“The problem we are having in Rivers State is a pestilence of Godfatherism.”

“Nigeria’s FG expenditure is declining because of exchange rate pressures, failure to optimize growth.”

He said that a 10-year target is more feasible as it would only require a 7% GDP growth.

He said the professionals of yesterday seem to be more diligent than those of today.

If you look at the structure of the budget, I didn’t see any serious departure from the previous budgets.

“There was no way a statute would have envisaged the CBN lending directly to farmers, manufacturers, and the entertainment…”

“While CNG is cheaper when it is being used in the long run, LPG is more available.”

“This case of Plateau State… has more to do with the sanctity and integrity of the Supreme Court itself.”

APC chieftain Dele Fulani argued that the state governor was healthy and would resume office anytime soon.

He said if the governor doesn’t resign, the case will be reported to the office of the state assembly.

He also revealed plans to audit the National Council for Museums and equip it, so that it can transform and renovate museums around Nigeria.

“Citizens have a fundamental role to play in recapturing INEC.”

The lawyer and NNPP spokesperson called for investigation by the Nigerian Judicial Council.

Gbenga Omotoso also debunked the governor used funds from the state treasury to pay off legal fees.

“People can hardly feed, and that’s responsible for why some of the people can go into criminality.”

He urged both parties to resolve issues pending since their dispute in 1948.

He said the Lagos State government needs to justify contract awards, because from the public’s reaction, it “touched a raw nerve”.

The professor advised the president to employ a committee to integrate reports to aid electoral reform.

It featured celebrity chefs from Africa and the Caribbean. ARISE International Correspondent Seyitan Atigarin brings this report

He added that it’s not sustainable for Nigeria to borrow as 98% of revenue is already spent on debt service.