₦airaland Forum

Few words of wisdom I saw somewhere and wishes to share here for others to add theirs. Let's go there....

✓ When the axe came to the forest, the trees said the handle was one of us. Until they felt its cuts:. BETRAYAL IS within.

✓ When a kid grows up, a pencil is replaced by a pen just to make the kid realize that now it is not easy to erase the mistake.

✓ One day, the ground we walk on will be our roof.

✓ If loyalty was real, water is not supposed to cook the fish.

✓ How I wish RIP means Return If Possible.

✓ One sad truth about life is that you may not even be part of the future you’re stressed about.

✓ The day you lose your father is the day you will realize that you have lost the only man who wanted to see you better than him.

✓ The sheep lived all her life, fearing the wolf, but it was the shepherd that finally ate it.

✓ When we were kids, we cried loudly to be noticed. But now we cry silently because we don’t want anyone to know.

✓ My mom always said, "don’t talk while eating." I never knew she was talking about life.

✓ Just because you have a good mom, desn’t mean your dad has a good wife.

✓ Just because you’re a good person, doesn’t mean the world owes you kindness.

✓ When the blind man sees, he throws away the stick that has been helping him for years.

✓ Nowadays, you MAY need money to become a member of your own family.

✓ FAMILY is like a FOREST from a distance. They are all close until you get closer to see how SEPARATED trees are:

✓ No one is *perfect* , not me, not you, not them,if u want to live a peaceful life, accept yourself for who u are and respect others for who they are

✓ Don't depend too much on anyone in this world, even your *shadow*leaves u when u are in *darkness*

✓ Value who value u don't jump *fence* for those who can't cross *gutter* for u

✓ Don't mock someone that seek for your help, the sun that hardened *clay's*, it's the same sun that melt butter, life is a vicious circle

✓ you can add yours

GBAM !



Atiku exposes N12.8tn allocation allegedly hidden under Tinubu’s government


Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has alleged the existence of a fresh N12.8 trillion hidden allocation in Nigeria’s 2026 budget under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Atiku made this disclosure in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Monday.

He claimed that the N12.8 trillion allocation was concealed under the Service-Wide Vote, SWV in the country’s 2026 budget.

Atiku described the 2026 Federal Budget as the most brazen assault on transparency and fiscal responsibility in Nigeria’s democratic history, following what he called shocking revelations surrounding the Service-Wide Vote allocation.

He explained that 84 per cent of the entire 2026 budget is concentrated in just 10 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, with an astounding N12.8 trillion warehoused under the Service-Wide Vote in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

According to him, the revelation exposes what appears to be a deliberate architecture for opaque and unaccountable spending under President Tinubu’s administration.

He noted that while the Service-Wide Vote stood at N638 billion in the 2025 budget, it has inexplicably ballooned to N12.8 trillion in the 2026 Appropriation Act—an astonishing increase of approximately 1,918 per cent in just one year.

“President Tinubu owes Nigerians a detailed explanation. No responsible government can expect citizens to accept a nineteen-fold increase in a notoriously opaque budgetary provision without disclosing exactly who will spend the money, what it will be spent on, and under what legal authority,” Atiku said.

“Should the Tinubu administration fail to come clean on this unprecedented N12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote, Nigerians would be justified in suspecting that these enormous sums are being stashed away to bankroll the APC’s political machinery and President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. A government with nothing to hide does not conceal trillions behind opaque budgetary headings,” he added.




*Naija Politics*

2027 Election:



BAT: "Where is he going to get the votes from? How is he going to make up the 25%? - Biller

Former member of the House of Representatives, Mark Tersoo Biller, has questioned President Bola Tinubu's chances of meeting the constitutional requirements for re-election in 2027 if the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, loses significant support in Northern Nigeria.

Biller made the remarks during an interview on SYMFONI, where he discussed President Tinubu's administration, the country's political climate and the outlook for the 2027 general election.

Speaking on the electoral arithmetic required to win the presidency, the former Benue lawmaker argued that support across the country, particularly in the North, would be crucial to any victory.

According to him, "Where is he going to get the votes from? How is he going to make up the 25%?"

Biller suggested that if the President failed to secure widespread support in the North, it would become difficult to satisfy the constitutional requirement for a candidate to obtain not only the highest number of votes but also at least 25 percent of the votes cast in no fewer than two-thirds of Nigeria's states.

The former Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) maintained that the political landscape ahead of the 2027 election would be shaped by voters' assessment of the Tinubu administration's performance over the past three years.

He criticised the government's handling of the economy, alleging that the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate planning worsened the hardship experienced by many Nigerians.

Biller also accused the administration of failing to adequately tackle insecurity, particularly in Benue State, where he said communities continue to suffer repeated attacks.

On the economy, he alleged that the government had increased borrowing while several development projects and contractors remained unpaid.

The former Labour Party senatorial candidate further raised concerns over allegations of off-budget spending, saying questions surrounding public finance management deserved thorough investigation.

Drawing from his experience in the National Assembly during the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, Biller argued that provisions of the law could not be altered through executive directives without legislative backing.

He called for greater transparency and accountability in government spending, insisting that Nigerians deserve clear explanations on issues relating to public finances as the country approaches another election cycle.




*Naija Politics*

How much and your location

gideon243:
Evening boss I have The Apple Watch Series 8 model number A2771 is the 45mm GPS-only aluminum version for sale

Good Morning Nigerians.

It will be a great act of injustice and the highest height of being unpatriotic for any of us to be in this group without having a PERMANENT VOTER CARD (PVC). It will also be an even greater injustice and wickedness if we fail to encourage those around us to register and collect theirs.

Elections are not won on Social Media. They are won at the POLLING UNITS through the votes of committed citizens.

Political Actors are already making Strategic Preparations for the 2027 Elections. Major Opposition Parties are developing Systems to enable their Members to Monitor Election Results from the Polling Unit level, through the Wards, up to the final Collation.

Do not be discouraged by any narrative suggesting that your VOTE will not count.
Ask yourself:
If VOTES do not count, why is VOTE buying still taking place?
Why are there REPORTS of attempts to collect people's PVCs for Fraudulent Purposes?

Why are there Persistent efforts to prevent Major Opposition Parties from fielding Candidates?

The answer is simple: YOUR VOTE MATTERS.

I therefore urge every eligible Nigerian to REGISTER, COLLECT, and SAFEGUARD their PVC and to troop out on election days to cast their votes. Equally important, encourage your FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOUR'S, and COLLEAGUES to do the same.

Together, Nigerians can actively Monitor the Electoral Process and insist that every valid VOTE IS COUNTED in accordance with the law.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

A New Nigeria that has regained her lost glory of being the pride of Africa and even the world is very Possible—and it begins with you and me obtaining and using our PVCs.

*If you love yourself, your children and generations unborn, you will take my advice seriously*

I am one of the patriotic Nigerians still standing. *Are you one*
If you are, then share this *IMPORTANT NOTICE*

@Nigerians ! Beware!



Senate Passes Bill Imposing ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching, Hawking in Commercial Buses



The Nigerian Senate has passed the *Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026*, which proposes a *₦50,000 fine* for anyone convicted of *hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles*.

The bill was passed on Thursday and now awaits presidential assent. If signed into law, it will also prescribe the same *₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both*, for motorists who refuse to cooperate with FRSC officials during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion.

Key provisions of the bill:

- *Ban on activities in commercial buses*: Anyone found hawking, trading or preaching inside a commercial vehicle commits an offence and, upon conviction, will be liable to a
*₦50,000 fine*.

- *Reason*: Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in commercial vehicles and improve the safety of commuters.

- *Other penalties*: The bill also raises the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from ₦5,000 to *₦100,000*, with offenders risking up to two years’ imprisonment or both.

The amendment forms part of a broader review of the FRSC Act aimed at increasing compliance with traffic regulations, reducing road crashes and enhancing safety on Nigerian roads through stiffer penalties.

*Reactions*

The proposal has already drawn criticism from religious groups. A Christian association has called on *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to assent to the Bill in its present form*, and urged the National Assembly to review the relevant provisions through broad consultations with religious bodies and civil society. The group reaffirmed support for the rule of law but said evangelism should respect public order while government protects constitutional freedoms of religion and expression.



*It's well ooo...

One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu's Economic Foresight Is Taking Shape

_How President Tinubu's bold reforms and Dr. Zacch Adedeji's leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy._


By Arabinrin Aderonke


One year ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed Nigeria's landmark tax reform laws. At the time, many Nigerians wondered whether the reforms would make any real difference. Today, one year later, the answer is becoming clear. The reforms are not only changing how Nigeria raises revenue but also the country's economic direction.

For decades, Nigeria depended heavily on crude oil to fund government activities. Whenever oil prices fell, government revenue dropped, budgets came under pressure, and development slowed. It became obvious that relying on one source of income was no longer sustainable. President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda recognised this challenge early and chose a different path. Instead of waiting for oil prices to improve, the administration focused on strengthening domestic revenue through bold tax reforms that simplify the tax system, eliminate double taxation, encourage voluntary compliance, support businesses, and provide the government with sustainable resources to fund development.

Policies alone do not deliver results. They need competent leadership and disciplined implementation. This is where the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has distinguished himself. Since assuming office, he has led one of the most remarkable improvements in Nigeria's tax administration.

Through technology, stronger compliance, better taxpayer services, and improved collaboration with stakeholders, the NRS has continued to deliver record-breaking revenue performance. The numbers leave little room for debate. Between January and June 2026, the NRS collected ₦21.6 trillion in tax revenue, representing a 49 per cent increase over the ₦14.27 trillion collected during the same period in 2025. In June alone, Nigeria generated ₦799.75 billion in Value Added Tax, while total statutory revenue into the Federation Account reached ₦3.701 trillion, resulting in a gross revenue of ₦4.501 trillion. From this, the Federation Account Allocation Committee distributed ₦2.55 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils.

These figures are not a coincidence. They reflect a steady pattern of growth over the last three years. Nigeria's tax revenue rose from about ₦10.1 trillion in 2023 to approximately ₦21.6 trillion in 2024, then climbed to about ₦36.8 trillion in 2025. With ₦21.6 trillion already realised within the first six months of 2026, the country is well on course to record another historic year.

This growth has been boosted by deliberate reforms, including improved tax administration, wider deployment of technology, electronic invoicing for large taxpayers, stronger enforcement against leakages and a more transparent and streamlined revenue collection system. The tax reform laws signed by President Tinubu one year ago have strengthened these efforts by delivering a modern legal framework that promotes fairness, simplicity, and stronger compliance.

Nigeria's experience is not uncommon. Countries that have reshaped their economies have done so by strengthening domestic revenue rather than relying solely on natural resources. India expanded tax collections after introducing its Goods and Services Tax. Brazil significantly strengthened compliance through electronic invoicing. Indonesia modernised its tax administration using digital technology, while South Africa continues to maintain one of Africa's strongest revenue authorities through efficient tax administration. Mexico also increased government revenue by strengthening compliance and reducing tax leakages.

Nigeria is now following the same path, proving that strong institutions and sound policies can produce sustainable economic growth. The lesson is simple. Countries that build strong tax systems are better able to fund development, withstand global economic disturbances and improve the lives of their people.

The benefits of these reforms reach far beyond government accounts. Stronger tax revenue gives government greater capacity to invest in roads, schools, hospitals, security, agriculture, digital infrastructure and social programmes. It also reduces excessive dependence on borrowing and strengthens Nigeria's economic security.

This is one of the clearest ways to improve the quality of life for citizens because sustainable development can only happen when government has reliable resources to allocate essential public services. The reforms are also boosting investor confidence. Nigeria's stock market has consistently ranked among the world's top-performing equity markets since the commencement of the Renewed Hope economic reforms, reflecting growing confidence in the country's fiscal and macroeconomic direction.

Of course, the work is not finished. More Nigerians and businesses must be brought into the formal economy. Tax education and voluntary compliance must continue to improve, while government must ensure that taxpayers see visible results through better public services and greater accountability.

Public trust grows when citizens can connect the taxes they pay with improved infrastructure, quality healthcare, better education and stronger security. Every additional naira collected and properly managed creates more opportunities for inclusive growth, job creation and national development.

One year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the tax reform laws, the direction is unmistakable. Nigeria is steadily moving away from an economy that depends largely on crude oil towards one that is driven by sustainable domestic revenue. President Tinubu provided the vision and political courage to pursue reforms that many considered difficult. Dr. Zacch Adedeji has provided the leadership and competence to translate that vision into verifiable results.

Under his stewardship, the Nigeria Revenue Service has continued to break revenue records while building a tax administration that is more transparent, more efficient and more trusted. The numbers tell the story. The reforms are working. The economy is responding. Investor confidence is improving. Revenue is growing.

Most importantly, Nigeria is laying a stronger foundation for inclusive growth and shared prosperity. One year on, the Renewed Hope tax reforms are no longer simply a policy ambition. They are becoming one of the administration's most important economic success stories. If this pace is sustained, the best days for Nigeria's economy are not just ahead; they have already begun.

_Arabinrin Aderonke is an award-winning investigative journalist, a 2016 finalist for the CNN Africa Journalist Award; Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, and Technical Advisor to the Executive Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service_

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I will reverse naming of public assets after Tinubu if elected President – Sowore Vows


African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that he would reverse all public facilities named after President Bola Tinubu if he’s elected Nigeria’s President in 2027.

Sowore condemned the naming of highways, public institutions and other national assets after Tinubu.

He made the declaration on his official Facebook page in reaction to the Federal Government’s decision to rename the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu.

Sowore wrote: “The naming of highways, national institutions, and public assets after officials of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu regime that impoverished Nigeria and those who enabled its decline will be reversed as a matter of urgency under a Sowore2027 administration.”

Recall that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, had announced the renaming of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the minister said the renaming of the coastal highway was in recognition of Tinubu’s long-standing vision for the project.

“That coastal highway is named President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway. By the powers conferred on me as Minister of Works, in consultation with my Permanent Secretary, the Minister of State, directors and staff of the ministry, we decided to name it after him because of his dream for it.

“He had that dream about 27 years back as governor of Lagos State. It is one thing to dream and another thing to have the grace of God to actualise that dream,” Umahi had said.



*Naija Politics*

That depends on whether a criminal act is established or suspected, then it becomes a State case and way beyond the family

BlueRayDick:
Well, if the family says they don't want an autopsy carried out on her, I guess the public will just have to respect their wishes. Nothing can do.

*MARY HABILA: WHY AN AUTOPSY AND CORONER'S INQUEST ARE A DUTY OWED TO THE PUBLIC.*

The reported death of Mary Habila has long ceased to be a matter of private family grief alone. It has become an issue of profound public concern that calls for the full operation of the law. In circumstances where a death is sudden, unexplained or attended by suspicion, the law does not leave the search for truth to the wishes of interested parties. It entrusts that responsibility to the Coroner acting in the public interest.

An autopsy and a coroner's inquest are not instruments of persecution. They are indispensable safeguards of justice. An autopsy establishes the medical cause of death, while a coroner's inquest judicially examines the circumstances surrounding it. Together, they provide an objective basis upon which criminal investigations, if any, may proceed or be discontinued.

The position of the deceased's family, though deserving of respect and compassion, cannot override the public interest in establishing the tiruth where suspicious circumstances exist. The administration of criminal justice is a sovereign responsibility of the State. It is for this reason that coronial proceedings are not dependent upon the consent or approval of the family of the deceased.

This case has attracted nationwide attention because the death reportedly occurred within the country home of a serving cabinet minister. That singular fact elevates the public interest in ensuring that every legitimate question is answered through lawful and transparent processes. Nothing short of an independent autopsy and a coroner's inquest will inspire public confidence in the outcome of the investigation.

Indeed, such proceedings serve the interests of all parties. If foul play occurred, the law will expose it. If no wrongdoing occurred, the same legal process will clear those unjustly suspected. Justice demands neither concealment nor conjecture; it demands evidence.

The greatest tribute that can be paid to Mary Habila is not speculation or political argument, but an impartial determination of the truth. That is why an autopsy and a coroner's inquest are not merely desirable, they are indispensable to justice, accountability, and the preservation of public confidence in the rule of law.


@ *Adum*

*MARY HABILA: WHY AN AUTOPSY AND CORONER'S INQUEST ARE A DUTY OWED TO THE PUBLIC.*

The reported death of Mary Habila has long ceased to be a matter of private family grief alone. It has become an issue of profound public concern that calls for the full operation of the law. In circumstances where a death is sudden, unexplained or attended by suspicion, the law does not leave the search for truth to the wishes of interested parties. It entrusts that responsibility to the Coroner acting in the public interest.

An autopsy and a coroner's inquest are not instruments of persecution. They are indispensable safeguards of justice. An autopsy establishes the medical cause of death, while a coroner's inquest judicially examines the circumstances surrounding it. Together, they provide an objective basis upon which criminal investigations, if any, may proceed or be discontinued.

The position of the deceased's family, though deserving of respect and compassion, cannot override the public interest in establishing the tiruth where suspicious circumstances exist. The administration of criminal justice is a sovereign responsibility of the State. It is for this reason that coronial proceedings are not dependent upon the consent or approval of the family of the deceased.

This case has attracted nationwide attention because the death reportedly occurred within the country home of a serving cabinet minister. That singular fact elevates the public interest in ensuring that every legitimate question is answered through lawful and transparent processes. Nothing short of an independent autopsy and a coroner's inquest will inspire public confidence in the outcome of the investigation.

Indeed, such proceedings serve the interests of all parties. If foul play occurred, the law will expose it. If no wrongdoing occurred, the same legal process will clear those unjustly suspected. Justice demands neither concealment nor conjecture; it demands evidence.

The greatest tribute that can be paid to Mary Habila is not speculation or political argument, but an impartial determination of the truth. That is why an autopsy and a coroner's inquest are not merely desirable, they are indispensable to justice, accountability, and the preservation of public confidence in the rule of law.


@ *Adum*

God bless Nigeria..... and Nigerians

THE MAN BEHIND THE UNIFORM
₦100,000 to hold a nation together

There is a man in Nigeria who wakes up before the country does.

While you are still asleep, he is already at his post.
Boots worn. Belt tight. Rifle checked. Fear swallowed.
He steps out into darkness not because he is fearless, but because someone has to.

That man is responsible for the safety of the nation.
Your safety.

Until recently, that man was collecting ₦49,000.
Now there is talk of ₦100,000.
A “good leaf” they called it.

But let’s sit with that number for a minute.

₦100,000
In 2026 Lagos, that is rent for 2 months in a face-me-I-face-you.
That is food for a family of 4 for 3 weeks, if prices don’t rise again.
That is school fees for one child, and nothing left for the second.
That is transport, fuel, data, and prayers that nothing goes wrong before month end.

And yet we expect this same ₦100,000 to buy courage.
To buy him to run toward gunshots while we run away.
To buy him to stand 12 hours in sun and rain so we can sleep.
To buy him to say “no” to bribes when his own children are hungry.

Tell me, Nigeria. Is that fair?

Imagine poverty in uniform

Poverty is already heavy.
Poverty in uniform is heavier.
Because now you are poor, and you are visible, and you are responsible.

Imagine having a wife who asks, “What did you bring?”
And you open an empty bag because salary entered and debt left first.
Imagine your son asking for new shoes and you remembering your boots have holes.
Imagine being posted to a dangerous zone, and your last thought before leaving home is: “If anything happens to me, who will feed them?”

That is not a movie. That is Monday for thousands of officers across this country.

From Constable at ₦43,293 to ₦49,113, now reviewed toward ₦80,000 - ₦100,000.
From Sergeant at ₦55,000.
From the people who take the first bullet.

And still, we say “this is underfunded.”
Because it is.

“I just hope there is no tax after the 100k”

That sentence is not greed. It is survival.
It is a man who has learned that every time government gives with one hand, it removes with the other.

He is not asking for millions.
He is asking to keep what little is given, so his family can breathe.

But beyond money, there is something deeper we are losing: "dignity".

We ask him to protect institutions that don’t protect him.
We ask him to enforce laws that don’t enforce his welfare.
We ask him to love a country that pays him like an afterthought.

And then we are surprised when the system breaks.

Nigeria, we still have a long way to go

A nation is judged not by how it treats its rich, but by how it treats the people who hold it up when it is weak.

Teachers. Nurses. And yes, the men and women in uniform.

You cannot build a safe country on hungry backs.
You cannot fight insecurity with frustrated officers.
You cannot preach patriotism to a man who can’t afford paracetamol.

If we want integrity, we must fund it.
If we want loyalty, we must earn it.
If we want peace, we must pay for it.

₦100,000 is a step. But it is not the destination.
Let it be tax-free.
Let allowances come on time. Housing. Risk. Transport.
Let there be insurance. Let there be respect.
Let promotion not take 15 years.

Because the truth is simple:
The cheaper we make security, the more expensive insecurity becomes.

So I’m asking you

The next time you see an officer on the road, tired, sweating, standing.
Don’t just see “police.”Soldier" or just another Uniform man.
See a father.
See a husband.
See a son.
See a man carrying ₦100,000 worth of responsibility for 200 million people.

And ask yourself:
If that was me, would it be enough?

Nigeria, we have work to do.
And it starts with honoring the people we call when everything else has failed.

#TheManBehindTheUniform #PayOurProtectors #NigeriaDeservesBetter

~ Dr Zainab Suleiman

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Why Do Many People Find It Difficult to Marry Persons with Disabilities? The Real Barrier Is Society, Not Disability

Marriage is often described as a union built on love, trust, companionship, and shared values. Yet, for many persons with disabilities, finding a life partner can be one of the most difficult journeys—not because they lack the capacity to love or build a family, but because society continues to place unnecessary barriers in their way.

The question is not whether persons with disabilities are capable of being good husbands, wives, mothers, or fathers. The real question is: Why do so many people still hesitate to marry them?

The answers reveal uncomfortable truths about prejudice, misinformation, and deeply rooted stereotypes.

The Fear of Public Opinion

One of the biggest reasons is the fear of what others will say.

Many people genuinely love someone with a disability but abandon the relationship because of pressure from parents, relatives, friends, or religious communities.

Imagine a young man who wishes to marry a woman who uses a wheelchair. Instead of asking whether she is kind, educated, responsible, or compatible, his family asks:

"Why can't you find someone without a disability?"

The relationship ends—not because love disappeared, but because prejudice won.

The Myth That Disability Means Dependence

Many people wrongly assume that every person with a disability is financially dependent or unable to contribute to family life.

The reality is very different.

Across Nigeria and around the world, persons with disabilities are doctors, lawyers, journalists, teachers, entrepreneurs, engineers, politicians, farmers, artists, and successful business owners. Many are financially independent and support their families.

Disability does not determine someone's ability to love, provide, or build a stable home.

Misconceptions About Parenting

Some people believe persons with disabilities cannot raise children or that disability will automatically be passed on to every child.

This is another misconception.

Many disabilities are not hereditary, and many persons with disabilities are loving, capable, and successful parents. Good parenting is built on care, responsibility, patience, and commitment—not physical perfection.

Economic Barriers Are Mistaken for Personal Limitations

Many persons with disabilities face unemployment and poverty—not because they lack talent, but because they are denied equal opportunities.

When society excludes people from education, employment, and entrepreneurship, it also limits their economic independence.

Ironically, some people then reject them for marriage because they are unemployed, ignoring the discrimination that created the situation in the first place.

Negative Cultural and Religious Beliefs

In some communities, disability is still wrongly associated with curses, punishment, witchcraft, or bad luck.

These harmful beliefs have no factual basis, yet they continue to influence marriage decisions.

No one should be judged or rejected because of myths that deny their humanity.

Society Focuses on Disability Instead of Character

When choosing a spouse, people often say they value honesty, kindness, integrity, respect, and love.

Yet when disability enters the picture, these qualities are sometimes ignored.

A compassionate, educated, hardworking woman with a disability may be overlooked simply because she walks with crutches.

A responsible, intelligent man who is blind may be rejected before anyone gets to know his character.

The disability becomes louder than the person.

Low Visibility Creates More Misunderstanding

Many people rarely interact closely with persons with disabilities.

Because of this limited exposure, they rely on stereotypes rather than personal experience.

The more inclusive our schools, workplaces, religious centres, and communities become, the more these misconceptions begin to disappear.

Love Requires Understanding, Not Perfection

Marriage succeeds because of communication, trust, commitment, patience, and mutual respect.

None of these qualities depends on whether someone can hear, see, walk, or use both hands.

A disability does not prevent someone from being faithful.

It does not prevent someone from being caring.

It does not prevent someone from building a happy family.

A Call for Change

We must stop judging people by their disabilities and start appreciating them for who they are.

Families should encourage relationships based on character rather than appearance.

Faith leaders should challenge stigma instead of reinforcing it.

The media should showcase successful marriages involving persons with disabilities to break harmful stereotypes.

Governments should create more opportunities for education, employment, accessibility, and economic empowerment, enabling persons with disabilities to participate fully in society.

The Real Question

Perhaps the question should no longer be:

"Why do people find it difficult to marry persons with disabilities?"

Instead, we should ask:

"Why does society still allow prejudice to determine who deserves love?"

Every person deserves the opportunity to love and be loved.

Every person deserves the chance to build a family.

Disability does not reduce a person's value.

Love should never be limited by prejudice.

#DisabilityInclusion
#LoveWithoutBarriers

I wonder where a starving homeless rat wants to confront a bitter, evil, embittered, wounded lion... Only the Messiah can help this country

Nigerians and Nigeria always in drama. From Akara to Ankara... Isokay o

It seems these baaddaa guys are bent on testing their mic in security-manned areas and it's getting louder by the day

Looks more like a two zero game

Something like this should get a go

One like this won't be bad

Still on the matter

Can be versatile in doing various things. I guess that's the whole essence

Mandela27:
Ambidextrous U say but I'm not sure he can use both hands to write

BREAKING: President Tinubu has approved the comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which will see the agency being led by a civilian in its operational leadership, while the military will continue to handle security for corps members across the country.

Tinubu also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Youth, Ayodele Olawande, to amend the NYSC Act and its regulations to reflect all the approved reform measures, enabling immediate implementation of the new framework.

Some of the landmark reforms include:

1. A technology-driven call-up process.

2. Risk-sensitive deployment to better protect corps members.

3. A redesigned six-week orientation programme with a stronger focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, digital skills, and specialised career streams.

4. Skills-based primary assignments aligned with academic background and career pathways.

5. Modern governance with civilian operational leadership while the military continues to provide security support.

6. Improved camp standards through a national grading and certification system.

7. A new graduation ceremony to replace the Passing Out Parade, and a redesigned NYSC uniform that reflects professionalism and national pride.

What are the real benefits of these reforms? Will they remove the fear many young Nigerians have about serving in other states because of insecurity?
While the other reforms look promising, security remains the biggest concern. If corps members still fear deployment, public confidence in the scheme will remain low.
In my view, the original aim of the NYSC—promoting national unity through interstate service has been weakened by the country's security challenges. Also, removing the military from the operational leadership is a wrong move. The military has always been the backbone of the discipline and structure that define the scheme.
Without that, the NYSC risks losing one of its strongest traditions.


C O P I E D

BREAKING: President Tinubu has approved the comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which will see the agency being led by a civilian in its operational leadership, while the military will continue to handle security for corps members across the country.

Tinubu also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Youth, Ayodele Olawande, to amend the NYSC Act and its regulations to reflect all the approved reform measures, enabling immediate implementation of the new framework.

Some of the landmark reforms include:

1. A technology-driven call-up process.

2. Risk-sensitive deployment to better protect corps members.

3. A redesigned six-week orientation programme with a stronger focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, digital skills, and specialised career streams.

4. Skills-based primary assignments aligned with academic background and career pathways.

5. Modern governance with civilian operational leadership while the military continues to provide security support.

6. Improved camp standards through a national grading and certification system.

7. A new graduation ceremony to replace the Passing Out Parade, and a redesigned NYSC uniform that reflects professionalism and national pride.

War Against Insecurity:



TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI RESCUE ABDUCTED NECO CANDIDATES IN LASSA, INTENSIFY SEARCH FOR REMAINING VICTIM


Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully rescued ten National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted during an ISWAP attack on Lassa Community in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which occured at about 0900 hours (9:00 a.m.) on Monday, 29 June 2026, targeted the Technical Secondary School while the students were writing exams. Immediately upon reciept of the incident, Theatre Command scrambled both strike and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircrafts from the Air Component of OPHK to support troops mobilised to the area for a coordinated search and rescue operation.

The troops, with support from the air platforms overhead providing guidance, made contact around DAGGU and after the firefight, the operation has so far resulted in the successful rescue of ten victims, who were unhurt and are currently receiving the necessary care and support, while efforts remain ongoing to rescue the remaining victim and bring the perpetrators to justice. During the contact, troops out maneuvered the fleeing terrorists inflicting casualties on them and capturing seven of their motorcycles, significantly disrupting their escape. Regrettably, during the intense firefight, one gallant soldier of OPHK and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force made the supreme sacrifice during the intense exchange of fire with the terrorists. Their courage, selflessness and unwavering commitment exemplify the collective resolve of security forces and local volunteers who continue to risk their lives daily to protect innocent citizens and restore peace across the North East.

In collaboration with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders, troops have intensified operations and sustained pressure on the terrorist elements responsible for the attack. Security measures across the affected area have also been reinforced to protect vulnerable communities, safeguard schools and prevent any recurrence. The incident further underscores the desperation of terrorist groups who, faced with sustained pressure from ongoing military operations, have resorted to attacking soft targets and vulnerable members of society in a futile attempt to sustain their campaign of terror. However, such cowardly acts will neither deter OPHK's resolve nor diminish its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace and security across the North East.

Operation HADIN KAI remains steadfast in its mandate to protect civilians, safeguard critical national infrastructure, and create a secure environment for educational activities and other essential services to thrive. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to facilitate prompt operational response. The public is also urged to disregard unverified reports and misinformation relating to this incident and rely only on updates issued through official channels, as ongoing operations may necessitate further verified updates.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force North East
Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri
29 June 2026


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War Against Terrorism;



US Special Operations Commander Visits Nigeria's North-East, Reaffirms Partnership With Nigerian Military To Defeat Terrorists


The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), *Major General Claude Tudor*, has concluded a high-level visit to Nigeria’s North-East, where he reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to deepening security cooperation with the Nigerian military in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

Major General Tudor and his delegation were hosted on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Headquarters of the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North East, *Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK)*, at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri.

Military authorities said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing security cooperation and strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States, in furtherance of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency in the region. The engagement comes amid renewed military offensives against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

During the engagement, Maj. Gen. Tudor commended Operation HADIN KAI for its operational achievements and described the Nigeria-U.S. collaboration as “a model of effective military partnership” in countering insurgency.

He praised the integration of U.S. Special Operations personnel into OPHK, noting that “the sustained collaboration, mutual trust and shared commitment between both countries remain critical to achieving lasting peace and restoring stability in the region”.

The SOCAFRICA Commander also reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigeria through enhanced collaboration in military strategy, operational planning, intelligence cooperation, and other defence initiatives.

The Theatre Commander, OPHK, *Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar*, expressed gratitude to the U.S. Government and SOCAFRICA for their continued support, particularly the integration of American Special Operations personnel into the Theatre’s operational framework.

Maj. Gen. Abubakar said the partnership has strengthened operational effectiveness through both kinetic and non-kinetic operations, while also highlighting the need for additional technological support to further enhance operations.

The visit underscores intensifying U.S.-Nigeria military cooperation in the North-East. The Defence Headquarters recently confirmed that coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the Nigerian military and U.S. Africa Command have eliminated more than 200 terrorists, including several high-ranking commanders, in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the partnership with a focus on strengthening military capacity, countering terrorist networks, and promoting regional stability across the Lake Chad Basin.

The engagement concluded with both commands pledging to strengthen coordinated efforts against emerging threats and to focus on capacity building.


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Boko Haram members attached to community-based security structures supporting military operations.

Several serving personnel have argued that trust remains a significant challenge, citing fears that operational information could be compromised.

One officer said many troops remain skeptical because insurgent groups continue to demonstrate knowledge of military movements and operations.

According to security sources, these concerns have led some units to maintain strict separation between serving personnel and rehabilitated former fighters despite official efforts to promote cooperation.

Why the Issue Matters
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of a conflict that has lasted more than fifteen years and claimed thousands of lives across northeastern Nigeria.

Boko Haram and its splinter factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been responsible for deadly attacks on civilians, military installations, and critical infrastructure across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states, while also extending operations into other parts of the country.

Although authorities have repeatedly stated that the insurgency has been significantly degraded, attacks on military personnel and communities continue to occur.

For many serving officers, the prospect of former insurgents entering the military through official recruitment channels raises difficult questions about vetting standards, loyalty, and operational security.

Questions Over Recruitment Procedures
The Nigerian Army’s 91st Regular Recruits Intake exercise commenced nationwide on June 9, 2026, with applicants required to meet established eligibility criteria and provide specified documentation.

The central question emerging from the Maiduguri screening exercise is whether the former insurgents met all recruitment requirements and, if so, how their applications were assessed and approved.

At the time of filing this report, military authorities had not publicly clarified the circumstances surrounding the shortlisting of the candidates.

What remains undisputed, according to two independent military sources, is that approximately forty former Boko Haram members arrived at the military medical facility in a government-sponsored vehicle, participated in medical screening, and that a significant number reportedly advanced to subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Awaiting Official Response
Efforts to obtain official clarification were unsuccessful before publication.

Calls and text messages sent to the Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, were not answered. Similarly, officials of the Borno State Government and members of the state’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Committee had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.

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