31/05/2026
Do we live like nothing happened?
And how do we smile while families break?
A nation grows tired of counting sorrows, yet still prays that somebody escapes them. While public celebrations continue and powerful figures appear before cameras, many Nigerians see a painful contrast: families of abducted pupils and teachers still waiting for answers. To them, the gap between official optimism and everyday suffering reflects a leadership that seems disconnected from the fears and hardships of ordinary people.
Every headline eventually fades, replaced by another tragedy, but the suffering does not disappear.
Somewhere in Oyo, a mother still waits, holding back tears she cannot afford to waste. The cries of families echo through the night while communities live with insecurity and uncertainty.
Every child deserves tomorrow, and every teacher deserves life. We cannot keep calling this normal anymore. For many citizens, these repeated tragedies raise difficult questions about governance, accountability, and whether those in power are doing enough to protect the people they serve.
If we stay silent long enough, fear begins to sound like truth. That is why we must continue to raise our voices and refuse to look away! Until they bring them home alive.
Don’t let the candles fade tonight. Hear the mothers crying in the night, and remember that behind every statistic is a human life waiting to return home. Until every captive is safely reunited with their family, the calls for action, for better leadership, will not be silenced. Olukemi Mudah
