"We continue to pray to God Almighty that the coming Christmas will be a joyous one for everyone of us.
“The coming holidays will not be a disaster for Nigeria, God will bless all of you, you stay in peace, rejoice in peace, dance in peace, no alcohol, no danger to anybody’s life, and everybody is a member of this great family.
yinkus6750: Which of the Chairman is this ? The umbrella torn party has created so much drama that we don't know who it's Chairman is. INEC sef is confused on which is which. The earlier thet put their house in order before the entire house is empty ( defections), the better for them.
“With confidence in divine providence and our collective strength, we will continue the work of building a greater Nigeria-one that future generations will be proud of. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in advance.”
“That commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. All Nigerians have the right to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity.
“No one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should be made to suffer for professing and practising his faith. The love for God and love for humanity is at the heart of all the great faiths. These shared values must continue to bind us together as one indivisible and resilient people of our blessed country.
“Throughout the year, I have had the privilege of engaging with prominent leaders from the two major faiths in the country, particularly amid concerns about religious intolerance and insecurity.”
Tinubu said, “We will build on these conversations to strengthen collaboration between government and religious institutions, prevent conflict and promote peaceful coexistence.
“As many Nigerians travel to reunite with family and loved ones during this holiday period, I urge all citizens to exercise patience and maintain discipline on the roads. I wish all travellers a safe journey and a safe return to their destinations.
“With confidence in divine providence and our collective strength, we will continue the work of building a greater Nigeria-one that future generations will be proud of. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in advance.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has one again assured Nigerians of adequate protection from any form of religious violence, reiterating his commitment to freedom of faith.
In his Christmas Message, yesterday, Tinubu declared that he remained committed to doing everything within his power to ensure religious freedom in Nigeria and protect people of all faiths from violence.
He said nobody, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should be made to suffer for professing and practising his faith, adding that love for God and humanity is at the heart of all faiths.
The president stated, “These shared values must continue to bind us together as one indivisible and resilient people of our blessed country.
“Throughout the year, I have had the privilege of engaging with prominent leaders from the two major faiths in the country, particularly amid concerns about religious intolerance and insecurity.
“We will build on these conversations to strengthen collaboration between government and religious institutions, prevent conflict and promote peaceful coexistence.”
Tinubu also disclosed that since he assumed office in 2023, “I have continually reassured Nigerians of our unyielding commitment to safeguarding the security, unity, and stability of our nation.
“That commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. All Nigerians have the right to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity.”
The president, in the goodwill message, stated, “My Fellow Nigerians, as we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all.
“Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth and his message of salvation as the Prince of Peace.
“On this Holy Day, I wish all Christians in Nigeria and around the world a Merry Christmas. I thank God for the opportunity to serve as the leader of our great country, and I pray for peace in our land, especially among individuals of differing religious beliefs.
“As your president, I remain committed to doing everything within my power to enshrine religious freedom in Nigeria and to protect all people of different faiths from violence.
“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us also reflect on the many contributions that Christians in Nigeria, as followers of Christ, have made and continue to make toward the progress of our country.
“The love of Christ and the message of the Gospel have inspired many Christians to care for the vulnerable and less privileged in our society. We honour those who, following the example of Jesus, work tirelessly to promote peace, harmony, and tolerance in their communities.
“That commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. All Nigerians have the right to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity.
“No one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should be made to suffer for professing and practising his faith. The love for God and love for humanity is at the heart of all the great faiths. These shared values must continue to bind us together as one indivisible and resilient people of our blessed country.
“Throughout the year, I have had the privilege of engaging with prominent leaders from the two major faiths in the country, particularly amid concerns about religious intolerance and insecurity.”
Tinubu said, “We will build on these conversations to strengthen collaboration between government and religious institutions, prevent conflict and promote peaceful coexistence.
“As many Nigerians travel to reunite with family and loved ones during this holiday period, I urge all citizens to exercise patience and maintain discipline on the roads. I wish all travellers a safe journey and a safe return to their destinations.
“With confidence in divine providence and our collective strength, we will continue the work of building a greater Nigeria-one that future generations will be proud of. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in advance.”
Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Governor has said the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has the power to call his Federal Capital Territory Minister (Nyesom Wike) to order over the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Governor has said the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has the power to call his Federal Capital Territory Minister (Nyesom Wike) to order over the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Governor has said the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has the power to call his Federal Capital Territory Minister (Nyesom Wike) to order over the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
The “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” is a title which translates to “the beloved child” or “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people”, the Alaafin said.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland on the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi.
The “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” is a title which translates to “the beloved child” or “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people”, the Alaafin said.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland on the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi.
The “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” is a title which translates to “the beloved child” or “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people”, the Alaafin said.
budaatum: Isn't it rather funny that the things you complain about Tinubu are the things that are making Obidient me want to start liking Tinubu, lol.
"First, he removed fuel subsidy", which pleases me because no where is it written that you must drive by government's sweat.
"Then, he FLOATED the Naira", thereby eliminating a parallel exchange where some get a preferred rate that most of us can not get.
And "NEXT year, the 5% SURCHARGE (read tax)", and indeed tax, and for fixing our rubbish roads and to deter us from importing made in tokunboh junk when we should be creating jobs by making in Nigeria.
But you see all this as murder, when I see it all as making us responsible.
You see, less than 30% of us Nigerians went out to vote at the last election, and less than 9 million elected the president while the rest of us sat on our asses at home and couldn't be bothered, but now moan when the elected president sticks his filthy fingers in our pockets and takes our hard earned money as tax he's not accounting to us.
These policies of his will wake us up to be more responsible when the next election comes so like 80% of us might get off our asses and bother to vote in someone we prefer. Or of course we can continue in our irresponsibility so Tinubu taxes us some more.
Tinubu might indeed be "trying to MURDER Nigerians", but the choice of dying is completely entirely ours!
The groups called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying that: “It is a simple and clear demand,” which must be met if the federal authorities are sincere about giving Ndigbo a true sense of belonging.
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has come under blistering condemnation by diaspora Igbo groups for claiming that President Bola Tinubu has put an end to the perceived marginalisation of Ndigbo in Nigeria.
Umahi reportedly urged the Igbo to forget Biafra agitation, as, according to him, the federal government had addressed all the challenges of Ndigbo.
But the diaspora groups -the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), Ambassadors for Self Determination, and the Rising Sun, in a joint statement at the weekend, countered the Works Minister on his “unguarded statement,” saying that he “doesn’t have the mandate to speak for Ndigbo.
“He (Umahi) should not allocate to himself the powers he does not have. Since he said he does not believe in Biafra, Biafrans also do not believe in traitors like him.
“Nobody is coercing him to join the struggles, but he lacks the powers to either speak for the people or stop the movement,” the groups said in the statement signed by AVID President, Dr Sylvester Onyia; Ben Nwankwo for Ambassadors for Self Determination; and Maxwell Dede, for the Rising Sun.
The groups noted that they have seen “serial betrayers” of the Igbo’s cause who are now living in regret after being used and dumped by their slave masters, adding that Umahi might not be any different.
They reminded the public that the former governor of Ebonyi State “does not speak for Alaigbo. He does not speak for Biafraland. He speaks only for himself — and not even for everyone in Ebonyi State.”
The groups regarded it as “an insult on the sensibility of Ndigbo for Umahi to claim that Ndigbo are no longer marginalised,” and challenged him to substantiate his claims with concrete evidence.
They queried the minister to point out what “the federal government or Tinubu’s government (has) done for Alaigbo since Tinubu became the president,” adding that Umahi should show the world what Ndigbo have gained under Tinubu’s administration.
“Why is the Umuahia -Enugu railway still moribund when Lagos – Kano and Katsina – Niger Republic tracks are functional? Why does the Southeast still have only five ministers, with two of them junior ministers, while one state in the Southwest has four ministers?
“Is Umahi not aware that there’s no seaport in the Southeast while our people are the highest importers in the country? Do we have any functional cargo airport in Igbo land? Do we have major federal industries or maritime projects?” they asked.
The Igbo diaspora groups said that Umahi could not claim ignorance that “other regions in Nigeria have these things (infrastructure), Alaigbo does not.
“So, when someone like Umahi tries to speak for Ndigbo, we must ask: what exactly is he defending?”
The groups further threw more posers at Umahi, asking him to provide answers to the questions so that his claims of no more Igbo marginalisation could be meaningful.
“Why is Mazi Nnamdi Kanu jailed for life when the real terrorists and mass murderers are freely roaming around and treated with levity?
“Kanu was jailed with the support of Britain and a few Nigerian politicians like Umahi, who have chosen personal comfort over justice.
“That is why the people are angry. That is why the people feel betrayed. Anyone who helps to keep Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in detention is working against the Igbo people. Umahi should realise that saboteurs will always be on the wrong side of history,” they said.
The Igbo diaspora groups recalled that during the persecution of the Jews in Europe, some Jews denied being Jews to protect themselves, adding that such denials “did not stop the suffering. And it did not stop the creation of Israel in 1948.
“So, when Umahi denies Biafra today, it is not new. Betrayal by local people has happened before. It has never stopped history,” the statement said.
Alluding to the agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra has come to stay and cannot be diminished by Igbo politicians striving to be politically correct, the groups noted that “Biafra is Bigger than Umahi.”
“The Biafra struggle is not about Umahi. It is not about appointments. It is not about pleasing Abuja. It is about justice, dignity, and self-respect. People may try to sabotage it. They will fail,” they said.
The groups called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying that: “It is a simple and clear demand,” which must be met if the federal authorities are sincere about giving Ndigbo a true sense of belonging.
“Anything else is deception. Umahi should not give us reason to suspect he is one of those frustrating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release,” the groups said.
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has come under blistering condemnation by diaspora Igbo groups for claiming that President Bola Tinubu has put an end to the perceived marginalisation of Ndigbo in Nigeria.
Umahi reportedly urged the Igbo to forget Biafra agitation, as, according to him, the federal government had addressed all the challenges of Ndigbo.
But the diaspora groups -the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), Ambassadors for Self Determination, and the Rising Sun, in a joint statement at the weekend, countered the Works Minister on his “unguarded statement,” saying that he “doesn’t have the mandate to speak for Ndigbo.
“He (Umahi) should not allocate to himself the powers he does not have. Since he said he does not believe in Biafra, Biafrans also do not believe in traitors like him.
“Nobody is coercing him to join the struggles, but he lacks the powers to either speak for the people or stop the movement,” the groups said in the statement signed by AVID President, Dr Sylvester Onyia; Ben Nwankwo for Ambassadors for Self Determination; and Maxwell Dede, for the Rising Sun.
The groups noted that they have seen “serial betrayers” of the Igbo’s cause who are now living in regret after being used and dumped by their slave masters, adding that Umahi might not be any different.
They reminded the public that the former governor of Ebonyi State “does not speak for Alaigbo. He does not speak for Biafraland. He speaks only for himself — and not even for everyone in Ebonyi State.”
The groups regarded it as “an insult on the sensibility of Ndigbo for Umahi to claim that Ndigbo are no longer marginalised,” and challenged him to substantiate his claims with concrete evidence.
They queried the minister to point out what “the federal government or Tinubu’s government (has) done for Alaigbo since Tinubu became the president,” adding that Umahi should show the world what Ndigbo have gained under Tinubu’s administration.
“Why is the Umuahia -Enugu railway still moribund when Lagos – Kano and Katsina – Niger Republic tracks are functional? Why does the Southeast still have only five ministers, with two of them junior ministers, while one state in the Southwest has four ministers?
“Is Umahi not aware that there’s no seaport in the Southeast while our people are the highest importers in the country? Do we have any functional cargo airport in Igbo land? Do we have major federal industries or maritime projects?” they asked.
The Igbo diaspora groups said that Umahi could not claim ignorance that “other regions in Nigeria have these things (infrastructure), Alaigbo does not.
“So, when someone like Umahi tries to speak for Ndigbo, we must ask: what exactly is he defending?”
The groups further threw more posers at Umahi, asking him to provide answers to the questions so that his claims of no more Igbo marginalisation could be meaningful.
“Why is Mazi Nnamdi Kanu jailed for life when the real terrorists and mass murderers are freely roaming around and treated with levity?
“Kanu was jailed with the support of Britain and a few Nigerian politicians like Umahi, who have chosen personal comfort over justice.
“That is why the people are angry. That is why the people feel betrayed. Anyone who helps to keep Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in detention is working against the Igbo people. Umahi should realise that saboteurs will always be on the wrong side of history,” they said.
The Igbo diaspora groups recalled that during the persecution of the Jews in Europe, some Jews denied being Jews to protect themselves, adding that such denials “did not stop the suffering. And it did not stop the creation of Israel in 1948.
“So, when Umahi denies Biafra today, it is not new. Betrayal by local people has happened before. It has never stopped history,” the statement said.
Alluding to the agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra has come to stay and cannot be diminished by Igbo politicians striving to be politically correct, the groups noted that “Biafra is Bigger than Umahi.”
“The Biafra struggle is not about Umahi. It is not about appointments. It is not about pleasing Abuja. It is about justice, dignity, and self-respect. People may try to sabotage it. They will fail,” they said.
The groups called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying that: “It is a simple and clear demand,” which must be met if the federal authorities are sincere about giving Ndigbo a true sense of belonging.
“Anything else is deception. Umahi should not give us reason to suspect he is one of those frustrating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release,” the groups said.
Nairalandankra: -“Opposition elements can say whatever they want, they are talking nonsense"- "the law has already been passed"- Onanuga
- Presidency maintains that the government would proceed with the implementation of the tax laws in line with the established timeline, regardless of public outrage.
“This is a time of growth and challenge. With growth comes envy and jealousy, and with jealousy comes hatred,” Akpabio said, urging unity and cooperation among senators.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Nigerian Senate could soon be left without any opposition, as even the remaining minority senators are reportedly ready to join the ruling APC.
Akpabio stated that when the APC-led Senate assumed office, the opposition had nearly 50 senators. “Today, when I counted, there are about 5 or 4 left in the opposition. Even those five members have whispered to me that I should take them to the President as they are prepared to join the APC,” he said.
To maintain a functional minority presence, Akpabio explained that he has intentionally allowed APC senators who have declared allegiance in their states, but are yet to formally declare in the Senate, to remain in the minority caucus. He also thanked Governor Peter Mbah for ensuring that Senator Ositangu retained the position of Chief Whip of the Minority. “Otherwise, this place would have been empty,” he added
Akpabio emphasized inclusivity in Senate operations, urging that all senators, regardless of party affiliation, should be carried along. “Stakeholders coming in from other political parties must be given equal opportunities to thrive. There must not be any discrimination,” he said.
He also addressed broader national issues, including insecurity and humanitarian crises, praising the government for the release of over 100 kidnapped children and calling for prayers for the safe return of remaining victims.
“This is a time of growth and challenge. With growth comes envy and jealousy, and with jealousy comes hatred,” Akpabio said, urging unity and cooperation among senators.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Nigerian Senate could soon be left without any opposition, as even the remaining minority senators are reportedly ready to join the ruling APC.
Akpabio stated that when the APC-led Senate assumed office, the opposition had nearly 50 senators. “Today, when I counted, there are about 5 or 4 left in the opposition. Even those five members have whispered to me that I should take them to the President as they are prepared to join the APC,” he said.
To maintain a functional minority presence, Akpabio explained that he has intentionally allowed APC senators who have declared allegiance in their states, but are yet to formally declare in the Senate, to remain in the minority caucus. He also thanked Governor Peter Mbah for ensuring that Senator Ositangu retained the position of Chief Whip of the Minority. “Otherwise, this place would have been empty,” he added
Akpabio emphasized inclusivity in Senate operations, urging that all senators, regardless of party affiliation, should be carried along. “Stakeholders coming in from other political parties must be given equal opportunities to thrive. There must not be any discrimination,” he said.
He also addressed broader national issues, including insecurity and humanitarian crises, praising the government for the release of over 100 kidnapped children and calling for prayers for the safe return of remaining victims.
“This is a time of growth and challenge. With growth comes envy and jealousy, and with jealousy comes hatred,” Akpabio said, urging unity and cooperation among senators.
Popular TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has broken his silence following his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command over allegations of dangerous driving and an attempted suicide.
In this video, the influencer apologised to Nigerians, expressing deep remorse over the incident. Peller assured the public that he would not repeat such actions and revealed that he is currently receiving medical attention.
“I am sorry, Nigerians. Please, I’m very sorry. I will never do that again,” he said. “For now, I am on medication. Once I am done with my medication, I will be online.”
The incident had sparked widespread reactions online, prompting police intervention and renewed conversations around public safety and mental health.
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