Excerpt: Governor Sule refutes US lawmaker’s genocide claims, stresses Nigeria’s unity, and highlights Nasarawa’s booming lithium and mineral investments.

James Blue says Trump’s comments create an opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen intelligence-sharing and strategic collaboration with Washington.

Kelvin Emmanuel says the government imposed the 15% import tax because regulators failed to enforce the Petroleum Industry Act as required.

Dangote Group spokesman Chiejina dismisses monopoly fears, says 15% tariff prevents fuel dumping and protects Nigeria’s industrial growth.

Director of Social and Political Thought, Amadi blames Nigeria’s leaders for entrenching religious divisions, saying Sharia system undermines constitutional democracy and citizens’ rights.

NARD President Dr. Mohammad Suleiman insists resident doctors’ strike persists despite FG’s ₦41bn payout, citing unresolved welfare issues.

PDP chieftain Umar Sani insists the party will proceed with its Ibadan convention despite Justice Omotosho’s ruling halting it.

Security analyst Adamu says Trump’s threat to enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” attack Nigeria breaches international norms, aims to consolidate political base.

Governmental support would help in making sure that film production stays in Nigeria, says David Oyelowo.

PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okey Osuoha, blames Acting Chairman Damagum for incompetence, impunity, and worsening leadership crisis in party.

PDP chieftain Sani Umar says the party will petition NJC and proceed with its national convention.

Middle Belt Forum’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Stanley Kavwam, says Trump’s renewed concern exposes Nigeria’s failure to halt widespread killings.

Member representing Zango Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency, Amos Magaji, says deep PDP crisis drove his defection to APC, hailing Tinubu, Uba Sani’s impact.

Eze Chikamnayo accuses Governor Alex Otti of blocking grassroots development and withholding local government funds meant for community progress.

Economist Paul Alaje warns that implementing the 15% fuel import tax now will worsen inflation until local refineries meet demand.

Okenwa warns defections to APC are weakening opposition, undermining democracy, and turning Nigeria into a winner-takes-all system.

PDP National Vice Chairman Emmanuel Ogidi says the party will appeal the judgement and proceed with its convention plans.

APGA National Chairman Sly Ezeokenwa says Governor Soludo’s reforms have restored safety, revitalised healthcare, and boosted citizens’ confidence statewide.

Late Ochanya’s relative John Ameh says his family will explore civil action as police have failed to arrest fugitive rapist.

Falana condemns Lagos and Abuja demolitions, calling them unconstitutional, unlawful, and a dangerous assault on Nigeria’s rule of law.