This man is worse than an hireling in cassock. He is a wolf preying on sheep out on their own frolic!! So brazenly so!!! And to think that some people go to his so called church!!!
Validated: NDC will restore some amount of subsidy and peg Petrol at N600 per litre.
Instead of giving governor all the100% to lavish, Peter Obi will use 60% of the saving to lift people out of poverty, restore our health, education, improve security and enhance better life.
Additionally, student loan will be stopped, in its place, government will review school fees across federal and state universities.
Prudence will be our watch word.
Anyone who does not like it can relocate to Sambida.
Political talk. A most unrealistic position to take. Deceitful and deluded folks!!
dododawa1: Last month, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, expressed concern over the persistently low enlistment of youths from the South-East geopolitical zone into the Nigerian Army.
Shaibu made this known during the passing-out parade of the pioneer batch of 90 regular recruits at the Nigerian Army Recruit Training Depot, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State.
DAILY POST reports that while youths in other parts of the country are fiercely competing for the limited slots in the Army, the Nigerian government is begging the South-East to fill theirs.
Shaibu noted that the recruitment quota allocated to the South-East had remained largely unfilled for several years, describing the trend as unacceptable.
The Army Chief, however, appealed to traditional rulers, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders in the region to encourage eligible young men and women to take advantage of the recruitment opportunities available in the Nigerian Army.
According to him, military service is not merely a career but an honourable calling that embodies patriotism, leadership and national service.
He said: “We ask for your continued support because military service is very demanding. Please stand by them, encourage them and pray for them.
To our hosts, the Ndigbo, I humbly appeal to you to encourage your youths to take their rightful place in the defence of our fatherland.
For some time now, the recruitment quota allocated to this zone has not been fully utilised. This should not continue. Military service is not just a career but an honourable endeavour of patriotism, leadership and national contribution.
I, therefore, urge community leaders, parents, guardians and elders across the South-East to encourage our young men and women to regard this depot as their own and step forward to serve the nation.”
Nobody wants to join — Orji Kalu
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, had also raised concerns over the unwillingness of many from the South-East to join the country’s security agencies.
Kalu made the remarks during a recent interview with News Central TV while speaking about the state of the nation.
The Abia Senator said that in his area, people were often given application forms to join the Nigerian Army, Police and Air Force, but many remained unwilling to apply.
I know in my area, they give me forms for people to join the Army; nobody wants to join. They give me forms for people to join the Police; nobody wants to join. They give me forms for people to join the Air Force; they will not want to apply,” Kalu said.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenges are linked to issues such as hatred, tribalism and religious divisions among citizens.
Kalu said Nigerians, including those from the South-East, need to see themselves first as citizens of one country and work together to tackle insecurity.
He also described the armed forces as some of the best institutions in Nigeria, arguing that tribalism does not affect most of the personnel.
South-East will regret rejecting Army recruitment — Joe Igbokwe
Similarly, an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, warned that the South-East could face serious consequences in the future if young people in the region continued to show little interest in joining the Nigerian Army.
Reacting to reports that many recruitment slots allocated to the South-East remain unfilled while applicants from the North continue to fill their quotas in large numbers, Igbokwe described the situation as worrying.
South-East will regret rejecting Nigerian Army recruitment, mark my words,” he said.
Ejimakor However, human rights lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor said the reluctance of Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian armed forces is not a deficit of valour but a calculated refusal to serve an institution they deeply mistrust.
The lawyer said this in a post on X after the Chief of Army Staff expressed concern over the persistently low enlistment of youths from the South-East geopolitical zone into the Nigerian Army.
Ejimakor pointed out that history and current happenings show that Igbo people face systematic marginalisation within an ethnically unbalanced leadership structure in Nigeria’s security services.
The lawyer also stated that the armed forces are repeatedly weaponised against Ndigbo in times of crisis.
The trauma of the 1967 army massacres of Ndigbo in the North remains an unhealed wound, constantly reopened by modern atrocities targeting youths suspected of IPOB ties, such as the state-sanctioned violence at Nkpor, the Aba prayer ground, Obigbo, the Trump victory rally in Port Harcourt, and many others,” he said.
He further stated that the youths are deeply appalled by the integration of “repentant” Boko Haram terrorists into the military.
To ask them to bleed under a biased command, alongside former terrorists, is a compromise of dignity they refuse to make.
“So, their reluctance to enlist is not cowardice. Instead, it is a quiet, powerful protest against an institution that has often betrayed Ndigbo,” Ejimakor said.
Why South-East youths don’t want to join Army
Amid reports that the Nigerian Army is struggling to attract enough applicants from the South-East for its recruitment exercise, DAILY POST spoke to some young South-easterners about why many youths in the region are reluctant to enlist.
Their responses varied, ranging from concerns over insecurity and poor welfare for soldiers to alleged discrimination, political interference and a general loss of confidence in the military.
I don’t want to die for politicians’
Speaking to DAILY POST on Tuesday, Chinedu Udemmezue, a trader from Anambra State, said he had nothing against the Nigerian Army.
According to him, he once wanted to join the military but changed his mind because of concerns over the safety of soldiers.
He said: “I have nothing against the Nigerian Army. In fact, when I was younger, I wanted to join. But today, I am no longer interested.
My fear is simple: I don’t want to enter the Army and become a casualty of a war that politicians are not serious about ending. Look at the number of soldiers being killed in different parts of the country.
Sometimes, you hear that soldiers were sent somewhere without adequate equipment or support. Then, when something happens, they will talk about sacrifice.
Sacrifice is good, but there must be a reason to believe that your life is valued. I have a family. I cannot just volunteer to die because somebody in Abuja wants to score political points.”
There is a trust problem’
Ifeanyi Nwankwo, a graduate from Enugu State, said the major issue for him is trust.
He said young people may be reluctant to join an organisation where they believe opportunities and promotions are not always based on merit.
You cannot tell young people to join an organisation when they believe that opportunities and promotions are not always based on merit.
There has been this perception for years that people from the South-East are not treated fairly in some national institutions.
Whether every allegation is true or not is another matter. But perception matters. If a young man believes that even after joining the Army, he may not get equal opportunities because of where he comes from, why would he rush to enlist?
The government needs to address that perception. You cannot simply announce recruitment and expect people to forget everything they have heard or experienced,” he stated.
Army not the problem’
Chukwuebuka Eze, an undergraduate at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, said he actually wants to join the Army but faces opposition from his parents.
He said their major concern was the rising insecurity across the country.
I actually want to join the Army. I have always admired the military. But my parents are against it because of insecurity.
They keep asking me: ‘What will you gain if you are killed?’ That question is difficult to answer,” he said.
Why should I join when soldiers are poorly treated?’
Uche Madu, 27, a mechanic from Imo State, said he considered joining the Army after secondary school but changed his mind.
He said poor welfare for soldiers was one of the reasons for his decision.
“Go and ask the families of soldiers who died in the line of duty whether their relatives were properly taken care of. Sometimes, it appears the government remembers soldiers only when they need to send them into danger.
If the salary, insurance, housing, healthcare and welfare are attractive, you will see more young people applying.
“If I can work here as a mechanic, run a business or travel abroad and potentially earn better money without carrying a gun into a dangerous place, why would I choose the military?” he asked.
Stop politicising the military’
Obinna Onwe, 29, a civil servant from Ebonyi State, identified alleged political interference as one of the major factors discouraging young people from joining the military.
“The biggest issue for me is political interference.
The military should be a professional institution that serves Nigeria, not politicians. Once young people begin to believe that soldiers are being used to settle political scores or suppress particular communities, it affects recruitment.
“Look at the history of military intervention in Nigeria. Look at the various conflicts and how communities perceive the security agencies. These things create resentment.
If the government genuinely wants youths from the South-East to join the military, it should rebuild confidence.
“You cannot use propaganda to convince people. Give them reasons to believe in the institution,” he advised.
We are still interested’
Kelechi Ugwu, 23, an undergraduate from Enugu State, disagreed with the suggestion that South-East youths have completely lost interest in joining the military.
He said he applied for Army recruitment because he wants to serve his country.
According to him, “I think it is wrong to say South-East youths have given up on Nigeria.
I applied for Army recruitment because I want to serve my country. I disagree with those saying nobody from the South-East wants to join.
But I understand why some people are afraid. Parents don’t want to lose their children. There are young men who have gone into security jobs and never returned.
What the government should do is improve the conditions of service and make recruitment transparent. If people see that soldiers are respected and properly equipped, more youths will come.”
Government should ask questions, not blame us’
Onyemaechi Nwafor, 25, an entrepreneur from Anambra State, said the government should engage young people in the region instead of accusing them of abandoning the country.
I don’t think the answer is to accuse South-Easterners of abandoning Nigeria.
“Ask the youths why they are not coming. Don’t just sit in Abuja and say they are not patriotic.
“Some are worried about discrimination. Some are afraid of insecurity. Some don’t trust the recruitment process, while others simply have better opportunities elsewhere.
If the government wants more people from the region, it should engage them. Go to the universities, communities and youth organisations. Explain the opportunities. Address the complaints. Make them feel that they are wanted in the Nigerian Army.
“People will respond when they believe the country also values them,” he noted.
Meanwhile, a political analyst and communication expert at Peaceland University, Enugu, Nduka Odo, has attributed the problem to poor remuneration, deplorable living conditions and the perceived mishandling of insecurity in the country.
Odo, who spoke with DAILY POST on Tuesday, said the government should reform the military and make the profession attractive to young people instead of blaming the region for its low recruitment figures.
He said available records showed that youths from the South-East were no longer applying for recruitment into the Nigerian Army in significant numbers.
According to him, South-East youths are highly ambitious and prefer career paths that offer opportunities to achieve their aspirations and attain globally competitive standards.
He said: “Joining the Nigerian Army would not fulfil their life ambitions. The youths of the region are one of the most ambitious in the world.
They want a system that meets global standards. They want to attain greatness and become recognisable in their communities.
The remuneration for soldiers is poor. They would do better if they went into trading and other businesses. So, poor salaries and low standards of living among soldiers discourage youths from joining the Army.”
Odo also criticised the condition of military barracks, saying the deplorable state of some facilities could discourage prospective recruits.
Have you been to the barracks recently? You would think that nobody could live there. Tattered residences. This is similar to the police stations,” he said.
He expressed concern over the deaths of senior military officers in attacks by terrorists and bandits, arguing that the situation had weakened public confidence in the security system.
“Generals and officers die like birds in the hands of terrorists and so-called bandits. Yet, you see the government celebrating the repentance of terrorists. Who does that?” he queried
Odo also called for a broader discussion on the under-representation of South-East youths in the Nigerian military, stressing that the issue goes beyond recruitment into the Army.
According to him, alleged difficulties faced by youths from the region in gaining admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) must also be addressed.
When we talk about South-East youths not joining the Army, let’s be specific. They are talking about joining as recruits.
“We forgot decades of inability of South-East youths to enrol in the Nigerian Defence Academy. Those are the people who come out later to lead the military.
Young people without generals as godfathers cannot enter the NDA even if they qualify,” he alleged.
He said the government should also examine the representation of South-East youths in other strategic federal institutions and agencies.
Similarly, the military is not the only place they need to ask the youth to join. What about NNPC, Customs, Airport Authority and all the other juicy positions?” he asked.
The South-East is not being proactive and is getting further alienated from the rest of Nigeria. One hopes that they will tell themselves and their upcoming generation the truth on this matter. It is unfortunate for them that Sen Orji Kalu behaves like a crab in the matter. In the future the South-East will say they are marginalised in the Military and feel entitled to military commands when they are not available to join the military! They want to be President but do not want to fight in the military. Quite typical of Peter Obi who does not want to spend money in his quest to be President but wants to be President! Deceitful fellow!
SHIVA001: Na only Americana fit call am Tony. But naija trainee girl No get level na why. Compare to The Americana interviewer. There are levels to this things., even the rich will bend rules for you if they see say u get levels.
Putting Mr for person name in a cooperate setting is not a bad idea. Even whites will mostly Add Mr or Mrs or Miss.
A wise and well brought up African lady will behave differently. She is ill-bred. Journalists should dig out her Mother! She will do well to relocate to the U.K. where she can address The King as "Charles."
The internet is current on fire following an incident that happened earlier involving Tony Elumelu and a young lady who called him by name. In the video that has gone viral, she wanted to ask the UBA chairman some questions and called him by his first name, Tony.
However, the bank executive immediately corrected her and asked to be called either TOE or Mr Elumelu.
Following this, several individuals have commented on the issue including Omoyele Sowore. Also, an earlier statement of Ibikun Awosika addressing a similar issue resurfaced.
Nigerians need a journalist to find out and tell us the name of the young lady in the eye of the storm.
thablogger: The Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu was pictured standing on his chair during the celebration of the Bank clocking 70 years.
EFCC is getting more effective and efficient at the job of dealing with scammers who provide the illicit cash flow that oils the wheels of night clubbing and wild unrestrained hotel spendings!
Not for once have I heard John Cardinal Onaiyekan call the profligate and adult infant known as Dino Melaye to order so Kogi children will not grow living life like Dino is doing! Dino is his kinsman!
DeepSight: You do realize that speaking truth to power has long been the tradition of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. If you can remember Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie?
Let me ask you a sincere question.
A priest goes to the president and says, sir, there is hunger in the land. Has he lied? Thats the first question.
The second question is if it is right and proper for the president to respond saying that hunger has been there before he was born. Was that a good response? Was it not insensitive and irresponsible? If you were an adviser to the president, would you advise him to respond saying such a thing?
Be sinceree
In a very sincere Father and Son discussion you can have that kind of response. Let me ask you a question. Answer sincerely. Is it responsible conduct for a Father to call a press conference to gleefully disclose the confidential details of his discussions with his son. BY THE WAY, I AM NOT A TINUBU FAN BUT CERTAINLY AGAINST A DECEITFUL PETER OBI BECOMING THE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA. HE LACKS COURAGE AND A SACRIFICIAL ATTITUDE OF A LEADER WORTH CALLING ONE! John Cardinal Onaiyekan certainly abused his clerical position and privilege. Is that how he discloses openly the Confession he takes from his congregation! I insist that the Catholic Bishops acted a script targeted at shoring up support for Peter Obi a well known Catholic so that without saying more their congregation will read their body language! How different are they from the fake Bishops Tinubu hired the other! This is a classic case of reverse engineering!
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has fired back with a bold declaration, insisting that his recent appearance on national television was not to please the government but to speak the truth. At 82, the respected Catholic cleric says he has nothing to fear, delivering a powerful message that is already drawing attention amid Nigeria’s heated political climate.
The government of the day will do well to just ignore the politician in cassock creating fear where there is none. He is afraid of his own shadow!
Atiku has turned himself into an item of public ridicule in the hands of Wike!🤣🤣. That is what happens to people who have unbridled ambitions. They become blind, deaf and dumb to reality. Atiku knows deep inside of him that there is indeed an unwritten arrangement of power rotation concerning the Presidency between the North and the South of Nigeria. Atiku’s unbridled ambition is the root of the destruction of meaningful opposition party politics in Nigeria by the destabilisation of PDP when he insisted on contesting the Presidency when it was clear to all that it was not the turn of the North. Many, including Okonkwo are not telling him the truth.
BATified2023: Tinubu will retire u n that agulu packaged fraud next year, after 2027 election the presidency will go to d north for 8 years then back to the south south where yorubas will give them d full support by 2039.
Na south south go get am with Yoruba alliance n support cos one good turn deserve another?
Won’t the South-West support the South-East after the 8 years of the South! Why not! By the way, Atiku, out of inordinate ambition swims against the tide and won’t win! It is still the turn of the South to be President! The North knows that their chances of being President will be in serious jeopardy if the South does not complete an eight year term.
experts: Gbenga Hashim Supporters Launches Digital Campaign for 2027 Presidential Race
A New Nigeria Support Group has released a video promoting Dr Gbenga Hashim of Accord Party for President as campaign for 2027 Presidential election commences.
Video
As the campaign season kicks off, a New Nigeria Support Group has released a video promoting Dr Gbenga Hashim of Accord Party for President pic.twitter.com/dovw9Jo3l9
— Just Event Online Publication (@justeventsonlin) August 19, 2026
1. His true name is known as Gbenga Olawepo Hashim. 2. He has a certificate not shrouded in controversy. 3. He provides an alternative to Tinubu. 4. He needs to tell us more about his manifesto and capacity so we can be sure he will carry on the good Tinubu achieved while jettisoning the bad governance of Tinubu especially in the aspect of electricity.
"Governor Ademola Adeleke humbly prostrates before his elder brother, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of Davido, appreciating his immense support and role in his successful second-term re-election. Dr. Adeleke, in return, prayed for the Governor and his administration." 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/vA9BfPd7Pd
In the practice of the tradition of the Yoruba. Not anything out of the ordinary. When a Yoruba male wakes up in the morning he greets his elders prostrating.
gare: is this the first time they have gone over the most senior person to appoint, and how are you sure he is the most senior?
1. For reasons not difficult to understand it is not the right thing to do even if that had been done previously. 2. It is in the public space that he is the most senior P.S. in the Federal Civil Service presently.
Senator Fadahunsi committed an offence against the State and should be prosecuted. He should be invited by the police to clarify his previous statement and thereafter be charged to court.
Jayhome24: I will rather support a forest Gorilla than saying I'm supporting one useless OK movement.
A party who was dead in Ekiti election.
Dead in Edo LGA election.
Totally dead and frozen in Osun election.
Yet its stew-pid supporters have no shame busy about Tinubu/Adeleke instead to questioning themselves what a hell is going on? And General election is January and August is finished already and they are still on paper weight social media noisemakers. Tueh!!!
Only I d I o t will associate yo unserious opportunist politician like obi and kwakwanshit.
They are prisoners in a prison known as Delusion! Delusion indeed is a fatal phenomenon!
Make supreme Court no run 2023 matter or Uzodinma style for dem Adeleke oooooo
NEVER! Not possible by any stretch of imagination! Check the Irev and you will see that the margin by which Adeleke beat Oyebamiji was dizzying and increasing daily as the final count is made.
It is a man’s right to choose to stay in bed when he is supposed to be at work and earn a living! When they are done fooling themselves they will start in earnest to prepare for the next gubers in four years time!
Politics › Re: Tinubu Will Relocate Nigeria’s Capital To Lagos If He Wins – Primate Ayodele by zoedew: 9:31am On Aug 21
