• The Idiocy of Government: A Critical Analysis
    The idiocy of government is a pervasive and complex issue that affects nations worldwide. It manifests in various forms, including bureaucratic inefficiencies, corruption, and poor decision-making. This phenomenon is often characterized by a disconnect between the government's actions and the needs of its citizens, leading to widespread disillusionment and frustration.

    Bureaucratic Inefficiencies: Red Tape and Redundancy
    One of the primary symptoms of government idiocy is the prevalence of bureaucratic inefficiencies. These inefficiencies can lead to significant delays, increased costs, and frustration for citizens and businesses alike. Examples include:

    - *Complex and time-consuming processes*: Government agencies often have convoluted procedures that hinder citizens' ability to access services or obtain necessary documents.
    - *Redundancy and duplication*: Government programs and initiatives may overlap or duplicate efforts, leading to waste and inefficiency.

    Corruption: A Cancer on Good Governance
    Corruption is another manifestation of government idiocy, where government officials prioritize personal gain over public service. This can take many forms, including:

    - *Bribery and extortion*: Government officials may demand bribes or extort money from citizens in exchange for services or favors.
    - *Nepotism and cronyism*: Government officials may favor friends, family, or associates in awarding contracts or appointments, rather than basing decisions on merit.

    Poor Decision-Making: A Recipe for Disaster
    Poor decision-making is a hallmark of government idiocy, where government officials make choices that are not in the best interests of citizens. Examples include:

    - *Short-term thinking*: Government officials may prioritize short-term gains or political expediency over long-term benefits for citizens.
    - *Lack of expertise*: Government officials may not possess the necessary expertise or knowledge to make informed decisions on complex issues.

    Consequences of Government Idiocy
    The consequences of government idiocy are far-reaching and can have significant impacts on citizens' lives. These include:

    - *Economic stagnation*: Government idiocy can lead to economic stagnation, as inefficient policies and corruption deter investment and hinder growth.
    - *Social unrest*: Government idiocy can lead to social unrest, as citizens become frustrated with the lack of progress and accountability.
    - *Loss of trust*: Government idiocy can erode citizens' trust in government, leading to disillusionment and disengagement.

    Solutions to Government Idiocy
    Addressing government idiocy requires a multifaceted approach that involves:

    - *Promoting transparency and accountability*: Government officials must be held accountable for their actions, and transparency must be promoted to prevent corruption.
    - *Encouraging good governance*: Good governance practices, such as merit-based appointments and transparent decision-making processes, can help prevent government idiocy.
    - *Empowering citizens*: Citizens must be empowered to demand better governance, through mechanisms such as freedom of information laws and participatory budgeting.

    By understanding the idiocy of government and its various manifestations, we can work towards creating more effective, accountable, and responsive governments that serve the needs of citizens.
    The Idiocy of Government: A Critical Analysis The idiocy of government is a pervasive and complex issue that affects nations worldwide. It manifests in various forms, including bureaucratic inefficiencies, corruption, and poor decision-making. This phenomenon is often characterized by a disconnect between the government's actions and the needs of its citizens, leading to widespread disillusionment and frustration. Bureaucratic Inefficiencies: Red Tape and Redundancy One of the primary symptoms of government idiocy is the prevalence of bureaucratic inefficiencies. These inefficiencies can lead to significant delays, increased costs, and frustration for citizens and businesses alike. Examples include: - *Complex and time-consuming processes*: Government agencies often have convoluted procedures that hinder citizens' ability to access services or obtain necessary documents. - *Redundancy and duplication*: Government programs and initiatives may overlap or duplicate efforts, leading to waste and inefficiency. Corruption: A Cancer on Good Governance Corruption is another manifestation of government idiocy, where government officials prioritize personal gain over public service. This can take many forms, including: - *Bribery and extortion*: Government officials may demand bribes or extort money from citizens in exchange for services or favors. - *Nepotism and cronyism*: Government officials may favor friends, family, or associates in awarding contracts or appointments, rather than basing decisions on merit. Poor Decision-Making: A Recipe for Disaster Poor decision-making is a hallmark of government idiocy, where government officials make choices that are not in the best interests of citizens. Examples include: - *Short-term thinking*: Government officials may prioritize short-term gains or political expediency over long-term benefits for citizens. - *Lack of expertise*: Government officials may not possess the necessary expertise or knowledge to make informed decisions on complex issues. Consequences of Government Idiocy The consequences of government idiocy are far-reaching and can have significant impacts on citizens' lives. These include: - *Economic stagnation*: Government idiocy can lead to economic stagnation, as inefficient policies and corruption deter investment and hinder growth. - *Social unrest*: Government idiocy can lead to social unrest, as citizens become frustrated with the lack of progress and accountability. - *Loss of trust*: Government idiocy can erode citizens' trust in government, leading to disillusionment and disengagement. Solutions to Government Idiocy Addressing government idiocy requires a multifaceted approach that involves: - *Promoting transparency and accountability*: Government officials must be held accountable for their actions, and transparency must be promoted to prevent corruption. - *Encouraging good governance*: Good governance practices, such as merit-based appointments and transparent decision-making processes, can help prevent government idiocy. - *Empowering citizens*: Citizens must be empowered to demand better governance, through mechanisms such as freedom of information laws and participatory budgeting. By understanding the idiocy of government and its various manifestations, we can work towards creating more effective, accountable, and responsive governments that serve the needs of citizens.
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  • Have you ever struggled to find a good electrician, plumber, or any technician when you really needed one?

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  • BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE!

    Secret 1
    Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength.

    Secret 2
    Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future.

    Secret 3
    Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

    Secret 4
    Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true.

    Secret 5
    To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are:
    Ignorance
    Prayerlessness
    Unforgiveness
    Third party influence
    Stinginess
    Stubbornness
    Lack of love
    Rudeness
    Laziness
    Disrespect
    Cheating
    Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

    Secret 6
    There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages.

    Secret 7
    God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials.
    BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE! Secret 1 Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength. Secret 2 Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future. Secret 3 Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there. Secret 4 Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true. Secret 5 To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are: Ignorance Prayerlessness Unforgiveness Third party influence Stinginess Stubbornness Lack of love Rudeness Laziness Disrespect Cheating Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone. Secret 6 There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages. Secret 7 God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials.
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  • If to say dem dey give award for “Best in dating rubbish” i for don collect many Grammy *
    If to say dem dey give award for “Best in dating rubbish” i for don collect many Grammy 😩😂💔*
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  • STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

    ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR
    AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF
    DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025

    THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025

    Protocol:

    With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people.

    2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve.

    3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we
    had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and
    destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of
    governance of our resilient and beloved people.

    4. With every footstep I took through these hallowed halls up to the
    moment I now stand before you, I remembered that we still have much
    further to go.

    5. To achieve this progress, we sought an elective office to lead this
    nation forward. Thus, I hereby affirm before our Merciful and Almighty God
    and all men my resolve to do all that I can to safeguard and build our
    democracy as the Divine hand intends for us to do.

    6. Since 2018, we have celebrated Democracy Day on this day; to
    commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought to restore
    democratic governance to Nigeria.

    7. Let me pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for
    reaching back into history to rectify a national misdeed by making June 12
    Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo
    Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and
    thus duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after
    the June 12, 1993 elections.

    8. Year by year, election after election, every time we debate instead of
    battle, discuss instead of fight, and argue instead of destroy, we preserve
    the institutions of democracy. More importantly, we weave the culture of
    democracy into the very fabric of our nation.

    9. Whilst Chief MKO Abiola is June 12's central figure, we must not forget
    the long list of those who equally deserve to be called heroes of Nigerian
    democracy.
    10. We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred
    Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression. We
    also remember the many civil rights activists, journalists, and politicians
    imprisoned, exiled, tossed aside, tortured and beaten by the military regime.

    11. We remember Chief Anthony Enahoro, Commodore Dan Suleiman,
    Chief Abraham Adesanya, Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Balarabe
    Musa, Ganiyu Dawodu, the journalist Bagauda Kaltho, and Commodore
    Ndubuisi Kanu. I mention these names not to exclude or degrade the
    profound contributions of anyone else, but to illustrate, through these few
    heroes, the universality of our pursuit of democracy.

    12. The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the
    country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan-
    Nigerian as we strive to perfect it.

    13. It is fitting that I come to this chamber. You are the authors of the
    people's law, and I must be their faithful implementer. While we may not
    always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what
    democracy demands of us. I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that
    you do the same for the good of our people.

    14. Mr. Chairman, the National Assembly has acted to uphold democratic
    ideals at every critical moment in our national history. In 2006, the 5th
    National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term
    bid that would have ripped our constitution apart. In 2010, the National
    Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice
    President Goodluck Jonathan to become the acting President following the
    illness of his predecessor.

    15. Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our
    democracy. After General Abacha took over power on November 17, 1993,
    and dissolved the National Assembly, some of us, led by Senator Ameh
    Ebute, the Senate President in the 3rd Republic, defied the General and his
    goons to reconvene in the Old Parliament Building in Lagos. We were jailed
    for our defiance.

    16. On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in
    lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation.

    17. At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed.

    18. To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state,
    I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of
    your panic, it rings in error. At no time in the past, nor any instance in the
    present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state
    as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party
    registration with INEC. Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody
    seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket.

    19. Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such
    a scheme. In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation
    clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of
    the progressive governors standing in my region.

    20. In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not
    governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now?

    21. Yet, I stood alone. My allies had been induced into defeat. My
    adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry. Even with all of
    that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from
    above. A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state
    back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now.

    22. The failed effort to create a one-party state placed progressive political
    forces on a trajectory to form the APC. It put me on the trajectory which has
    brought me before you today. I dare not do such a favour to any political
    adversary by repeating the same mistake of political overreach.

    23. A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be. That said,
    we would be guilty of political malpractice if we closed the door on those from
    other parties who now seek to join the APC and I sincerely welcome our
    party’s newest members from Delta and Akwa Ibom States led by Governor
    Sheriff Oborevwori and Pastor Umo Eno and other members of this National
    Assembly.

    24. Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by
    examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring
    up demons that do not exist. For me, I would say try your best to put your
    house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness
    you in such disarray.

    25. We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political
    parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population. Our
    efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that
    competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political
    aisle whenever possible.

    26. One area in which democracy calls us to work together, whether in the
    legislative or executive branch, whether in this or other political parties, is
    that of economic and social development.

    27. Upon assuming office, my team and I moved to reform our ailing
    economy. We introduced fundamental reforms to correct structural
    imbalances that prevented maximum growth.

    28. We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with
    Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade.
    Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and
    beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira
    exchange rate has stabilised. Our balance of payments position is positive;
    our sovereign credit rating is improving as we continue to promote oil and
    non-oil exports. States now do not need to go about borrowing to pay
    salaries.

    29. In less than one year, over one hundred thousand Nigerians, including thirty-five thousand civil servants, have benefited from affordable consumer credit through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), enabling them to purchase vehicles, light up and improve their homes and purchase life essentials. This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit.

    30. We are committed to giving more opportunities to young people through job creation and skills development. Through such programs as NELFUND, we are investing in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and internships to ensure our youth are job-ready and
    future-ready.

    31. In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity. This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionize how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected. By extending this critical infrastructure, we are empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalized world.

    32. Our "Nigeria First" policy will further enhance progress as we consolidate market-driven growth. The improved economic performance is encouraging and validates the soundness of our policy measures. Our medium-term growth target remains an economy growing at a 7 per cent clip with a stronger manufacturing base. We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty.

    33. These and other reforms have placed the economy on a more rational footing where critical decisions regarding large-scale investment can now be made.

    34. I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production.

    35. To further underpin our economic vision, we introduced a comprehensive Tax Reform Package, a vital component of our economic re- engineering. I am deeply grateful to both chambers for your thorough consideration and deliberation of these bills, and I look forward to signing them into law soon.

    36. Again, your collaboration across party lines on these bills has been a model of democratic partnership.

    37. As elected leaders, we must continue to do more to make real the dream of Nigeria's political and economic democracy.

    38. We must be vigilant in expanding the political space. We must always value dialogue over dictatorship, persuasion over suppression and rights over might. Be tolerant and broad-minded in your legislative action regarding speech and civil liberties.

    39. Do not be afraid to hear an unkind word spoken against you. Some of the best advice a politician gets sometimes comes from his most ferocious opponents. We dare not seek silence because the imposed silence of repressed voices breeds chaos and ill will, not the harmonics of democracy in the long term.

    40. While malicious slander and libel should not go unattended, no one should bear the brunt of injustice for merely writing a bad report about me or calling me names. Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members.

    41. Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for.

    42. Mr. Chairman, Nigeria is at an inflexion point, undergoing structural and fundamental change toward a secure future.

    43. Our administration is fully committed to boosting the economy's productive base. Through investment in critical infrastructure, roads, expansion of port operations, rail, and power we are creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. Our tax and fiscal policy reforms will streamline tax administration and eliminate burdensome and multiple taxes enabling our industrialists and entrepreneurs to operate in a more conducive environment.

    44. Governance must work and deliver value to the people. As part of our tax reforms, we have provided small businesses with an exemption and established the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to ensure transparency and protect taxpayer rights. Digital tools now help us track performance and reduce waste. The Diaspora Bond and Non-Resident BVN are bringing
    Nigerians abroad into the national development fold.

    45. In line with my promise during my New Year address to the nation, I recently appointed the board of directors of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company. The company backed with 100 billion naira in initial capital; with BOI, which, by the way, is performing very well in supporting SMEs, NSIA, CreditCorp, and MOFI as stakeholders, will play a significant role in transforming the nation's industrial landscape and reducing
    corruption.

    46. National Security is the foundation of peace and progress. We have intensified security operations to reclaim communities from criminals and terrorists. We are better at coordinating intelligence, and inter-agency cooperation has improved. Our highways are safer, and we invest in technology and training to secure every inch of this country.

    47. Let us take this opportunity to thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their bravery in service of the nation. Their selfless dedication to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of citizens should serve as an inspiration to us all. As we celebrate the progress of our democracy, we must not forget the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. For their courage and commitment, they deserve not only our gratitude but
    also our continued support, prayers and recognition.

    48. Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream. Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again.

    49. As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country.

    50. In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle.

    51. I also confer posthumous national honours on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON).

    52. I also confer national honours on Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olawale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR), General Alani Akinrinade, GCON.

    53. Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13.

    54. Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State.

    55. Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year:

    Presiding National Assembly Officers

    Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT
    Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON - Speaker
    Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT
    Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR - Deputy Speaker

    56. In conclusion, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12; freedom, transparent and accountable government, social justice, active citizen participation, and a just society where no one is oppressed.

    57. Happy Democracy Day, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and protect our troops.

    Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
    President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,
    Federal Republic of Nigeria
    STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of governance of our resilient and beloved people. 4. With every footstep I took through these hallowed halls up to the moment I now stand before you, I remembered that we still have much further to go. 5. To achieve this progress, we sought an elective office to lead this nation forward. Thus, I hereby affirm before our Merciful and Almighty God and all men my resolve to do all that I can to safeguard and build our democracy as the Divine hand intends for us to do. 6. Since 2018, we have celebrated Democracy Day on this day; to commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought to restore democratic governance to Nigeria. 7. Let me pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaching back into history to rectify a national misdeed by making June 12 Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and thus duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after the June 12, 1993 elections. 8. Year by year, election after election, every time we debate instead of battle, discuss instead of fight, and argue instead of destroy, we preserve the institutions of democracy. More importantly, we weave the culture of democracy into the very fabric of our nation. 9. Whilst Chief MKO Abiola is June 12's central figure, we must not forget the long list of those who equally deserve to be called heroes of Nigerian democracy. 10. We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression. We also remember the many civil rights activists, journalists, and politicians imprisoned, exiled, tossed aside, tortured and beaten by the military regime. 11. We remember Chief Anthony Enahoro, Commodore Dan Suleiman, Chief Abraham Adesanya, Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Balarabe Musa, Ganiyu Dawodu, the journalist Bagauda Kaltho, and Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu. I mention these names not to exclude or degrade the profound contributions of anyone else, but to illustrate, through these few heroes, the universality of our pursuit of democracy. 12. The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan- Nigerian as we strive to perfect it. 13. It is fitting that I come to this chamber. You are the authors of the people's law, and I must be their faithful implementer. While we may not always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what democracy demands of us. I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that you do the same for the good of our people. 14. Mr. Chairman, the National Assembly has acted to uphold democratic ideals at every critical moment in our national history. In 2006, the 5th National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term bid that would have ripped our constitution apart. In 2010, the National Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to become the acting President following the illness of his predecessor. 15. Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our democracy. After General Abacha took over power on November 17, 1993, and dissolved the National Assembly, some of us, led by Senator Ameh Ebute, the Senate President in the 3rd Republic, defied the General and his goons to reconvene in the Old Parliament Building in Lagos. We were jailed for our defiance. 16. On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation. 17. At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed. 18. To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state, I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of your panic, it rings in error. At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party registration with INEC. Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket. 19. Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such a scheme. In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of the progressive governors standing in my region. 20. In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now? 21. Yet, I stood alone. My allies had been induced into defeat. My adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry. Even with all of that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from above. A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now. 22. The failed effort to create a one-party state placed progressive political forces on a trajectory to form the APC. It put me on the trajectory which has brought me before you today. I dare not do such a favour to any political adversary by repeating the same mistake of political overreach. 23. A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be. That said, we would be guilty of political malpractice if we closed the door on those from other parties who now seek to join the APC and I sincerely welcome our party’s newest members from Delta and Akwa Ibom States led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Pastor Umo Eno and other members of this National Assembly. 24. Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring up demons that do not exist. For me, I would say try your best to put your house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray. 25. We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population. Our efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political aisle whenever possible. 26. One area in which democracy calls us to work together, whether in the legislative or executive branch, whether in this or other political parties, is that of economic and social development. 27. Upon assuming office, my team and I moved to reform our ailing economy. We introduced fundamental reforms to correct structural imbalances that prevented maximum growth. 28. We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade. Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira exchange rate has stabilised. Our balance of payments position is positive; our sovereign credit rating is improving as we continue to promote oil and non-oil exports. States now do not need to go about borrowing to pay salaries. 29. In less than one year, over one hundred thousand Nigerians, including thirty-five thousand civil servants, have benefited from affordable consumer credit through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), enabling them to purchase vehicles, light up and improve their homes and purchase life essentials. This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit. 30. We are committed to giving more opportunities to young people through job creation and skills development. Through such programs as NELFUND, we are investing in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and internships to ensure our youth are job-ready and future-ready. 31. In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity. This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionize how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected. By extending this critical infrastructure, we are empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalized world. 32. Our "Nigeria First" policy will further enhance progress as we consolidate market-driven growth. The improved economic performance is encouraging and validates the soundness of our policy measures. Our medium-term growth target remains an economy growing at a 7 per cent clip with a stronger manufacturing base. We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty. 33. These and other reforms have placed the economy on a more rational footing where critical decisions regarding large-scale investment can now be made. 34. I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production. 35. To further underpin our economic vision, we introduced a comprehensive Tax Reform Package, a vital component of our economic re- engineering. I am deeply grateful to both chambers for your thorough consideration and deliberation of these bills, and I look forward to signing them into law soon. 36. Again, your collaboration across party lines on these bills has been a model of democratic partnership. 37. As elected leaders, we must continue to do more to make real the dream of Nigeria's political and economic democracy. 38. We must be vigilant in expanding the political space. We must always value dialogue over dictatorship, persuasion over suppression and rights over might. Be tolerant and broad-minded in your legislative action regarding speech and civil liberties. 39. Do not be afraid to hear an unkind word spoken against you. Some of the best advice a politician gets sometimes comes from his most ferocious opponents. We dare not seek silence because the imposed silence of repressed voices breeds chaos and ill will, not the harmonics of democracy in the long term. 40. While malicious slander and libel should not go unattended, no one should bear the brunt of injustice for merely writing a bad report about me or calling me names. Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members. 41. Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for. 42. Mr. Chairman, Nigeria is at an inflexion point, undergoing structural and fundamental change toward a secure future. 43. Our administration is fully committed to boosting the economy's productive base. Through investment in critical infrastructure, roads, expansion of port operations, rail, and power we are creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. Our tax and fiscal policy reforms will streamline tax administration and eliminate burdensome and multiple taxes enabling our industrialists and entrepreneurs to operate in a more conducive environment. 44. Governance must work and deliver value to the people. As part of our tax reforms, we have provided small businesses with an exemption and established the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to ensure transparency and protect taxpayer rights. Digital tools now help us track performance and reduce waste. The Diaspora Bond and Non-Resident BVN are bringing Nigerians abroad into the national development fold. 45. In line with my promise during my New Year address to the nation, I recently appointed the board of directors of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company. The company backed with 100 billion naira in initial capital; with BOI, which, by the way, is performing very well in supporting SMEs, NSIA, CreditCorp, and MOFI as stakeholders, will play a significant role in transforming the nation's industrial landscape and reducing corruption. 46. National Security is the foundation of peace and progress. We have intensified security operations to reclaim communities from criminals and terrorists. We are better at coordinating intelligence, and inter-agency cooperation has improved. Our highways are safer, and we invest in technology and training to secure every inch of this country. 47. Let us take this opportunity to thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their bravery in service of the nation. Their selfless dedication to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of citizens should serve as an inspiration to us all. As we celebrate the progress of our democracy, we must not forget the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. For their courage and commitment, they deserve not only our gratitude but also our continued support, prayers and recognition. 48. Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream. Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again. 49. As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country. 50. In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle. 51. I also confer posthumous national honours on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON). 52. I also confer national honours on Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olawale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR), General Alani Akinrinade, GCON. 53. Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13. 54. Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State. 55. Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year: Presiding National Assembly Officers Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON - Speaker Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR - Deputy Speaker 56. In conclusion, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12; freedom, transparent and accountable government, social justice, active citizen participation, and a just society where no one is oppressed. 57. Happy Democracy Day, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and protect our troops. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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  • *WHEN LOVE CORRECTS YOU, IT'S A GIFT — NOT AN ATTACK*



    In every relationship, there comes a moment when your partner sees something you might not — a habit, an attitude, or a silence that’s hurting you both.

    Love isn’t just about sweet words or happy moments. Sometimes love shows up as correction — a wake-up call, a mirror reflecting what you need to see, even if it’s hard.

    A caring partner might say:
    “You’ve changed — what’s really going on?”
    “That friend isn’t good for your peace.”
    “You’re working too much and missing us.”
    “This silence between us is growing — we need to talk.”

    It’s natural to feel hurt or defensive when corrected. But ask yourself:
    If your partner can’t tell you the truth, who will?
    If you always defend your pride, how can love grow?

    Healthy relationships aren’t about control or criticism — they’re about accountability and care.
    Being corrected doesn’t mean you’re less loved. It means your partner wants the best for you — and for the life you’re building together.

    If you only accept comfort and avoid correction, you risk staying stuck in patterns that quietly destroy love.
    If you always want to be right, you might end up alone.

    So next time your partner points out something hard, listen with your heart, not just your ears.
    They aren’t trying to change you — they’re trying to protect what you both cherish.

    Remember: Let love guide you. Let pride rest. Let growth begin together.. God bless us all. Please don't go without reacting

    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    *WHEN LOVE CORRECTS YOU, IT'S A GIFT — NOT AN ATTACK* In every relationship, there comes a moment when your partner sees something you might not — a habit, an attitude, or a silence that’s hurting you both. Love isn’t just about sweet words or happy moments. Sometimes love shows up as correction — a wake-up call, a mirror reflecting what you need to see, even if it’s hard. A caring partner might say: “You’ve changed — what’s really going on?” “That friend isn’t good for your peace.” “You’re working too much and missing us.” “This silence between us is growing — we need to talk.” It’s natural to feel hurt or defensive when corrected. But ask yourself: If your partner can’t tell you the truth, who will? If you always defend your pride, how can love grow? Healthy relationships aren’t about control or criticism — they’re about accountability and care. Being corrected doesn’t mean you’re less loved. It means your partner wants the best for you — and for the life you’re building together. If you only accept comfort and avoid correction, you risk staying stuck in patterns that quietly destroy love. If you always want to be right, you might end up alone. So next time your partner points out something hard, listen with your heart, not just your ears. They aren’t trying to change you — they’re trying to protect what you both cherish. Remember: Let love guide you. Let pride rest. Let growth begin together.. God bless us all. Please don't go without reacting 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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  • HOW TO TURN WOMEN ON OVER TEXT. The texting master.

    1. Establish Emotional connections.

    Many mistakes some men make is walking directly into a woman's dm and instantly start making sexual advances, showing dik and talking dirty.

    If you do that you will most likely get declined.

    The first key is to create a feelings, you want to make her feel safe with you and get her attention.

    All you need is to start chatting normal, cracking some little funny jokes until you move to the next step.

    2. Time for chat.

    The best time you can easily turn a woman on is mostly at night, women are mostly vulnerable then because they are off their jobs, works and are alone with their phone.

    They want to connect at that time and that's where they are usually think about sex..

    3. Chat dirty, women like tmit that way but then never make this mistakes.

    1. Ambush her too soon with sexual talks.
    2. Don't judge her sexually.

    In as much as women love to be turned on, there is a way you play it and they feel irritated by it.

    Even a slut, doesn't want to be sexually shame, so take it lightly.

    Something like.....

    Your curves, edges, lips etc are all so perfect and swx, how did you manage to get this things alone? I think God did partial.

    Something he would have giving to 10 people he gave them to only you....

    The text is funny but then it opens a safe space and make her comfortable for engaging on that line of chat..

    You can move forward to cite your friend as example.

    Something like.....

    My close friend babe have exact type of your shape and recently he was complaining about how his babe use to ride her dangerously in bed.... as it is now, I am already afraid of you...lol..

    Door ways open.....

    4. Dont forget to be descriptive with your texts.

    You want to spark her curiosity and deal with her imaginations.

    Ask questions that make her remember her last sexual experience..

    Don't be scared bro.

    You can frame that you are a 1hour guy on bed and how many hours can she withstand hot sex??lol.

    Anything she say call her lazy in bed and start bragging, you are creating a tension and void.

    MrFred Putin.

    HOW TO TURN WOMEN ON OVER TEXT. The texting master. 1. Establish Emotional connections. Many mistakes some men make is walking directly into a woman's dm and instantly start making sexual advances, showing dik and talking dirty. If you do that you will most likely get declined. The first key is to create a feelings, you want to make her feel safe with you and get her attention. All you need is to start chatting normal, cracking some little funny jokes until you move to the next step. 2. Time for chat. The best time you can easily turn a woman on is mostly at night, women are mostly vulnerable then because they are off their jobs, works and are alone with their phone. They want to connect at that time and that's where they are usually think about sex.. 3. Chat dirty, women like tmit that way but then never make this mistakes. 1. Ambush her too soon with sexual talks. 2. Don't judge her sexually. In as much as women love to be turned on, there is a way you play it and they feel irritated by it. Even a slut, doesn't want to be sexually shame, so take it lightly. Something like..... Your curves, edges, lips etc are all so perfect and swx, how did you manage to get this things alone? I think God did partial. Something he would have giving to 10 people he gave them to only you.... The text is funny but then it opens a safe space and make her comfortable for engaging on that line of chat.. You can move forward to cite your friend as example. Something like..... My close friend babe have exact type of your shape and recently he was complaining about how his babe use to ride her dangerously in bed.... as it is now, I am already afraid of you...lol.. Door ways open..... 4. Dont forget to be descriptive with your texts. You want to spark her curiosity and deal with her imaginations. Ask questions that make her remember her last sexual experience.. Don't be scared bro. You can frame that you are a 1hour guy on bed and how many hours can she withstand hot sex??lol. Anything she say call her lazy in bed and start bragging, you are creating a tension and void. MrFred Putin. ‎
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  • STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

    ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR
    AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF
    DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025

    THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025

    Protocol:

    With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people.

    2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve.

    3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of governance of our resilient and beloved people.

    4. With every footstep I took through these hallowed halls up to the moment I now stand before you, I remembered that we still have much further to go.

    5. To achieve this progress, we sought an elective office to lead this nation forward. Thus, I hereby affirm before our Merciful and Almighty God and all men my resolve to do all that I can to safeguard and build our democracy as the Divine hand intends for us to do.

    6. Since 2018, we have celebrated Democracy Day on this day; to commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought to restore democratic governance to Nigeria.

    7. Let me pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaching back into history to rectify a national misdeed by making June 12 Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and thus duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after the June 12, 1993 elections.

    8. Year by year, election after election, every time we debate instead of battle, discuss instead of fight, and argue instead of destroy, we preserve the institutions of democracy. More importantly, we weave the culture of democracy into the very fabric of our nation.

    9. Whilst Chief MKO Abiola is June 12's central figure, we must not forget the long list of those who equally deserve to be called heroes of Nigerian democracy.

    10. We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression. We also remember the many civil rights activists, journalists, and politicians imprisoned, exiled, tossed aside, tortured and beaten by the military regime.

    11. We remember Chief Anthony Enahoro, Commodore Dan Suleiman, Chief Abraham Adesanya, Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Balarabe Musa, Ganiyu Dawodu, the journalist Bagauda Kaltho, and Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu. I mention these names not to exclude or degrade the profound contributions of anyone else, but to illustrate, through these few heroes, the universality of our pursuit of democracy.

    12. The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan- Nigerian as we strive to perfect it.

    13. It is fitting that I come to this chamber. You are the authors of the people's law, and I must be their faithful implementer. While we may not always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what democracy demands of us. I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that you do the same for the good of our people.

    14. Mr. Chairman, the National Assembly has acted to uphold democratic ideals at every critical moment in our national history. In 2006, the 5th National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term bid that would have ripped our constitution apart. In 2010, the National Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to become the acting President following the illness of his predecessor.

    15. Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our democracy. After General Abacha took over power on November 17, 1993, and dissolved the National Assembly, some of us, led by Senator Ameh Ebute, the Senate President in the 3rd Republic, defied the General and his goons to reconvene in the Old Parliament Building in Lagos. We were jailed or our defiance.

    16. On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation.

    17. At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed.

    18. To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state, I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of your panic, it rings in error. At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party registration with INEC. Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket.

    19. Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such a scheme. In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of the progressive governors standing in my region.

    20. In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now?

    21. Yet, I stood alone. My allies had been induced into defeat. My adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry. Even with all of that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from above. A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now.

    22. The failed effort to create a one-party state placed progressive political forces on a trajectory to form the APC. It put me on the trajectory which has brought me before you today. I dare not do such a favour to any political adversary by repeating the same mistake of political overreach.

    23. A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be. That said, we would be guilty of political malpractice if we closed the door on those from other parties who now seek to join the APC and I sincerely welcome our party’s newest members from Delta and Akwa Ibom States led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Pastor Umo Eno and other members of this National Assembly.

    24. Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring up demons that do not exist. For me, I would say try your best to put your house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray.

    25. We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population. Our efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political aisle whenever possible.

    26. One area in which democracy calls us to work together, whether in the legislative or executive branch, whether in this or other political parties, is that of economic and social development.

    27. Upon assuming office, my team and I moved to reform our ailing economy. We introduced fundamental reforms to correct structural imbalances that prevented maximum growth.

    28. We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade. Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira exchange rate has stabilised. Our balance of payments position is positive; our sovereign credit rating is improving as we continue to promote oil and non-oil exports. States now do not need to go about borrowing to pay salaries.

    29. In less than one year, over one hundred thousand Nigerians, including thirty-five thousand civil servants, have benefited from affordable consumer credit through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), enabling them to purchase vehicles, light up and improve their homes and purchase life essentials. This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit.

    30. We are committed to giving more opportunities to young people through job creation and skills development. Through such programs as NELFUND, we are investing in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and internships to ensure our youth are job-ready and
    future-ready.

    31. In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity. This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionize how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected. By extending this critical infrastructure, we are empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalized world.

    32. Our "Nigeria First" policy will further enhance progress as we consolidate market-driven growth. The improved economic performance is encouraging and validates the soundness of our policy measures. Our medium-term growth target remains an economy growing at a 7 per cent clip with a stronger manufacturing base. We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty.

    33. These and other reforms have placed the economy on a more rational footing where critical decisions regarding large-scale investment can now be made.

    34. I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production.

    35. To further underpin our economic vision, we introduced a comprehensive Tax Reform Package, a vital component of our economic re- engineering. I am deeply grateful to both chambers for your thorough consideration and deliberation of these bills, and I look forward to signing them into law soon.

    36. Again, your collaboration across party lines on these bills has been a model of democratic partnership.

    37. As elected leaders, we must continue to do more to make real the dream of Nigeria's political and economic democracy.

    38. We must be vigilant in expanding the political space. We must always value dialogue over dictatorship, persuasion over suppression and rights over might. Be tolerant and broad-minded in your legislative action regarding speech and civil liberties.

    39. Do not be afraid to hear an unkind word spoken against you. Some of the best advice a politician gets sometimes comes from his most ferocious opponents. We dare not seek silence because the imposed silence of repressed voices breeds chaos and ill will, not the harmonics of democracy in the long term.

    40. While malicious slander and libel should not go unattended, no one should bear the brunt of injustice for merely writing a bad report about me or calling me names. Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members.

    41. Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for.

    42. Mr. Chairman, Nigeria is at an inflexion point, undergoing structural and fundamental change toward a secure future.

    43. Our administration is fully committed to boosting the economy's productive base. Through investment in critical infrastructure, roads, expansion of port operations, rail, and power we are creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. Our tax and fiscal policy reforms will streamline tax administration and eliminate burdensome and multiple taxes enabling our industrialists and entrepreneurs to operate in a more conducive environment.

    44. Governance must work and deliver value to the people. As part of our tax reforms, we have provided small businesses with an exemption and established the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to ensure transparency and protect taxpayer rights. Digital tools now help us track performance and reduce waste. The Diaspora Bond and Non-Resident BVN are bringing Nigerians abroad into the national development fold.

    45. In line with my promise during my New Year address to the nation, I recently appointed the board of directors of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company. The company backed with 100 billion naira in initial capital; with BOI, which, by the way, is performing very well in supporting SMEs, NSIA, CreditCorp, and MOFI as stakeholders, will play a significant role in transforming the nation's industrial landscape and reducing corruption.

    46. National Security is the foundation of peace and progress. We have intensified security operations to reclaim communities from criminals and terrorists. We are better at coordinating intelligence, and inter-agency cooperation has improved. Our highways are safer, and we invest in technology and training to secure every inch of this country.

    47. Let us take this opportunity to thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their bravery in service of the nation. Their selfless dedication to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of citizens should serve as an inspiration to us all. As we celebrate the progress of our democracy, we must not forget the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. For their courage and commitment, they deserve not only our gratitude but
    also our continued support, prayers and recognition.

    48. Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream. Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again.

    49. As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country.

    50. In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle.

    51. I also confer posthumous national honours on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON).

    52. I also confer national honours on Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olawale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR), General Alani Akinrinade, GCON.

    53. Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13.

    54. Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State.

    55. Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year:

    Presiding National Assembly Officers

    Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT
    Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON - Speaker
    Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT
    Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR - Deputy Speaker

    56. In conclusion, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12; freedom, transparent and accountable government, social justice, active citizen participation, and a just society where no one is oppressed.

    57. Happy Democracy Day, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and protect our troops.

    Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
    President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,
    Federal Republic of Nigeria
    STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of governance of our resilient and beloved people. 4. With every footstep I took through these hallowed halls up to the moment I now stand before you, I remembered that we still have much further to go. 5. To achieve this progress, we sought an elective office to lead this nation forward. Thus, I hereby affirm before our Merciful and Almighty God and all men my resolve to do all that I can to safeguard and build our democracy as the Divine hand intends for us to do. 6. Since 2018, we have celebrated Democracy Day on this day; to commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought to restore democratic governance to Nigeria. 7. Let me pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaching back into history to rectify a national misdeed by making June 12 Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and thus duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after the June 12, 1993 elections. 8. Year by year, election after election, every time we debate instead of battle, discuss instead of fight, and argue instead of destroy, we preserve the institutions of democracy. More importantly, we weave the culture of democracy into the very fabric of our nation. 9. Whilst Chief MKO Abiola is June 12's central figure, we must not forget the long list of those who equally deserve to be called heroes of Nigerian democracy. 10. We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression. We also remember the many civil rights activists, journalists, and politicians imprisoned, exiled, tossed aside, tortured and beaten by the military regime. 11. We remember Chief Anthony Enahoro, Commodore Dan Suleiman, Chief Abraham Adesanya, Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Balarabe Musa, Ganiyu Dawodu, the journalist Bagauda Kaltho, and Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu. I mention these names not to exclude or degrade the profound contributions of anyone else, but to illustrate, through these few heroes, the universality of our pursuit of democracy. 12. The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan- Nigerian as we strive to perfect it. 13. It is fitting that I come to this chamber. You are the authors of the people's law, and I must be their faithful implementer. While we may not always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what democracy demands of us. I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that you do the same for the good of our people. 14. Mr. Chairman, the National Assembly has acted to uphold democratic ideals at every critical moment in our national history. In 2006, the 5th National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term bid that would have ripped our constitution apart. In 2010, the National Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to become the acting President following the illness of his predecessor. 15. Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our democracy. After General Abacha took over power on November 17, 1993, and dissolved the National Assembly, some of us, led by Senator Ameh Ebute, the Senate President in the 3rd Republic, defied the General and his goons to reconvene in the Old Parliament Building in Lagos. We were jailed or our defiance. 16. On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation. 17. At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed. 18. To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state, I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of your panic, it rings in error. At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party registration with INEC. Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket. 19. Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such a scheme. In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of the progressive governors standing in my region. 20. In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now? 21. Yet, I stood alone. My allies had been induced into defeat. My adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry. Even with all of that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from above. A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now. 22. The failed effort to create a one-party state placed progressive political forces on a trajectory to form the APC. It put me on the trajectory which has brought me before you today. I dare not do such a favour to any political adversary by repeating the same mistake of political overreach. 23. A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be. That said, we would be guilty of political malpractice if we closed the door on those from other parties who now seek to join the APC and I sincerely welcome our party’s newest members from Delta and Akwa Ibom States led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Pastor Umo Eno and other members of this National Assembly. 24. Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring up demons that do not exist. For me, I would say try your best to put your house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray. 25. We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population. Our efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political aisle whenever possible. 26. One area in which democracy calls us to work together, whether in the legislative or executive branch, whether in this or other political parties, is that of economic and social development. 27. Upon assuming office, my team and I moved to reform our ailing economy. We introduced fundamental reforms to correct structural imbalances that prevented maximum growth. 28. We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade. Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira exchange rate has stabilised. Our balance of payments position is positive; our sovereign credit rating is improving as we continue to promote oil and non-oil exports. States now do not need to go about borrowing to pay salaries. 29. In less than one year, over one hundred thousand Nigerians, including thirty-five thousand civil servants, have benefited from affordable consumer credit through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), enabling them to purchase vehicles, light up and improve their homes and purchase life essentials. This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit. 30. We are committed to giving more opportunities to young people through job creation and skills development. Through such programs as NELFUND, we are investing in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and internships to ensure our youth are job-ready and future-ready. 31. In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity. This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionize how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected. By extending this critical infrastructure, we are empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalized world. 32. Our "Nigeria First" policy will further enhance progress as we consolidate market-driven growth. The improved economic performance is encouraging and validates the soundness of our policy measures. Our medium-term growth target remains an economy growing at a 7 per cent clip with a stronger manufacturing base. We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty. 33. These and other reforms have placed the economy on a more rational footing where critical decisions regarding large-scale investment can now be made. 34. I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production. 35. To further underpin our economic vision, we introduced a comprehensive Tax Reform Package, a vital component of our economic re- engineering. I am deeply grateful to both chambers for your thorough consideration and deliberation of these bills, and I look forward to signing them into law soon. 36. Again, your collaboration across party lines on these bills has been a model of democratic partnership. 37. As elected leaders, we must continue to do more to make real the dream of Nigeria's political and economic democracy. 38. We must be vigilant in expanding the political space. We must always value dialogue over dictatorship, persuasion over suppression and rights over might. Be tolerant and broad-minded in your legislative action regarding speech and civil liberties. 39. Do not be afraid to hear an unkind word spoken against you. Some of the best advice a politician gets sometimes comes from his most ferocious opponents. We dare not seek silence because the imposed silence of repressed voices breeds chaos and ill will, not the harmonics of democracy in the long term. 40. While malicious slander and libel should not go unattended, no one should bear the brunt of injustice for merely writing a bad report about me or calling me names. Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members. 41. Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for. 42. Mr. Chairman, Nigeria is at an inflexion point, undergoing structural and fundamental change toward a secure future. 43. Our administration is fully committed to boosting the economy's productive base. Through investment in critical infrastructure, roads, expansion of port operations, rail, and power we are creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. Our tax and fiscal policy reforms will streamline tax administration and eliminate burdensome and multiple taxes enabling our industrialists and entrepreneurs to operate in a more conducive environment. 44. Governance must work and deliver value to the people. As part of our tax reforms, we have provided small businesses with an exemption and established the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to ensure transparency and protect taxpayer rights. Digital tools now help us track performance and reduce waste. The Diaspora Bond and Non-Resident BVN are bringing Nigerians abroad into the national development fold. 45. In line with my promise during my New Year address to the nation, I recently appointed the board of directors of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company. The company backed with 100 billion naira in initial capital; with BOI, which, by the way, is performing very well in supporting SMEs, NSIA, CreditCorp, and MOFI as stakeholders, will play a significant role in transforming the nation's industrial landscape and reducing corruption. 46. National Security is the foundation of peace and progress. We have intensified security operations to reclaim communities from criminals and terrorists. We are better at coordinating intelligence, and inter-agency cooperation has improved. Our highways are safer, and we invest in technology and training to secure every inch of this country. 47. Let us take this opportunity to thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their bravery in service of the nation. Their selfless dedication to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of citizens should serve as an inspiration to us all. As we celebrate the progress of our democracy, we must not forget the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. For their courage and commitment, they deserve not only our gratitude but also our continued support, prayers and recognition. 48. Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream. Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again. 49. As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country. 50. In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle. 51. I also confer posthumous national honours on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON). 52. I also confer national honours on Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olawale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR), General Alani Akinrinade, GCON. 53. Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13. 54. Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State. 55. Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year: Presiding National Assembly Officers Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON - Speaker Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR - Deputy Speaker 56. In conclusion, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12; freedom, transparent and accountable government, social justice, active citizen participation, and a just society where no one is oppressed. 57. Happy Democracy Day, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and protect our troops. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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  • BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE!

    Secret 1
    Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength.

    Secret 2
    Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future.

    Secret 3
    Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

    Secret 4
    Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true.

    Secret 5
    To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are:
    Ignorance
    Prayerlessness
    Unforgiveness
    Third party influence
    Stinginess
    Stubbornness
    Lack of love
    Rudeness
    Laziness
    Disrespect
    Cheating
    Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

    Secret 6
    There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages.

    Secret 7
    God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials.
    BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE! Secret 1 Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength. Secret 2 Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future. Secret 3 Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there. Secret 4 Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true. Secret 5 To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are: Ignorance Prayerlessness Unforgiveness Third party influence Stinginess Stubbornness Lack of love Rudeness Laziness Disrespect Cheating Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone. Secret 6 There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages. Secret 7 God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials.
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  • RESPECT THE INVISIBLE

    A car ahead was moving like a turtle and not giving me way inspite of my continuous honking!

    I was on brink of losing my cool when I noticed the small sticker on the cars rear.

    It reads...
    "Physically challenged; Please be patient.”

    And that changed everything!! I immediately went calm and slowed down!!

    In fact I got a little protective of the car and the driver.

    I reached work a few minutes late, but it was ok!

    And then it struck me. Would I have been patient if there was no sticker!?

    Why do we need stickers to be patient with people!?

    Will we be more patient and kind with others if people had labels pasted on their foreheads?

    Labels like:
    ~ Lost my job
    ~ Fighting cancer
    ~ Going through a bad divorce
    ~ Suffering Emotional abuse
    ~ Lost a loved one
    ~ Feeling worthless
    ~ Financially messed up
    .....and more like these.

    Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about.

    The least we can do is be patient and kind.

    We don't have to put people through the pressures of explaining over times before we understand their pains and offer our little best.

    As you go through each passing day always remember there's an invisible label on everyone.

    A simple virtue of patience may just be the respect you're according that invisible label. ~ Dr M. A. Chaudhary

    PATIENCE is a priceless virtue! we all need to exercise a considerable amount of it. I am never so much in a hurry as to cause unkindness to anyone. A few seconds or minutes will not make that much difference!

    Have you been patient with yourself lately? If not, join our wellness retreat beginning June 05, for a worry and stress detox. I'm rooting for you Royal Leader.

    Never forget to keep unveiling your uniqueness because it is within you that BLISS is found. I love you


    #stellaeyabi #perspective #kindness #love #patience
    RESPECT THE INVISIBLE A car ahead was moving like a turtle and not giving me way inspite of my continuous honking! I was on brink of losing my cool when I noticed the small sticker on the cars rear. It reads... "Physically challenged; Please be patient.” And that changed everything!! I immediately went calm and slowed down!! In fact I got a little protective of the car and the driver. I reached work a few minutes late, but it was ok! And then it struck me. Would I have been patient if there was no sticker!? Why do we need stickers to be patient with people!? Will we be more patient and kind with others if people had labels pasted on their foreheads? Labels like: ~ Lost my job ~ Fighting cancer ~ Going through a bad divorce ~ Suffering Emotional abuse ~ Lost a loved one ~ Feeling worthless ~ Financially messed up .....and more like these. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. The least we can do is be patient and kind. We don't have to put people through the pressures of explaining over times before we understand their pains and offer our little best. As you go through each passing day always remember there's an invisible label on everyone. A simple virtue of patience may just be the respect you're according that invisible label. ~ Dr M. A. Chaudhary PATIENCE is a priceless virtue! we all need to exercise a considerable amount of it. I am never so much in a hurry as to cause unkindness to anyone. A few seconds or minutes will not make that much difference! Have you been patient with yourself lately? If not, join our wellness retreat beginning June 05, for a worry and stress detox. I'm rooting for you Royal Leader. Never forget to keep unveiling your uniqueness because it is within you that BLISS is found. I love you ❤️ #stellaeyabi #perspective #kindness #love #patience
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  • 12 NEGATIVE THINGS YOU MUST NEVER DO OR SAY DURING CONFLICT IN MARRIAGE



    Disagreements in marriage are normal. Offense must come, no matter how holy and anointed you are. But we must learn to handle disputes with God's wisdom so that they won’t lead to MARITAL CRISIS AND DIVORCE.

    HERE ARE 12 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO DURING AN ARGUMENT WITH YOUR SPOUSE.

    1. Never say a word you may later regret.
    Never let your emotions control you.
    No matter how angry you are, never speak a word you will regret later. Avoid negative arguments. If you must argue, do it with love. Control your anger. Don’t abuse your tongue.
    Some couples are divorced today because they cannot control their tongues.

    Words spoken in anger can destroy a blissful marriage overnight.

    2. Never Be Too Proud To I Am Sorry.
    One thing that helped me and my wife and is still helping us is the ability to say I am sorry. This five-letter word (Sorry) is powerful.

    Learn to say I am sorry if you desire a peaceful and long-lasting marriage-

    There are two times you should say I am sorry. When you are right and when you are wrong. Why? So that peace can reign in your marriage. It’s better to be wrong and have a peaceful home than to be right and have a broken home.

    Don't be too arrogant to say “I am sorry” or “Please forgive me”. These are some of the most powerful words you will need to learn to use in your marriage.

    3. Never thr€aten your spouse with Divorce. There is no dignity in divorce. No thr€at of divorce or separation. Avoid mentioning divorce. Don’t even think of it because Love never fails. Decide to build a long-lasting marriage. God hates divorce.

    Every marriage has its challenges. True love is known in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

    So fight for your marriage.

    4. Never refer to the past offenses of your spouse. Forgive and move on. Don’t say, last year you did this and that. Old issues should pass away.

    5. Never forget the goodness of your spouse when there is an issue.

    Don't turn your spouse into an enemy because of one single argument. Never turn your spouse into a devil because of one single argument. That’s why it is not good to make a decision when there is an argument. You may make a decision you may later regret.

    6. NEVER Raise your voice whenever there is an argument. DON’T SHOUT AT YOUR SPOUSE NO MATTER THE OFFENCE. Never shout at your spouse no matter what happen. The only time you are permitted to shout in marriage is when the house is on fire. God forbid. You should Talk as lovers and friends in marriage

    7. Never place a curse on your spouse no matter the offence. I read a story about a woman who told her husband never to come back home, and he never returned. He had an accident and d!ed on the spot. The tongue has the power of life and d€ath.

    8. Avoid trying to win every argument in your marriage. YOUR HOME IS NOT A LAW COURT. Don’t be Defensive. If you discover you are wrong, acknowledge it. Don't try to "win" the argument. So many fights or marital crises can be ended once you admit you are wrong instead of trying to defend yourself. You must Choose happiness over being right. Also, you don't have to argue over every little disagreement. Sometimes you have to move on from the petty differences you have with your spouse and focus on more important things

    9. NEVER raise your hand on your spouse.

    Never start destr0ying your property because you are angry. Domestic vi0lence is unacceptable. No matter how angry you are, never beat your spouse.

    10. Never Stop Caring When You Are Having Issues With Your Spouse. Don't stop cooking and serving your spouse, never stop calling to know how your spouse's day is going, never stop praying for your spouse, and never stop dropping money at home because there is a misunderstanding. Don't stop eating at home. Never suspend all the good things you have always done for your spouse because there is an issue

    11. Never Compare Your Spouse With Anybody

    No perfect marriage. Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength.

    Focus on what your spouse is doing right in marriage. Focus on his/her strengths, not his/her weaknesses.

    Stop focusing on the mistakes or weaknesses of your spouse. Be patient with your spouse. Try to understand and accept your differences and celebrate them.

    Never compare your husband to old boyfriends, your brother, father, pastor, or anyone else. Never compare your wife to your ex, mother, sisters, or pastor’s wife

    Stop comparing your marriage with someone else’s.

    Invest in your marriage,

    12. NEVER STOP TO PRAYING TOGETHER

    Don't let conflict, anger, or offense destroy your prayer life. Many Married couples slowly stop praying together the moment they have an issue in marriage. You see, the best time to pray with your spouse is when there is an issue.

    Once you stop praying because of any offense, you have allowed the devil to take a place in your home. Fight for your marriage by praying without ceasing. Your spouse is not your enemy. The devil is your enemy.

    You will not fail in marriage in Jesus name
    12 NEGATIVE THINGS YOU MUST NEVER DO OR SAY DURING CONFLICT IN MARRIAGE📌📌📌📌📌📌📌📌📌 Disagreements in marriage are normal. Offense must come, no matter how holy and anointed you are. But we must learn to handle disputes with God's wisdom so that they won’t lead to MARITAL CRISIS AND DIVORCE. HERE ARE 12 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO DURING AN ARGUMENT WITH YOUR SPOUSE. 1. 📌Never say a word you may later regret. Never let your emotions control you. No matter how angry you are, never speak a word you will regret later. Avoid negative arguments. If you must argue, do it with love. Control your anger. Don’t abuse your tongue. Some couples are divorced today because they cannot control their tongues. Words spoken in anger can destroy a blissful marriage overnight. 2. 📌Never Be Too Proud To I Am Sorry. One thing that helped me and my wife and is still helping us is the ability to say I am sorry. This five-letter word (Sorry) is powerful. Learn to say I am sorry if you desire a peaceful and long-lasting marriage- There are two times you should say I am sorry. When you are right and when you are wrong. Why? So that peace can reign in your marriage. It’s better to be wrong and have a peaceful home than to be right and have a broken home. Don't be too arrogant to say “I am sorry” or “Please forgive me”. These are some of the most powerful words you will need to learn to use in your marriage. 3. 📌Never thr€aten your spouse with Divorce. There is no dignity in divorce. No thr€at of divorce or separation. Avoid mentioning divorce. Don’t even think of it because Love never fails. Decide to build a long-lasting marriage. God hates divorce. Every marriage has its challenges. True love is known in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there. So fight for your marriage. 4. 📌Never refer to the past offenses of your spouse. Forgive and move on. Don’t say, last year you did this and that. Old issues should pass away. 5. 📌Never forget the goodness of your spouse when there is an issue. Don't turn your spouse into an enemy because of one single argument. Never turn your spouse into a devil because of one single argument. That’s why it is not good to make a decision when there is an argument. You may make a decision you may later regret. 6. 📌NEVER Raise your voice whenever there is an argument. DON’T SHOUT AT YOUR SPOUSE NO MATTER THE OFFENCE. Never shout at your spouse no matter what happen. The only time you are permitted to shout in marriage is when the house is on fire. God forbid. You should Talk as lovers and friends in marriage 7. 📌Never place a curse on your spouse no matter the offence. I read a story about a woman who told her husband never to come back home, and he never returned. He had an accident and d!ed on the spot. The tongue has the power of life and d€ath. 8. 📌Avoid trying to win every argument in your marriage. YOUR HOME IS NOT A LAW COURT. Don’t be Defensive. If you discover you are wrong, acknowledge it. Don't try to "win" the argument. So many fights or marital crises can be ended once you admit you are wrong instead of trying to defend yourself. You must Choose happiness over being right. Also, you don't have to argue over every little disagreement. Sometimes you have to move on from the petty differences you have with your spouse and focus on more important things 9. 📌NEVER raise your hand on your spouse. Never start destr0ying your property because you are angry. Domestic vi0lence is unacceptable. No matter how angry you are, never beat your spouse. 10. 📌Never Stop Caring When You Are Having Issues With Your Spouse. Don't stop cooking and serving your spouse, never stop calling to know how your spouse's day is going, never stop praying for your spouse, and never stop dropping money at home because there is a misunderstanding. Don't stop eating at home. Never suspend all the good things you have always done for your spouse because there is an issue 11. 📌Never Compare Your Spouse With Anybody No perfect marriage. Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength. Focus on what your spouse is doing right in marriage. Focus on his/her strengths, not his/her weaknesses. Stop focusing on the mistakes or weaknesses of your spouse. Be patient with your spouse. Try to understand and accept your differences and celebrate them. Never compare your husband to old boyfriends, your brother, father, pastor, or anyone else. Never compare your wife to your ex, mother, sisters, or pastor’s wife Stop comparing your marriage with someone else’s. Invest in your marriage, 12. 📌NEVER STOP TO PRAYING TOGETHER Don't let conflict, anger, or offense destroy your prayer life. Many Married couples slowly stop praying together the moment they have an issue in marriage. You see, the best time to pray with your spouse is when there is an issue. Once you stop praying because of any offense, you have allowed the devil to take a place in your home. Fight for your marriage by praying without ceasing. Your spouse is not your enemy. The devil is your enemy. You will not fail in marriage in Jesus name
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  • 06 Types Of People You Can Not Trust:

    A person who disguises *insults as a joke*.

    A person who will *never take accountability,* but has no problem *always blaming* you.

    A person who *says they want the best for you*, but then *works against you*.

    A person's whose *words and actions don't match*.

    A person who *puts seeds of doubt* in you, disguised as something else, like concern for you.

    A person who always *tries to sabotage* you, or *make things harder* you. But always has an excuse for everything.

    06 Types Of People You Can Not Trust: 😏 A person who disguises *insults as a joke*. 😠 A person who will *never take accountability,* but has no problem *always blaming* you. 🙃 A person who *says they want the best for you*, but then *works against you*. 🧐 A person's whose *words and actions don't match*. 🙂 A person who *puts seeds of doubt* in you, disguised as something else, like concern for you. 😌 A person who always *tries to sabotage* you, or *make things harder* you. But always has an excuse for everything.
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