₦airaland Forum

Old and misleading videos were being circulated on social media by some people to suggest the failure of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence of insecurity, with killings and abductions across parts of the country, including recent incidents in Oyo and Borno, between May 15 and 17.

Daily Trust had reported how gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. In Borno, armed groups attacked schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area, abducting 42 pupils.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Matawalle said insecurity remains a national challenge that requires collective efforts from both security agencies and citizens to overcome. He urged Nigerians to support security agencies and pray for peace while warning politicians against exploiting the situation for political gain.

“It’s disheartening, and we must all rise to ensure that security agencies and Nigerians work together to end insecurity in the country. Insecurity does not discriminate based on political affiliation or religion. It can affect anyone.

“That is why we have urged the opposition to stop using insecurity to incite people. It is a challenge that can happen to anyone, and no Nigerian is happy about it. Unfortunately, some members of the opposition appear pleased with the situation. They do not care about the people. What matters to them is portraying the government as a failure for their own political interests and deceiving people into believing they alone can end insecurity.

“It is only God that can bring to an end to this insecurity, alongside our collective prayers and efforts. It should not be used as a tool to condemn others or score political points.” he said.

According to him, old and misleading videos were being circulated on social media by some people to suggest the failure of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Noting that insecurity is not an isolated case with Nigeria, Matawalle assured that security operatives are working round the clock to crush terrorists unleashing attacks in parts of the country.

“There are fake and recycled videos being circulated, some dating back to the Jonathan administration and others from countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, yet they are being presented as incidents that occurred under this administration. That is not true.

“Our security operatives are working tirelessly across the country. We have directed them to decisively with terrorists, but this is not a challenge that can disappear overnight. Even some of the world’s powerful nations have battled insecurity for years and are still confronting it.

“We ask Nigerians to continue praying for us and supporting efforts to bring this challenge to an end.”e to serve.” he explained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik1sbQxOIQI?si=vmBRHY758IHiI5qf

THE DAY I DEFENDED GARRI IN SCHOOL DEBATE. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

Back in secondary school, our English teacher made the mistake of choosing me, Godsent, to represent my house in an inter-school debate 🎤😂 The topic was: “Which Is Better: Garri or Rice?”

Immediately I heard it, I stood up and shouted: “Madam, my mama dey sell garri I'm gonna win this debate 😜. The whole class burst into laughter.

My opponent was one fine girl from another school, Amara, representing Rice 🍚✨. She adjusted her tie like she was defending PhD thesis and said:

“Rice is food of celebration 🎉 No wedding is complete without rice. No birthday is successful without rice. No Christmas is valid without rice.

Nobody says: ‘Come celebrate with us, we are serving soaked garri and groundnut.’”
Crowd laughed 😂😂 She continued:

“Rice has class 😌 Rice has packaging 💅
Rice has varieties: Jollof, Fried, Coconut, Ofada, White Rice & Stew 🍛 Rice enters party with confidence. Rice wears suit and tie 👔 Garri enters in rubber bowl.” Audience screamed 😭🤣

Then she dropped final bomb 💣: “Rice is for champions 🏆 Athletes eat rice. Presidents eat rice. Garri is what people eat when things are not moving well.” Thunderous applause 👏🔥 Even my own classmates were clapping. Traitors. 😒😂

Then it was my turn 😎. I adjusted my oversized school trousers and stepped forward like a warrior 🕺

“Good day honorable judges, respected audience, and my opponent speaking under the influence of jollof propaganda… Today I stand to defend not just a food…

I stand to defend; A LEGEND 💪 A SURVIVOR 🫡 A SAVIOR OF HUMANITY 🙌 I stand to defend… GARRI!!!”...... Half the students shouted: “YEEEEEE!!!” 😂🔥

I asked the judges: “Do you have garri in your house?” 👀 They laughed........One judge nodded 😂.....I shouted: “Exactly! Because Garri is the LAST HOPE OF MANKIND!”

When rice finishes — Garri is there 🫡
When salary never enter — Garri is there 💸
When mummy says “manage till month end” — Garri appears like superhero 🦸
Audience: “YEEEEEE!” 🤣

“Rice is for parties 🎉 Garri is for survival 🪖Rice is occasional 📅 Garri is dependable 💯”
Then I turned to Amara dramatically 😤👇
“Can rice save you in 30 seconds?!”
“When hunger strikes by 11:47pm 🌙 Can rice shout: ‘My son, I am ready!’?” NO!

But Garri? Add water 💧 Add sugar 🍬
Add groundnut 🥜 SALVATION HAS COME! 🙌🤣 Then I explained the meaning of GARRI 😭🔥
G – Giver of Energy ⚡
A – Attitude Changer 😤
R – Restorer of Hope 🙏
R – Reducer of Weakness 💪
I – Increaser of Agility 🏃

“Garri has many names:” Student Power 📚Life Support ❤️ Hunger Destroyer 🍽️Emergency Department 🚑 Federal Ministry of Survival 🏛️🤣

“Garri is loyal!” Cornflakes came and left 🥣Golden Morn disappointed 😭 Noodles became expensive 💸 But Garri remained faithful. Faithful in dry season ☀️ Faithful in rainy season 🌧️ Faithful in suffering 😭

Then I delivered the final blow 💣🔥. “My opponent said nobody serves garri in party…”. I paused dramatically 😌
“THAT IS BECAUSE GARRI IS NOT A PARTY GUEST…” Entire hall went silent 👀 Then I shouted: “GARRI IS FAMILY!!!” 🏠🤣🔥
The hall exploded 😂😂😂

I pointed at Amara one last time: “Rice is for enjoyment… GARRI IS FOR EMERGENCY AND ENJOYMENT!” Rice needs firewood 🔥 Rice needs gas ⛽ Rice needs pot 🍲 Rice needs time ⏳

But u see Garri? Just bring cup and water…
WE MOVE! 🚶‍♂️💨🤣 Thank you. 🎤⬇️ Abeg did I win amara 🤣🤣🤷...
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