Insecurity: ‘I didn’t know that God will disgrace me’ – Buba Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has said that the escalating insecurity in the country has made him reassess his past criticisms of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
The NNPP chieftain stated this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday.
Galadima said he was once one of Jonathan’s “greatest critics” but now believes the former president performed better in managing national security compared to those who succeeded him.
Galadima recalled that in the buildup to the 2015 general elections, Jonathan postponed the polls for six weeks to address rising insecurity, bringing in mercenaries who, according to him, helped stabilise the country and ensured elections were held in every polling unit nationwide.
He argued that the current government would not take similar steps if faced with a similar situation, alleging that it would instead allow insecurity to worsen in order to manipulate the electoral process.
Galadima said Jonathan’s decision at the time demonstrated a level of “humane” leadership and respect for democratic processes, despite knowing that a free and fair election could cost him a second term.
He said: “I spoke to journalists and I said something. Me that speak to you seated here was one of the greatest critics of Jonathan’s presidency. The way at that time he handled matters, I didn’t know that God will disgrace me to show me that Jonathan was even a saint and a better administrator than those that follow him.
“First, he is a third world leader. The insecurity reached its highest level, six weeks, I mean, some few days to election. And Jonathan suspended the election, put off the election, and took another six weeks and brought mercenaries.
“If this government today has that opportunity of chaos, one or two weeks to election, they will allow it continue so that they can write figures and announce themselves as winners. But Jonathan stopped that election, and he knew for sure that if there was a free and fair election, no incumbent government can get second term.
“He’s an educated man with PhD. He knows that, but because of his humane nature, he postponed the election for six weeks, brought in mercenaries, and within six weeks, those mercenaries stabilized Nigeria, and there was no polling booth in Nigeria that elections did not take place”.
Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says Nigeria’s security agencies know the identities and locations of the bandit groups responsible for recent mass abductions, including the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State. He warned, however, that military operations are often restrained by the danger of collateral damage to civilians living around the hideouts.
Speaking, Onanuga said: “The security people, they know all the bandits that are operating in that axis. They know them. They know where they operate.”
But despite this intelligence capability, he said the government cannot simply bomb suspected enclaves.
“Our people are living around where they operate. So you can’t just go there,” he noted. “They need to be very careful that in the course of chasing these bandits, they don’t go and bomb innocent Nigerians.”
Onanuga referenced a past error in which the military mistakenly struck civilians: “Some years ago in Borno State, when the military thought they had the right satellite connection, they bombed the wrong people. They must avoid that kind of mistake.”
Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has called on Christians in the country to intercede in prayers following recent attacks on churches that have left several worshippers dead and others abducted.
Speaking at the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service yesterday, Oyedepo expressed deep concern over the state of the nation.
He said: “Developments in the past two weeks, particularly in Nigeria, are worrisome to say the least. There is need for a prompt response in prayers to stop the killings once and for all. You can’t trade people’s lives for your comfort.
“All the innocent blood shared is speaking vengeance…all the perpetrators will pay with their lives.”
The governor said: “On this day, I call upon every resident of Borno, regardless of faith, to join in prayer for the lasting peace and prosperity of our beloved state and Nigeria.
“Consequently, let us therefore devote ourselves to constant prayers, seeking Almighty God’s mercy.
“I also urge the people to use this period to pray for divine protection against evildoers, saboteurs, and all enemies of peace.”
Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed the need for wellness exercises to have a healthy life.
Lady Fubara made the assertion during a fitness session with “Rivers Women Unite for SIM”, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonnema Wharf Road, Port Harcourt, today.
The wife of the Governor, who described exercise as essential to a good health, said exercising can benefit people and make significant improvement in the living conditions of the people.
She observed that irrespective of the age, exercise is significant, given its numerous benefits, encouraging the women to imbibe the culture of exercising.
She said, “Exercise is an essential way to prioritize our health, and I want to emphasize that it’s for everyone. Even at 70, going to 80, you continue to flourish in health.
“Even if you don’t know how to do any exercise, bear it in mind, you can walk. You’re just walking, and it’s counting for you.”
wediehere1: Kanu was handed a life imprisonment sentence for Counts 1, 4, 5 and 6 of the seven-count charges instead of a death sentence, while he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 3 without option of fine and 5-year jail term for Count 7 without an option of fine.
"Life is sacred to God, so despite I am not persuaded, I must temper Justice with mercy, the terms are to run concurrently." - Justice Omotosho
fergie001: Counts 1,4, 5 & 6 - Life imprisonment, instead of death sentence Count 3 - 20-year imprisonment without an option of fine Count 7 - 5-year imprisonment without an option of fine. The terms shall run concurrently
The prosecution had earlier argued that Kuje will not be the best place due to frequent jailbreaks.
naptu2: The 2025 CAF Awards will be held tonight in Rabat, Morocco so we take a look at previous winners of the awards.
France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, organised the Ballon d’Or Africain from 1970 till 1994 and the winner of that award was recognised as the African Footballer of the Year. In 1995 the magazine opened its main Ballon d’Or award to non-European players and discontinued the Ballon d’Or Africain.
CAF began awarding the African Footballer of the Year prize in 1992 and it continues to do so till this day.
1) George Weah (Liberia & Paris Saint-Germain) 2) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Everton)
(Some Nigerians believed that France Football favoured players from francophone countries and players that played in France and they were happy when CAF began its own awards).
CAF African Footballer of the Year
1992
1) Abedi Pele (Ghana & Marseille)
1993
1) Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria & Vitória de Setúbal)
1994
1) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 2) George Weah (Liberia & Paris Saint-Germain) 3) Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria & Olympiacos)
1995
1) George Weah (Liberia & AC Milan) 2) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Everton)
1996
1) Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria & Inter Milan) 2) George Weah (Liberia & AC Milan) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Besiktas)
1997
1) Victor Ikpeba (Nigeria & Monaco) 2) Japhet N'Doram (Chad & Monaco) 3) Taribo West (Nigeria & Inter Milan)
1998
1) Mustapha Hadji (Morocco & Deportivo La Coruna) 2) Augustine Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria & Paris Saint-Germain) 3) Sunday Oliseh (Nigeria & Ajax Amsterdam)
Ebbysegun: A political party is, in many ways, a vehicle. One of Its primary purpose is to convey a candidate to the desired destination: elective office. And like every traveler, a political actor has the right, and indeed the responsibility, to choose the vehicle most capable of completing the journey.
We have all seen travelers reject a particular vehicle because it appears too old, too slow, or too unreliable to complete the trip efficiently. And more importantly, even when a traveler has already boarded a vehicle and it suddenly develops mechanical, electrical, or structural faults, common sense demands that he disembark and seek a safer, more reliable alternative.
This analogy perfectly captures the current situation between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP was the vehicle that successfully transported the Imole movement to Abeere in 2022, the Governor embarked on the journey with a party that seemed stable and functional. But today, as the 2026 destination draws near, that political vehicle has suffered a total breakdown.
The tyres are flat with no replacements in sight, the engine has knocked due to internal negligence and sabotage, and the party as currently structured has become incapable of moving anybody forward.
The Osun people, however, are already gathered at the destination, eagerly waiting to speak with their thumbs come August 8, 2026. Time is ticking, and waiting.
The real question before us is: What should Governor Adeleke do in these circumstances? And just as importantly: Will the people follow him if he chooses a different, more viable platform?
Recent statewide survey findings by the Imole Independent Support Forum (IISF) provide a clear and decisive answer.
62.2% of respondents stated they would vote for Imole regardless of the political party he contests under.
26.7% said they would support him but not under the APC.
11.1% expressed neutrality.
These numbers confirm a political reality: Governor Adeleke commands a unique, organic followership strong enough to win the 2026 election even with zero party structure. This is an extraordinary asset, and it is one he must deploy wisely and timely.
The Governor must therefore carefully review the available political platforms and avoid parties battling their own internal crises, so as not to move from frying pan to fire. Stability, cohesion, and readiness must guide his choice of vehicle for the 2026 journey.
Respondents in the IISF survey consistently emphasized one reason for their unwavering support: Governor Adeleke’s exceptional performance in office. His governance has delivered results, touched lives, expanded infrastructure, and restored hope. The people do not want this progress interrupted; they want the good work to continue unhindered.
The truth is undeniable: Imole is no longer just a political slogan, it has become a people-driven movement.
And movements, unlike parties, do not break down on the road. They find new roads, new vehicles, and new strength to reach their destination.
References abound in this regard. History was kind to Alex Otti when assured of the support of the people he dumped the APC and joined the relatively unpopular Labour Party barely 10 months to the Abia Gober election. Otti wasn't even a governor then, but he has the biggest political asset; the support of the people.
There is also the case of Gov Ortom of Benue, as a sitting Governor, Ortom jumped ship from the All Progressive Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party 8 months before the general election, he won.
The common factor for these Governors that left for a new platform is that they had the support and trust of the people and they built on it, they galvanized the people and the people rewarded them with their votes
The Imole Movement has outgrown the confines of a party in disarray. It has become a mandate of the people: fierce, loyal, resilient, and ready to follow their Governor anywhere he chooses to stand. The 2026 election is not about party colours; it is about continuity, stability, and the protection of the progress already achieved under his leadership.
Comrade Ebby Oluwasegun Ige Director of Media (IISF) 18th November, 2025
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group.
The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which held at the UN headquarters in New York, amounted to “shaving our head in our absence”.
The Minaj event, which held at the UN headquarters in New York in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the U.S. to the UN, was against the background of the ongoing accusation by the U.S. alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria.
U.S. President Donald Trump had recently designated Nigeria as “a Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country.
The Nigerian envoy, however, refuted the ongoing accusations by the U.S. authorities alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria, which the Nigerian authorities have severally rejected.
“It is important to ensure the country concerned in the ongoing allegations of genocide against Christians, is present, aware and has a voice in the matter.
“This is because, you should not make important decisions or take action on something that involves a country without their presence or consent.”
Endoni said by refusing Nigeria participation, the U.S. authorities had denying Nigeria the right and opportunity to tell its own side of the story.
The Nigerian envoy expressed disappointment that a few countries were allowed participation at the event, querying the rationale for shutting Nigeria out.
He said, “We asked the U.S. authorities if it was okay to continue to shave someone’s hair in his absence.
“We further highlighted that the Nigerian government is not standing idly by to watch the atrocities perpetrated by the criminals”.
In addition, the Nigerian envoy stressed that both countries can jointly solve the insecurity problems in Nigeria only if they work together.
Endoni urged the U.S. to ensure inclusive engagements to avoid undue escalation over claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the U.S. Senior Advisor for African Affairs, Amb. Patricia Mahoney had visited the Nigeria House in New York on Monday to intimate Syndoph about Minaj event.
At the meeting, the U.S. representative informed Nigeria that three UN Member Countries were invited with other personalities, including a pastor from Nigeria
However, she informed that no representative of the Nigerian government, including from the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, was invited.
According to him, the U.S. envoy informed that the event was a private event.
The Nigerian envoy expressed concerns over the U.S.’ actions of naming and shaming, saying it is capable of causing apprehensions in the country.
NAN reports that the main reason Nigeria was denied participation was to honour the participants specific request not to allow Nigerian officials for fears of retribution for them and their families.
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group.
The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which held at the UN headquarters in New York, amounted to “shaving our head in our absence”.
The Minaj event, which held at the UN headquarters in New York in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the U.S. to the UN, was against the background of the ongoing accusation by the U.S. alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria.
U.S. President Donald Trump had recently designated Nigeria as “a Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country.
The Nigerian envoy, however, refuted the ongoing accusations by the U.S. authorities alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria, which the Nigerian authorities have severally rejected.
“It is important to ensure the country concerned in the ongoing allegations of genocide against Christians, is present, aware and has a voice in the matter.
“This is because, you should not make important decisions or take action on something that involves a country without their presence or consent.”
Endoni said by refusing Nigeria participation, the U.S. authorities had denying Nigeria the right and opportunity to tell its own side of the story.
The Nigerian envoy expressed disappointment that a few countries were allowed participation at the event, querying the rationale for shutting Nigeria out.
He said, “We asked the U.S. authorities if it was okay to continue to shave someone’s hair in his absence.
“We further highlighted that the Nigerian government is not standing idly by to watch the atrocities perpetrated by the criminals”.
In addition, the Nigerian envoy stressed that both countries can jointly solve the insecurity problems in Nigeria only if they work together.
Endoni urged the U.S. to ensure inclusive engagements to avoid undue escalation over claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the U.S. Senior Advisor for African Affairs, Amb. Patricia Mahoney had visited the Nigeria House in New York on Monday to intimate Syndoph about Minaj event.
At the meeting, the U.S. representative informed Nigeria that three UN Member Countries were invited with other personalities, including a pastor from Nigeria
However, she informed that no representative of the Nigerian government, including from the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, was invited.
According to him, the U.S. envoy informed that the event was a private event.
The Nigerian envoy expressed concerns over the U.S.’ actions of naming and shaming, saying it is capable of causing apprehensions in the country.
NAN reports that the main reason Nigeria was denied participation was to honour the participants specific request not to allow Nigerian officials for fears of retribution for them and their families.
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
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