𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓

*Akara and Pap was breakfast served every morning in a hostel of 100 people.*

*Out of the 100, 80 didn’t like it. They complained daily, saying they were tired and wanted something different.*
*But the remaining 20 were satisfied. They liked it just as it was.*

*To solve the issue, the warden introduced a simple rule: Every night, everyone would vote for what they wanted to eat the next morning. The meal with the highest number of votes would be served.*

*So every night, the 20 who loved Akara and Pap voted for it—with one voice.*
*But the 80 who didn’t like it were never united. Their votes went in different directions:*

18 *for Bread and Tea*

16 *for Yam and Egg Sauce*

14 *for Jollof Rice*

12 *for Spaghetti*

10 *for Indomie*

10 *for Moi Moi and Pap*

*Can u guess what the result was every single time?*
*Akara and Pap kept winning, Not because it was the best, but because the people who didn’t want it were too divided to agree on anything else.*

*In Nigeria, many are tired of the same old hardship, bad* *governance and recycled leadership.*
*We know who and what the real problems are.*
*But even those who want change are divided—along tribal lines, party names, personal interest, ego and ambition.*

*2027 might seem far away, but it's already around the corner. If we don’t learn from this story, we will wake up again to another bitter round of the same “meal” we’ve been served for ages.*

*The World Bank has already projected that poverty in Nigeria will keep rising until 2027.*
*That’s not just a statistic—it’s a warning.*
*And the sad truth is this: If we miss 2027, it'll only get worse.*

*This Is a Salient Message*
*THERE'S POWER IN UNITY, NOT JUST IN NUMBERS.*

*A United Minority Is More Formidable Than A Divided Majority.*

*Think About It.*

“My love for Africa isn’t just a feeling it’s a fight. A fight to free her people from oppression, greed, and bad leadership. Africa must rise for Africa and we won’t stop until she stands tall again. ✊🏿

We owe this land our courage, our voices, our lives if need be. A new Africa is non-negotiable! #RevolutionNow #LoveForAfrica #AfricanLiberation”

Aww! When I think about you my mind truly goes numb. There is something magical in your arms. Something magical in your voice. I just want to keep listening to you the whole day. Just want to hear you and have your say. Baby! I truly love you and can't really stay without you. Oh its really so true!

Happy 91st Birthday, Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka, GCON, is a renowned Nigerian writer celebrated for his impactful contributions to literature, especially as a playwright and poet. His works often explore themes of politics, culture, and human rights, earning him international acclaim, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, the first African laureate.

Over his prolific career, Soyinka has authored three novels, ten short story collections, seven poetry books, twenty-five plays, and five memoirs. In addition, he has translated literary works and written numerous essays and articles for newspapers and journals, cementing his legacy as one of Africa’s most influential literary voices.. #Cynthia TV

If I don't see your face, I don't feel good. If I don't hear your voice, I feel something is incomplete. If I don't miss you, my day never ends. I think I have started loving you more than me. And, this happens rarely, it's for you to see. I love you so much my dear. My love for you will never end. Yours forever and till the end of time!

Someone once advised me to refrain from politics. Someone claimed I was too young to comprehend. However, they were unaware of the complexities I've navigated, largely due to Sowore's influence. He not only inspired me but transformed my thought process, communication style, and actions. He empowered me to question, stand firm, and challenge the status quo. Some individuals still perceive my efforts as a waste of time. Nevertheless, I am discovering my voice, which is far more potent than fear. #SoworeEffect #RevolutionNow #UnstoppableYouth #AfricanRebirth #PowerOfOneVoice

TRIBUTE BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD IN HONOUR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 STATE HOUSE, ABUJA

PROTOCOL

Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence
that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a
life whose absence will be felt for generations. We meet to
honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room,
whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose
convictions never bowed, even to the strongest winds of public
opinion. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former Head of1
State and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
has gone to rest.
He was first among soldiers in war, first among citizens in peace,
and first, without ambition or flattery, in the hearts of his fellow
citizens. Yet it was in the quiet and unadorned settings of his
private life that his true greatness was revealed: pious without
show, just without cruelty, humane without sentimentality,
temperate without coldness, and sincere without guile.
Steady in posture and spirit, dignified in bearing, and
commanding by his very presence, his example guided all who
encountered him. Still, it endures.
To his peers, he was respectful and without pretence. To those
who served under him, he was kind without condescension. And,
to those whom he loved most intimately, he was unfailingly
tender, loyal, and good. His life was a rebuke to vice and a refuge
for virtue. The purity of his private character gave radiance to the
discipline and integrity of his public service.
Even in death, he maintained the serenity that defined him in life:
not a sigh, not a groan, just a quiet submission to the will of God.
Such was the man Nigeria has lost. Such was the man for whom
our nation now mourns.
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President Buhari’s life was one of austere honour. He stood,
always, ramrod straight; unmoved by the temptation of power,
unseduced by applause and unafraid of the loneliness that often
visits those who do what is right, rather than what is popular. His
was a quiet courage, a righteousness that never announced
itself. His patriotism was lived more in action than in words.
His life traced the arc of Nigeria’s journey. Born before
independence, he became a young soldier in the struggle to
keep our nation whole. In war and in peace, he served with
vigilance and determination, as if the task of watching over
Nigeria had been assigned to him alone. From the battlefield to
the corridors of power, he remained faithful to the task. He
governed the North-Eastern State and stood as Head of State.
Years later, he returned to chair the Petroleum Trust Fund, which
he administered with Spartan rigour and complete fidelity to the
public good.
Yet, with all that he had achieved, his most enduring legacy
would be carved in democracy. In a time when many had lost
hope that change was possible, Muhammadu Buhari put his faith
in the people of this country.
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We stood together, he and I. Alongside others drawn from across
the political spectrum, regions and tongues, we formed an
alliance that enabled Nigeria to experience its first true
democratic transfer of power from one ruling party to another.
When he was sworn in as our party’s first elected President, he
led with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of
leadership without complaint.
Those who knew him most intimately understood that the
authority of that exalted office never changed him. In the face of
pressure, he remained calm. In the face of crisis, he remained
resolute. In the face of triumph, he remained modest. Most
remarkably, he retained his jovial spirit.
When his tenure ended, he returned to Daura; not to command
from the shadows or to hold court, but to live as he always had,
never seeking to impose his will but content to let others carry
the nation forward.
President Buhari was not a perfect man – no leader is – but he
was, in every sense of the word, a good man, a decent man, an
honourable man. His record will be debated, as all legacies are,
but the character he brought to public life, the moral force he
carried, the incorruptible standard he represented, will not be
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forgotten. His was a life lived in full service to Nigeria, and in
fidelity to God.
Now, he rests. And we who remain must carry the memory of his
life as a standard to guide us. Let us honour him not only with
words, but with humility in power, discipline in service,
compassion in governance, and fearlessness in the pursuit of
justice.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a grateful nation bid farewell to one
of her most illustrious sons. It was a profound honour for me,
alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, to lead his funeral
procession to Daura and witness his burial in the dignified
manner befitting a great and noble leader.
I thank the Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by the Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and
Governor Dikko Radda, for organising a befitting State Funeral
within 48 hours.
In this period of national mourning, I once again extend my
heartfelt condolences to Hajia Aisha Buhari, her children, the
entire Buhari family, the government and people of Katsina
State, and all who knew and loved him. Our gratitude will remain
with President Buhari's family members who provided him with
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the comfort and strength to serve our nation in various capacities
throughout his over 50 years of public service. We honour his
service, reflect on his legacy, and pray for the peaceful repose
of his soul.
Mai Gaskiya, The People’s general, the Farmer President - your
duty is done.
May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him
Aljannah Firdaus. May his life continue to inspire generations of
Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness.
President Buhari, thank you. Nigeria will remember you.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

There will always be two voices competing for your attention: the voice of doubt and the voice of faith. Now you get to choose. Will you let the voice of doubt play? Or will you decide, “God, I will never doubt what You can do in my life.”

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 18/07/2025*

Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

Shocking surge: Electricity subsidy jumps 220% to nearly N2tn

36 commissioners oppose Senate-proposed Electricity Act Amendment Bill

Troops reject ₦13.7m bribe from terrorists in Plateau – DHQ

Dangote halts fuel discount scheme amid fraud allegations

Court remands influencer Scott Iguma over alleged defamation of PWAN

Junior D’Tigress face Argentina in classification round

Pillars Sign N100m Sponsorship Deal With RFI Hausa, Unveils New Kits

Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers

Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling, hand bruising

Interpol probes importation of N3.3bn damaged solar panels

London Mayor explores fintech opportunities in Lagos


*DID YOU KNOW?*

* July was named after the famous Roman general Julius Caesar by the Roman senate; as it was the month he was born in.

* The national flag of Denmark, the Dannebrog, is considered the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. According to legend, it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse on June 15, 1219 when King Valdemar II was fighting a crusade against Estonian pagans.
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Not perfect, but honourable, Tinubu lauds Buhari at special FEC meeting

Tinubu to visit Kano today on condolence mission

Govt will uphold Buhari’s family dignity, says Shettima

Buhari left his boots in corridors of power – Akpabio

Buhari’s words guided my actions as Speaker- Abbas

S’Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in N24.6bn debt case against firm

Appeal Court affirms Kabir Ibrahim’s sack as Nigerian farmers’ association’s president

Two to face trial for illegal waste dumping in Lagos

Medical travel: Your passport not in our file, Court tells ex-Gov Bello

Five ADC state chairmen sue Mark, others

24 pro-Biafran detainees freed after four years in Ebonyi

Navy intercepts 1,575kg cannabis, foils Lagos waterway drug operation

Electricity Amendment bill will worsen consumers’ financial burden – Commissioners

FG seeks Galaxy Backbone’s support on paperless governance

Africa’s security rests on collaboration, unity – Badau

FG to host international air show December

FG, Bi-Courtney may resume talks on Lagos airport mega projects

Invest in Nigeria’s health sector, minister urges Nigerians in diaspora

Anambra governorship elections: INEC register 96,085 new voters in nine days

Gov poll: INEC extends Anambra voter registration

FG targets N23tn GDP boost through value addition

NELFUND plans job portal to connect graduates, employers

NIMASA shuts two fuel-loading terminals over security breach

Ekiti, Ondo doctors set for showdown over FG pay review

RMAFC grills oil firm over neglect of Anambra host communities

16 MDs in 25 years stall NDDC progress – Ogbuku

UNILORIN rallies support for 50th anniversary celebrations

UniAbuja Didn’t Grab Land, Acting VC Replies Wike

Nigeria’s global labour rights ranking a national embarrassment – NLC

Patriots demand new constitution, support independent candidature

Awujale was national figure, voice of wisdom – NSCIA

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial politically-motivated — IPOB

RCCG pastor steals $8,000, begins new life in US – Mummy G.O

ICSAN to hold investiture for Ukpanah as 30th president

South-South contributed N34tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2024 – Banker’s institute

Dana Motors Targets 18,000 Electric Cars Annually

NGX gains N833bn on cement stock surge

Lagos, Diageo train 250 youths in hospitality

POFON pledges to stabilise palm oil price

Buyout deals trigger scramble for First Holdco’s shares

Refinery sale without audit after $2.8bn waste criminal – ADC

Sokoto Govt House was in darkness before Aliyu’s emergence – APC chair

Asue Ighodalo’s campaign DG dumps PDP

Dumebi Kachikwu rejects alleged ADC takeover, insists party is not for sale

Sanwo-Olu unveils market, office complex in Mushin

Okpebholo promises to make Edo power house of sports

Brain drain crippling Sokoto health sector – Commissioner

Oyo returns 60,000 pupils, doubles teachers in schools

Borno warns against reselling of UNICEF donated therapeutic food

Benue uncovers 4,000 substandard schools

E-call up: Lagos enforces N10,000 fee on Lekki-Epe corridor

Edo to improve health planning with digital platform

Lagos to increase number of technical colleges, harps on skills

Jigawa to roll out HIV drugs at PHCs

Kwara holds JSS placement exam July 26

LAMATA resumes compensation for persons affected by bus corridor project

Awujale stool: Ruling house kicks off selection, insists on tradition

Fusengbuwa ruling house rolls out traditional ‘Gbedu’ for selection of new Awujale

11 nabbed over two schoolboys’ murder in Kano

Ondo horror: Landlord, accomplices nabbed over varsity students’ murder

Keffi bridge collapses, kills 2 persons

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1870, the first Vatican Council, also known as Vatican I, decreed the doctrine of Papal infallibility. The doctrine claims that the Pope cannot err when speaking on issues of morality and/ or faith.

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If people are crazy enough to dare, impossible things happen. – Richard Branson

Good morning

*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*

Yoruba Nollywood Actors People Mistake for Illiterates But They Are Actually Educated!

You’ll be surprised to know that some of these stars are actually well-schooled, and they only act like that to fit their roles!

Let’s clear the air

ODUNLADE ADEKOLA
Many people believe Odunlade is not educated because of the way he shouts and acts in village scenes. But the truth is, he is a graduate of University of Lagos with a Bachelor and Master's degree in Business Administration. Odun is a smart man, both on and off camera!

FUNKE AKINDELE
Her popular “Jenifa” character made a lot of people think she speaks poor English in real life. But Funke is a Law graduate from UNILAG and also studied Mass Communication. Her intelligence and creativity are on another level.

FEMI ADEBAYO
Because he plays deep Yoruba roles, palace chiefs, herbalists, and village men. Some think he didn’t go to school. But Femi is not just an actor, he is also a trained Lawyer with a Master’s degree in Law. He once served as a Special Adviser in Kwara State.

RONKE OSHODI OKE
Her big voice and loud characters make people assume she is not educated. But Ronke went to good schools and studied Business Administration before focusing fully on acting. She is sharp and smart behind the scenes.

IBRAHIM CHATTA
He acts like a typical Yoruba man with strong expressions, and some believe he didn’t go far in education. But Ibrahim is a highly intelligent actor who speaks English, French, and Arabic fluently. He is self-taught and loves knowledge.