Silent Participant

The president is the only government official for which the whole country votes for. Wouldn’t it be decent to have at least one forum, in which he/she hears directly from the people who elected him? One such forum across communities around the country, to engage with his constituents, will not kill him.

This approach is why people think the President is some Messiah. We have councillors,SOA members,LG Chairmen,HOR,Senator & Governors who directly engage with & represent their people.Where's the insight in a President going around to "listen to the people's problems?"

Well you are right on that one thing: “these gentlemen operate on totally different IQ levels”. It is widely believed that the ultimate test of a person’s intelligence is their ability to simplify otherwise complex, or nuanced things. You may think your over-simplified definition of IQ —as you referenced in your post, right before you lost the plot when you referred to Obi’s single-term proposal as an illustration to buttress your point— is the only measure of intelligence, or even the best, but you would be wrong. A thousand biting-your-tongue-while-attempting-to-sound-intelligent messages, can never compensate for saying the right, truthful, intelligent, complicated things, simply. So yes, the difference between them is like day and night, but the trump position in that equation isn’t who you think it is.

Fun fact: If Peter Obi makes sense to you, Tinubu will never make sense to you. If Tinubu makes sense to you, Peter Obi cannot make sense to you. These gentlemen operate on totally different IQ levels. If after watching Tinubu's outing yesterday, you still find it hard to understand him and you are clapping for "Mr I will run for a single term to bring stability", it speaks more about your IQ than anything else.

That might be because of the average Nigerian’s infantile obsession with grammar and quasi-semi-phonetics in a poor attempt at “queen’s English”. Naturally, people that fall under that category, wouldn’t know what empathy means even if it slaps them in the face, so long as it isn’t presented with flair and big grammar and a sprinkling of diction.

Imagine listening to President Tinubu’s interview and then get to watch Peter Obi after ?. The difference is as clear as night and day. Peter Obi’s understanding of national issues is simplistic at best and naive at worst.

Funny thing is, he is just repeating what Peter Obi has always said, “no economy will grow without the intangible called the Rule of Law”. Maybe the president said it slower, with less flourish and “airs”, that’s why you think it is a novel idea. Otherwise, it is good to know that the President has been paying attention to Peter Obi, and his panel discussion at Rwanda benefitted greatly from it. Obi leads, others naturally follow. Talk about leadership.

I received with sadness the heartbreaking news of the passing of young and talented Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose death has left the Nigerian entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the country mourning. On behalf of myself and everyone who values the immense contributions of our young creatives to nation-building, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in Nollywood, and the countless fans whose lives he touched through his craft. At moments like this, we are reminded once again of the fragility of life and the importance of living with kindness, compassion, and a sense of purpose. Though his journey was cut short, the memories he created and the joy he brought to many through his performances will continue to live on. I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and comfort to bear this painful loss, and may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. -PO

Performative at best, bereft of the right ideas at the very worst. Mechanization-Agricultural zones and super highways are good and all, but they amount to actions akin to attempts at building a digital economy without first securing the brick and mortar businesses that would form the base for such a pivot. Mechanization is the step you take after securing the farmers, their communities and creating incentives for the sector to grow; not before.

"To ensure food sovereignty in Nigeria, I have over 6,000 zones of mechanisation in Nigeria. And we are building infrastructures like Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway that will connect from Sokoto to Benin Republic, to Ghana using locally made concrete from Dangote and BUA....."

Teargas in a Hospital, a Thoughtless Act. I have just read the recent troubling reports of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly stormed the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in a bid to arrest Professor Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and deputy chairman of the hospital’s medical advisory committee. While I understand and respect the fact that the EFCC, and indeed, all other government agencies have their constitutional rights to do their jobs without interference, the manner in which some of these jobs are carried out is often deeply troubling. Reportedly, the EFCC operatives who stormed the hospital shot some teargas canisters within the hospital premises which sent medical staff and patients running for safety. This thoughtless act greatly compromised the general safety in the hospital environment and further jeopardised the health of the medical personnel and the sick people in the hospital. I have always said that the most fundamental intangible asset upon which any nation functions effectively is the rule of law and order. The disorderliness allegedly demonstrated by the EFCC operatives at the hospital must not be encouraged. Nothing justifies the use of teargas canisters in a fragile hospital environment. Do we not realise that our hospitals are part of our most critical contributors to development? We must also learn to respect the lives and dignity of our citizens. If a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery is arrested in such a demeaning manner in a hospital environment, what signals are we sending to other medical professionals working hard to keep our health sector afloat? It is reported that Nigeria has only 80 cardiothoracic surgeons serving its 230 million people, and the Prof Eyo Ekpe is the only one in Akwa Ibom State. Let us learn to do better. Let us condemn and eschew the rascality and disorderliness that have continued to characterise some of our public offices and bring in civility in the discharge of our duties. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

I’m the richest I’ve ever been all my life but I’m still broke Like I’ve touched money in ways I’ve never touched before BUT I’m still broke Wo Tinubu needs to go pls!

Fulani terrorists killed a husband and wife in front of their home this evening in Barkin Ladi, leaving behind their twin babies who are less than one year old.💔

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Happening now: Ishaku, Barkin Ladi, (Plateau State, Nigeria) has reportedly come under attack by suspected Fulani militia. Serious gunshots right now in Barkin Ladi LGA. Reports reaching us indicate that a husband and wife were killed during the attack.

Farewell to Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu This morning, I joined the clergy drawn from across the country and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki for the requiem Mass and burial of the late Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, Bishop of the Diocese. His passing is a profound loss to his family, the Diocese, and the Universal Church, but we are comforted by the testimonies of his life of dedicated service to God and humanity. In his homily, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji reflected on the inevitability of death and described the late Bishop as a courageous and devoted shepherd whose life was marked by sacrifice, service, and fidelity to his calling. Governor Francis Nwifuru also described him as a monumental loss to Ebonyi State and a pathfinder whose leadership transcended religious boundaries. The Archbishop’s message further highlighted the moral demands of leadership and the commitment required of those entrusted with governance, both in the Church and public service, to make society work. The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, representing the Holy Father, underscored the unity of the Universal Church in this moment of grief. I also commend Bishop Ernest Obodo, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese, for his leadership and for ensuring a hitch-free funeral for the late Bishop. May God grant Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu eternal rest. -PO

Good step in the right direction. However, the hope is that this policy is backed up by at least a few of the following conditions: 1. All herders to benefit from this initiative, must be registered under an association which will produce a leadership with which the government can deal with. 2. The 75 hectares of land referenced, should be given to the leadership of the beneficiaries as a lease, in a tripartite agreement between the State, Host LGA and Association (herders) on terms to be agreed upon. 3. Farmers also, should have a similar arrangement: hectares of land_➡️ recognized legal status ➡️ peppercorn rates in either lease, or rent. 4. Mistakes made in the handling of BARC farms should be avoided, by ensuring that special-status lands made available to both farmers and herders alike, are not given out for free. Leases and/or rent should be made out to both parties no matter how cheap they are.

The Government of the Plateaux has made available a 74, 000 Hectares of Cattle Grazing Reserve in WASE LGA, that’s a land half the size of the State of Israel. FOR CONTEXT The Grazing reserve is also equipped with 3 massive water Dams, each with the capacity of holding 32 million cubic meters of water when full to its capacity. Let all the Fulanis move into the reserve with their cattle, there are hospitals and schools build within the reserve already. Let open grazing be banned in the Plateaux, let all the farmers return to their farms. The Fulanis must lead the initiative to move their livestock there, the increasing dying of cattle as the Cattle graze into fumigated farms is alarming. Something must be done urgently

You know that Walk of Shame scene from Game of Thrones, where Cersie was paraded round the town and “shamed” by the crowd? Yes that scene. That’s what we should begin doing to all those in Nigeria who cut down trees, especially in urban areas.

Nothing is as wicked as old men taking loans with 50-year repayment plans on behalf of an entire nation - only to squander the money.

Today, I held meetings in London with some stakeholders in British politics and business community, including Lord Jonathan Marland, the Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The discussion with Lord Marland held particular importance as it centred on prospective trade opportunities, economic advancement, and the promotion of small businesses throughout Nigeria. It is clear that fostering a robust economy and generating employment, as evidenced by rapidly growing nations like China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, necessitates a concerted effort to prioritise support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. As I have consistently asserted, our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) serve as the driving force behind economic growth, and it is imperative that we provide them with vigorous support to enhance development and create significant employment opportunities, particularly within the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. A New and revitalised Nigeria is POssible. -PO

When Rome was falling, there was a circus every day

The office of the NSA is usually more externally positioned. Homeland is the reverse as the name implies. Can’t claim to know what political considerations were made here, but on its face, this new office is more a collaboration to the NSA rather than a disruption or displacement.

This means Ribadu no longer has the trust of the President, Tinubu. And of course, he had to bring in his tribesman. Ribadu was an outlier, but he is too political for such a sensitive post. At best, Tinubu now has a supervisor for him. A retired and experienced Major General go respect retired Assistant Commissioner of Police? In any case, welcome Major General Famadewa, NSA (Homeland). I hope Nigeria is the better of this appointment.

On this World Nurses Day, I would like to take a moment to appreciate all the nurses and midwives in our dear nation, who occupy a very special place and play very critical roles in our health sector. As one who has been on the vanguard of investing in our critical sectors of human and national development, I have always maintained that you, our dear nurses, are the heart of our health sector. Over the years, I have traversed different corners of our nation supporting different schools and colleges of nursing and midwifery because I understand the inevitable role you play in our healthcare delivery. As you mark this special day, I wish to, firstly, thank you for all your efforts and sacrifices. Your compassion, sacrifice, and resilience keep our nation alive. And secondly, I wish to encourage you not to relent in your service to humanity. Nigerian nurses work under some of the toughest conditions with dignity and courage. From physical and mental stress to high patient-to-nurse ratios, to lack of equipment and poor working environments, your resilience keeps our health sector going. And beyond the shores of the nation, our nurses have continued to make exploits on the global stage. From leading the next generation research in nursing practice to championing excellence in clinical practice—many Nigerian nurses have written their names on the sands of time and lifted our national banner high. I celebrate you all. My firm commitment to you all remains this — we will build a New Nigeria where your hard work and sacrifices will never go unnoticed. We will invest in your education and training to ensure that you remain competitive on the global stage. Happy World Nurses Day to you all. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

In Nigeria, a Christian villager defended his people. The state sentenced him to hang. The terrorists walked free. --- A state high court in Kaduna, northern Nigeria, has sentenced a man to hang for defending his people. His name is Victor Solomon. His Adara community — Christian farmers in Southern Kaduna State — calls him Zidane. In October 2018, Islamic terrorists stormed the Kasuwan Magani market, a busy trading hub about thirty miles from Kaduna city. Adara Christian traders working their stalls on a Tuesday. Police counted 55 dead. The Adara counted more than a hundred. The killers murdered some of them inside a police post, in full view of the officers. The next day, the Adara king — a paramount tribal chief, the Agwam Adara — left a meeting with the state governor and drove home through the bush. The terrorists ambushed his convoy. They shot four of his aides on the spot and dragged the king and his wife into the bush. Five days later, his body turned up. They let the wife live to carry the message home. That governor was Nasir El-Rufai. Nigerians call him the Butcher of Kaduna. He admitted on the record that his government handed payments to the Fulani Muslim "herders" who slaughtered Christian farmers across his state. His troops shot nearly a thousand men, women, and children at a religious procession in the city of Zaria. And his administration arrested the Adara survivors of the Kasuwan Magani massacre instead of the men who carried it out. The killing didn't stop with the king. Wave after wave hit the Adara villages through the rest of 2018. The killers burned homes and killed hundreds. They put a whole people under siege. The state convicted zero killers, yet they arrested more than twenty Adara survivors. Zidane stood up in the middle of all that. He risked his own neck to defend his people when the government wouldn't lift a finger. The Adara Development Association — the community's main civic organization — has gone on the record calling him a hero. For that, on January 6, 2026, a Kaduna State High Court sentenced him to death by hanging. Two different courts tried him on similar facts. The first court cleared him in 2024. The second sentenced him to death. Same man. Same defense. Two opposite verdicts. The current Kaduna government calls it due process and warns Nigerians not to spread "misinformation" about it. Here is the punchline. The same state that couldn't convict a single man for slaughtering a hundred Christians at Kasuwan Magani — the same state that couldn't convict a single man for killing the Adara king on his way home from a meeting with the governor — that state is now set to execute the survivor who fought back. That isn't justice. That is a system that has decided Christians have no right to live. The Nigerian regime has a pattern of sentencing Christians to death for self defense. And it goes out of its way to deny recognition and aid to the millions who are displaced, mostly woman and children, now suffering in horrific conditions in hidden concentration camps around the country. Contrast that with what this regime does for the terrorists. The Nigerian federal government runs a program called Operation Safe Corridor. Boko Haram fighters and Fulani militiamen who yell Allahu Akbar while savagely slaughter Christian villages get six months of carpentry class at a military camp, a graduation ceremony, and a stipend. By all international standards, the program is a sick joke. It is estimated that up to fifty percent quickly return to terror -- well fed, rested, educated, and better connected thanks to unwitting taxpayers and a complicit government. Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff calls the these savages "prodigal sons." National Security Adviser Nuhu "Bugsy" Ribadu calls them "brothers." The Sultan of Sokoto, who speaks for Nigeria's Muslims, called them hellbound from a podium in Abuja the same week his Fulani militants attacked a Christian burial in Plateau State. Despite his recent, cynical media statement, the Sultan has taken no action to stop them in 20 years - no fatwa, no names named. Many believe him to be the architect. A vacation and carpentry certificte for the man who hacked apart Christians with a machete. A noose for the man who stood in his way. Last Christmas, after a year of global pressure, a Christian state governor in northeastern Nigeria pardoned a Christian farmer named Sunday Jackson — convicted for killing a Fulani "herder" who attacked him with a knife. Eleven days after that pardon, Kaduna sentenced Zidane. The regime watched, learned and then pushed harder. The world saved Jackson and can save Zidane. But only if the world hears his name. Say it. Share it. Tag the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani. Tag your congressman. Tag your senator. Tag every reporter who covers Nigeria. Use the hashtag #freezidane Victor Solomon aka Zidane. The man who stood between his Christian people and the terrorists who were killing them. The man Kaduna State sentenced to hang for it. #FreeZidane #EarthShaker