressing and recurring story. This is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the worsening insecurity on our highways and across the nation. No society can truly thrive under such conditions of fear and uncertainty. The impact of this crisis now cuts across all sectors of national life and development. Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are being severely affected. Transporters are losing passengers, while traders and business owners are losing customers who can no longer travel safely to access goods and services. Economic activity is being quietly strangled by insecurity. We must urgently confront this situation and take decisive steps to improve security across the country, especially for ordinary Nigerians who cannot afford the option of air travel. We must rethink and strengthen our national security architecture. The protection of lives and property must remain the foremost responsibility of the state. Anything less is unacceptable. May God protect our people and grant comfort to the families of those affected. -PO

Renewed Tragedy I finished a TV analysis on the sack of the Ministers of Finance and Housing and a director in a federal ministry called me. It was one of the most emotional discussions I have had in recent time. This guy told me how many technocrats are destroyed by Tinubu’s government refusal to release money for projects. The budget goes to political funds as the World Bank reported. This director said he had never seen this level of state capture. He knew Doris would be downgraded the day she said the truth against official lie. And perhaps that is why a Squeler, an taxation evangelist without candor like Oyedele would replace Edu. He wailed and prayed that somehow God would save Nigeria from Tinubu. His only consolation is that he is going on retirement so he does not continue to deal with hungry contractors and service providers whose bills are not paid because budgets have been tracked and trapped in political funds. I was sobered by this conversation. I ask myself, “who really thinks this administration has done well? Well, only three class of people: 1. Social media influencers who are paid for gigs and are also monetizing, 2. Governors who are receiving windfalls and creating their own political funds, 3. Ethnic bigots who think “it is our turn to eat”, and 4. 1% business pirates whose businesses are part of the platforms for current Ponzi schemes of our economic casino and their accessories I am yet to encounter any Nigerian outside this four categories who believes this government has done well. Let me know if you have.

He is a deluded and despicable human being . 🤣🤣🤣

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This is South East Educators Conference Day 1 we just concluded. Watch and you will love it. Listen carefully. We are no more complaining. We are stepping up to lead the South East to the promise land. In 10 years we will lead Africa to greatness.