The Recent developments in our nation continue to raise serious concerns about the direction we are headed as a democracy. The tension in the land aggravated by hardship is being needlessly fueled by our attitude to the rule of law and human rights. The arrest of Martin Vincent

In Nigeria today, the situation we find ourselves in calls for urgent and deliberate action. It is time for all levels of government to prioritize critical areas of development—particularly investment in health, education, and poverty alleviation. We must reassess what truly

As Christians and Catholics, we join our hearts in earnest prayer with all people of goodwill, as the conclave begins today. May God, in His infinite wisdom, guide the Cardinals in their sacred duty for a most fruitful and blessed outcome. We pray that the Cardinals are granted

Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the Memorial Lecture/Day of Tribute in honour of Chief Edwin Clark, OFR, CON, alongside other eminent Nigerians—including a former Head of State and a former President, Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan Goodluck E. Jonathan, respectively, as well

A Prayerful Salutation to the New Holy Father: Pope Leo XIV I wholeheartedly congratulate His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on his election as the Supreme Pontiff and spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. His emergence at this critical time in the life of the

Today in Abuja, the nation's capital, I had the honour of joining other distinguished Nigerians that included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and many others, at the NAF Conference Centre, for the public presentation of the autobiography

Let's not make Glitches Become a National Crisis I recently watched the heartfelt press conference delivered by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, in which he acknowledged that technical glitches had affected the recently released JAMB results, impacting 379,997

Early this morning, I had the honour of visiting my very dear elder brother and committed patriot, Chief Dele Momodu, at his house in Lagos. This visit was in celebration of his 65th birthday and to discuss the forthcoming birthday leadership lecture titled “How to End Hunger and

I was chosen, without any merit of my own. Now, with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and joy, walking with you on the path of God’s love, for He wants us all to be united in one family.

After attending the inauguration of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, I returned from Rome this morning energised by the Pope's message on fighting poverty. The Pontiff's homily reaffirmed my earlier conviction that eradicating poverty can only be achieved through deliberate sacrifices

The security situation in Borno state is concerning and very unsettling. What is happening in the Marte area of the state is not just a local emergency; it is a national alarm bell that must not be ignored. Governor Babagana Zulum, by choosing to spend the night in a town under

It's obvious that the biggest business for blackmailers now is talking about Peter Obi from every negative perspective. Even my solemn spiritual trip to Rome has been twisted into yet another blackmail campaign by merchants paid ostensibly to propagate anything negative against

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending, on invitation, the National Political Consultative Northern Group Meeting, where I spoke passionately about the North, its resilience, untapped potential, and the urgent need for inclusive development and trust. I echoed how we have

Your Excellency, and My Dear Brother, On behalf of my family, and the Obidient family, I wish to most sincerely congratulate you on your 60th birthday anniversary. May God Almighty who has been with you all these years grant you many more healthy, fruitful, and happy years, and

The Joy and Sadness of Sports Today, after my engagements at the London Business School, I had the honour of watching the Unity Cup match between Nigeria and Jamaica at the Brentford Stadium in the UK. The match ended 2-2 and was eventually decided by a penalty shootout, with

Today, along with Sen. Nenadi Usman and Dr Dr Yunusa Tanko, I travelled to Niger State to condole and show solidarity with the Governor and the good people of the state over the devastating floods in the Mokwa area of Niger State. While in the UK yesterday, I had earlier called the

Following my earlier remarks on the security situation in Benue State on May 28th, 2025, I would like to once again extend my heartfelt condolences to the good people of Benue State over the tragic and senseless killings that continue to plague their communities. The pain,

Eid al-Adha: A Time for Reflection, Sacrifice, and Leadership As our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate Eid al-Adha, I join them in thanking Almighty Allah for the grace of sacrifice, unity, and peace that this sacred occasion represents. This solemn festivity reminds us of

As the Nation Mourns the Exit of Two Great Leaders I wish to join the families, friends, and associates of two foremost Nigerians - the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais (89), and the former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Professor Jibril Aminu

Five Years Without Pay: An Urgent Call for Justice for Staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Today, I met with a group of teaching and non-teaching staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and heard their pathetic story. What they shared with me was both shocking and heartbreaking.