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Like the elders will say: "A bird that flies off the Earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground." Meaning: Fake elevation doesn't change your real situation. #AfricanProverbs #AfricanWisdom

@ShehuSani Like the elders will say: “The one who dares to stand young will not beg to be heard later.” Meaning: Taking bold steps early earns respect and opportunity.

Hon Mahmud Sadis Buba is 30 years old.He bought his form to vie for the Reps seat in Zaria.A challenge to the youth.

@ruffydfire Like the elders will say: “The pot that is cooking should not hide its ingredients.” Meaning: When public resources are involved, transparency is not optional.

NNPC is now partnering with with a Chinese firm to revamp refineries ask them to tell us how they spend the 3bn dollars Some journalists said fire is burning that means refinery is working

@FoxNews @TreyYingst In Africa, we say: “The man who calls the storm must be ready for the rain.” Meaning: Strong threats can bring real consequences, once tension rises, it affects everyone.

🚨 BREAKING: Trump, speaking with Fox News' @TreyYingst, threatens that Iran will be 'blown off the face of the earth' if the Islamic republic attacks US ships guiding vessels through Strait of Hormuz

@john322226 The elders will say: “The crown on the head does not hide the cracks in the wall.” Meaning: Titles or achievements don’t erase underlying flaws, performance still matters.

Chelsea conceded 45 goals this season. Are they really a world champion?Even a prostitute doesn’t have that number of body counts.

@firstladyship The elders will say: “The voice that is bought cannot speak for the village.” Meaning: Once independence is traded for position, true accountability is lost. #Africanproverb

INEC tried to recruit Governor Amuneke as their Youth Ambassador, but he declined. They told him he won’t criticize INEC if he becomes their ambassador. INEC didn’t see Omojuwa, Okoro, or Qudus to recruit? They didn’t see Seyi Law or Ogbeni Bigot? Joash Amupitan is shameless.

The elders will say: “Even the strongest back respects the weight of empty hands.” Meaning: No matter how strong or successful someone is, everyone understands the pressure of lack and struggle. #Africanwisdom

@PeterObi The elders will say: “The river may change its course, but it still seeks the same ocean.” Meaning: Changing direction does not mean abandoning purpose, it can be part of reaching the same goal.

"The condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria, informed my decision to leave ADC for NDC." Yesterday, I formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside my dear brother, Engr. Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, with one clear purpose: to continue the struggle for a new Nigeria built on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for the ordinary Nigerian. As I stated yesterday, this decision was not made out of anger, personal ambition, or convenience. It came after deep reflection on the present condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the dangerous path it is currently heading. Over the years, I have remained steadfast in my conviction that politics should never be about individuals, positions, or personal gain. It must be about the people, especially the millions of Nigerians who today can no longer afford necessities, whose businesses are collapsing, whose children are losing hope, and whose future is becoming increasingly uncertain. I left the ADC for the same reason I left the Labour Party: the severe, orchestrated litigation and internal crises deliberately designed to ensure that I, alongside many other notable individuals, do not effectively participate in the electoral process. I sincerely appreciate and remain deeply grateful to the Leadership of ADC for the opportunity to work together in pursuit of a better Nigeria. I am particularly grateful to ADC Chairman Senator David Mark for his exceptional Leadership. I also deeply appreciate my Leader and elder brother YE, Atiku Abubakar, as well as other respected leaders within the party. As we join the NDC, I sincerely appeal to the Nigerian Government against the encouragement of unresolved litigations and the infusion of crises within political parties. Democracy must never become a weapon against the people. A healthy democracy thrives on strong institutions, credible alternatives, and the freedom of citizens to make choices without intimidation, manipulation, or fear. Opposition parties must not be weakened or destroyed, because when democracy loses balance, the people ultimately suffer. Nigeria today is passing through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Poverty is rising. Hunger is widespread. Insecurity continues to threaten lives and livelihoods. Businesses are shutting down daily. Our young people are becoming discouraged, and many citizens have lost faith in the system. At a time like this, leadership must be driven not by propaganda or division, but by competence, capacity, character, and compassion. Our decision to join the NDC is therefore not an abandonment of values, but a continuation of the same mission we have always stood for: building a Nigeria where leadership is about service, where public resources are managed responsibly, where institutions function independently, and where every Nigerian, regardless of tribe, religion, region, or social status, can live with dignity, security, and hope. I remain committed to working with all Nigerians of goodwill across political, ethnic, and religious lines. The task before us is bigger than any individual or political party. It is about the future of our children and the survival of our dear nation. I thank Nigerians, especially our youths and women, for remaining peaceful, resilient, and hopeful despite the enormous challenges confronting the country. I urge you not to lose faith in Nigeria. Nations do not change because people surrender to hopelessness; they change because people continue to believe, continue to sacrifice, and continue to stand for what is right. A new Nigeria is still POssible. -PO

@OurFavOnlineDoc The elders will say: When the price of the throne is too high, only those who seek to recover it will sit on it.” Meaning: When entry into power is expensive, those who get there may focus on recouping their cost rather than serving.

Just so you know: The 100million naira price for the presidential nomination form in APC, and ADC, is the HIGHEST in the world. Nigeria a terribly poor country has the most expensive presidential nomination form in the whole world. Yet we wonder why people get into office and steal.

@Chude_ND1 The elders will say: “When the voice of one is silenced, the ears of many should open.” Meaning: When concerns are raised and suppressed, it calls for greater awareness and accountability from others.

Justice Crack's only crime is asking the government to pay the soldiers well and feed the ones in camp well. That's all! That is why they are prosecuting him like this. Who knows what they did to him? They dried the young man up within a week! Damn! All the lawmakers are silent about this. What kind of country is this!

@DanielRegha The elders will say: “The eye that favors one side will not see the truth clearly.” Meaning: When people judge based on loyalty instead of facts, truth becomes distorted.

Nigerians know how to gaslight themselves during political discussions; Suddenly good becomes questionable and bad becomes excusable, depending on who is involved.

@BRICSinfo In Africa, we say: “The story that runs ahead of the drum may not follow its rhythm.” Meaning: Information can spread quickly, but it doesn’t always match reality, truth takes time to confirm.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US CENTCOM denies reports that Iranian missiles struck a US Navy ship in the Middle East.

@instablog9ja The elders will say: “When the head is sick, the body cannot be well.” Meaning: The condition of leadership shapes the wellbeing of the people, real change starts from those in authority.

People who attend gatherings where pastors organize prayers to ‘break poverty’ are f%%lish. Those who need it are the politicians — Rev. Fr. John Oluoma. Reverend Father John Chinenye Oluoma has stirred reactions with his strong remarks on poverty, leadership, and the role of religious leaders. He criticized the practice of organizing prayer sessions for struggling individuals, saying, “When men of God will gather you poor people to organise prayers to break poverty and you go, you are being f%olish. The people who need the anointing to break the yoke of poverty are the distributors of the gifts.” According to him, the focus should instead be on those in positions of authority, including Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and Godswill Akpabio. He stated, “Instead of your prophet gathering you to empty olive oil on your body, he should gather Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio. They are the ones to be gathered and proper deliverance should be done. They should be delivered from the spirit of greed, avarice, tribalism, incompetence. They need the deliverance, not you.” He further added, “Any prophet that can cure poverty through spiritual powers, if he does not go and do deliverance for those who govern, then he is using you to enrich his own pocket. That person is a sc@mmer.” Oluoma concluded by emphasizing that good governance is key to solving societal problems, saying, “Once they appoint good leaders, all problems will go away.”

@NigeriaStories The elders will say: “The tongue that is tied cannot guide the village.” Meaning: A voice that cannot speak freely cannot truly serve or correct what is wrong.

BREAKING: 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗸𝗲 has 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗖 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 because he was told he can’t criticize INEC if he accepts the appointment

The elders will say: “A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” Meaning: When people feel neglected or excluded, they can become destructive in search of belonging. #AfricanWisdom #Africanproverbs

@FoxNews In Africa, we say: “The story that runs fast may arrive before the truth.” Meaning: Information can spread quickly, but accuracy often takes time to confirm.

NEW: U.S. Central Command denying reports that Iranian missiles struck a United States Navy ship in the Middle East. CENTCOM says Iranian state media’s claim that the IRGC hit an American warship is “made up” and “not true” as the U.S. continues enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports.

@DaMccoya @ShehuSani True words "the river always finds its way"

@_AfricanWisdom @ShehuSani And it will eventually defeat the land.. the river always finds a way

A Chieftain of the ADC Dr Umar Ardo from Adamawa State,just granted an interview to an online Medium DCL where he categorically stated that they are in Court over the irregular registration of the new bride NDC.He claimed that the party was registered without fulfilling the registration requirement but by a Court order granted by a Judge who once served in Bayelsa.Peter and Kwankwaso filled for divorce and married a new partner.Naturally,abrupt divorce comes with pains,anger and consequences.The Ex will irrationally hunt you.This time around don’t blame the President or the ruling party.

@BRICSinfo In Africa, we say: “When two great hunters argue over the forest, even the animals hold their breath.” Meaning: When powerful nations clash, the effects are felt far beyond them, and everyone around becomes uncertain and alert.

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will attack any US Navy ship that attempts to enter Strait of Hormuz.