After the interview, Obasanjo’s lighthearted side shone through. “Are you happy?” he asked, his face breaking into a warm smile.

Nigeria is on its way to ending petroleum imports, but deliberate government action is crucial, says Muda Yusuf.

Kunle Kola Olubiyo has advocated for the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, citing public sector inefficiencies, monopolies and “wastages”.

I am an incurable optimist about Nigeria, we have a great country, says Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obasanjo has celebrated Jimmy Carter’s leadership, calling him a “symbol of power” and praising his lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes.

Obasanjo has honoured the late Jimmy Carter’s humility, diplomacy, and lasting impact on Africa’s fight against apartheid and global relations.

Kelvin Emmanuel has criticised economic injustice in Nigeria, emphasising the structural bias favouring Lagos over other regions.

Omotayo Omotosho has called for promotion of domestic tourism and leadership prioritising public welfare in Nigeria.

Former APC Chairman for the Northwest Salihu Lukman has declared APC “practically dead,” citing lack of meetings and ineffective leadership.

Dr. Ayo Teriba has suggested reforms and increased FDI could reduce inflation and stabilise exchange rates within a year.

Here are some takeaways from President Tinubu’s media chat, including meeting financial obligations without funding from NNPC in the past three months.

Anambra lacks formal crowd control law but is working on a regulatory framework, says state Commissioner for Information Law Mefor

Retired Air Vice Marshal Akugbe Iyamu has called for urgent preparations for drought, heatwaves, and escalating hunger crises in 2025.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has condemned the commercialisation of GMO seeds, warning of threats to Nigeria’s food sovereignty, while advocating for organic farming.

Minister Bosun Tijani has highlighted the importance of long-term connectivity solutions for Nigeria’s growth, security, and digital economy.

Okey Ikechukwu has criticised overstaffing in government offices, fostering a culture of unearned salaries and low productivity.

Tilewa Adebajo has said that Nigeria has replaced subsidy with debt, and resolving this crisis is crucial for economic growth

Tanimu Yakubu has emphasised substantial investment in Nigeria’s crude oil sector, highlighting the government’s resolve to boost output.

Confidence Macharry, Security Analyst has emphasised restoring traditional dispute resolution and enhancing governance to reduce Nigeria’s crime rates and socio-political disparities.

Tanimu Yakubu has outlined structural reforms, including personnel changes and enhanced monitoring, to improve 2024 budget implementation.