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Nigeria Will Not Die For Their Comeback Tour By Otega ‘The Tiger’ Ogra
Nigeria Will Not Die For Their Comeback Tour
By Otega ‘The Tiger’ Ogra
/You Can’t Preach From a Pile of Ashes You Helped Light/
There is a particular breed of former power brokers who, having tasted relevance and lost it, now cosplay as revolutionaries, writing elegies and requiems for a country they once helped bleed. They say not every critic deserves an audience, but for this, I’ll speak.
I do know one thing, though… you do not get to light the fire and then sermonise over the ashes.
Their weekly essays and media junketing rounds should not be mistaken for rage. It is plain, simple revisionism. They attempt, hard as they try, to masquerade it as patriotism, but it reeks of projection. Yes, Nigeria may be in pain, but it is dishonest, almost wicked, to pretend that the decay began yesterday. And yes, many who should have healed her in the past chose instead to feed off the wound when they had the chance. In fact, some of the loudest mourners were the most efficient architects of the rot. You and I know them, and they know themselves.
I say to those who can hear… Nigeria is not dead, nor is it dying. But it had been bruised! Our Nigeria is now healing. Slowly. Surely. Steadily. This is despite those who once broke her, broke those under her care, and now write poems about the pieces.
Regardless of their diatribes, the Tinubu-Shettima administration is doing the hard, unpopular work of triage and rebuilding. Quietly. Deliberately. Without drama. I know this does not fit the poetic outrage some want to sell, but facts do not need applause. Time will tell, and future generations will hail the architect of this clinical surgery that is being done on our dear nation.
There is a reason these sudden prophets did not cry this loud when they sat in the seat of power. Their silence then was self-preservation, and their noise now is self-relevance.
KOKO OF THE MATTER: I personally do not deny the anger on their keyboards. Neither does my principal, President Bola Tinubu. However, we have chosen to confront this anger and the issues that have led to the malaise directly. We work through it, but we will not be lectured by those who had power and chose vengeance over vision or those who chose self-preservation in office rather than putting the needs of the many over theirs.
I say to this new breed of ‘politiprophets’: The Nigeria you mock is still home to millions waking up with fire in their bellies daily, building, fighting, and fixing—without noise, applause, or hashtags. It seems easier to curse and post than to craft and build. But if words were enough, Nigeria would be paradise by now.
Our job is not just to describe the decay but to disrupt it. We must bend systems, not just burn them with adjectives. We must enter rooms, not just shout from rooftops. We must rid the nation of its cabals in almost every sector. It is slow, complex, and unflattering. But it is necessary, and the positive results are beginning to show.
Yes, con men trend. But reformers still walk this land, and some lead this administration from top to bottom. You may choose to scroll past them because outrage travels faster than progress, but that doesn’t change the positive progress.
I will never defend what deserves condemnation. But I will never declare Nigeria a corpse while millions still fight for its pulse.
To those still fighting for Nigeria in schools, markets, farms, communities, and offices – home & abroad, President Bola Tinubu sees you. Our administration believes in you. And I refuse to sing a funeral song for a country and its beautiful people still breathing, still trying, still rising – against all odds. This is a reckoning.
Finally, those who seek Nigeria’s failure in the face of necessary reforms to put her back on the trajectory of sustainable prosperity and make her take her rightful place in the comity of Nations, kindly note that Nigeria will not die for your comeback tour.
~ Otega ‘The Tiger’ Ogra
Proudly Nigerian.
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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK
In a profound expression of sorrow, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the entire people of Biu Emirate, Borno State, following the recent tragic attack attributed to Boko Haram. This devastating assault, which occurred at a work site in northeastern Nigeria, claimed the lives of dozens, including brave soldiers committed to protecting the nation.
In a statement released to the press and signed by the Chairman of the foundation, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu, the Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Amb. Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, described the incident as “one too many senseless, barbaric, and ruthless displays of inhumanity.” His Excellency emphasized the heartbreaking impact of such attacks on innocent, hardworking citizens striving to make a positive difference in their communities.
The Grand Patron praised the swift and decisive response of military personnel during this critical time, underscoring their brave commitment to safeguarding the nation. He called upon them to maintain this momentum, commending their courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity. “May Almighty Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannah Firdouse,” he remarked, encouraging the nation to honor their spirit of sacrifice as they rally together to rebuild and restore hope across the region.
In his statement, Gen. Buratai highlighted the importance of collective action in overcoming the challenges posed by insecurity, urging concerned citizens to increase their efforts in fostering a virile community that future generations can cherish. “Together, we can surmount these troubles,” he asserted, calling on all patriotic leaders and citizens to unite in the fight against violence and insecurity.
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote peace, security, unity, and prosperity. As the foundation extends its condolences to the bereaved, it also calls upon all segments of society to collaborate in creating a better and safer future. May Allah guide and protect the nation and lead it toward enduring peace. Amen.
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Rt Hon Treasure Edwin Inyang Appointed Secretary General to the Government of UKA (Worldwide)
Rt Hon Treasure Edwin Inyang Appointed Secretary General to the Government of UKA (Worldwide)*
January 29, 2026 – A prestigious appointment has been announced in the reign of Emperor Solomon Wining 1st, recognizing Rt Hon Treasure Edwin Inyang as the *Secretary General to the Government of UKA (Worldwide)*. The official certificate, designated STE.001-1 E, was presented to Rt Hon Inyang during a ceremonial investiture.
As Secretary General, Rt Hon Treasure Edwin Inyang will *monitor and coordinate* the implementation of government policies and programmes, serve as an advisory institution to the Government, drive policy formulation, harmonization, and implementation, and oversee the activities of ministries, agencies, and departments.
The appointment was proclaimed by *Emperor Prof. Dr. Solomon Wining*, Emperor of the United Kingdom of Atlantics and Empire Worldwide, and co-signed by *Empress Prof. Dr. Sriwan Kingjun*, Empress of Attica Empire, under the auspices of the 5 Billions Humanitarian Projects Incorporated.
The ceremony underscores the commitment to strengthening governance and humanitarian initiatives within the UKA (Worldwide) jurisdiction, effective immediately in the reign of Emperor Solomon Wining 1st.
GENERAL BULAMA BIU MOURNS BOKO HARAM VICTIMS, CALLS FOR UNITY AND RENEWED EFFORTS FOR PEACE
In a solemn message of condolence and resolve, Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu mni (Rtd), the Sarkin Yakin of Biu Emirate, has expressed profound grief over a recent deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents on citizens at a work site. The attack, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives, has been condemned as a senseless and barbaric act of inhumanity.
The revered traditional and military leader extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, the entire people of Biu Emirate, Borno State, and all patriotic Nigerians affected by the tragedy. He described the victims as “innocent, peaceful, hardworking and committed citizens,” whose lives were tragically cut short.
General Biu lamented that the assault represents “one too many” such ruthless attacks, occurring at a time when communities are already engaged in immense personal and collective sacrifices to support government efforts in rebuilding devastated infrastructure and restoring hope.
In his statement, he offered prayers for the departed, saying, “May Almighty Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannan Firdaus.” He further urged the living to be encouraged by and uphold the spirit of sacrifice demonstrated by the victims.
Emphasizing the need for collective action, the retired Major General called on all citizens to redouble their efforts in building a virile community that future generations can be proud of. He specifically commended the “silent efforts” of some patriotic leaders working behind the scenes to end the security menace and encouraged all well-meaning Nigerians to join the cause for a better society.
“Together we can surmount the troubles,” he asserted, concluding with a prayer for divine intervention: “May Allah guide and protect us, free us from this terrible situation and restore an enduring peace, security, unity and prosperity. Amin.”
The statement serves as both a poignant tribute to the fallen and a clarion call for national solidarity in the face of persistent security challenges.
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