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Tinubu Hails Obasanjo On His 88th Birthda, Says He Is Extraordinary Nigerian Leader
Tinubu Hails Obasanjo On His 88th Birthda, Says He Is Extraordinary Nigerian Leader
Tinubu hails Obasanjo on his 88th birthda, says he is extraordinary Nigerian leader. Sometimes controversial, former President Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs have helped shape public policies and acted as a check on leadership.
Birthday Tribute by President Bola Tinubu to Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, on His 88th Birthday
Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history.
Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at critical junctures in Nigeria’s story.
He served the country meritoriously in the Nigerian Army. As a Colonel, fate beckoned on him while commanding the Third Marine Division to receive the instrument of surrender from Col. Philip Effiong, the Biafran Army Commander, signalling the end of Nigeria’s 30-month civil war.
General Obasanjo also made history as the military leader who took over the reins of power following General Murtala Mohammed’s death in 1976. He completed the administration’s transition programme and successfully handed power to a civilian regime in 1979.
Twenty years later, in 1999, he emerged as civilian president, freed from prison a year earlier, to herald the rebirth of another democratic dispensation, which recently clocked 25 years and still counting.
During the two eras, General Obasanjo implemented critical policies and reforms and made important decisions that profoundly impacted the lives of many Nigerians. As the head of state, he consistently demonstrated a selfless commitment to national unity, peace, and progress.
Out of office, only a few will deny that the former president continues to wield considerable influence among the political elite at home and is well-regarded abroad, where he is an ambassador of global peace and a troubleshooter.
His tireless efforts in conflict resolution, advocacy for good governance, and dedication to Pan-Africanism through institutions like the African Union and the United Nations are testaments to his statesmanship.
Sometimes controversial, former President Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs have helped shape public policies and acted as a check on leadership.
I thank General Obasanjo for his onerous contributions to Nigeria. I commend him for his statesmanship and leadership.
Tinubu Hails Obasanjo
At 88, the former president is still gaining strength. I pray that God Almighty will grant him the grace and strength to live for more years so the nation and Africa can continue to benefit from his wisdom and knowledge.
On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I extend heartfelt congratulations to this great patriot. Happy 88th Birthday, President Obasanjo!
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
March 5, 2025
Nigeria Popular Pastor Reveals Why Christians Go To Church With Offerings
Nigeria popular pastor reveals why Christians go to Church with offerings. You don’t go to church with an offering to bribe God. You don’t give so that God will bless you. That mentality is transactional, and it is not the gospel. God is not a merchant, and church is not a marketplace.
In Christ, you are already blessed. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3). If God has already blessed you with all blessings, what exactly are you trying to buy with money?
Offering is not a tool for manipulation. It is not a seed to twist God’s hand. It is a response to understanding. When light comes, giving follows. You don’t give to get; you give because you have received.
You go to church with an offering because ministry requires resources. The gospel must be preached, and preaching the gospel to reach a greater audience costs money. church facilities, media equipment, missions, outreaches, welfare, administration, all these require finances.
The work of the ministry does not run on wishes; it runs on resources.
Jesus had a treasury (John 12:6). Paul collected offerings to support ministry work and missions
(1 Corinthians 16:1–2, Philippians 4:15–18).
The early church gave to sustain the spread of the gospel (Acts 4:34–35). Giving has always been about supporting the work, not paying God, or bribing God to respond to your case.
When you give, you are partnering with the gospel. You are saying, “I believe in this message, and I want it to go far.” You are investing in lives, in souls, in eternity. That is why Paul said their giving was “fruit that abounds to your account,” not because God needed their money, but because the gospel was advancing through it.
“THIS IS WHY YOU GO
TO CHURCH WITH AN OFFERING”
Why Christians Go To Church With Offerings
Offering is stewardship, You are managing resources God already put in your hands. You are not losing, You are not buying blessings; you are financing the message that blesses lives.
So, you don’t give to be blessed. You give because you are blessed. You don’t give out of fear. You give out of understanding. You don’t give under pressure. You give in partnership.
What To Know About Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh
What to know about Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh. Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh was born on November 7, 1957, in Vimtim, a small town in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
His military career began when he was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of the 21st Regular Course on January 3, 1977. He was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on July 3, 1979.
Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh
General Badeh’s remarkable rise to prominence saw him appointed as the 18th Chief of Air Staff, and later, he rose to the pinnacle of military leadership as the 15th Chief of Defence Staff – a testament to his exceptional leadership and expertise, with the rare distinction of holding TWO of the most powerful positions in the Nigerian Military.
Unfortunately, Air Chief Marshal AS Badeh died after gunmen attacked him on his way to his farm along Abuja-keffi road, on December 2018. May his gallant soul continue to rest in peace.
NNPC Post Record 5.76trn Naira Profit In 2025
Key Highlights:
NNPC post record 5.76trn naira profit in 2025– _”The company recorded a profit after tax of N5.76 trillion for the year and remitted N14.706 trillion to statutory government agencies.”
NNPC Monthly Report Summary
Revenue Breakdown: Total revenue for 2025 was N60.51 trillion, with statutory payments to government agencies and partners amounting to N14.7 trillion.
NNPC
”Crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.54 million barrels per day in December 2025, down by 3.75 percent from 1.6 million bpd in November 2025.” NNPC
Gas Production : Natural gas output stood at 6.914 billion standard cubic feet per day in December 2025.
Infrastructure Progress : Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline reached 91% completion, while Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline project is on track
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