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Nigeria has one of the strongest hustle cultures in the world. That's not something to be proud of. A country shouldn't require extraordinary effort just to achieve ordinary things.

I think the slowest brain can now see the puppet strings.

OF FREEDOM AND DEVELOPMENT Being the Text of the 2026 Democracy Day Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Friday, June 12, 2026 1. The most appealing promise of democracy is the allowance for plurality of opinions, the freedom to interrogate ideas and the opportunity for periodic reflection. This day presents to us, members of the Nigerian community, a special invitation to evaluate our pace on the democratic track, interrogate assumption and estimate our measure of progress on 2 fronts, first, since the dawn of the Fourth Republic in May 1999 and more importantly, over the last 33 years following the annulment of the 1993 presidential election won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, GCFR. The point of looking back is not to cast blames or point fingers for subpar outcomes but to shape behaviour and reset priorities. Millions of our compatriots are disillusioned, the gulf between the pre-1993 expectations and the lived experiences of many is widening and as I said on this day 12 months ago, it would be uncharitable to dismiss the legitimate concerns of the men and women who bear the brunt of these contradictions. Even then, we shall be removing ourselves from the promises of the future if only we stay fixated on the frustrations of the present. Yes, a lot may have gone wrong but there is still so much to fight for — for ourselves and those coming after. 2. The years between 1993 and 1999 were defined by the courage and resilience of our compatriots who made very difficult sacrifices to remove Nigeria from the shackles of military dictatorship; they held nothing back, not even their lives. A great price was paid to restore democracy to this land. It then follows that we have to regularly remind ourselves that the rights, freedom and privileges we enjoy today are borne from the toil and tears of thousands of men and women who refused to give in to the threats and shenanigans of military dictatorship. Many of the warriors who fought through multiple trenches to defeat the terror of leadership by the barrel of the gun are no longer with us but in their passing, they left us eternal lessons in courage, patriotism and faith. It is fitting that a day like this is set aside to honour the memories of these brave patriots and fighters and to remind all of us, the living, that the struggle for freedom and development remains unfinished. 3. Many of us have lived through the setbacks and disappointments of the Fourth Republic but it would be defeatist to give in to the cynicism of the hour; agreed that we could have done a lot better on several critical development frontlines, with particular respect to the welfare and security of the population, I, however, do not share the pessimism of those who insist that it has been all doom and gloom. Even then, it is important to make it clear that it is not democracy that has failed, we have only been let down by the errors in our independent and collective decisions. The blame for the disappointments of the post-1999 years belongs entirely to us, as leaders and citizens, not to democracy or its foundational principles. Those who came ahead of us were unyielding in their conviction that democracy is the only genuine vehicle for national development and millions of us today still hold strongly to the same idea but as I had said before, the advantage of democracy itself is the freedom to interrogate even the assumptions that we hold most dearly. As we mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, we are duty-bound to rethink our disposition to the ideals and values that sustained the pro-democracy efforts of the last decade of the 20th century here in Nigeria.

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PMS ₦1400, Kerosene ₦4k, Gas ₦2000, Cement ₦12k. inflation 19%, No Security, No Light, No Money.

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As things stand today, any Governor that reintegrates terrorists back into the community should be considered and treated as a TERRORIST!

Please PVC registration is still on Visit your LG HQ to do it physically. Take 1 day of the week and finish it. It closes on July 10th.

4 weeks later, the children kidnapped in Oyo are still not back home. This country is just one long-running series of heartbreaks

Insecurity: Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This I received with deep shock and sadness the tragic death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while in the custody of kidnappers. Earlier, before this heartbreaking news, I also received disturbing reports of renewed bandit attacks in Sokoto and Kwara States. The armed bandits reportedly blocked a market route in Sokoto and abducted traders, while terrorists invaded communities in Kwara State, kidnapping scores of citizens and killing innocent people, are heartbreaking and alarming. These incidents are not isolated tragedies; they are clear manifestations of the deepening security crisis confronting our nation. But particularly painful is the reported death of Major General Rabe Abubakar, a distinguished military officer who dedicated a significant part of his life to defending Nigeria and protecting its citizens. It is tragic that a man who served his fatherland with honour, rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and retired after years of meritorious service, would meet such a heartbreaking end at the hands of criminal elements. His death is a national tragedy and a sobering indictment of the insecurity that has engulfed our country. When traders can no longer travel safely to markets, farmers cannot access their farms, communities live under constant fear, and even retired senior military officers are not spared from the menace of kidnapping and violent crime, it becomes evident that our nation is facing a grave security emergency. Security remains the foremost responsibility of any government. Every life lost, every citizen abducted, and every community displaced represent a painful failure of our collective duty to protect the Nigerian people. The recurring attacks in Sokoto, Kwara, and many other parts of the country demonstrate that insecurity is not only persisting but spreading in both scope and intensity. I once again urge the Federal Government and our security agencies to move beyond rhetoric and adopt a more proactive, intelligence-driven, technology-based, and coordinated approach to tackling insecurity. We must strengthen our security architecture, improve intelligence gathering, secure our borders, equip and motivate our security personnel, and ensure that those responsible for these heinous crimes are apprehended and brought to justice. A nation where citizens live in fear cannot prosper. A nation where economic activities are disrupted daily by criminal elements cannot attract investment, create jobs, or guarantee a better future for its people. We must urgently reclaim every part of our country from terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and all criminal gangs threatening our collective existence. My heartfelt condolences go to the family of Major General Rabe Abubakar, his former colleagues in the Armed Forces, and all Nigerians who have lost loved ones to insecurity. I also sympathise with the families of those killed, those abducted, and the affected communities in Sokoto, Kwara, and across the nation. The recurring tragedies and embarrassing security failures we continue to witness make the quest for a New Nigeria not only necessary but inevitable. We must build a nation where every citizen can live, work, travel, and pursue legitimate economic activities without fear. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

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It took the Nigeria police 3 days to rescue Adelabu’s sister and her kids from kidnappers. Today is the 25th day of the kidnapped kids and teachers from Oriire, Oyo state and they are still in captivity. This includes a 2 years old girl. When will they also be rescued & returned to their families?

Being financially stable requires the selfishness to protect your money from the emergencies of other people

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A society that relies heavily on political saviors often neglects the importance of building durable systems.

You're thinking too much because you're doing too little.

It is easier to find a virgin in the maternity ward, than it is to find justice, within the brothels that passes for temples of justice in Nigeria..🇳🇬🤔

Dear Lord, we hand over all the kidnapped victims in the bush to You. Please watch over them especially the children, and keep them safe. Until our govt rescues them. Amen. #RescueOurChildren.

Nigeria is far too underdeveloped for the cost of living to be this high.